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Event:
EFFA 184
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Ripgut pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
Aaron gets tackled into the ropes by Ripgut. Ripgut maintains the clinch.
Aaron has had enough of the clinch but Ripgut keeps him there for the moment.#BC2#
Ripgut escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Aaron.
Aaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ripgut misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron tries to land a leg kick but Ripgut saw it coming and moves away.
Aaron tries to close the distance and clinch but Ripgut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aaron is looking to land body kicks.
Aaron throws a good cross that connects.
Aaron attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Aaron shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ripgut changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aaron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Aaron tries to keep at a distance but Ripgut has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Ripgut pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ripgut throws a hook to the side of Aaron's head but Aaron sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ripgut misses with a shot to the body
letting Aaron counter with a right hand.
Aaron throws a sloppy head kick and Ripgut moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Ripgut
and Aaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Aaron throws a head kick but Ripgut moves out of range.
Aaron is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Ripgut tries to close the distance and clinch but Aaron swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aaron throws a low kick, looking for Ripgut's leg but Ripgut calmly moves out of range.
Ripgut fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aaron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ripgut will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ripgut uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aaron.
Ripgut throws a head kick but Aaron moves out of range.
Ripgut has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aaron.
Aaron takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ripgut is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aaron rather than just go for the knockout.
Aaron is breathing heavily.
Ripgut throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL2#
Ripgut has closed the distance and engaged Aaron in a clinch.
#BC2#
Ripgut breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aaron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ripgut tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ripgut misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Ripgut scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Aaron to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#CUT2#
It looks like Hank Aaron has been cut.#KD2#
Ripgut cracks Aaron with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Aaron is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Aaron is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9, he's up! Wow, he cut that one a bit fine!#KD2#
Ripgut catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Aaron stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Aaron walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Shane Ripgut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Aaron is looking to clinch.
Ripgut circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Aaron tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Ripgut wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shane Ripgut!
Shane Ripgut decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFFA 183
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Aaron. #CL2#
John moves into range and clinches up with Aaron.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
John checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Aaron scores with a body shot.
John blocks a head kick by Aaron.
Nice body kick there by Aaron.
A kick lands to the mid section there for John.#CL#
John gets tackled into the ropes by Aaron. Aaron maintains the clinch. #BC#
Aaron manages to break the clinch.
Aaron lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL#
Aaron pushes John up against the ropes in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Aaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from John misses.
Aaron misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aaron takes one on the button.
Aaron throws the kick towards the body but John avoids it.
John throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL2#
John moves into range and clinches up with Aaron.#T1#
John misses with an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Aaron.
#BC#
Aaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
John slips under a jab from Aaron.
John swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Aaron lands a leg kick that knocks John off balance momentarily.
John thows a leg kick but Aaron checks it
and Aaron counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps John thinking.
Aaron moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
John looks winded!
John scores with a jab.
Aaron throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck John on the side of the head.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaron scores with a nice body kick.
#CL#
Aaron forces John back against the ropes and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Aaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses.
Aaron connects with a crisp jab.
John throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Aaron.#T2##CL#
Aaron has John up against the ropes in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Aaron.
#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aaron misses with a body shot.
Aaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Aaron clinches up with John and pushes him back against the ropes.
Aaron scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Aaron lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
John misses with a knee strike.
#BC#
Aaron pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aaron lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as John crumples to the floor! Aaron milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Aaron!
A victorious Hank Aaron 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:
EFFA 181
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Columbus lands with a nice body kick.
Aaron misses with a body shot.
Columbus misses with a straight left.
Aaron throws a sloppy head kick and Columbus moves out of range easily.
Aaron tried to score with a low kick but Columbus checks it.
Aaron tries to land a leg kick but Columbus saw it coming and moves away.
Columbus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaron appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Columbus punishes Aaron's body with a nice straight punch.
Aaron takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Columbus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus misses with a wild body shot.
Aaron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Columbus.
Columbus is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aaron rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Columbus has managed to clinch.
Aaron wants to get back to striking at distance but Columbus won't allow it.
#T1#
Aaron is trying to break the clinch but Columbus is controlling him.
Aaron wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes.
Columbus has Aaron pressed against the ropes, preventing Aaron from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Aaron manages to break the clinch.
