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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 5656 p4p, 491 weight class) and Carlos Beltran (ranked 1095 p4p, 111 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Carlos Beltran!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beltran pinned against the cage. Beltran gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Harland tries to keep at a distance but Beltran has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harland changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Beltran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Beltran clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beltran wants a takedown.
Beltran is pressed up against the cage. Harland has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Beltran down to the mat. Beltran avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beltran has Harland up against the cage in a clinch.
Harland has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Beltran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is trying to drag Beltran to the mat but Beltran just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Beltran gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Harland regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Beltran
Beltran must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Beltran trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland is controlling Beltran's posture.
Beltran pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to sweep here but Beltran controlling him for the moment.
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Beltran from controlling successfully.
Harland is adopting a defensive guard.
Beltran passes Harland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
Beltran is working for a kimura but Harland is defending it quite comfortably.
Beltran wants to work for an arm triangle but Harland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland is concentrating on defense, preventing Beltran from advancing position.
Harland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Beltran tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Harland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Beltran stacks Harland 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 Beltran! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (0) vs (5) Beltran
Beltran is trying to get an arm triangle but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beltran controlling from side mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland tries to bench press Beltran off him but Beltran keeps the position.
Harland is not content to let Beltran control the position.
Beltran tries for a kimura but Harland is defending well.
Harland is trying to control Beltran's posture but Beltran avoids it.
Beltran tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Beltran
Harland is looking for a kimura but Beltran is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beltran wants to sweep but Harland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (5) Beltran
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Beltran tries to bench press Harland off him but Harland keeps the position.
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beltran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Beltran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland trying to control the position but Beltran is working away.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beltran is not content to let Harland control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland controlling the position.
Harland trying to control the action but Beltran is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland 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 Beltran's shoulder. That is not cool.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Beltran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Beltran is defending well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Beltran wants to control but Harland postures up.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Beltran is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries for a kimura but Beltran is defending well.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beltran has escaped the position, nice work there.
Beltran can't do much from the bottom here.
Harland swings around for an armbar but Beltran sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (5) vs (7) Beltran
Beltran wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland trying to control the position here.
Beltran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland has control of Beltran's left arm, preventing Beltran from doing any damage.
Beltran wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beltran controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Beltran wins on points by 7 to 5.
Carlos Beltran bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 5608 p4p, 488 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1443 p4p, 142 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Bandit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zander Harland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harland (0) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Harland (0) vs (6) Bandit
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harland is controlling an arm, preventing Bandit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Harland wants to hold on but Bandit pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harland turns into him and now he's in Bandit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (6) Bandit
Harland wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harland defends it easily.
Harland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandit 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (6) Bandit
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandit is trying to get back to half guard.
Harland working away.
Bandit manages to get back to half guard.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now.
Bandit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
Harland is taking a breather. Bandit 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.
Harland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit gets back to full guard.
Harland trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland is really struggling to control Bandit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bandit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harland controls the pace.
Harland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (8) vs (6) Bandit
Bandit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (8) vs (10) Bandit
A lull in the action here.
Bandit working for a choke but Harland is defending well.
Bandit looking to break Harland's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harland remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandit's arms.
Harland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bandit tries to keep control of the position but Harland is staying busy.
Bandit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bandit trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandit gets his hands free.
Bandit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harland knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harland for a finish.
Harland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harland is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland has his hands clasped together around Bandit's back. He's all about the action.
Bandit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harland! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (8) vs (13) Bandit
Bandit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harland is holding on tight.
Bandit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harland and Bandit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harland tries to bench press Bandit off him but Bandit keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland gets back to half guard.
Harland is not content to let Bandit control the position.
Bandit is pressing down on Harland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harland is holding on for now.
Harland is looking to improve his position.
Harland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (12) vs (13) Bandit
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bandit tries to escape but Harland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harland avoiding Bandit 's attempts to control his hands.
Bandit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bandit tries to escape but Harland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harland looking for the RNC.
Harland really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bandit.
Harland looking for the choke from the back.
Harland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bandit rolls, trying to escape but Harland keeps control of the position.
Harland avoiding Bandit 's attempts to control his hands.
Harland working for the choke.
Harland is trying to stick to Bandit's back but Bandit is turning into Harland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (12) vs (15) Bandit
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harland is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (14) vs (15) Bandit
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandit is trying to keep Harland in close.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Bandit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bandit looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Harland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandit is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Harland is taking a breather. Bandit 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.
Harland in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bandit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zander Harland!
An out of breath Zander Harland 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 22 (170lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Savage (ranked 12410 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 4229 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by We Don't Know. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Savage has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Savage seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jack Savage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Savage shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Harland sprawls well. Harland wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Savage gets slowly back to his feet.
Savage dives in and scores a takedown into Harland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Savage (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland wants to sweep here but Savage controlling him for the moment.
Harland isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Savage stacks Harland 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 Savage! Score +3 for passing guard: Savage (5) vs (0) Harland
Harland struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is trying to get back to half guard.
Savage is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Harland has escaped the position, nice work there.
Savage will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Savage has knee on belly momentarily but Harland bucks him off and regains half guard.
Savage looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Savage trying to work for an americana but Harland has managed to regain full guard.
Savage trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Savage trying to move into half guard but instead Harland has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (5) vs (2) Harland
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Savage can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harland controls the pace.
Savage is pulling down on Harland's head to control his posture.
Harland content to stall in guard here.
Harland wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland trying to control but Savage is working from the bottom.
Savage trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
Savage works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Savage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Savage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland won't allow Savage to sweep him here.
Harland pushing down on Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Harland postures up.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Savage being controlled here, momentarily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Harland is now in half guard.
Savage trying to control here.
Harland trying to pass the guard but Savage defending well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control here.
Harland tries to pass to full mount but Savage defends it.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Savage keeps working.
Harland is looking for a kimura but Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage tries to get to full guard but Harland has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to control. Savage wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Savage keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Savage is defending well.
Harland is looking to pass Savage's guard but actually Savage recovers to full guard.
Harland postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage has Harland pulled in close to control his posture.
Savage controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Savage.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Savage is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (7) vs (2) Harland
Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to control the position but Savage postures up.
Savage wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Savage has gone for a leg lock! Harland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Savage's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Savage (7) vs (4) Harland
Harland 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.
Harland sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savage's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Savage trying to control from the bottom.
Harland trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Savage is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
Savage is looking to improve his position.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Savage sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Savage tries to roll over but Harland keeps him under control.
Savage is trying to maintain the position but Harland is very close to passing his half guard.
Harland 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.
Savage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harland trying to control the action but Savage is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland slows the pace down in half guard.
Savage manages to get to full guard.
Savage keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Savage is pulling down on Harland's head to control his posture.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Savage wants to sweep but no luck.
Savage working a defensive guard here.
Savage keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Savage is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland wants to control from the top but Savage keeps moving.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savage is keeping the position for now.
Harland pushes down on Savage's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Savage makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Savage.
Savage is pulling down on Harland's head. It's preventing any offense from Harland, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Savage takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 7
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Brodie Grundy (ranked 4309 p4p, 406 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 3821 p4p, 374 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. On his way into the ring it seems that Brodie Grundy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Brodie Grundy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Brodie Grundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Grundy pushes Harland up against the ropes in a clinch.
Grundy decides to pull guard.
Grundy seems keen to control Harland's posture.
Grundy wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grundy is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland keeping full guard, as Grundy tries to pass.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Grundy 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grundy content to stall in guard here.
Harland is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grundy is looking to pass into half guard but Harland pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Harland is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Grundy (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grundy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to control the position here.
Harland trying to control but Grundy is working from the bottom.
Grundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harland passes Grundy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland seems to be working for a kimura but Grundy defends the submission attempt.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Grundy is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grundy keeps working.
Grundy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Grundy keeps moving.
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Grundy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Grundy working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland advances to half guard.
Grundy trying to control but Harland postures up.
Harland is trying to control. Grundy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grundy trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Grundy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Grundy.
Harland is looking to advance position but Grundy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Grundy (6) vs (2) Harland
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland is controlling an arm, preventing Grundy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Grundy controlling the pace for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Grundy jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harland and Grundy has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harland gets back to half guard.
Grundy is thwarting Harland's attempts to control the position.
Grundy wants to work for an arm triangle but Harland is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland trying to hold on to Grundy's head to control him but Grundy postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Grundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland keeping hold of Grundy's head, controlling as best he can.
Grundy wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Grundy passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Grundy (9) vs (2) Harland
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Grundy looking to control but Harland is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Grundy wants to control the pace but Harland is squirming around nicely.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Grundy trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Grundy is really struggling to control Harland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to reverse the position but Grundy maintains control.
Grundy controlling from mount.
Harland prevents Grundy from taking his back.
Grundy tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland tries to improve his position but instead Grundy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Grundy (12) vs (2) Harland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Harland is trying to break free.
Grundy controlling the position well here. Harland rolled but Grundy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Grundy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Grundy looking for the RNC.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Harland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
I would not like to be Harland right now.
Grundy tightening his grip on Harland, looking for the choke.
Harland is in bad spot here.
Harland wants to control his opponent's hands but Grundy gets his hands free.
Grundy looking for the choke but no joy.
Harland trying to control the hands but Grundy breaks the grip.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Will Grundy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Harland has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
You can see the frustration on Harland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Grundy tries to keep control of the position but Harland is staying busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Grundy tries to get the hooks in deep but Harland pushed the leg off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Grundy controlling from the back.
Grundy trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Grundy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grundy takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
A very excited looking Brodie Grundy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
ORC Submission Grappling 3
Date: Jun 01, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Steel Penn (ranked 3657 p4p, 392 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 3624 p4p, 389 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Harland's choice of entrance music: We Don't Know. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; The Steel Penn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Steel Penn clinches up against the ropes.
Harland is looking for a takedown.
Harland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Steel Penn (0) vs (2) Harland
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Steel Penn trying to control the position.
Steel Penn pulls Harland in to control the position.
