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Event:
BRFC 48
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
The Sponge takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ruhian lunges at The Sponge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by The Sponge's hand. #TD#
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The Sponge won't allow Ruhian to sweep him here.
The Sponge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ruhian really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Sponge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The Sponge trying to control but Ruhian is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ruhian can do anything to dispel that myth.
The Sponge working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge distracts Ruhian with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ES2#
Ruhian pushes The Sponge off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Iko Ruhian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sponge dives in and grabs Ruhian's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ruhian pushes down on The Sponge's head and hops out.
Ruhian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Ruhian lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Sponge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ruhian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Sponge looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No joy there for Ruhian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ruhian misses with a wild body shot.
The Sponge is looking to counter the offense by Ruhian and move into the clinch.
Ruhian tries to bum rush The Sponge with a series of wild strikes but The Sponge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Sponge half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ruhian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sponge manages to avoid it.
The Sponge went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ruhian misses with a low kick.
Ruhian throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Ruhian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Sponge manages to avoid it.
Ruhian throws a front kick aimed at The Sponge's knee but The Sponge avoids it well.
The Sponge appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ruhian lands a leg kick that knocks The Sponge off balance momentarily.
The Sponge blocks a head kick by Ruhian.
Ruhian misses with a combination
#TD#
and The Sponge counters with a takedown into side control.
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!#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ruhian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The strikes coming from The Sponge are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T3#
Ruhian is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Sponge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Sponge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ruhian is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
The Sponge lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Ruhian down.
The Sponge trying to control the position but Ruhian is working away.
Ruhian is trying to control The Sponge's posture but The Sponge avoids it.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SU#
The Sponge stands up and beckons Ruhian to his feet.
Ruhian throws out a leg kick but The Sponge moves out of range and Ruhian only half commits.
The Sponge feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Ruhian misses with a body punch
#CL#
and The Sponge holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ruhian can't break the clinch.
#TD#
The Sponge pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now The Sponge is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The Sponge landing some decent shots from guard.
The Sponge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Sponge trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The Sponge preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Iko Ruhian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Ruhian lands a nice looking body shot.
Ruhian works the jab nicely.
Ruhian tries to work over The Sponge's front leg with a kick but The Sponge checks it.
Ruhian throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and The Sponge counters with a shoot takedown. Ruhian fights it but they end up in guard.
Robert The Sponge overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ruhian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst The Sponge is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge trying to control the position from guard on top but Ruhian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
The Sponge drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ruhian manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now The Sponge has Ruhian in his guard.#REVB##T1#
Ruhian throwing strikes from guard but The Sponge blocks nicely.
We've been informed that Ruhian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
The Sponge is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ruhian has his hands clasped together but The Sponge extends and breaks Ruhian's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by The Sponge.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert The Sponge!
A very excited looking Robert The Sponge 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:
Stomp-a-thon 68
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Moore throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and The Sponge counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Sponge.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
The Sponge lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Moore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Sponge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
The Sponge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sponge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Moore keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.
The Sponge distracts Moore with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore keeping full guard, as The Sponge tries to pass.
The Sponge content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Moore keeping full guard, as The Sponge tries to pass. #T1#
Moore is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The Sponge working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. The Sponge defends it easily.
The Sponge tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Sponge's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The Sponge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom but instead The Sponge passes into half guard.
The Sponge winds up and cracks Moore with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T2##SUB#
The Sponge maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Moore could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but The Sponge has cracked it and Moore is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by The Sponge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert The Sponge!
A relieved looking Robert The Sponge 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:
Stomp-a-thon 62
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Calmuschi lands with a nice body punch.
The Sponge blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
The Sponge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The Sponge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Sponge throws a counter combo.
Calmuschi catches The Sponge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calmuschi throws a big shot that misses.
The Sponge tries to counter with a clinch but Calmuschi shakes him off and moves away.
The Sponge darts in looking for a takedown but Calmuschi gets double underhooks and turns The Sponge into the cage.