Aaron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Columbus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Aaron thuds his shin into the meat of Columbus's side.
Aaron throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Columbus connects with the punch.
Aaron is looking to score with low kicks.
Columbus ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Aaron lands a jab.
Nice shot by Columbus.#T2#
Aaron lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Columbus circles away quickly and effectively.
Aaron pivots, looking for a leg kick but Columbus is out of range and Aaron settles back down.
Columbus wants to slow Aaron down by chopping away at his legs.
Columbus throws the kick towards the body but Aaron avoids it.
Aaron lands a high kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Columbus throws a solid leg kick but Aaron takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Columbus.
Columbus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Aaron scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Aaron.
Aaron throws a right hand that Columbus ducks under and follows up with a left that Columbus also avoids with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Columbus misses.
Columbus darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Columbus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus flicks out a counter leg kick but Aaron steps away.
Columbus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Aaron manages to avoid it.
Columbus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Aaron.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danga de danga de dang - Columbus scores with a four punch combination!
Columbus stuns Aaron with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Columbus. #CL2#
Columbus clinches.
Columbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aaron backwards.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
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!
Columbus loads up on a big right hand but Aaron slips the punch.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus fakes the leg kick and cracks Aaron in the body.
Aaron throws a head kick but Columbus moves out of range.
Columbus looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Aaron throws a body kick that misses
and Columbus counters with an outside leg kick.
Aaron swings for the body but Columbus moves out of range.
Aaron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Columbus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Aaron's head backwards.
Columbus looks to land a body kick but Aaron moved away.
Columbus cracks Aaron with an open hand slap.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Columbus motions for Aaron to come forward. Columbus throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Columbus dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Columbus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Aaron will feel that in the morning.
Columbus slips under a jab from Aaron.
Columbus is trying to counter with his kicks.
Columbus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Columbus lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Columbus looks to land a right hand but Aaron moved out of range.
Aaron throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Columbus counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Columbus.
Aaron pushes Columbus back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aaron fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Columbus throws a shot to the body.
Aaron throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aaron backing away here, and Columbus unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Aaron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aaron misses with a hook to the body
and Columbus counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
A thudding body kick lands there by Aaron!
Columbus connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aaron doesn't manage to clinch there - Columbus circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Columbus, as that shot connected.
Aaron throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Columbus counters with a stiff right hand.
Aaron throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aaron tries to land a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Columbus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aaron throws out the jab.
Aaron avoids a punch combination nicely.
That kick from Columbus tenderised Aaron's leg. Aaron is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
Aaron misses with a hook.
Columbus wants to counter the offense by Aaron and move into the clinch position.
Scott Columbus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Columbus slips a straight right by Aaron.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus blocks a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Columbus. Aaron shrugs it off though.
Aaron gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Columbus to counter with a crisp jab.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses.
Aaron ducks right into an uppercut from Columbus.
Columbus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Columbus shapes to counter with a head kick.
Aaron throws a good cross that connects.
Aaron moves out of range of the strikes.#T3#
Columbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A combination from Aaron does no damage.
Aaron tries a head kick but it misses.
Aaron misses with a looping left.
Columbus takes a swing at Aaron's ribcage but misses.
Aaron is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Columbus lands a right hook to the body.
Columbus misses with a looping right.
Columbus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Aaron takes a step back to recover.
Aaron takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Columbus feints and then cracks Aaron's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Aaron down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Columbus. That's going to slow Aaron down. #T4#
Aaron misses with a hook. Columbus ducked under it nicely.
Columbus scores with the left hand. Aaron knows he should have avoided that one.
Columbus throws a body kick that misses
and Aaron counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A clash of legs there as Aaron blocks the low kick.
Columbus connects with a solid leg kick.
Columbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Columbus lands with a cross. #CL2#
Columbus forces Aaron back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Columbus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Columbus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Columbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Columbus 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Columbus misses with a body shot.
Aaron misses with an attempted mid kick.
Columbus connects with a body shot.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus lands a really nice looking cross but Aaron seems unphased.
Columbus throws a lazy right hand but Aaron sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Columbus slips a straight right by Aaron.
Aaron tries to move into range but Columbus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Columbus finds it's way round the side to connect with Aaron's head.