Steel Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Steel Penn swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Steel Penn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($700/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Steel Penn keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland trying to control but Steel Penn is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland is fighting to break Steel Penn's control of his arms but Steel Penn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Harland wants to control from the top but Steel Penn keeps moving.
Steel Penn has Harland pulled in close to control his posture.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel Penn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel Penn is keeping the position for now.
Harland 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.
Harland looking to sit in guard and control but Steel Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Steel Penn (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Steel Penn won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Steel Penn from controlling successfully.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Steel Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Steel Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pulling down on Steel Penn's head. It's preventing any offense from Steel Penn, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Harland 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.
Harland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to hold Steel Penn in close to prevent damage but Steel Penn has managed to pass into half guard.
Harland desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Steel Penn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
Harland trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Steel Penn manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (5) vs (2) Harland
Harland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to control but Harland is having none of it.
Steel Penn is really struggling to control Harland but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harland can't escape the position.
Steel Penn controlling his opponent.
Harland tries to reverse the position but Steel Penn maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Steel Penn's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Harland is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harland looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Steel Penn (8) vs (2) Harland
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland rolls, trying to escape but Steel Penn keeps control of the position.
Steel Penn controlling the position well here. Harland rolled but Steel Penn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Harland tries to escape but Steel Penn has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Harland doesn't escape.
Harland tries to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
What can Harland do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Harland is really stuck here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn avoiding Harland 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Harland's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Steel Penn 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.
Harland trying to control the action but Steel Penn just sinks the hooks in.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Steel Penn is controlling the position but Harland somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Harland with the active half guard here but Steel Penn passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Steel Penn (11) vs (2) Harland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steel Penn happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steel Penn takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
An out of breath The Steel Penn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zander Harland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Harland avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Harland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Harland drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland stops Pablo from standing up.
Pablo keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland scoring with some ground and pound.
Harland won't allow Pablo to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pablo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harland.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet but Harland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harland forces his way into half guard.
Harland controlling the pace.
Harland thows a huge punch but Pablo dodges it nicely.
Pablo tries to kick Harland off but Harland keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Pablo is not content to let Harland control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pablo is looking to escape.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pablo keeps working.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Pablo's temple.
Pablo is trying to stand.
Harland lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pablo sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Harland is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Harland stops Pablo from getting back to his feet.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T4#
Pablo wants to get back to his feet.
Harland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Harland is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pablo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Harland.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harland is nestled in close to Pablo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland winds up and cracks Pablo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland working Pablo over with strikes.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Pablo's head.
Harland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC#
Pablo is rocked!#ES2#
Pablo has one foot on Harland's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Pablo taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pablo!
Harland trying to control but Pablo is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Pablo's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Harland looking to finish Pablo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pablo!#T1#
Pablo is trying to stand up.
A nice elbow there by Harland.
Harland working the ground and pound effectively.
Pablo is still in real trouble! Can Harland finish him?
Harland postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Pablo is out cold - huge knockout for Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Daniello Pablo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks my sponsors and fans !!! osss'.
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Event:
EMP 7
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Antonio Camatta (ranked 482 p4p, 59 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 17321 p4p, 731 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Antonio Camatta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Camatta shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Harland manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (0) Harland
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Camatta manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (2) vs (2) Harland
Harland is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Camatta is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Camatta has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (4) vs (2) Harland
Camatta drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Camatta jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Camatta 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.
Camatta trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland being controlled here, momentarily.
Camatta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Camatta controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Camatta controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Camatta doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Camatta manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Harland is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Camatta advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (7) vs (2) Harland
Camatta 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 Harland's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Camatta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harland, who protects the arm well.
Camatta trying to control the action but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Camatta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camatta is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Harland is refusing to be controlled, as Camatta sits in half guard.
Harland wants to improve his position but Camatta is controlling well.
Camatta stalling.
Camatta works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camatta (10) vs (2) Harland
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camatta tries to control but Harland wriggling away.
Harland wants to control but Camatta is having none of it.
Camatta controlling the position easily from mount.
Camatta can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harland is looking to escape.
Harland is trying to escape the mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeps trying to improve his position.
Camatta content just to control the position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Camatta trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harland tries to hold on but Camatta postures up.
Camatta fails to advance to Harland's back.
Camatta can't control as he wanted to and Harland manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Harland is controlling Camatta's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Camatta from controlling successfully.
Harland is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta controlling from the top position.
Camatta wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Camatta content to stall in guard here.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Camatta 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.
Camatta'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.
Camatta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Harland dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (10) vs (4) Harland
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($800/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Camatta haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Harland is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Camatta looking to control.
Harland wants to control from the top but Camatta keeps moving.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Camatta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland trying to control but Camatta is working from the bottom.
Camatta has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Camatta wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
Harland being controlled here momentarily.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland won't allow Camatta to sweep him here.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pushing down on Camatta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Camatta is fighting to maintain full guard but Harland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Camatta is defending well.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camatta is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camatta manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland 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.
Camatta has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Camatta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camatta can't keep his opponent in guard - Harland advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Camatta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Camatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Camatta is working away.
Camatta works his way to full guard. Good work.
Camatta controlling Harland's posture.
Harland is looking to pass into half guard but Camatta pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Camatta is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Camatta (12) vs (4) Harland
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Camatta is one step ahead there.
Camatta is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Camatta takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Antonio Camatta bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Zander Harland stepped up to the mic, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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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 Zander Harland (ranked 9821 p4p, 642 weight class) and Grappling Penn (ranked 23021 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Grappling Penn enters 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Grappling Penn!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Penn shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Harland as he avoids it easily.
Penn fails with the takedown
and Harland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Penn's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Penn
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.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland looking to sit in guard and control but Penn gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Penn
Harland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Penn's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (2) Penn
Harland controlling from the top position.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Penn is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (4) Penn
Penn stalling away here and it's allowed Harland to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Penn wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Penn has Harland in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (6) vs (4) Penn
Harland drops back, looking for a kneebar! Penn looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Penn looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Penn! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (6) vs (8) Penn
Harland is looking to reverse the position.
Harland tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Penn presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Harland (6) vs (10) Penn
Penn wants to control the action but instead Harland gets a body lock and reverses into Penn's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (8) vs (10) Penn
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving.
Penn trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Harland has control of the leg.
Harland is looking for a kimura but Penn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Penn trying to control from the bottom.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Penn is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Penn manages to get to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Penn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (8) vs (12) Penn
Penn controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn looking to pass the guard.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Penn is proving a slippery customer.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland controlling Penn's posture.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Penn wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Penn passes into half guard.
Penn wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Penn is trying to control. Harland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Penn trying to control the pace.
Harland tries to roll over but Penn keeps him under control.
Harland is working hard here to advance position.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Harland defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Penn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Penn.
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Harland is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling the action here.
Penn wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Harland is holding on to half guard well.
Harland wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harland manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Penn forces his way into half guard.
Penn is trying to control. Harland wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland is looking to improve his position.
Harland controlling the position for now.
Penn wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Harland has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Penn is working away from the top position though.
Harland makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Harland.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Penn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Penn from controlling successfully.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Harland.
Harland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Penn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Penn might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Penn trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Penn trying to move into half guard but instead Harland has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (10) vs (12) Penn
Harland has gone for a leg lock! Penn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (10) vs (14) Penn
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn stopping the sweep attempt from Harland.
Harland throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Penn being controlled here momentarily.
Penn tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Penn controlling from the top position.
Penn pushes down on Harland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Penn is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Harland is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Grappling Penn!
After winning the bout, Grappling Penn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 9257 p4p, 622 weight class) and Mike Schultz (ranked 21658 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Schultz
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Schultz is doing well to control the position and prevent Harland from advancing to side control.
Harland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Harland is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schultz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Harland is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Schultz is doing well to control the position and prevent Harland from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harland is trying to control. Schultz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland is looking for a kimura here.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura but Schultz is defending well.
Still in half guard, Harland seems content to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Harland is pressing down on Schultz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Schultz is holding on for now.
Schultz is refusing to be controlled, as Harland sits in half guard.
Schultz regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harland trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Schultz keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Schultz pulls Harland in to control the position.
Harland wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland content to stall in guard here.
Schultz is pulling down on Harland's head. It's preventing any offense from Harland, at least for the moment.
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland forces his way into half guard.
Schultz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz keeping control of the position.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Well, if Harland 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.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is working for a kimura but Schultz is defending it quite comfortably.
Harland trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to mount his opponent but Schultz defends it.
Harland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Schultz defends it well.
Schultz is looking for a sweep. Harland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harland is keen to just control but Schultz is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Schultz is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Harland seems to be working for a kimura but Schultz defends the submission attempt.
Harland wants to work for an arm triangle but Schultz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland is just content to waste time from the top position. Schultz takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schultz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harland has Schultz in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Schultz
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Schultz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Schultz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schultz preventing the sweep.
Harland is trying to keep Schultz in close.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Schultz controls the pace.
Schultz trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schultz pushing down on Harland's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Harland tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Harland gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Harland takes the fight on points by 3 to 2.
A victorious Zander Harland 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): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 9238 p4p, 621 weight class) and Jackson Livity (ranked 1020 p4p, 140 weight class). Harland's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, We Don't Know. Livity has chosen James Brown - It's a Man's world 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 Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jackson Livity!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Kenichi Hosakawa and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Harland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Livity swivels and escapes.
Livity wants to counter the offense by Harland and move into the clinch position.
Livity moves into range and clinches up with Harland.
Livity is working for takedown but Harland is calmly controlling the position for now.
Livity has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Harland avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Harland is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Livity can't fight it off and eventually Harland manages to take the fight to the floor. Livity looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Livity
Livity being controlled here, momentarily.
Our spies down at at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) inform us that Livity has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Harland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Livity for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Livity is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Livity swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Livity is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland is really struggling to control Livity but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Harland pushing down on Livity's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Harland is working for a submission of some sort.
Livity is trying to get back to full guard.
Livity is trying to control but can't.
