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Event:
KAMIKAZE 49: Drug
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Longo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randhawa shoots in but no luck this time.
Longo scores with a three punch combo!
Longo loads up on a big right hand but Randhawa slips the punch.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Longo avoids it well and moves away.
Longo punishes Randhawa's body with a nice straight punch.
Longo misses the jab.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa avoids a punch combination nicely.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a shoot takedown. Longo fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Longo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randhawa is fighting to break Longo's control of his arms but Longo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Randhawa won't allow Longo to sweep him here.
Longo managing to control the position.
Longo keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Longo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Longo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Longo keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randhawa is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Longo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Longo pulls Randhawa in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Longo lands a slapping body shot.
#T3#
Longo lunges at Randhawa with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Randhawa's hand.
A shot to the liver by Longo. Beautiful body shot.
Longo throws a good cross that connects.
Davide Longo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Longo misses with the combination.
Randhawa staying out of range there.
Randhawa tries to counter with a takedown but Longo is quick to defend against it.
Longo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Longo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Randhawa.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Longo! But no joy.#T4#
Longo throws a shot to the body.
Longo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randhawa.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Longo avoids it well and moves away.
Longo misses with a two punch combination.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo thuds his right hand into Randhawa's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Longo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Randhawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Longo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Longo dominated that round.
That's time! Randhawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Longo stuffs the takedown.
Longo lands a nice shot to the body.
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longo is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Longo circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Longo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Longo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Randhawa circles away quickly and effectively.
Randhawa tries to counter with a takedown but Longo is quick to defend against it.
Longo throws a jab when Randhawa was well out of range.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Longo sprawls and moves away.
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Longo is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Longo circles away and we're back to standing.
Longo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Longo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Randhawa back to the cage. Longo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A looping hook to the body misses from Longo. Randhawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prathamesh Randhawa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Longo cracks Randhawa with a good jab.
Randhawa misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Longo misses the target.
Randhawa fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Randhawa. #T2#
Longo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longo misses with an uppercut. Randhawa saw that one coming.
Randhawa feinted with a counter takedown.
Longo is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Longo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Randhawa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Longo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Longo throws a lazy right hand but Randhawa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Longo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Randhawa.
Longo misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Randhawa is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Longo! #SUB#
Randhawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Longo defends it well.
Longo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Longo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa. #T4#
Longo manages to get to full guard.
Randhawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Longo is retaining full guard.
Randhawa preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longo trying to keep a closed guard but Randhawa is proving a slippery customer.
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Longo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Davide Longo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Longo misses with a body shot.
Longo throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Longo is having none of it.
Randhawa works his way into side control.
Randhawa advances to mount.
Longo is trying to escape the mount.
Randhawa tries to control but Longo wriggling away.
Prathamesh Randhawa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Longo keeps trying to improve his position.
Randhawa trying to control but Longo is having none of it. #T1#
Longo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Longo gets back to half guard.
Longo trying to control but Randhawa postures up.
Randhawa is taking a breather. Longo 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.
Longo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Longo is looking to control Randhawa's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Longo avoid being mounted?
Longo won't allow Randhawa to pass to mount. #SUB#
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Longo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Longo is holding on to half guard well.
Randhawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Longo holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Longo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Randhawa wants to control but Longo is keeping him busy.
Randhawa is pressing down on Longo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Longo is holding on for now.
Longo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Randhawa jumps into side control!
You can see the frustration on Longo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Longo sneaks back into half guard.
Longo is staying active underneath Randhawa, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Longo is defending well.
Longo keeping control of the position.
Longo wants to get back to full guard.
Randhawa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Davide Longo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Longo trying to control here.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Longo throws a body punch but Randhawa moves out of range.
Longo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Randhawa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Longo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Randhawa somewhat.
Randhawa fails with the takedown.#TD#
Randhawa bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Prathamesh Randhawa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Longo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Randhawa presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Longo avoids a series of strikes thrown by Randhawa.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prathamesh Randhawa showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Longo 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Davide Longo!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 36: Bang!
Date: Jul 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Randhawa tries for a takedown but Teller sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Randhawa looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Randhawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Teller sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teller jabs at Randhawa's body.