A low kick from Aaron misses
and Columbus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aaron steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Columbus. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Columbus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Aaron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Columbus thuds a left hand into Aaron's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Columbus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Aaron works Columbus's body with a nice hook.
Aaron's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Columbus slips under a jab from Aaron.
Columbus swings for the body but Aaron moves out of range.
Columbus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aaron.
Aaron looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Aaron feints and then cracks Columbus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Columbus down.
Aaron does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Aaron avoids the body shot from Columbus.
Aaron is looking to counter with a body kick.
Columbus lands with a straight right. Aaron didn't see that one coming.
Hank Aaron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL2#
Columbus has closed the distance and engaged Aaron in a clinch.
Columbus tries to work over Aaron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aaron lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Columbus.
Aaron will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Columbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Aaron breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Columbus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Columbus prevents Aaron from breaking the clinch.
Aaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Columbus keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Aaron looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Aaron.
Columbus prevents Aaron from breaking the clinch.
Aaron working aggressively here.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Columbus lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Aaron is trying to push Columbus away but Columbus has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Aaron struggles to land a body shot inside as Columbus controls his hands.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Aaron is looking to break free of the clinch but Columbus has double underhooks.
Aaron tries to break free but Columbus pushes him back against the ropes.
Columbus lands a shoulder strike.
Columbus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Aaron is trying to force a seperation but Columbus has the dominant position.
Columbus tries to throw a body punch but Aaron avoids it by throwing Columbus back against the ropes. #BC#
Aaron manages to break the clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Columbus, right into the meat.
A solid body kick from Columbus.
Columbus moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Columbus lands with a hook. Aaron tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Aaron on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T4#
Aaron with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aaron.
No joy there for Aaron, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice body kick there by Columbus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Columbus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Aaron.
Aaron misses with a leg kick
and Columbus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Columbus bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Columbus scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Columbus throws a wild body kick that Aaron sees coming a mile off.
Scott Columbus is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oh Aaron is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Columbus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Columbus has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Columbus!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Scott Columbus made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
CCR 49
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for Aaron.#CUT#
It looks like Johnny Jones has been cut.
Aaron cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
We've been told by Aaron's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aaron digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.#KD#
Aaron lands a big uppercut and Jones crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jones looks OK. Aaron waves Jones back to his feet!#ROC#
Jones is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Aaron counters with a right hand from hell and Jones is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Aaron!
An out of breath Hank Aaron 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:
CCR 46
Date: Sep 02, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Aaron misses the target.
Aaron throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steamboat sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aaron lands a leg kick that knocks Steamboat off balance momentarily.
Steamboat lands a slapping body shot.
Aaron lands a nice looking body kick.
Aaron throws a front kick that sends Steamboat stumbling back into the cage.
Steamboat chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Aaron can pounce on him.
Aaron lands with a nice combination. Steamboat backs away looking to recover.#CUT#
It looks like Ricky Steamboat has been cut.
Aaron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steamboat on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steamboat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aaron.
Aaron was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Aaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aaron scores with a decent looking hook.
Steamboat fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Aaron.
Ricky Steamboat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Aaron ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steamboat moves away.
Aaron lands a glancing blow to the side of Steamboat's head.
Steamboat shoots in for a double leg but Aaron sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Steamboat drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Aaron is trying to keep Steamboat in close.
Aaron wants to stand and escape but Steamboat is having none of it.
Steamboat landing some decent shots from guard.
Steamboat passes into half guard.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there.
Steamboat drops an elbow to the side of Aaron's head.
Steamboat has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Steamboat working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat punishing his opponent with strikes.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Steamboat lands a big shot there that rocks Aaron but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Steamboat pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
Aaron tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Steamboat postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Aaron looks a forlorn figure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Steamboat.
Aaron 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.
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Aaron wants to control but Steamboat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nice strikes from Steamboat there. #T3#
Steamboat working Aaron over with strikes.
Steamboat landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Steamboat is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Steamboat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Steamboat trying to mount his opponent but Aaron defends it. #SUB#
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Steamboat is controlling well.
Aaron trying to control but Steamboat postures up.
Steamboat is pressing down on Aaron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Aaron is holding on for now. #SUB#
Aaron looking for submissions off his back.