Harland is looking to advance position but Livity won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Livity wants to improve his position but Harland is controlling well.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Livity regains full guard. Nicely done.
Harland trying to control but Livity is working from the bottom.
Livity looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Livity is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Harland drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Livity manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harland has Livity in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Livity
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland managing to control the position.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland 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.
Harland managing to control the position.
Livity trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Livity pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland is looking for a triangle but Livity pushes his legs off easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harland holds on and takes a little breather.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Livity won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland is pulling down on Livity's head to control his posture.
Livity trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Livity tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Harland wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Livity trying to move into half guard but instead Harland has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (2) Livity
Livity working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Livity is keeping the position.
Harland passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (7) vs (2) Livity
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Livity keeps working.
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Livity is defending well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Livity is defending well.
Harland is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Livity knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland tries for a kimura but Livity is defending well.
Livity tries to improve position but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland takes a little break here. Livity wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Harland trying to control the position but Livity is working away.
Livity tries to bench press Harland off him but Harland keeps the position.
Livity is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Livity is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Livity is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Livity is looking for a sweep.
Harland controlling the position.
Livity tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harland wants to control for a moment but Livity uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Harland is looking for a kimura here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland is thwarting Livity's attempts to control the position.
Harland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Livity knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Livity trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland is taking a breather. Livity 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.
Harland is keen to just control but Livity is a slippery customer.
Livity won't allow Harland to pass to mount.
Livity is not content to let Harland control the position.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Livity sees it coming and defends easily.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Livity wants to control but Harland is keeping busy.
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harland trying to pass the guard but Livity defending well.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Livity is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Livity actively working from the bottom here.
Harland slows the pace down in half guard.
Livity trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Livity wants to sweep but Harland has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (10) vs (2) Livity
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
After winning the bout, Zander Harland thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Dec 05, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis (ranked 1755 p4p, 80 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 7399 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland has chosen We Don't Know as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Saam Ante and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Harland shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harland was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pettis (0) vs (4) Harland
Pettis struggling a bit here.
Pettis is being controlled here.
Pettis is looking for a sweep.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pettis is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland working away.
Harland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettis is trying to control Harland's posture but Harland avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Pettis is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zander Harland!
Zander Harland is the new lightweight champion!
A victorious Zander Harland 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 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 7366 p4p, 0 weight class) and Annoying Kids (ranked 7003 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Harland might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to We Don't Know. 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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Annoying Kids!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kids moves into range and clinches up with Harland.
Harland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kids is looking for a takedown.
Harland is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kids wants a takedown.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Annoying Kids.
Kids can't get the takedown.
Kids is fighting off a takedown attempt but Harland is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kids to the mat. Kids regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (0) Kids
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is working for a kimura but Kids is defending it quite comfortably.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kids is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland is keen to just control but Kids is a slippery customer.
Kids is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland trying to pass the guard but Kids defending well.
Harland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kids gets full guard.
Kids wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kids bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Kids
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harland holds on and takes a little breather.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
Harland is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kids is aware though and is defending well.
Harland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kids gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harland working for a triangle but Kids defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Harland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kids wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland keeping full guard, as Kids tries to pass.
Kids slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kids wants to free his trapped foot but Harland is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Harland slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kids stands and throws Harland's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (2) vs (5) Kids
Kids swings around for an armbar but Harland sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Kids's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (5) Kids
Harland won't allow Kids to sweep him here.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Kids is retaining full guard.
Kids is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Kids is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kids keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harland postures up.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Kids looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Kids is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kids is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Kids is keeping the position.
Kids working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kids swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Kids is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kids tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kids is keeping the position for now.
Harland wants to control from the top but Kids keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kids is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (7) Kids
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Rabid Dog inform me that Kids has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kids postures up.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland'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.
Kids tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Kids trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kids being controlled here momentarily.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland seems keen to control Kids's posture.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kids is one step ahead there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Kids pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Kids sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Harland doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Kids 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 Harland - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Zander Harland!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Annoying Kids had this to say: 'Motha fuckles'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 7343 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rubens Charles (ranked 8772 p4p, 320 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Rubens Charles told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Rubens Charles!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Saam Ante.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Charles looking to score a takedown here. Harland is defending well but Charles drives through and ends up in Harland's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Charles
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland has his foot on Charles's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Charles works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Charles trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Charles
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland passes Charles's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (2) Charles
Harland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Charles manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Charles is trying to control Harland's posture but Harland avoids it.
Harland tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Charles is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Charles is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Harland moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Charles is not content to let Harland control the position.
Charles regains half guard there - taking advantage of Harland's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Harland is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Charles has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland trying to control from Charles's half guard. Charles has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harland passes into half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Charles does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Charles won't allow Harland to pass to mount.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Charles sees it coming and defends easily.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Harland trying to advance position but Charles counters by regaining guard.
Harland won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Charles looking to control.
Harland trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles 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.
Harland stays in close to Charles's body and controls the position.
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.
Harland wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Charles lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (5) vs (4) Charles
Harland looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Harland 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.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Harland wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Harland looking for a sweep. Not yet Harland, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
Harland wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Harland pulls Charles in close to his closed guard and prevents Charles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harland wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland has Charles pulled in close to control his posture.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Harland is controlling Charles's posture.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
It looks like Charles might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
A relieved looking Zander Harland 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 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nero Burningrom (ranked 18759 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zander Harland (ranked 6996 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: We Don't Know. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Nero Burningrom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland!
The judges for this bout are Ben Zyskovitsi, Roosa Järviläinen and Anni Minnemäki.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burningrom tries to clinch but Harland is having none of it.
Burningrom sets himself, and Harland steps forward looking for the clinch! Burningrom avoids it this time.
Burningrom darts in trying to clinch
so Harland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Burningrom (0) vs (2) Harland
Burningrom controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland 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.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Burningrom is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burningrom looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burningrom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Burningrom is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
Burningrom is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Harland 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.
Burningrom not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Burningrom is retaining full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Burningrom's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Burningrom trying to keep a closed guard but Harland is proving a slippery customer.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom is trying to keep Harland in close.
Harland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland pushes down on Burningrom's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Burningrom controlling the position well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland 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.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep. Harland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burningrom wants to control the action here but instead Harland manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (5) Harland
Harland wants to take his opponent's back but Burningrom doesn't allow it.
Harland content just to control the position here.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Burningrom tries to lock up and control but Harland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harland avoids the attempt from Burningrom to control.
Harland sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Burningrom looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Harland has control of Burningrom's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burningrom regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Harland controlling the position easily from mount.
Harland working for a submission but Burningrom is keeping him at bay.
Harland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Burningrom is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom regains half guard.
Burningrom is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Burningrom holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Burningrom trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland is looking for a kimura here.
Harland slows the pace down in half guard.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Harland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Burningrom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
Burningrom wants to get back to full guard.
Burningrom is working hard here to advance position.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is not content to let Harland control the position.
Burningrom is looking to control Harland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
Harland is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harland is looking for a kimura but Burningrom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Harland to get the leverage.
Burningrom works his way to full guard. Good work.
Burningrom working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Burningrom is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control the position but Harland says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Harland takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Burningrom is looking to control Harland's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Burningrom avoid being mounted?
Harland performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Burningrom is looking to improve his position.
Harland wants to work for an arm triangle but Burningrom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Harland is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Burningrom defends it well.
Burningrom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Burningrom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Harland trying to control but Burningrom is working from the bottom.
Burningrom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Burningrom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burningrom keeping full guard, as Harland tries to pass.
Harland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Burningrom trying to control but Harland postures up.
Burningrom wants to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Harland is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Burningrom is just riding it out for now. Harland eventually gives up the hold.
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Harland content to control rather than advance.
Harland is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Burningrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Burningrom is controlling Harland's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Burningrom manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Burningrom keeps moving.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Burningrom keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (8) Harland
Burningrom gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Burningrom wants to improve his position but Harland is controlling well.
Harland is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Burningrom has managed to free his arm - good work.
Burningrom really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom wants to control but Harland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burningrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
Burningrom has a hand on Harland's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Harland takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Burningrom (0) vs (11) Harland
Burningrom tries to hold on but Harland postures up.
Harland controlling the position easily from mount.
Harland can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burningrom is looking to escape.
Burningrom is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland content just to control the position here.
Harland wants to take Burningrom's back here but Burningrom is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Harland is working for a guillotine from mount but Burningrom frees his head quite easily.
Burningrom holds on to Harland around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Harland trying to control but Burningrom is having none of it.
Harland jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Burningrom manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Burningrom struggling a bit here.
Harland is trying to get an arm triangle but Burningrom is defending well.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burningrom keeps working.
Burningrom is looking for a sweep.
Harland wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Burningrom, who protects the arm well.
Burningrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Burningrom is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious Zander Harland 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 19 (155lbs, D2): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 6967 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sub Man (ranked 7232 p4p, 0 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sub Man!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Harland tries to sprawl but Man drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Harland (0) vs (2) Man
Man is keen to just control but Harland is a slippery customer.
Man tries to pass the half guard into mount. Harland knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Man seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Harland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Man is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Harland is just riding it out for now. Man eventually gives up the hold.
Harland gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland is adopting a defensive guard.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (2) Man
Man is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Man is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Man bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harland's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (4) Man
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Man is one step ahead there.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland is controlling Man's posture.
Man looking to pass the guard.
Man is fighting to break Harland's control of his arms but Harland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Man wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Man manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (4) Man
Man lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (4) vs (6) Man
Harland controlling Man's posture.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (6) vs (6) Man
Harland trying to control but Man is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Harland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Man controlling the position.
Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Harland has picked Man up and slammed him! Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Harland manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (9) vs (6) Man
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Man is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Man rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Harland's guard! Nice work there by Man! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (9) vs (8) Man
Man is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Man looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (11) vs (8) Man
Harland is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Harland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Man has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harland has managed to get both his arms back between Man's legs - danger averted.
Harland drops back looking for a leg! Man is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Man manages to kick Harland off! Harland jumps back into Man's guard.
Harland content to stall in guard here.