Teller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randhawa changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A nice inside leg kick there by Teller. That's going to slow Randhawa down.
Randhawa shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa shoots in but Teller avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Teller clinches with his opponent.
#T1##TD2#
Teller lands a takedown into guard.
Randhawa keeping full guard, as Teller tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Teller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Teller trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Teller content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Teller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randhawa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Teller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Teller throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Teller won't allow Randhawa to sweep him here.
Teller throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Teller drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Teller as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Randhawa screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Teller! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Fubar Teller!
Fubar Teller is the new lightweight champion!
After winning the bout, Fubar Teller 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:
KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Randhawa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Diaz avoids it really well and circles away.
Diaz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Diaz swivels and escapes.
Diaz was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luiz Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prathamesh Randhawa.#TD2#
Diaz tries to sprawl but Randhawa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Randhawa works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Randhawa swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Diaz is now in Randhawa's guard. A big mistake from Randhawa there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randhawa working for a triangle but Diaz defends it easily.
Diaz trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1##SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Randhawa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Randhawa has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Diaz 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 Randhawa.
Diaz working the body and head with strikes.
Diaz working away.#T2#
Randhawa tries to bench press Diaz off him but Diaz keeps the position. #SUB#
Diaz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Randhawa has escaped the position, nice work there.
Randhawa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Randhawa sneaks back into half guard.
Diaz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Randhawa tries to roll over but Diaz keeps him under control.
Randhawa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Randhawa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diaz's guard. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Randhawa wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
Randhawa advances position into side control!#T3#
Randhawa has knee on belly momentarily but Diaz bucks him off and regains half guard.
Randhawa content to control rather than advance.
Randhawa uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz. #SUB2#
Randhawa looking to secure an arm triangle but Diaz defends it well. #T4#
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
Diaz is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Randhawa moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Diaz has worked his arm free - good work by Diaz!
Randhawa tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Diaz manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Randhawa.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Diaz enables Randhawa to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Diaz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Prathamesh Randhawa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Randhawa wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Randhawa 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Randhawa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Diaz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Randhawa has Diaz in his guard.#REVR#
Randhawa trying to control the position.
Diaz wants to pass the guard but Randhawa is keeping the position.
Diaz is in close to Randhawa's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Diaz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Randhawa swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Randhawa has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Randhawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz works over Randhawa with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Randhawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Diaz working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Randhawa's head.
Randhawa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Diaz seems to be looking for submissions.
Diaz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Randhawa won't allow Diaz to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Randhawa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randhawa wants to control but Diaz is keeping busy.
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. Diaz connects with a nice short shot to Randhawa's temple.
Randhawa moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Randhawa pushes a forearm under Diaz's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Diaz is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Norris is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Norris circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Randhawa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Norris on his heels. He'll look to pass Norris's guard now, I'm sure.
We've been hearing that Randhawa has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Norris bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Randhawa's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Norris manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Norris tries to stand but Randhawa is controlling from the bottom.
Norris is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Randhawa looking to control.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Norris must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Randhawa looking for a guillotine here but Norris defends easily.
Randhawa has his hands on Norris's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB#
Randhawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Norris trying to control the position from guard on top but Randhawa 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.
Norris postures up.
Norris is looking to work some ground and pound but Randhawa has wrist control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Randhawa holds on and takes a little breather.
Randhawa trying to keep a closed guard but Norris is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Randhawa working for a triangle but Norris defends it easily.
#SUB#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Norris doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Randhawa is tightening it up a little... Norris has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Norris reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Norris taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prathamesh Randhawa!
A relieved looking Prathamesh Randhawa 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:
UGD 59:Man Vs Hart
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Randhawa shoots in looking for a takedown but Pappas manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Randhawa's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Randhawa misses with a takedown attempt - Pappas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Randhawa shoots in looking for a takedown. Pappas tries to sprawl out of it but Randhawa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Pappas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Randhawa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pappas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Pappas wants to control but Randhawa postures up.
Pappas is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Randhawa's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pappas is in trouble now - Randhawa has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa fails to take his opponent's back.
Pappas sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura here.
Randhawa prevents Pappas from improving his position.
Randhawa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pappas keeps working.
Pappas controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura but Pappas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Randhawa to get the leverage.