Aaron on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Steamboat uses his free foot to push down on Aaron's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Aaron. #T4#
Aaron is looking to get to half guard.
Aaron tries to hold on but Steamboat pushes him away.
Steamboat working the ground and pound effectively.
Steamboat lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steamboat has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Aaron's face.
#ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Steamboat is landing with some decent strikes but Aaron is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Aaron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steamboat postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Aaron out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Steamboat goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Steamboat!
Ricky Steamboat is the new heavyweight champion!
Ricky Steamboat took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I want to thank God for giving me the ability to fight I want to thank the fans for supporting me also my coaches Thank you to Everyone and My sponsor Bullet Proof System TWO DIVISION TITLE HOLDER BABY'.
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Event:
CCR 43
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Aaron lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kovalev will feel that in the morning.
Kovalev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab by Aaron.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Kovalev has been cut.
Crack! A monster head kick from Aaron and Kovalev falls like a tree - timbeeeeeeeeeeerrrr! A highlight reel knockout by Aaron!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hank Aaron! Hank Aaron retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Hank Aaron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Peter Kovalev was interviewed post fight and said 'this aint the last u seen of me!!!'.
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Event:
CCR 37
Date: Jul 01, 2016 |
#R1#
Aaron misses with a looping right.
Santos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aaron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Evair Santos has been cut.
Santos misses with a few strikes there.
Aaron misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Santos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aaron.
Aaron looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Santos throws a shot from downtown. Aaron moves away and avoids it.
Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Santos lands a slapping body shot.
Aaron defending well as Santos loads up on a big left hand.
Aaron thuds his right hand into Santos's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Aaron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aaron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aaron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Santos.
Aaron throws an overhand right that lands on Santos's shoulder, as Santos tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Aaron tried to score with a low kick but Santos checks it.
Aaron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Aaron.
Santos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Santos looks to land a left hand but Aaron moved out of range nicely.
Aaron throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santos. Aaron does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Aaron.
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aaron.
Santos looks to score with a jab to the body but Aaron is just out of range.
Aaron walks into a jab.#T2#
Santos misses with a shot to the body
and Aaron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#
That has opened up Evair Santos's cut even more.
Santos misses with a wild combination.
Evair Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Santos wants to clinch.
A lazy left from Santos finds it's target.
Santos throws a sloppy body shot
and Aaron counters with a nice low kick that buckles Santos's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aaron connects with a right hand. Santos shakes it off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Aaron.
Santos is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Aaron rather than just go for the knockout.
Aaron slips under a jab.
Aaron throws a low kick but it's checked well by Santos.#T3#
Santos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Aaron. Aaron obviously looking to wear him down.
#KD#
Aaron lands a big head kick that sends Santos tumbling to the mat! Aaron takes a step backwards and waves Santos back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Santos is rocked!
Santos misses with a straight right.
Aaron half committed to a counter leg kick.
Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Aaron finish him?
Santos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aaron.
Aaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Santos out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Aaron!
Hank Aaron is the new heavyweight champion!
Hank Aaron decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
CCR 35
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Brezlav dives in and grabs Aaron's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aaron pushes down on Brezlav's head and hops out.
Brezlav misses with a takedown attempt - Aaron sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aaron thuds his right hand into Brezlav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brezlav takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Brezlav fails to land the takedown.
Hank Aaron has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Brezlav.
Aaron stuffs the takedown attempt from Brezlav. Brezlav gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Brezlav drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Aaron scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brezlav or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaron, which made it look bad.
Aaron stuffs the takedown.
Aaron scores with a leg kick.
Aaron wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Brezlav shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Aaron as he avoids it easily.
Aaron punishes Brezlav's body with a nice straight punch.
Igor Brezlav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brezlav looks winded!
Aaron leaves Brezlav with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aaron with a nice cross.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Aaron has knocked Brezlav down with a huge combo! Aaron steps away and waves a wobbly Brezlav back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Brezlav has been cut.
Brezlav tries for a takedown but Aaron circles away easily
and Aaron counters with a huge right that knocks Brezlav out cold! Aaron is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Aaron!
Hank Aaron took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Fred Collins. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Fred Collins!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Aaron clinches with his opponent.