Man looking to control.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Harland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Man wants to control but Harland passes easily into half guard.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Man is defending well.
Harland is working hard here to advance position.
Man trying to control but Harland postures up.
Man is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harland's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (11) vs (12) Man
Harland wants to escape the position.
Harland breaks Man's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (13) vs (12) Man
Man can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harland controls the pace.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Man is retaining full guard.
Man is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Man is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (13) vs (14) Man
Man is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Man pushes down on Harland's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Man wants to control but Harland is keeping him busy.
Man is just content to waste time from the top position. Harland takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Harland keeping full guard, as Man tries to pass.
Man trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland pulls Man in close to prevent any damage.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Man must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland has Man pulled in close to control his posture.
Man wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Man preventing the sweep.
Man tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Man trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Harland pulls Man in to control the position.
Man wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Man controls from within his opponent's guard.
Harland keeping moving, preventing Man from controlling successfully.
Man might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Harland haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harland is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (15) vs (14) Man
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Man is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Man for as long as he can get away with.
Man is trying to control the position but Harland postures up.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Man not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Man wants to hit a switch here but Harland passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Man there! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (18) vs (14) Man
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Harland has hold of Man's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Man manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Harland has control of Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Harland trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harland prevents Man from getting the reversal.
Man wants to hold on but Harland pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Man defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harland.
Man is trying desperately to improve position.
Harland looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Harland controlling the position easily from mount.
Man defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Harland.
Man keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Man regains half guard.
Man wants to get back to full guard but Harland has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (21) vs (14) Man
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Man wants to hold on but Harland pushes him away.
Man is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harland is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Man to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Man shrugs it off.
Harland is working for a guillotine from mount but Man frees his head quite easily.
Harland working for a guillotine from mount but Man is in no mood to give up.
Harland is trying to take his opponent's back.
Man slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland seems to be looking for submissions.
Man tries to get to full guard but Harland has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harland takes the fight on points by 21 to 14.
A victorious Zander Harland 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Harland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harland tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Harland's shoulder, as Harland tries to avoid the shot.
Harland drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Harland shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Harland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor leaves Harland with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.#T1#
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Harland ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor 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.
Taylor throws a jab when Harland was well out of range.
Harland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harland closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Harland pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor stuns Harland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glen Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuns Harland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harland was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
Harland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Taylor misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Harland counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard. #T2#
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harland seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T3#
Harland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taylor's head.
Harland with the ground and pound but Taylor uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harland throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland is stalling in the full guard.
Harland looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Harland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard. #REVR#
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Harland should have avoided that one.
Taylor takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Harland ducks down to avoid it.
Harland defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harland manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Harland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Harland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
Harland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Harland shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Harland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Harland persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Harland shoots in but no luck this time.
Harland sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Harland avoids it this time.
Harland on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harland.
Harland shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Harland takes one on the button.#T3#
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Harland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harland half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Harland takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harland tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Harland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Harland takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Harland dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
#T4#
Taylor misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Harland counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Taylor has control of Harland's left arm, preventing Harland from doing any damage.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Harland to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taylor postures up.
#T1#
Taylor controlling from the top position.
Taylor wants to stand but Harland has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Harland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Harland wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #T3#
Harland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Harland's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Glen Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Harland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harland throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glen Taylor!
Post fight, Glen Taylor stared into the camera and said 'It's TIME, GAME TIME BITCHES!'.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Harland is just out of range.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Harland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harland won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Charles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Charles.
Harland scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Charles is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harland connects with a decent elbow.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Charles defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Harland in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Charles looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Harland turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
After winning the bout, Zander Harland 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:
OFC: Blood Night XLII
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Cronos throws a combination. Harland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jose Cronos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Harland closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cronos did well to prevent Harland getting side control.
Cronos works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Cronos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Harland won't allow Cronos to sweep him here.
Harland throws a strike but Cronos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Cronos wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland 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.
Harland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cronos manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland stops Cronos from standing up.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
Harland wants to control from the top but Cronos keeps moving.
Cronos controlling Harland's posture. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Harland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cronos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harland content to stall in guard here.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Cronos blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cronos holds on and takes a little breather.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cronos is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cronos lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Harland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cronos but Cronos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Harland avoids it well.
Harland dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
Cronos throws a right hand that Harland ducks under and follows up with a left that Harland also avoids with ease.
Cronos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harland wants to counter the offense by Cronos and move into the clinch position.#TD2#
Harland gets the takedown into side control.
Harland landing strikes.
Harland working the head with strikes.
Cronos is not content to let Harland control the position. #T4#
Cronos is looking for a sweep.
Harland looks up at the clock and then as Cronos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harland smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cronos is trying to improve his position.
Harland wants to control but Cronos is keeping him busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
I wouldn't like to be where Cronos is right now.
Cronos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Cronos manages to get back to half guard.
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 Jose Cronos will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronos misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jose Cronos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harland tries for a takedown but Cronos circles away easily
and Cronos counters with a nice uppercut.
Harland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cronos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cronos looks to land a combination but Harland avoids it well. #TD2#
Harland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Cronos is trying to defend but Harland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos gets full guard.
Harland throws a strike but Cronos rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cronos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harland can do to turn this around?#T1#
Harland controls Cronos momentarily but Cronos frees himself.
Cronos won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
Harland looking to control.
Cronos will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cronos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Harland looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cronos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Cronos is trying to work for a kimura but Harland is defending well.
#SUB#
Cronos is looking for a kimura here.
Cronos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harland keeps working.
Cronos prevents Harland from improving his position.
Harland moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Cronos postures up.
Harland has his hands on Cronos's head, controlling the position.
Cronos trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cronos throws a head kick but Harland moves out of range.
Cronos slaps away a takedown attempt from Harland, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cronos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cronos pinned against the cage. Cronos gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
A combination from Cronos does no damage.
Harland changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jose Cronos is winning the standup battle so far.
Cronos just misses with a punch to the body.
Harland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Cronos misses with a double jab.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cronos scores with a jab. Harland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland shoots and misses
and Cronos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harland dodges the punch combination from Cronos.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cronos dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cronos lands a nice looking body shot.
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt.
Harland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cronos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harland fails with the takedown
and Cronos counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cronos throws a nice head kick!
Cronos uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Harland tries to move into range but Cronos moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jose Cronos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Good exchange - Cronos coming out on top.#CL2#
Harland gets a clinch.
Cronos is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harland tries for a takedown but Cronos manages to get underhooks.
Jose Cronos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Harland has Cronos pressed against the cage, preventing Cronos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harland looking for a takedown. #BC#
Cronos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cronos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cronos throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Harland was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cronos cracks Harland with a right hand to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Cronos misses.
Cronos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Harland moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Harland on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cronos is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cronos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harland was well out of range. Poor timing from Cronos.
Cronos connects with a jab.#T2#
Cronos misses with a head kick.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.
Cronos lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harland with a poor takedown
and Cronos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Good leg kick by Cronos there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cronos misses with the combination.
Cronos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cronos.
#T3#
Cronos scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cronos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Cronos gets caught napping as Harland dives in and scores a takedown. Cronos manages to retain guard.
Cronos wants to stand up but Harland is controlling him.
Harland chips away with some ground and pound.
Cronos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Cronos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Harland manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Harland working a defensive guard here.
Cronos tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zander Harland has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cronos trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland wants to sweep here but Cronos controlling him for the moment.
Cronos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Cronos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cronos, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Cronos!
A very excited looking Jose Cronos rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Ascension 0715
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Junior misses with a takedown attempt
and Harland counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Junior shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Harland napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Junior lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Harland down.
Junior cracks Harland with a big right hand but Harland just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Junior lands some shots froms side control.
Junior throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Harland works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Harland avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Junior. #SUB2#
Junior is working for a submission of some sort.
Junior not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Junior is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harland doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Junior.
Junior throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Junior winds up and cracks Harland with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Junior seems to be looking for submissions.
Harland trying to control from the bottom.
Harland is pressing down on Junior's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Junior is looking to advance position but Harland has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Junior keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Junior wants to control but Harland is having none of it.
Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Harland wants to work for an arm triangle but Junior is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Junior trying to control but Harland postures up.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Junior's head. #SUB2#
Junior looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Harland 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.
Harland takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Junior wants to improve his position but Harland is controlling well.
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Junior is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harland pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard.
Harland working over Junior with some ground and pound. Junior looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Junior trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior wants to sweep but no luck.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
Junior keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully. #T4##SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland postures up and lands a big shot to Junior's brow.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Harland keeps him under control.
Harland content to control rather than advance.
Junior is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland wants to take a breather but Junior is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rich Junior will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Harland gets caught napping as Junior dives in and scores a takedown. Harland manages to retain guard.
Junior has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Junior working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Harland manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Harland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Junior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Harland throws a strike but Junior rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Junior is fighting to break Harland's control of his arms but Harland is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Junior throws an elbow that misses. Harland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Junior's guard. Nice move by Harland!#REVR#
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Junior lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Harland 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.
Junior trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Junior postures up and lands a big shot to Harland's brow.
Junior sitting in guard here, content to control.
Junior is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland looking to control.
Junior trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom. #T2#
Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Junior throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Junior postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harland is controlling Junior's posture.
Harland is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Junior is looking for a sweep. Harland is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Harland winds up and cracks Junior with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Junior looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Junior has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Harland. Oh but Junior has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Harland goes limp - he's gone! Junior jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Junior!
A victorious Rich Junior thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Zander Harland spoke after the fight, saying 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Ascension 0624
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Popper bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Harland's head.
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt.
Popper swings widly with a right hand
and Harland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Popper stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
No joy there for Popper, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harland steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Harland takes one to the side of the head.
Harland defending well as Popper loads up on a big left hand.
Harland moves out of range as Popper strikes.
Harland feints the counter takedown.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper thuds a left hand into Harland's body.
Popper throws out a loose jab but Harland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Popper takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Harland tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Harland walks into a jab.