Pappas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pappas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pappas keeping control of the position.
Randhawa is trying to control. Pappas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randhawa passes to full mount!
Pappas is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Pappas keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Randhawa has control of Pappas's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pappas regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Randhawa trying to control but Pappas is having none of it.
Pappas is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Randhawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pappas is looking to escape.
Randhawa takes Pappas's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pappas is in trouble.
Randhawa controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Prathamesh Randhawa dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Randhawa will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pappas counters with a body kick.
Pappas lands with a nice combination. Randhawa backs away looking to recover.
Randhawa fails to land the takedown.
Randhawa has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pappas.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pappas! Randhawa is out on his feet! Pappas rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Randhawa is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Randhawa is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus Pappas!
An out of breath and clearly excited Gus Pappas thanked Pitt Nutrition 160Q! 10% Laundry plus fees!!! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 03, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Pettis and Prathamesh Randhawa. The crowd seem to be enjoying Randhawa's choice of entrance music: Dhoom Taana. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Pettis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pettis rushes Randhawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Randhawa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pettis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Randhawa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Pettis tries to avoid it but Randhawa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Pettis to the ground. Pettis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Randhawa misses with a takedown attempt - Pettis sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anthony Pettis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Prathamesh Randhawa.
Randhawa looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pettis is fending him off so far but Randhawa persists. Nope, Pettis circles away and we're back to standing.
Pettis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Randhawa tries for a takedown but Pettis manages to get underhooks.
Pettis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Randhawa can't fight it off and eventually Pettis manages to take the fight to the floor. Randhawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pettis (2) vs (0) Randhawa
Randhawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Randhawa looking to control but Pettis passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pettis seems to be looking for submissions.
Pettis is thwarting Randhawa's attempts to control the position.
Randhawa manages to get to full guard.
Pettis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pettis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randhawa is trying to maintain the position but Pettis is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa actively working from the bottom here.
Randhawa is looking to improve his position.
Randhawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard but Pettis has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (5) vs (0) Randhawa
Randhawa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Randhawa can't do much from the bottom here.
Randhawa prevents Pettis from moving into mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking for a sweep.
Pettis wants to control but Randhawa is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Pettis looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pettis gets to mount! Randhawa was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pettis (7) vs (0) Randhawa
Randhawa is desperately trying to improve his position but Pettis has a good base and remains in mount.
Randhawa tries to lock up and control but Pettis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is working to get back to half guard.
Pettis tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Pettis'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.
Randhawa keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pettis tries to control but Randhawa wriggling away.
Randhawa tries to reverse the position but Pettis maintains control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is squirming around, avoiding Pettis's attempts to control the action.
Pettis prevents Randhawa from getting the reversal.
Randhawa is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randhawa regains half guard.
Randhawa is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Pettis jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pettis (10) vs (0) Randhawa
Pettis working away.
Randhawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Randhawa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking to regain half guard here but Pettis keeps moving and retains side control.
Randhawa is trying to control Pettis's posture but Pettis avoids it.
Randhawa prevents Pettis from moving into mount.
Randhawa is looking for a sweep.
Pettis slows the pace down.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is looking for a sweep.
Randhawa wants to control but Pettis postures up.
Pettis taking a breather here.
Pettis trying to control the action but Randhawa is working from the bottom.
Randhawa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pettis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randhawa keeps working.
Randhawa is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Randhawa regains half guard.
Pettis controlling the action here.
Randhawa wants to improve his position but Pettis is controlling well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pettis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Randhawa wants to control but Pettis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pettis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Randhawa is looking to control Pettis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Randhawa avoid being mounted?
Randhawa works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pettis controlling from the top position.
Pettis'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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Pettis passes Randhawa's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pettis looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pettis's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pettis's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pettis (10) vs (4) Randhawa
Pettis preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa doesn't have the hooks in and Pettis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pettis (12) vs (4) Randhawa
Randhawa trying to keep a closed guard but Pettis is proving a slippery customer.
Randhawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pettis stays in close to Randhawa's body and controls the position.
Randhawa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pettis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa wants to sweep here but Pettis controlling him for the moment.
Pettis stays in close to Randhawa's body and controls the position.
Randhawa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pettis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Randhawa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pettis pulls his head out easily.