Aaron has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Collins regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Collins
Aaron tries to free his leg and advance position but Collins is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron trying to control but Collins is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aaron looking to pass the guard.
Aaron is looking to pass into half guard but Collins pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Collins is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (2) Collins
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Aaron actively working from the bottom here.
Collins looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to control but Collins is keeping busy.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Collins pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Aaron has managed to free his arm - good work.
Aaron wants to improve his position but Collins is controlling well.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Aaron regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Collins passes Aaron's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Collins is working for a kimura but Aaron is defending it quite comfortably.
Collins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aaron is just riding it out for now. Collins eventually gives up the hold.
Collins seems to be working for a kimura but Aaron defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to get back to full guard.
Collins is trying to work for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Aaron is looking for a sweep. Collins is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Collins is looking for a kimura but Aaron is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Collins to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron is looking to control Collins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Aaron avoid being mounted?
Aaron looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aaron gets full guard.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins wants to control from the top but Aaron keeps moving.
Collins stopping the sweep attempt from Aaron.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron pulls Collins in to control the position.
Collins wants to pass the guard but Aaron is keeping the position.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Collins pushes his legs off easily.
Aaron is trying to control the position but Collins postures up.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Collins drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Collins off! Collins jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Collins drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Collins jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Collins looking to sit in guard and control but Aaron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (2) Collins
Collins can't keep his opponent in guard - Aaron advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Collins won't allow Aaron to pass to mount.
Aaron will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Aaron is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Collins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is working for a kimura but Collins is defending it quite comfortably.
Aaron is working for an americana but Collins has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Aaron was thinking about the submission.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to his closed guard and prevents Aaron from doing any damage or advancing position.
Aaron wants to control from the top but Collins keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Aaron 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.
Aaron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Collins is keeping the position for now.
Aaron drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Collins manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Aaron has Collins in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (4) vs (4) Collins
Aaron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Collins's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (4) Collins
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Collins pulls Aaron in close to prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Collins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron is fighting to break Collins's control of his arms but Collins is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Collins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Collins dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (6) vs (6) Collins
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Collins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Aaron is trying to keep Collins in close.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Collins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Collins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Collins tries to free his leg and advance position but Aaron is retaining full guard.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron being controlled here, momentarily.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Collins thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aaron seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Aaron not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Collins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Aaron is keeping the position for now.
Aaron looking for a sweep. Not yet Aaron, not yet.
Aaron has his foot on Collins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Collins works his way back into a safe position though.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Collins from controlling successfully.
Aaron looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Aaron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Collins won't allow Aaron to sweep him here.
Collins trying to control but Aaron is working from the bottom.
Aaron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Aaron is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (8) vs (6) Collins
Aaron trying to control from Collins's half guard. Collins has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Aaron from controlling successfully.
Aaron slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron drops back, looking for a kneebar! Collins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Collins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Collins! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (8) vs (10) Collins
Collins is working to tighten his grip on Aaron's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Aaron has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Collins is really squeezing tight and eventually Aaron passes out! Collins breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fred Collins!
Fred Collins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Will Olson. Olson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bleed It Out- Linkin Park. Will Olson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Will Olson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Olson clinches up against the cage.
Olson wants a takedown but no success here.
Olson is pressed up against the cage. Aaron has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Olson down to the mat. Olson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Aaron gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aaron tries for a takedown. No joy.
Olson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Aaron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hank Aaron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aaron has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Olson after a bit of a struggle.
Aaron has Olson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Olson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Aaron wants a takedown but no success here.
Aaron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Olson
Olson 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.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Aaron is one step ahead there.
Olson is still trying to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olson working a defensive guard here.
Aaron looking to pass the guard.
Aaron trying to control but Olson is working from the bottom.
Olson wants to sweep here but Aaron controlling him for the moment.
Aaron 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.
Aaron tries to free his leg and advance position but Olson is retaining full guard.
Aaron slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (5) vs (0) Olson
Olson tries to bench press Aaron off him but Aaron keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Olson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aaron works to advance to full mount. Olson defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Aaron (7) vs (0) Olson
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Aaron trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Aaron working for a guillotine from mount but Olson is in no mood to give up.
Aaron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aaron looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Olson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aaron tries to control but Olson wriggling away.
Aaron controlling the position easily from mount.