Popper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Harland walks into a straight right hand from Popper.#T1#
Popper throws an off balance right hand
and Harland makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Popper throws a jab when Harland was well out of range.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Harland is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Popper connects with a single shot there.
Harland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Popper connects with a body shot that sends Harland's belly button to the back.
Popper lands a jab to Harland's midsection.
Popper misses the shot to the body.
Popper lands a nice shot to the body.
Popper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harland sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Harland shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Popper manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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!
Harland wants to control from the top but Popper keeps moving. #T2#
Popper preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Popper blocks nicely.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Popper's head.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Popper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Popper wants to get back to his feet but Harland is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harland throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Popper.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Popper.
Harland will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice defenses there by Harland.
Harland now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harland counters with a straight right hand.
Harland ducks right into an uppercut from Popper.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popper lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Harland is rocked!
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harland stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harland or perhaps it was just good defense by Popper, which made it look bad.
Bung Popper has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#T4#
Harland needs to keep his hands up - Popper had a free shot at his head there.
Harland is still on wobbly legs! Can Popper finish him?
Popper drops Harland with a straight right hand, right on the button! Popper follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bung Popper!
A victorious Bung Popper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
EPL 12.1
Date: May 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Sotto Jr misses with a hook.
Harland shoots in for a takedown but Sotto Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotto Jr is looking to counter with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Sotto Jr.
Harland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sotto Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Harland seems unphased.
Sotto Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sotto Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Harland walks into a jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harland or perhaps it was just good defense by Sotto Jr, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sotto Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Sotto Jr lunges at Harland with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harland's hand.
Harland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sotto Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD2#
Harland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Sotto Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sotto Jr is positioning himself well to prevent Harland advancing to mount.
Harland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harland trying to control the action but Sotto Jr is working from the bottom. #T2#
Harland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sotto Jr's head.
Sotto Jr tries to get to full guard but Harland has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Harland.
Harland throwing shots but Sotto Jr is blocking nicely.
Sotto Jr wants to control but Harland is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Sotto Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Harland seems content to control.
Sotto Jr wants to control but Harland is keeping busy.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Harland is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3##SUB#
Sotto Jr looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harland working Sotto Jr over with strikes.
Harland prevents Sotto Jr from improving his position.
Harland wants to control but Sotto Jr is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice body punch from Sotto Jr.
Sotto Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harland has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
Harland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sotto Jr swivels and escapes.
Umberto Sotto Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Harland shoots in for a takedown but Sotto Jr shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sotto Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Harland walks into a left hand.
Harland has his takedown stuffed
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harland shoots and misses
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Sotto Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sotto Jr.
Umberto Sotto Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
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!
Sotto Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Harland under the eye.
Harland slips a jab from Sotto Jr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Umberto Sotto Jr dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Harland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
Sotto Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Harland off balance momentarily.
Sotto Jr scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sotto Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Harland.
Harland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sotto Jr as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Sotto Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umberto Sotto Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Sotto Jr, right into the meat.
Harland looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sotto Jr is fending him off so far but Harland persists. Nope, Sotto Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
An inside leg kick lands from Sotto Jr. #T1#
Sotto Jr throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harland misses with a takedown attempt
and Sotto Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Umberto Sotto Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sotto Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Sotto Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Harland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harland with a poor takedown
and Sotto Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Sotto Jr there.
Sotto Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harland can do to turn this around?
Sotto Jr throws a front kick that sends Harland stumbling back into the cage.
Harland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
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!
Harland takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Harland is breathing heavily.
Harland takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sotto Jr thuds his right hand into Harland's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sotto Jr scores with a shot to the body.
Harland tries to move into range but Sotto Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#ROC#
Harland is rocked!
Sotto Jr is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sotto Jr drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Harland right on the button. Harland goes down! Sotto Jr follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sotto Jr gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Sotto Jr!
Umberto Sotto Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Ascension 0329
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Carter scores with a head kick. Harland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Carter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Harland's sensitive parts. #CL#
Harland gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harland is defending well for now.
Harland takes a knee to the side of the body.
Carter misses with a punch on the inside.
Harland is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Carter lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A hook to the body from Carter.
Harland tries to work over Carter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Carter manages to break the clinch.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Harland misses with a takedown
letting Carter counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Carter gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harland to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T1#
Carter tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Harland got a little sloppy there for a moment and Carter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Harland has managed to get both his arms back between Carter's legs - danger averted.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Carter working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Carter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harland.
Carter controlling Harland's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Carter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Carter is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Carter sitting in guard here, content to control.
Our spies down at at 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform us that Harland has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Carter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harland is keeping the position for now.
Carter trying to control but Harland is working from the bottom.
Carter is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Carter wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving.
Harland has control of Carter's left arm, preventing Carter from doing any damage.
Harland trying to control the position.
Carter wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Carter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#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.
Carter misses with a body kick.
Harland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Carter makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Harland circles away from the clinch attempt#TD2#
and Harland counters with a shoot takedown. Carter fights it but they end up in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Carter looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland stays in close to Carter's body and controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Carter throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Harland shoots and misses
and Carter counters with a series of strikes. Harland will be more careful next time no doubt.
Harland shoots and misses
and Harland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carter works over Harland's head and body with a nice combination.
Carter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Carter connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Carter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harland can do to turn this around?
Harland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Carter finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Carter throws a sloppy head kick and Harland moves out of range easily. #T1#
Carter with a jab.#CL#
Carter gets a clinch.
Carter lands a hook that snaps the head of Harland backwards.
Carter lands a body shot in the clinch.
Carter tries to land a knee to the head but Harland blocks with his arms.
Harland is looking to take this one to the mat.
Carter landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carter throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harland blocks it with crossed arms.
Harland goes for a takedown attempt but Carter pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harland closes the distance and clinches up with Carter, looking for a takedown. Harland pushes Carter against the cage but Carter circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Harland shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carter as he avoids it easily.
Harland is breathing heavily.
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harland.
Carter stalks Harland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harland's face. Harland staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carter lands an overhand right.
Harland fails to land the takedown.
Carter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Harland looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Harland backs away, Carter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Rubin Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harland shoots in but no luck this time.
Carter wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Harland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carter stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Carter wants it to stay on the feet.
Carter stuns Harland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Carter misses with a head kick.
Harland looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harland has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Carter after a bit of a struggle.
Carter unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short uppercut from Carter.
The referee is keeping an eye on Carter - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Harland looking to slow down the pace here.
Carter using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Knees to the body from Carter.
Carter lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter lands with a kick to the temple. Harland shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rubin Carter dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL#
Carter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Harland wants the takedown. Carter is fighting it off but Harland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Carter's guard against the cage.#ES#
Carter wriggles free and stands up.
Carter jabs at Harland's body.
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Carter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Carter is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carter catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Carter fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Harland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Carter to counter with a crisp jab.
Harland changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Carter tries to avoid it but Harland manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Carter to the ground. Carter escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rubin Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.
Carter tries a head kick but it misses.
Harland tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Carter rushes Harland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carter lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Carter.
A right handed body shot lands from Carter.
Harland takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter tries a body shot but Harland blocks it.
Carter is leaning against Harland and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Carter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Carter.
Rubin Carter is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Harland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Carter is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD#
Carter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Carter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
Carter pulls Harland in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Carter seems keen to control Harland's posture.
Harland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Carter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rubin Carter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Carter.
Harland controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Carter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harland fails to land the takedown.
Carter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Carter buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Harland takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rubin Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Carter 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rubin Carter!
An out of breath Rubin Carter thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Ascenssion 0222
Date: Feb 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Unchained misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unchained scores with a one two! Harland had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #TD#
Harland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Unchained tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harland is in Unchained's guard.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Unchained will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Unchained told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Harland postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harland is working Unchained over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Harland works over Unchained with some ground and pound from guard.
Unchained looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland prevents Unchained from getting back to his feet.
Harland looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Unchained keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully. #T1#
Unchained looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harland stops Unchained from standing up.
Unchained managing to control the position.
Harland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Unchained's head.
Unchained seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harland trying to control but Unchained is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Unchained is adopting a defensive guard.
Harland controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Unchained thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harland if he has to take too many more of those.
Harland misses with a takedown
and Unchained connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CUT2#
It looks like Zander Harland has been cut.#KD2#
Unchained lands a big head kick that sends Harland tumbling to the mat! Unchained takes a step backwards and waves Harland back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Harland is rocked!
Harland closes this distance looking for a takedown but Unchained circles away.
Oh Harland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Olympia Unchained is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harland fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3#
Unchained is looking to slow Harland down with leg kicks.
Unchained lands a big right hook! Harland looks hurt but is still standing! Unchained lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Harland falls down and Unchained dives in with a huge hammer fist! Harland's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Unchained runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Olympia Unchained!
A relieved looking Olympia Unchained thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Zander Harland was interviewed post fight and said 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Inprogress tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harland was well out of range. Poor timing from Inprogress.#TD#
Harland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB#
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inprogress is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Inprogress tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Harland wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Inprogress avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Harland.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Harland creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Inprogress sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland cracks Inprogress with a big right hand but Inprogress just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Inprogress parries the strikes from Harland easily there. Harland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inprogress to escape.
Harland tries to score with some ground and pound. Inprogress controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harland trying to control the action but Inprogress is working from the bottom.
Harland taking a breather here. #T1#
Harland working the ground and pound but Inprogress is defending the strikes.
Inprogress takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inprogress keeps working.
Inprogress manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harland's best efforts.
Inprogress is pressing down on Harland's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Harland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Inprogress preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Harland wants to control from the top but Inprogress keeps moving.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Inprogress is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Inprogress looking for a sweep. Not yet Inprogress, not yet.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Inprogress is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland preventing the sweep.
Harland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harland is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Harland trying to control but Inprogress is working from the bottom.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Inprogress uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Inprogress!#REVB#
Harland has his hands on Inprogress's head, controlling the position.
Inprogress looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Harland wants to sweep here but Inprogress controlling him for the moment.