Randhawa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pettis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Randhawa tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Randhawa is refusing to be controlled, as Pettis sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randhawa moves into full guard.
Pettis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pettis takes the fight on points by 12 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa and Daniello Pablo. Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Dhoom Taana. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Daniello Pablo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pablo closes the distance and pushes Randhawa back into the cage.
Pablo jumps guard and drags Randhawa to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pablo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randhawa looking to pass the guard.
Pablo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randhawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Randhawa trying to control the position from guard on top but Pablo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (3) vs (0) Pablo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pablo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pablo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Randhawa trying to control the position but Pablo is working away.
You can see the frustration on Pablo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pablo manages to get back to half guard.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Pablo is having none of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Randhawa passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (6) vs (0) Pablo
Pablo wants to control but Randhawa is having none of it.
Randhawa prevents Pablo from getting the reversal.
Randhawa working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pablo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablo is looking to escape.
Pablo working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pablo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Randhawa wants to finish this one by submission but Pablo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Randhawa.
Pablo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randhawa is looking to advance position but Pablo won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pablo trying to control but Randhawa postures up.
Randhawa is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
Randhawa wants to take a breather but Pablo is having none of it.
Pablo gets full guard.
Pablo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Randhawa is aware though and is defending well.
Randhawa tries to free his leg and advance position but Pablo is retaining full guard.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Randhawa won't allow Pablo to sweep him here.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pablo.
Randhawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Randhawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pablo wants to get back to full guard.
Randhawa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (9) vs (0) Pablo
Pablo sneaks back into half guard.
Pablo wants to improve his position but Randhawa is controlling well.
Pablo is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa seems to be working for a kimura but Pablo defends the submission attempt.
Pablo is not content to let Randhawa control the position.
Pablo tries to roll over but Randhawa keeps him under control.
Randhawa is trying to control. Pablo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pablo gets back to full guard.
Randhawa stopping the sweep attempt from Pablo.
Pablo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pablo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pablo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pablo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Randhawa works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pablo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Pablo is looking for a sweep. Randhawa is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Randhawa moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (12) vs (0) Pablo
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pablo can't do much from the bottom here.
Randhawa tries to move into full mount but can't pass Pablo's legs.
Randhawa looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Pablo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Randhawa is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Randhawa (14) vs (0) Pablo
Randhawa wants to take Pablo's back but he can't do it this time.
Pablo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Pablo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pablo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (17) vs (0) Pablo
Pablo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pablo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Randhawa frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (20) vs (0) Pablo
Randhawa looking to control but Pablo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is really struggling to control Pablo but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pablo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randhawa looking to control but Pablo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pablo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randhawa can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pablo is looking to escape.
Pablo is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Randhawa wants to take Pablo's back but he can't do it this time.
Randhawa trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pablo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pablo is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
Randhawa fails to take his opponent's back.
Pablo is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa prevents Pablo from getting the reversal.
Pablo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Randhawa prevents Pablo from improving his position.
Pablo trying to control here.
Randhawa is trying to control. Pablo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Randhawa is controlling the pace.
Pablo trying to hold on to Randhawa's head to control him but Randhawa postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo actively working from the bottom here.
Randhawa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Pablo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pablo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Randhawa is pressing down on Pablo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pablo is holding on for now.
Randhawa is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pablo gets full guard.
Pablo trying to control the position.
Pablo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (23) vs (0) Pablo
Pablo 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!
Randhawa tries to advance to mount but can't.
Randhawa is trying to get an arm triangle but Pablo is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randhawa takes the fight on points by 23 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Prathamesh Randhawa 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:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa and Chan-Sung Jung. Randhawa comes into the arena with Dhoom Taana blaring out of the sound system. Jung comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Waiting Room kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jung moves into the clinch.
Jung has clasped his hands together around Randhawa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Randhawa (0) vs (4) Jung
Jung advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Randhawa (0) vs (6) Jung
Randhawa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Randhawa is working hard here to advance position.
Randhawa manages to regain half guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Randhawa is trying to control the position but Jung postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randhawa has an active guard here but Jung has managed to pass into half guard.
Randhawa tries to get to full guard but Jung has control of the leg.
Jung wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randhawa keeps working.