Olson wants to control but Aaron is having none of it.
Aaron content just to control the position here.
Olson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to control but Olson is keeping him busy.
Aaron is working for a submission of some sort.
Aaron wants to control but Olson is keeping him busy.
Olson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Aaron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Olson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aaron advances to half guard.
Aaron wants to control but Olson is keeping him busy.
Olson wants to improve his position but Aaron is controlling well.
Aaron is thwarting Olson's attempts to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron trying to control the action but Olson is working from the bottom.
Aaron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aaron frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (10) vs (0) Olson
Aaron takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aaron trying to control but Olson is having none of it.
Aaron looking to secure an arm triangle but Olson defends it well.
Aaron trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Aaron looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Aaron looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aaron working for a submission but Olson is keeping him at bay.
Aaron wants to control the pace but Olson is squirming around nicely.
Aaron is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Olson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Olson shrugs it off.
Aaron goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Olson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (10) vs (2) Olson
Aaron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Olson defends it easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron working for a triangle but Olson defends it easily.
Aaron trying to control the position.
Olson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aaron swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aaron manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Olson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (12) vs (2) Olson
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Olson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Olson looking to control.
Aaron controls from within his opponent's guard.
Aaron passes Olson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Olson trying to control here.
Aaron is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Aaron controlling the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aaron trying to control from half guard but Olson is working away.
Aaron is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Aaron works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (15) vs (2) Olson
Aaron goes for an armbar but Olson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Olson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (15) vs (4) Olson
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Olson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Olson from controlling successfully.
Aaron looking for a guillotine here but Olson defends easily.
Aaron is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Olson drops back looking for a leg! Aaron is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aaron manages to kick Olson off! Olson jumps back into Aaron's guard.
Aaron escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Olson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Olson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Aaron is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Aaron has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (17) vs (4) Olson
Aaron advances to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is keen to just control but Olson is a slippery customer.
Aaron trying to pass the guard but Olson defending well.
Olson is trying to maintain the position but Aaron is very close to passing his half guard.
Aaron is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Olson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron stalling.
Aaron is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Olson defends it well.
Olson is staying active underneath Aaron, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Olson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Olson is in trouble now - Aaron has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (20) vs (4) Olson
Olson is squirming around, avoiding Aaron's attempts to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Olson turns into him and now he's in Aaron's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (20) vs (6) Olson
Aaron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olson is aware though and is defending well.
Aaron is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Olson is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aaron working for a triangle but Olson defends it easily.
Aaron seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Olson wants to pass the guard but Aaron is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Hank Aaron decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Will Olson was interviewed post fight and said 'I Counted 37 times the dirty bastard cheated. The ref really needs to step up his game.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (265+lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hank Aaron and Fury Overload. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hank Aaron! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Fury Overload!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Overload looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Aaron has closed the distance and engaged Overload in a clinch.
Aaron is trying to trip Overload. He has hold of a leg but Overload is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Aaron persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Aaron (2) vs (0) Overload
Overload working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aaron doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aaron manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aaron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Aaron wants to control from the top but Overload keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Overload is looking for a triangle here but Aaron uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Aaron (5) vs (0) Overload
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overload is not content to let Aaron control the position.
Aaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overload, who protects the arm well.
Overload is not content to let Aaron control the position.
Aaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overload tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Aaron wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Aaron wants to control but Overload is keeping him busy.
Aaron swings around for an armbar but Overload sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Aaron's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (5) vs (2) Overload
Aaron is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Overload from controlling successfully.
Aaron trying to control the position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Overload looking to pass the guard.
Aaron is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Overload pushes his legs off easily.
Overload avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overload is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Overload drops back, looking for a kneebar! Aaron looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Aaron looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Aaron! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (9) vs (2) Overload
Aaron looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Aaron wants to lay and pray for a moment but Overload keeps working.
Overload is trying to control Aaron's posture but Aaron avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is looking to take a break and control but Overload is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron is trying to get an arm triangle but Overload is defending well.
Aaron is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Overload has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aaron tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Aaron wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Overload, who protects the arm well.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Overload wants to control but Aaron postures up.