Inprogress stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harland swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Inprogress passes Harland's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Inprogress moves nicely into side control.
Harland is trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Harland has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Inprogress.
Testing Inprogress seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Inprogress lands an overhand right.
Inprogress feints a jab promting Harland to slip. Inprogress then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Harland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Inprogress scores with a jab.
Harland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Inprogress sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Inprogress jabs Harland to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Inprogress scores with a spinning back kick!
Inprogress stuffs the takedown attempt from Harland. Harland gets slowly back to his feet.
Inprogress is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#TD#
Harland gets the takedown into side control. #T1#
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inprogress keeps working.
Harland scoring with punches from side control.
Harland works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Harland tries to score with some ground and pound. Inprogress controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Harland sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Inprogress is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Harland lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Inprogress down.
Harland throws an elbow but Inprogress slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB#
Harland is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Inprogress is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harland trying to control the position but Inprogress is working away.
Harland tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Inprogress sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inprogress defending well though.
Inprogress wants to get back to full guard.
Inprogress on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Inprogress can do to turn this around?
Inprogress blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harland. #SUB#
Harland is working for a kimura but Inprogress is defending it quite comfortably.
Harland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harland seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inprogress does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Harland is looking to stall here but Inprogress recovers full guard.
Inprogress trying to control the position.
#T3#
Harland trying to control but Inprogress is working from the bottom.
Inprogress is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Inprogress looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Harland passes into half guard.
Inprogress blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harland.
Zander Harland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Inprogress wants to improve his position but Harland is controlling well.
Inprogress blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harland.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Inprogress defending well though.
Inprogress moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Harland chips away with some ground and pound.
Inprogress has momentary wrist control but Harland slips an elbow through the middle.
Harland throwing strikes but missing.
Inprogress tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Inprogress is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
A good leg kick by Inprogress.
A jab from Inprogress does it's job there.
Inprogress throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Inprogress throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Harland counters with a takedown into side control.
Inprogress takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inprogress keeps working.
Harland is working Inprogress over with some ground and pound from side control. #ROC#
Inprogress is rocked!
An elbow from Harland crashes against the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inprogress is looking to regain half guard here but Harland keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Harland trying to control the action but Inprogress is working from the bottom.
Harland scores with a couple of short elbows.
Harland scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Inprogress to see if he's OK.
Inprogress tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Inprogress on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Inprogress parries the strikes from Harland easily there. Harland is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Inprogress to escape.
#SUB#
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Harland grinds an elbow into Inprogress's temple. #T2#
Harland working the head and body with strikes.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Inprogress keeps working.
Harland working the ground and pound from side control.
Harland looks up at the clock and then as Inprogress takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Harland smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sloppy strikes there by Harland.
Inprogress is not content to let Harland control the position.
Harland working away.
Inprogress is trying to get back to half guard.
Inprogress regains half guard.#T3#
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Inprogress avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harland.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Inprogress tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Harland has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Harland unloading with bombs!
Testing Inprogress has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Harland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Inprogress is still in real trouble! Can Harland finish him?
Inprogress tries to hold on but Harland pushes him away. #T4#
Harland is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harland with the ground and pound from mount.
Harland postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Inprogress is out cold - huge knockout for Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
Our winner, Zander Harland, 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:
EVO 273: Alvado vs Taisto
Date: Oct 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Khan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Khan throws a sloppy head kick and Harland moves out of range easily.
Khan misses with a combination
#TD#
and Harland counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Harland. #ES2#
Khan pushes Harland off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #TD2#
Khan gets a double leg takedown into Harland's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harland 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.
Harland not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Harland wants to sweep here but Khan controlling him for the moment.
Harland managing to control the position.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harland preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T1#
Harland avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khan is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Khan has gone for a leg lock! Harland slips out almost immediately though and dives into Khan's guard.#REVR#
Harland controlling from the top position.
Khan trying to strike off his back.
Khan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Harland distracts Khan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Khan looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Khan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Harland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Harland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Khan looking for subs off his back but Harland has passed one foot through into half guard.
Harland is looking to take a break and control but Khan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Harland is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Khan actively working from the bottom here.
Harland looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Khan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harland keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Harland lands strikes from half guard.#T3#
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harland'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.
Harland working the head and body with strikes.
Khan taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harland connects with a nice short shot to Khan's temple.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #ES2#
Khan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Khan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Harland as he jumps to the side. #T4##TD2#
Khan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Harland is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
Khan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Harland knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Harland regains half guard, as Khan was trying to land strikes. #SUB2#
Khan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Khan is working for a kimura but Harland is defending it quite comfortably.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mustafa Khan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good work by Harland as he checks the leg kick.
Khan shoots in looking for a takedown. Harland tries to sprawl out of it but Khan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Harland manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Harland closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khan's guard.#ES2#
Khan manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harland gets caught flat footed, as Khan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Khan preventing the sweep.
Khan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Khan is trying to get an arm triangle but Harland is defending well. #T1#
Khan wants to control but Harland is keeping him busy.
Harland is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Khan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Khan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Khan trying to mount his opponent but Harland defends it.
Harland keeping control of the position.
Harland trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Khan is looking to advance position but Harland won't allow it.
Harland taking some punishment here, with Khan in his half guard.
Khan is thwarting Harland's attempts to control the position.
Khan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khan tries to pass to full mount but Harland defends it.
Harland trying to control from the bottom.
Khan prevents Harland from improving his position.
Mustafa Khan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harland on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Khan trying to control the action but Harland is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khan is looking for a kimura but Harland is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khan to get the leverage.
Khan wants to take a breather but Harland is having none of it.
Khan throwing shots but Harland is blocking nicely. #SUB2#
Harland is defending against the submission attempts here by Khan.
Harland regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khan throws a big right hand that misses.
Khan wants to get up but he can't break Harland's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Harland utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harland is trying to control the position but Khan postures up.
Khan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mustafa Khan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Khan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harland defends well and Khan ends up having to push Harland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Khan fails to land the takedown.
Zander Harland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mustafa Khan.#TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Harland's guard.
Harland working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khan. #SUB2#
Khan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Harland manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Khan has Harland in his guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Khan working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mustafa Khan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Khan shoots in for a double leg but Harland sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Harland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Khan shoots in and gets a takedown into Harland's guard.
Harland looking to control.
Khan wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
Harland bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khan's guard. #REVR#
Harland is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland with a nice head shot there.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Harland working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Khan's head.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Khan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Khan keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland landing with the ground and pound.
Harland trying to control but Khan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Khan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harland defends it easily.#T2#
Harland stands up over Khan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Khan pulls Harland in close to his closed guard and prevents Harland from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Khan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harland is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Khan.
Harland connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Khan some visible discomfort.
#T3##SUB#
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland wants to control but Khan is keeping him busy.
Harland cracks Khan with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Harland trying to control the action but Khan is working from the bottom.
Khan is looking to reverse the position.
Harland taking a break here but Khan is having none of it and regains half guard.
Harland trying to control from half guard but Khan is working away. #T4#
Khan trying to control but Harland postures up.
Khan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Khan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Khan trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Khan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Khan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harland pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Mustafa Khan!
Mustafa Khan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Zander Harland had this to say: 'Just don't know what happened. I had it. It was mine for the taking.'.
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Event:
Infinity: Jungle Warfare
Date: Sep 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Harland walks into a stiff left hand from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands with an overhand left.
Stenberg lands a jab to the nose.
Stenberg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Harland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab from Stenberg.
Stenberg lands a head shot.
Stenberg scores with a sloppy right hand. Harland should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stenberg scores with a jab. Harland acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stenberg scores with a nice right hand.
Stenberg has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Harland is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stenberg misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Harland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harland takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stenberg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stenberg wants it to stay on the feet.#T1#
Harland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stenberg sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Stenberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Stenberg lands with a good body shot.
Harland doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Stenberg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stenberg catches Harland with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A lazy left from Stenberg finds it's target.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Stenberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harland fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Stenberg tests Harland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stenberg misses with a double jab.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Harland shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stenberg pinned against the cage. Stenberg gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T3#
Harland walks into a left hand.
Harland looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Harland tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stenberg defends well and Harland ends up having to push Stenberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stenberg throws out a counter right but Harland avoids it with no problem.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Stenberg sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A little jabbing left from Stenberg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Harland shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stenberg defends it nicely.
Stenberg lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Stenberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stenberg digs a good body shot into Harland's ribs.
Harland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stenberg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Harland on the side of the head.
Harland shoots in but Stenberg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Stenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stenberg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Stenberg connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harland.
Stenberg lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Stenberg is not content to let Harland control the position.
Stenberg gets full guard.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving. #SUB2#
Stenberg has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Harland is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Harland avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Stenberg has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Harland can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Harland stands up over Stenberg, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland controlling from the top position.
Harland looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Stenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Harland has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Stenberg looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Harland defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland postures up in Stenberg's guard and throws a big left but Stenberg blocks it.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Stenberg 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.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Stenberg controls Harland momentarily but Harland frees himself.
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Stenberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenberg swings for the body but Harland moves out of range.
Harland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stenberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stenberg connects with a body shot.
Stenberg cracks Harland with a good jab.#T4#
Stenberg connects with a nice looking jab.
Stenberg scores with a hook to the body. Harland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice sprawl there from Stenberg as Harland shoots in.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Harland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Harland lands in his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenberg has control of Harland's left arm, preventing Harland from doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland postures up.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fredrik Stenberg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Stenberg throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Stenberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Stenberg is nestled in close to Harland, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland is staying active underneath Stenberg, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stenberg drops an elbow to the side of Harland's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Stenberg is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Harland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Harland moves into full guard.
#T1#
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Stenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Stenberg looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harland wants to control from the top but Stenberg keeps moving.
Stenberg working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Stenberg is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Harland wants to pass the guard but Stenberg is keeping the position.
Stenberg being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Stenberg working for submissions but it's allowed Harland to get to half guard.
Stenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Stenberg is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stenberg gets back to full guard.