Randhawa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jung seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Randhawa does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Jung is tapping! Great win for Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Prathamesh Randhawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Prathamesh Randhawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa and Chad Masters. Randhawa comes to the cage accompanied by Dhoom Taana. 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 Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chad Masters!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Randhawa shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Masters manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Randhawa (2) vs (0) Masters
Masters has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randhawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Masters looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Randhawa passes into half guard.
Masters is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Masters won't allow Randhawa to pass to mount.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Masters looking for subs from the bottom but Randhawa mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (5) vs (0) Masters
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Randhawa has a good base and remains in mount.
Randhawa will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa has hold of Masters's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Masters manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Masters is squirming around, avoiding Randhawa's attempts to control the action.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Masters has eaten all the pies!
Masters is desperately trying to improve his position but Randhawa has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masters sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Masters is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Randhawa pulls his head out easily.
Randhawa is pressing down on Masters's thigh, looking to free his foot. Masters is holding on for now.
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Masters is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Masters is defending against the submission attempts here by Randhawa.
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Masters gets full guard.
Masters looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Masters keeping moving, preventing Randhawa from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masters keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Randhawa stands and throws Masters's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (8) vs (0) Masters
Randhawa wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Masters, who protects the arm well.
Randhawa tries for a kimura but Masters is defending well.
Masters gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randhawa is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Masters doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masters knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masters looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randhawa moves into full mount! Masters won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Randhawa (11) vs (0) Masters
Masters is working to get back to half guard.
Masters is trying to escape the mount but Randhawa keeps good control and instead manages to take Masters's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Randhawa (14) vs (0) Masters
Masters tries to break free.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Masters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Masters showing good submission defense here.
Masters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masters tries to improve his position but instead Randhawa has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Randhawa (17) vs (0) Masters
Randhawa controlling well, preventing Masters from escaping the position.
Masters is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Masters tries to break free.
Randhawa working for a choke but Masters is defending well.
Masters is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Randhawa gets his way!
You can see the frustration on Masters's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Randhawa looking to break Masters's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Masters remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Randhawa will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Randhawa working for a choke but Masters is defending well.
Randhawa controlling well, preventing Masters from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Masters preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Randhawa.
Randhawa looking for the RNC.
Masters tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Masters is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa looking for a guillotine from mount but Masters is having none of it.
Masters is controlling an arm, preventing Randhawa from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Randhawa looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Masters keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Randhawa mounts Masters! Really nice guard pass there!
Randhawa with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Masters regains half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Masters actively working from the bottom here.
Randhawa looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Randhawa 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. Masters tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Prathamesh Randhawa!
An out of breath Prathamesh Randhawa 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:
HFC 78:Ragnarson vs Mahones
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Randhawa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Azevedo's guard.#SUB#
Azevedo has his feet on Randhawa's thighs here. He's pushed Randhawa off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Randhawa screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
A victorious Augusto Azevedo 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:
HFC 71:Hellmuth vs Ragnarson
Date: Nov 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hilton has closed the distance and engaged Randhawa in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hilton.
A short right from Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilton stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton lands with a short shot to the head.
Randhawa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hilton walks away with a smile on his face. Randhawa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hilton loads up on a big right hand but Randhawa slips the punch.#CL2#
Hilton clinches up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Hilton.
Randhawa jumps guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hilton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hilton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randhawa.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Hilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Randhawa drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Randhawa.
Hilton lands an elbow that stopped Randhawa in his tracks for a moment.
Hilton lands an uppercut.#T1#
Randhawa jumps guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hilton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Randhawa wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice body punch from Hilton.
Hilton works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Randhawa backwards.
Hilton scores with a hook to the body.
Hilton pushes Randhawa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton lands a shot to the body.
Randhawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Hilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Randhawa drops back down to his feet.
Hilton scores with a shoulder strike.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randhawa's defenses.
Randhawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Randhawa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T2#
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Hilton holds him up against the cage and eventually Randhawa drops back down to his feet.
Hilton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilton presses Randhawa against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hilton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hilton throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Randhawas head.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hilton lands with a light punch inside.
Hilton lands an uppercut.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randhawa's defenses.
Hilton lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
#TD#
Randhawa pulls guard successfully.