Aaron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Aaron thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Aaron working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Overload is trying to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Aaron goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Overload has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Aaron but great work by Overload. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Aaron (9) vs (6) Overload
Overload content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Aaron is trying to control Overload's posture but Overload avoids it.
Overload wants to lay and pray for a moment but Aaron keeps working.
Aaron wants to control but Overload postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Overload is looking to take a break and control but Aaron is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Aaron struggling a bit here.
Aaron is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Overload tries for a kimura but Aaron is defending well.
Overload is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Aaron has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Aaron prevents Overload from moving into mount.
Aaron is trying to get back to half guard.
Aaron wants to control but Overload postures up.
Aaron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Overload seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aaron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aaron is trying is best to control the position here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Aaron wants to control but Overload is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Overload looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Aaron is refusing to be controlled, as Overload sits in half guard.
Aaron looking for submissions off his back.
Aaron is trying to get back to full guard.
Overload is trying to control the action in half guard but Aaron is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Overload content to control rather than advance.
Overload stalling away here and it's allowed Aaron to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Overload trying to control the position from guard on top but Aaron is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron is looking for a triangle but Overload pushes his legs off easily.
Aaron keeping moving, preventing Overload from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Overload looking to sit in guard and control but Aaron gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Aaron (11) vs (6) Overload
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Aaron stays in close to Overload's body and controls the position.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Overload not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aaron trying to control the position from guard on top but Overload is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Overload being controlled here, momentarily.
Aaron passes into half guard.
Aaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Overload is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aaron wants to work for an arm triangle but Overload is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Overload wants to control but Aaron is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Aaron is trying to control the action in half guard but Overload is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aaron is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Aaron is trying to control. Overload wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Aaron trying to control the pace.
Aaron 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.
Overload is refusing to be controlled, as Aaron sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron takes the fight on points by 11 to 6.
A victorious Hank Aaron 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:
UPG 29
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Umanouke shoots and misses
and Aaron counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Umanouke is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Aaron ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Aaron swings for the body but Umanouke moves out of range.
Umanouke steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Aaron.
Horrible takedown attempt by Umanouke or perhaps it was just good defense by Aaron, which made it look bad.
Umanouke lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aaron misses with a leg kick.
Umanouke appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aaron throws a head kick but Umanouke moves out of range.
Aaron lands a right hook to the body.
Aaron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Umanouke looks to throw the jab but Aaron is out of range.
Umanouke throws a poor cross that misses
and Aaron counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Ueda Umanouke has been cut.
Aaron walks into a stiff left hand from Umanouke.
Aaron throws a sloppy head kick
and Umanouke counters with a nice body shot.
Aaron feints and then cracks Umanouke's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Umanouke down. #CL2#
Umanouke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Umanouke keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Aaron's efforts to push away.
Umanouke keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umanouke can't find room to land a body shot as Aaron controls the action.
Umanouke keeps control of Aaron as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Umanouke lands with a short shot to the head. #TD2#
Umanouke turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Umanouke manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aaron struggling a bit here.#T2#
Umanouke lands some shots froms side control.
You can see the frustration on Aaron's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ground and pound from Umanouke seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Aaron tries to buck Umanouke off but Umanouke is having none of it.
Aaron wants to control but Umanouke postures up.
Aaron prevents Umanouke from moving into mount.
Umanouke working the ground and pound from side control.
Aaron takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Umanouke in side control lands a decent elbow.
Umanouke is putting a hurting on Aaron here, landing some big shots from side control.
Umanouke content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Umanouke tries to advance to mount but Aaron denies him. #T3#
Umanouke works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Umanouke working the ground and pound.
Umanouke landing a few strikes.
Aaron takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Umanouke cracks Aaron with a big elbow.
Aaron is not content to let Umanouke control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Umanouke in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC2#
Aaron is rocked!
Aaron on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Aaron tries to get out of the position.
Aaron dodges the ground and pound from Umanouke.
Aaron wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Aaron can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Umanouke advances nicely into full mount.
Umanouke scoring with strikes but Aaron is staying in there.
Umanouke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Umanouke in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Umanouke pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Umanouke scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Oh Aaron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Aaron wants to control but Umanouke is having none of it.
Aaron seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Umanouke connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Umanouke with a couple of short strikes.
Umanouke softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Aaron is out cold! Umanouke jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ueda Umanouke!
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