Stenberg keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland postures up.
#SUB2#
Stenberg looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stenberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fredrik Stenberg is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenberg has his hands on Harland's head, controlling the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenberg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland shoots in looking for a takedown but Stenberg manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harland's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Harland tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stenberg swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenberg jabs Harland right on the nose. Harland blinks but takes it well.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stenberg, as that shot connected.
Harland looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fredrik Stenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stenberg 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 26:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fredrik Stenberg!
Fredrik Stenberg seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Infinity: Freedom Fighters
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Harland closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
I was talking to Harland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yo Girl trying to land knees to the body.
Yo Girl misses with a knee to the head.
Yo Girl prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Harland wants the takedown. Yo Girl is fighting it off but Harland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yo Girl's guard against the cage.
Yo Girl wants to get back to his feet but Harland passes into half guard.
Yo Girl really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REVB#
Yo Girl is not content to let Harland control the position.
Harland trying to control the pace.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Yo Girl's head.
Harland wants to control but Yo Girl is keeping him busy.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yo Girl defending well though.
Harland slows the pace down in half guard.
Harland prevents Yo Girl from improving his position.
Harland is keen to just control but Yo Girl is a slippery customer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yo Girl manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yo Girl keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland controls from within his opponent's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Yo Girl can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Harland is in close to Yo Girl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harland postures up in Yo Girl's guard and throws a big left but Yo Girl blocks it.
Harland stops Yo Girl from standing up.
Harland content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Yo Girl is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yo Girl wants to sweep here but Harland controlling him for the moment.
Harland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harland with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Harland postures up and lands a big shot to Yo Girl's brow. #T3#
Yo Girl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Harland is in close to Yo Girl's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harland landing with the ground and pound.
Yo Girl managing to control the position.
Harland throwing strikes from guard but Yo Girl blocks nicely.
Harland is working Yo Girl over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yo Girl avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yo Girl wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Harland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Yo Girl has momentary wrist control but Harland slips an elbow through the middle.
Yo Girl trying to control the position.
Harland with a nice head shot there.
Yo Girl working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harland.
Harland wants to control from the top but Yo Girl keeps moving.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck for Harland with that takedown attempt.
Yo Girl scores with a three punch combo!
#TD#
Harland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yo Girl is trying to defend but Harland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Harland wants to control but Yo Girl is keeping him busy.
Harland prevents Yo Girl from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T1#
Yo Girl is trying to stand back up but Harland is controlling him
Harland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yo Girl is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harland scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yo Girl wants to get back to full guard.
Harland 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.
Yo Girl blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harland.
Yo Girl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harland.
Harland is nestled in close to Yo Girl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yo Girl can do to turn this around?
Harland throwing shots but Yo Girl is blocking nicely.
Harland is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Yo Girl reverses the position - he's now on top in Harland's guard.
Harland pulls Yo Girl in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Harland looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yo Girl is one step ahead there. #SU2#
Yo Girl stands up from Harland's guard - Yo Girl perhaps looking for a knockout.
Yo Girl keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#T3#
Harland fails with a takedown attempt.
Yo Girl lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Where Yo Girl is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harland takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A left lands for Yo Girl.
Harland with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yo Girl to score with a decent uppercut.
Where Yo Girl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yo Girl pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Yo Girl backs away, Harland returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Yo Girl lands with a nice combination. Harland backs away looking to recover.#CL#
Harland clinches with his opponent.
Harland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Yo Girl.
Harland goes for a takedown attempt but Yo Girl pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yo Girl misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Yo Girl connects with a single shot there.
Harland fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Harland fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yo Girl avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Yo Girl's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Harland tries to clinch up.
A jab from Yo Girl does it's job there.
Harland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Yo Girl sprawls well. Yo Girl wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Harland gets slowly back to his feet.
Harland fails with the takedown.
Harland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Where Yo Girl showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yo Girl, as that shot connected.
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Yo Girl counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Harland gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Harland is working for takedown but Yo Girl is calmly controlling the position for now.
Harland wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Yo Girl escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harland shoots in but Yo Girl avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harland blocks a head kick by Yo Girl.
#CL#
Harland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Yo Girl, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Girl is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Harland prevents a body shot from Yo Girl.
Harland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yo Girl gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yo Girl working hard to break the clinch.
Harland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yo Girl is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Yo Girl is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#TD#
Harland turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Harland manages to end up in side control.
Yo Girl is looking to reverse the position.
Harland working away.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yo Girl keeps working.
Yo Girl dodges the ground and pound from Harland.
Yo Girl tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Yo Girl manages to work his way to half guard, despite Harland's best efforts.
Yo Girl keeping control of the position.
Harland throwing shots but Yo Girl is blocking nicely. #T2#
Harland thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yo Girl's head.
Yo Girl avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harland.
Yo Girl tries to roll over but Harland keeps him under control.
Yo Girl is looking to escape.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Yo Girl's head.
Ground and pound from Harland.
Nice strikes from Harland there. #T3#
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Yo Girl defending well though.
Harland drops an elbow to the side of Yo Girl's head.
Harland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yo Girl tries to roll over but Harland keeps him under control.
Yo Girl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Harland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harland throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Harland controlling the action here.
Harland working the head and body with strikes. #T4#
Yo Girl keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Harland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harland is trying to control. Yo Girl wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland slips a nice elbow through Yo Girl's hands, connecting with Yo Girl's forehead.
Harland trying to control the pace.
Harland is trying to control the action in half guard but Yo Girl is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Girl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zander Harland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Harland lands a nice short elbow.
Harland lands with a punch from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harland 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight for Zander Harland!
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight for Zander Harland!
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight for Zander Harland!
Zander Harland wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Zander Harland thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Where Yo Girl stepped up to the mic, saying 'Three loses in a row!? This can't be real. All of you are on steroids! Yeah I said it, EVERYONE IS ON STEROIDS!!!'.
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Event:
Infinity: Unfinished Buisness
Date: Jul 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Pappas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD#
Harland darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Harland not doing much here.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Harland controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is trying to get back to full guard.
Pappas trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas taking some punishment here, with Harland in his half guard.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Harland's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Harland's back!
Harland looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
A lull in the action here.
Pappas biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T2#
Harland staying busy and making it hard for Pappas to control.
I really don't envy Harland right now.
Harland manages to reverse the position and now he's in Pappas's guard. Nice work there by Harland.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Harland works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Harland wants to control but Pappas is keeping him busy.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pappas is trying to control but can't.
Harland trying to control the action but Pappas is working from the bottom.
Pappas has hold of Harland's hands but Harland slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Harland thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Harland wants to take a breather but Pappas is having none of it.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Harland looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harland is pressing down on Pappas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pappas is holding on for now.
Harland is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.
Harland misses with a head shot. Pappas uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pappas working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zander Harland dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Harland drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Harland wants to control from the top but Pappas keeps moving.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Harland throws a strike but Pappas rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pappas trying to control the position from guard on top but Harland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Pappas tries to free his leg and advance position but Harland is retaining full guard.
Pappas looking to sit in guard and control but Harland gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Harland stopping the sweep attempt from Pappas.
Pappas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Pappas uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Pappas!#REVB#
Pappas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harland. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harland managing to control the position.
Pappas wants to control from the top but Harland keeps moving. #T2#
Pappas being controlled here momentarily.
Harland 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.
Harland pulls Pappas in close to prevent any damage.
Harland trying to keep a closed guard but Pappas is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Harland looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Harland is pulling down on Pappas's head. It's preventing any offense from Pappas, at least for the moment.#SU2#
Pappas gets to his feet. Harland looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Harland tries for a takedown but Pappas sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Harland.#TD#
Pappas gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harland to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Pappas pulls Harland in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Pappas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harland lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Harland is looking to work some ground and pound but Pappas has wrist control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland landing some decent shots from guard.
Pappas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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 Zander Harland will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pappas throws a front kick aimed at Harland's knee but Harland avoids it well.
Pappas misses with a low kick. #TD#
Harland bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Pappas can't do much from the bottom here.
Zander Harland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Harland is chipping away with strikes.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Harland's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pappas is looking to improve his position.
Pappas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Harland is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pappas is refusing to be controlled, as Harland sits in half guard.
Harland sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Pappas trying to hold on to Harland's head to control him but Harland postures up.
Harland winds up and cracks Pappas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harland missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pappas defending well though.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
Harland seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pappas wants to get back to his feet.
Harland with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zander Harland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harland not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Harland content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Harland fails with the takedown
and Pappas counters with a big head kick but Harland shrugs it off.
Gus Pappas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Harland shoots in and drives through. Pappas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pappas misses with a leg kick #TD#
so Harland counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Harland tries to free his leg and advance position but Pappas is retaining full guard.
Harland sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harland won't allow Pappas to sweep him here. #T4#
Harland controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Harland stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pappas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Harland slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Harland looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Harland 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zander Harland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Harland, 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zander Harland!
An out of breath Zander Harland 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:
Infinity: Broken Dreams
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Frost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Frost scores with a jab to the head.
Frost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Frost duly obliges.
Frost misses with a looping right.
Frost lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Horrible takedown attempt by Harland or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Frost works over Harland's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Harland decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Frost's guard.
Harland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frost has momentary wrist control but Harland slips an elbow through the middle.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Harland'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.#T1#
Frost keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Frost is looking to stand up but Harland isn't so interested in that idea.
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Walter Frost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost looks to land a combination but Harland avoids it well.
It appears Harland was looking to counter with a kick there.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost looks to score with a jab to the body but Harland is just out of range.#T2#
Harland moves away from the strike by Frost.
Harland went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Some bone on bone action there as Frost checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Harland was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harland steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Harland is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
Frost lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Frost throws a jab but it's blocked by Harland.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Frost.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Harland ducks down to avoid it.
Frost throws a combination. Harland tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Frost moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Frost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harland. Frost does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost lands a right hook to the body.
Harland takes one to the side of the head.