Hilton has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Randhawa is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Randhawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T3#
Hilton wants to stand but Randhawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hilton is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Randhawa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hilton tries to stand but Randhawa is controlling from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hilton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hilton sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Randhawa drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB#
Randhawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randhawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Randhawa drops back looking for a leg! Hilton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hilton manages to kick Randhawa off! Randhawa jumps back into Hilton's guard.
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hilton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa stops Hilton from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fenton Hilton dominated that round.
That's time! Randhawa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hilton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Randhawa.
Hilton lands a really nice looking cross but Randhawa seems unphased.
Randhawa slips under a jab.
Hilton tries to clinch but Randhawa is having none of it. #CL2#
Hilton has closed the distance and engaged Randhawa in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Hilton.
Randhawa is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Hilton scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fenton Hilton seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short body shot lands from Hilton as the two fighters clinch.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Hilton forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randhawa's defenses.
Hilton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hilton lands a hook that snaps the head of Randhawa backwards.
Hilton lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilton lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hilton lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Hilton.
Hilton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Randhawa or not. #T1#
Hilton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Randhawa backwards.
Hilton lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hilton stops a takedown attempt from Randhawa.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hilton creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Randhawa's defenses.
Randhawa fails to pull guard.
Hilton has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Hilton.
Hilton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Hilton.
Hilton works on Randhawa's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Hilton.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Randhawa takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hilton scores with a shot to the side of Randhawa's head.
Randhawa is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hilton to keep the fight standing.
Randhawa takes an elbow to the temple.
Hilton cracks Randhawa with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilton comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A right hook to the body lands for Hilton.
#T2#
Hilton lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Randhawa backwards.
Nice elbow from Hilton. #ROC2#
Randhawa is rocked!
Hilton digs a right hand underneath Randhawa's ribcage. Randhawa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Hilton.
Oh Randhawa is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A nice left hand lands by Hilton.
Randhawa is trying to pull guard but Hilton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right from Hilton on the inside.
Hilton lands an elbow inside.
Hilton lands a nice shot to the body.
Hilton gets through Randhawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Hilton.
Hilton pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Randhawa! Hilton unloads with more strikes and Randhawa sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fenton Hilton!
Fenton Hilton 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:
HFC 64:Randhawa vs Azevedo
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Randhawa enables Azevedo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Randhawa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Azevedo pushing down on Randhawa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Azevedo 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.
Azevedo wants to control but Randhawa is keeping him busy.
Randhawa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Azevedo seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Randhawa is defending against the submission attempts here by Azevedo.
#SUB2#
Randhawa is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Azevedo has latched onto it... Big trouble! Azevedo pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Randhawa is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Azevedo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Azevedo!
Augusto Azevedo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 58:Khan vs Bradford 3
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Randhawa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Rynkowski tries for a takedown but Randhawa circles away easily#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rynkowski won't be happy with that.
You can see the frustration on Rynkowski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rynkowski is looking for a sweep.
Rynkowski prevents Randhawa from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rynkowski is trying to control Randhawa's posture but Randhawa avoids it.
Rynkowski is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Randhawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T1##SUB#
Randhawa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rynkowski 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.
Rynkowski is looking to regain half guard here but Randhawa keeps moving and retains side control.
Rynkowski wants to control but Randhawa postures up.#SUB#
Randhawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rynkowski rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randhawa's guard! Nice work there by Rynkowski! #T2#
Rynkowski wants to control from the top but Randhawa keeps moving.
Rynkowski pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Randhawa is keeping the position for now.
Rynkowski wants to stand but Randhawa is controlling his posture from full guard.
Randhawa keeping moving, preventing Rynkowski from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Randhawa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rynkowski doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Randhawa is tightening it up a little... Rynkowski has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Rynkowski reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Rynkowski taps out! Nice BJJ there by Randhawa!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa 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:
HFC 52:Randhawa vs Tauer
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Tauer misses with a two punch combination.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tauer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randhawa moves away.
Tauer misses with a double jab.
Tauer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Tauer.
Tauer looks to land a combination. Randhawa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tauer scores with a nice strike.#CL2#
Tauer darts in and clinches Randhawa up against the cage.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but Tauer holds him up against the cage and eventually Randhawa drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Tauer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tauer lands a really nice looking cross but Randhawa seems unphased.
#T1##CL2#
Tauer clinches up against the cage.
Tauer misses with a punch to the body.
Randhawa 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.
Tauer prevents the takedown attempt.
Tauer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Randhawa's elbow.
Randhawa tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tauer just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Prathamesh Randhawa. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Tauer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tauer throws a sloppy head kick and Randhawa moves out of range easily.
Randhawa slips a jab and a cross from Tauer.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Tauer avoids it well and moves away.
A head kick misses from Tauer.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tauer sprawls and moves away.
Tauer lands a head shot.
Tauer throws a head kick that misses.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Tauer avoids it well and moves away.
Tauer misses with a double jab.
Randhawa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T2#
Tauer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Randhawa's hands.
Tauer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Randhawa manages to avoid it.
Randhawa moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC2#
Randhawa is rocked!
Tauer flashes Randhawa a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Randhawa's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Randhawa crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Tauer punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Tauer!
Max Tauer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Prathamesh Randhawa and David Yung. Randhawa's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Dhoom Taana. Yung has chosen 陳小春 - 亂世巨星 as his entrance music. David Yung 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; David Yung!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Russell Pearce and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Yung clinches up with Randhawa and pushes him back against the cage.
Randhawa fails to pull guard.
Yung jumps into guard, dragging Randhawa to the mat.
Randhawa 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.
Yung is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Randhawa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Yung working for a triangle but Randhawa defends it easily.
Yung had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randhawa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yung is keeping the position for now.
Randhawa 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 one minute gone in the round.
Yung keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Yung is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yung looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Randhawa is defending well. Yung quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Randhawa has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Yung celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Yung!
A very excited looking David Yung made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nuriel Leonard and Prathamesh Randhawa. Randhawa has chosen Dhoom Taana as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Nuriel Leonard! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Leonard forces Randhawa back against the cage and clinches.
Leonard is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Randhawa can't fight it off and eventually Leonard manages to take the fight to the floor. Randhawa looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leonard (2) vs (0) Randhawa
Leonard is pushing down on Randhawa's leg trying to pass to half guard. Randhawa is fighting to maintain full guard but Leonard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Randhawa is refusing to be controlled, as Leonard sits in half guard.
Leonard sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Randhawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Randhawa.
Leonard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leonard is stalling in the full guard.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Randhawa is keeping the position.
Leonard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Randhawa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leonard has managed to get both his arms back between Randhawa's legs - danger averted.
Leonard content to stall in guard here.
Randhawa looking for a guillotine here but Leonard defends easily.
Randhawa keeping full guard, as Leonard tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Leonard is aware though and is defending well.
Leonard wants to pass the guard but Randhawa is keeping the position.
Randhawa working for a triangle but Leonard defends it easily.
Randhawa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Leonard has his hands clasped together but Randhawa extends and breaks Leonard's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Randhawa.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
After winning the bout, Prathamesh Randhawa 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 12 (145lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bryan Bishop and Prathamesh Randhawa. Randhawa has chosen Dhoom Taana as his entrance music. 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 Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Bryan Bishop! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Prathamesh Randhawa!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Shirou Masuda and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Randhawa scores with a takedown into Bishop's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bishop (0) vs (2) Randhawa
Randhawa stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bishop swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Randhawa passes into half guard.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura but Bishop is defending well.
Randhawa is pressing down on Bishop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bishop is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randhawa is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bishop has managed to free his arm - good work.
Randhawa wants to pass to mount but Bishop is defending the position.
Randhawa is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bishop is just riding it out for now. Randhawa eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randhawa wants to work for an arm triangle but Bishop is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Randhawa passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (0) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa goes for an armbar but Bishop turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bishop. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bishop (2) vs (5) Randhawa
Randhawa is looking for a triangle but Bishop pushes his legs off easily.
Randhawa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bishop has picked Randhawa up and slammed him! Randhawa can't keep hold of the triangle and Bishop manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (5) vs (5) Randhawa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop tries to move into full mount but can't pass Randhawa's legs.
Randhawa is trying to escape the position but Bishop is controlling the position.
Bishop tries to advance to mount but Randhawa denies him.