Frost throws a series of punches but Harland moves out of range. #T3#
Frost throws the left hand but Harland avoids the punch easily.
Harland looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Frost misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Harland counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Harland looks to land a strike but Frost avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frost wants to stand and escape but Harland is having none of it.
Harland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES2#
Frost is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harland misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Frost breaks from the clinch.
Harland misses the shot to the body.
Frost is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Harland tries to score a power double leg takedown but Frost sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Harland somewhat.
Harland shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland moves away from the strike by Frost.
Nice defenses there by Frost.
Frost thuds a left hand into Harland's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harland looks to throw the jab but Frost is out of range.
Frost throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harland closes the distance and clinches up with Frost, looking for a takedown. Harland pushes Frost against the cage but Frost circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frost, as that shot connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Frost dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harland gets a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Harland.
#TD#
Harland gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Frost regains guard.
Frost is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Harland is controlling him.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Frost works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Harland won't allow Frost to get back to his feet.
Harland postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frost has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frost lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Harland circles away quickly and effectively.
Frost scores with a nice right hand.
Harland ducks under a wild hook from Frost.
Harland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Harland misses the target.
Harland is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost lands a slapping body shot.
#T2#
Frost connects with a single shot there.
Harland has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Harland takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frost takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Harland moves out of range of the strikes.
Frost swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Frost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harland counters with a nice body shot.
No joy there for Frost, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
Frost misses with a straight right.
Frost cracks Harland with a good jab.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
#T3#
Harland slips a jab from Frost.
Frost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Harland moves away.
As Frost tries to get set, Harland tries to push him back and clinch up but Frost manages to avoid the attempt.
Harland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Frost.
Frost lands a jab.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Frost sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Harland throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Frost was covering up waiting for the punch and Harland finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Harland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #ES2#
Frost manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Frost wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frost has a couple of punches blocked by Harland.
Frost is looking to break free of the clinch but Harland has double underhooks.
Frost working aggressively here.
#T4#
Harland swings wildly with an uppercut but Frost uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Frost manages to break the clinch.
Frost lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harland.
A cross from Frost lands.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Harland counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Frost wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Frost's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harland throws a head kick that misses.
Harland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Harland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice shot lands for Frost.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Frost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Jab by Frost.#CL#
Harland moves into the clinch.
Frost is trying to break free.
Harland tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Harland has him pressed against the cage.
Frost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Harland's elbow.
Harland lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Frost.
Frost misses with a punch on the inside.
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harland has him pressed against the cage.
Frost lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frost avoiding damage.
Harland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland keeps control of Frost as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frost.
Harland pressing his opponent against the cage.
Frost is trying to break the clinch but Harland is controlling him.#T1#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Harland has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frost is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Harland scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Harland lands a hook that snaps the head of Frost backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Frost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Harland lands an elbow inside that Frost shrugs off.
Frost is stalling here.
Harland prevents a body shot from Frost.
Harland drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Frost gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Frost just leaning against Harland, taking a breather.
Zander Harland has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Frost breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harland throws a leg kick but Frost checks it.
Walter Frost is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Harland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frost misses with a hook.
Frost throws a nice looking combination but Harland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frost takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Frost takes a swing at Harland's ribcage but misses.
Harland changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Walter Frost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harland sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harland connects with a body shot that sends Frost's belly button to the back.
Harland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harland thinks about countering with a head kick.
A jab from Frost misses.
Frost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frost throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Harland counters by clinching up.
A right handed body shot lands from Harland.
Frost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harland looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zander Harland. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harland tries to work over Frost's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Harland lands an elbow inside.
Harland throws a punch but it's blocked by Frost.
Harland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Harland is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harland dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harland throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frost throws a head punch that misses.
Harland tries a body shot but Frost blocks it.
Harland misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Frost wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harland has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Harland tightens his grip and picks Frost up, before dumping him to the ground. Frost manages to land in guard.
Harland has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harland throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2#
Frost wriggles free and stands up.
Frost blocks a jab.
Harland on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost misses with a two punch combination.
Frost looks to land a combination. Harland sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nice jab there from Frost.
A combination from Frost does no damage.
Harland fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Walter Frost.
I've got Frost 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Frost!
Walter Frost took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Bloodlust Horde Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Infinity: Gods of Pain
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a nice body shot.
Harland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Montalban.
A little feinted left hand from Montalban on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harland throws a left and a right that both miss
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Harland misses with a combination
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Harland misses with a takedown
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland throws a predictable looking body shot
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Harland wants to clinch
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban counters with a thumping low kick.
Harland dives in and grabs Montalban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Montalban pushes down on Harland's head and hops out.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#CL2#
Harland rushes Montalban and presses him up against the cage.
Montalban trying to stall but Harland improves his position.
Harland blocks a body shot from Montalban.
Harland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Montalban.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harland tries to work over Montalban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Montalban manages to break the clinch.
Montalban looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Harland with a hook.
Harland misses with a takedown attempt - Montalban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Montalban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Harland tries for a takedown but Montalban circles away easily
and Montalban counters with a nice body shot.
Harland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Harland misses with a takedown attempt - Montalban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Montalban turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Harland fails with the takedown
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Harland misses with a takedown attempt
and Montalban counters with a leg kick.
Harland misses with a shot to the body
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Montalban swats away the attempt to clinch by Harland.
Montalban is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Montalban.
Montalban connects with an inside leg kick.
Zander Harland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harland digs a good body shot into Montalban's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A lazy left from Montalban finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Montalban dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Harland darts in trying to clinch
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Montalban.
Harland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Montalban can pounce on him.
Montalban jabs at Harland's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland tries to clinch up but Montalban circles away and keeps his distance.
Harland stuns Montalban with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1#
Harland ducks right into an uppercut from Montalban. #TD2#
Harland feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Harland lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Montalban avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Harland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Montalban looking to hit a scissor sweep but Harland is one step ahead there.
Montalban keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully. #T2#
Harland postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Montalban seems keen to control Harland's posture.
Harland trying to control the position from guard on top but Montalban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Montalban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Montalban!#REVR#
Harland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Montalban 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.
Montalban wants to stand and escape but instead Harland has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
My spies in SP ICON sucks donkey dick inform me that Harland has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Harland throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Montalban works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harland wants to control from the top but Montalban keeps moving.
Harland landing with the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Harland working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Harland lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
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 Jesus Montalban will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Harland throws a poor cross that misses
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Montalban dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harland shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Montalban but Montalban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Montalban wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Harland doesn't manage to clinch there - Montalban circles away.
Montalban was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Harland looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland is keen to just control but Montalban is a slippery customer.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Montalban regains full guard. Nicely done.
Montalban is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harland can do to turn this around?
Harland throws an elbow that misses. Montalban uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harland's guard. Nice move by Montalban!#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harland is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Montalban is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Montalban sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Harland regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
Harland has a closed guard, preventing Montalban from standing up.
Harland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harland trying to control the position.
Montalban won't allow Harland to sweep him here. #T3#
Harland is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Montalban 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.
Montalban won't allow Harland to sweep him here.
Montalban has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Harland misses with a jab to the body
and Montalban counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Harland thinking. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harland gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Montalban counter with a right hand.
Harland misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Harland gets a clinch. #BC#
Montalban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montalban lands a jab to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland just misses with a punch to the body.
Harland has his takedown stuffed
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Montalban clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R4#
Harland closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montalban counters with a straight right hand.
Harland shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Montalban as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland misses with a body shot
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Harland throws a body shot but no joy.
Harland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Montalban stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T1#
Montalban will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Harland releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Harland is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Montalban rather than just go for the knockout.
Harland has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Harland there as he acknowledges the shot.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harland has Montalban pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Montalban manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Harland has a couple of punches blocked by Montalban.
#T2#
Harland lands a shot to the body.
Montalban misses with a body punch.
Harland tries to work over Montalban's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Montalban prevents a body shot from Harland.
A shot in the inside from Montalban. #BC#
Montalban breaks the clinch.
Montalban lands an overhand right.
Montalban connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Harland momentarily.
Harland lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Harland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harland showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Harland in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Harland thows a huge punch but Montalban dodges it nicely.
Harland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Harland landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Harland is trying to control. Montalban wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Montalban has his hands clasped together around Harland's back. He's all about the action.
Harland sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Montalban defending well though.
Montalban on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Montalban tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nice strikes from Harland there.
Harland missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Harland throwing shots but Montalban is blocking nicely.
Montalban is looking to escape.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A left and a right from Montalban both land. Nice combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harland tries to clinch up
and Montalban counters with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesus Montalban had his way with Zander Harland in that 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!
#R5#
Jab by Harland.
Harland shoots and misses
and Montalban counters with a stiff right hand.
Montalban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Montalban. Beautiful body shot.
Harland stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Montalban.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Montalban connects with a body shot.#T1#
Harland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Harland misses with a looping left.
Harland moves to clinch but Montalban breaks away
and Montalban connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jesus Montalban is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Harland.
Harland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Montalban to counter with a crisp jab.
Jesus Montalban has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zander Harland.#T2#
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Harland misses
and Montalban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harland has his takedown stuffed
and Harland takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zander Harland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Harland misses with a jab to the body
and Montalban counters with a nice uppercut.
Harland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Harland is trying hard to land a takedown here. Montalban sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harland with a poor takedown
and Montalban counters with a right hand to the body.
Jesus Montalban is winning the standup battle so far.
Harland is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Harland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harland swings widly with a right hand
and Montalban counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Harland lands with a shot to the body.
Montalban ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T4#
Good leg kick by Montalban there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Harland jabs at Montalban's body.
Harland misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Montalban moves out of range as Harland strikes.
It appears Montalban was looking to counter with a kick there.
Montalban walks into a straight right hand from Harland.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Montalban lands a right hook to the body.
Jesus Montalban is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harland with a lazy takedown attempt
and Montalban cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Montalban showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Montalban, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 49:46
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jesus Montalban!
Jesus Montalban retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jesus Montalban thanked Bos Energy MMA159.4 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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