Bishop tries for a kimura but Randhawa is defending well.
Randhawa manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bishop's best efforts.
Bishop moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Randhawa. Score +3 for passing guard: Bishop (8) vs (5) Randhawa
Bishop is trying to get an arm triangle but Randhawa is defending well.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randhawa tries to bench press Bishop off him but Bishop keeps the position.
Bishop working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Randhawa is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bishop off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bishop (8) vs (9) Randhawa
Randhawa working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Bishop is doing well to defend. Randhawa seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Bishop is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Prathamesh Randhawa!
An out of breath Prathamesh Randhawa 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:
UGD 11: 2000 Seater
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randhawa drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jackson sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Randhawa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randhawa attempts a counter takedown but Jackson avoids it well and moves away.
Randhawa really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Randhawa moves out of range.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Randhawa fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1#
Randhawa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Randhawa staying out of range there.
Randhawa showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Randhawa moves out of range.
Randhawa seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jackson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Randhawa counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Randhawa is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jackson is trying to escape and Randhawa transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jackson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Randhawa! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, Prathamesh Randhawa thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Oshan Jackson was interviewed post fight and said 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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Event:
UGD 7:Jackson Vs Randhawa
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Randhawa was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Oshan Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Randhawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Randhawa is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
And Randhawa tries to counter it with a takedown but Jackson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Jackson throws a good cross that connects.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randhawa with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randhawa moves away.
Randhawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jackson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randhawa feints the counter takedown.
Jackson throws a right and a left that Randhawa avoids nicely.
Randhawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Randhawa saw that one coming.
Randhawa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Randhawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson connects with a body shot that sends Randhawa's belly button to the back.
Randhawa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Randhawa dives in for a single leg takedown but Jackson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circling - Jackson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randhawa feints the counter takedown.
Randhawa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Randhawa scrambles back to his feet.
Randhawa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T2#
Randhawa drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson with a jab.
Jackson throws the left hand but Randhawa avoids the punch easily.
Randhawa is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jackson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
A big left from Jackson misses.
Randhawa blocks a jab.
Randhawa feints the counter takedown.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Jackson throws a looping overhand right but Randhawa ducks down to avoid it.
Jackson misses the jab.
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Randhawa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jackson defends it well.#T3##TD2#
Randhawa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Jackson was covering up waiting for the punch and Randhawa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Randhawa looking to pass the guard.
Randhawa advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Randhawa seems to be looking for submissions.
Jackson gets full guard.
Jackson wants to stand but Randhawa is controlling the position. #SUB2#
Randhawa drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Randhawa jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Randhawa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Randhawa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Randhawa won't allow Jackson to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jackson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jackson tries to get out of the position.
Randhawa passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Jackson is looking to reverse the position.
Randhawa has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Jackson stops Randhawa from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Jackson is trying desperately to improve position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oshan Jackson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Jackson misses with the combination.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Randhawa saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randhawa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Randhawa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
so Randhawa counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jackson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Randhawa is one step ahead there.
Jackson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Randhawa on the ground.#T1#
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Randhawa tries to pass.
Randhawa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson trying to control but Randhawa postures up.
Jackson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura here.
Jackson trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Randhawa seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jackson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Randhawa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson moves into full guard.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Randhawa can do to turn this around?
Jackson pulls Randhawa in to control the position.
Randhawa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Jackson working for a triangle but Randhawa defends it easily.
#T3#
Jackson can't keep his opponent in guard - Randhawa advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jackson has his hands clasped together around Randhawa's back. He's all about the action.
Randhawa passes to side control. #SUB2#
Randhawa thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson tries to bench press Randhawa off him but Randhawa keeps the position. #T4#
Jackson stops Randhawa from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Randhawa is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jackson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Randhawa is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jackson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Randhawa goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jackson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Randhawa's guard! Nice work there by Jackson! #SUB2#
Jackson stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Randhawa throws up his legs and catches Jackson in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Jackson tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Randhawa! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Prathamesh Randhawa!
Prathamesh Randhawa is the new bantamweight champion!
Prathamesh Randhawa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Oshan Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I tryed my best i want to thank the fans for coming out and supporting me. Ill be back and next time ill get the finish for you guys.'.
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