Calmuschi throws a hook to the side of The Sponge's head but The Sponge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from The Sponge.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Calmuschi.
The crowd cheers as Calmuschi lands an impressive looking overhand right. The Sponge doesn't seem phased though.
The Sponge dives in and grabs Calmuschi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Calmuschi pushes down on The Sponge's head and hops out.
A little feinted left hand from Calmuschi on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert The Sponge.
Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
Iancu Calmuschi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Sponge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
Calmuschi misses with an uppercut. The Sponge saw that one coming.
The Sponge tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've been told by Calmuschi's head coaches at Den of Tears (22 coaches) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The Sponge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Sponge fails with a takedown attempt.
Calmuschi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from The Sponge.
Calmuschi works The Sponge's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Calmuschi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Sponge checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Sponge wants to counter with a clinch but Calmuschi pushes him away.
Calmuschi takes a swing at The Sponge's ribcage but misses.
Calmuschi connects with a leg kick. The Sponge looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Calmuschi connects with a nice looking jab.
Calmuschi lands a slapping body shot.
The Sponge closes the distance and clinches up with Calmuschi, looking for a takedown. The Sponge pushes Calmuschi against the cage but Calmuschi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
The Sponge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T4#
Calmuschi attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Calmuschi throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The Sponge drops his hands momentarily and Calmuschi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Calmuschi misses with a leg kick.
The Sponge wants to counter the offense by Calmuschi and move into the clinch position.
Calmuschi loads up on a big right hand but The Sponge slips the punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Calmuschi lands a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi thows a leg kick but The Sponge checks it #TD2#
and The Sponge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi 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#
Calmuschi scores with a jab. The Sponge acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The Sponge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Calmuschi defends well and The Sponge ends up having to push Calmuschi into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Calmuschi throws a big counter combination but The Sponge scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
The Sponge fails with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Calmuschi misses. #TD2#
Calmuschi gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi trying to keep a closed guard but The Sponge is proving a slippery customer.
Calmuschi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Calmuschi knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for The Sponge on the ground.#T1#
Calmuschi keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.
The Sponge loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Calmuschi controlling the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Calmuschi bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in The Sponge's guard. #REVR##T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Sponge has a closed guard, preventing Calmuschi from standing up. #SUB2#
The Sponge looking for a guillotine here but Calmuschi defends easily.
Calmuschi stopping the sweep attempt from The Sponge.
Calmuschi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Calmuschi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The Sponge has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Calmuschi has passed into side control.
Calmuschi staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#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.
The Sponge wants to control but Calmuschi postures up.
Calmuschi moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Sponge tries to clinch up but Calmuschi circles away and keeps his distance.
Good exchange - Calmuschi coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Calmuschi wants to slow The Sponge down by chopping away at his legs.
Calmuschi sets himself, and The Sponge steps forward looking for the clinch! Calmuschi avoids it this time.
Calmuschi scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Sponge in his tracks.
Calmuschi looks to land a right hand but The Sponge moved out of range.
Calmuschi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Calmuschi scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge dives in for a single leg takedown but Calmuschi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Calmuschi is looking to counter punch.
Calmuschi throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Calmuschi as The Sponge shoots in.#T1#
The Sponge takes a kick to the side of the head.
Calmuschi wants to land a leg kick but The Sponge is out of range.
The Sponge with the counter takedown but Calmuschi avoids it easily.
Calmuschi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps The Sponge's head backwards.#ROC#
The Sponge is rocked!
Calmuschi misses with a wild body shot.
The Sponge steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Calmuschi.
The Sponge defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand.
Robert The Sponge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Sponge takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The Sponge takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Calmuschi digs a good hook to The Sponge's body.
The Sponge takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calmuschi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Sponge on the side of the head.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
The Sponge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Calmuschi lands the left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Calmuschi cracks a nice hook into The Sponge's ribs.
Calmuschi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that The Sponge can do to turn this around?
Calmuschi throws out a loose jab but The Sponge uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Calmuschi.
The Sponge fails with the takedown
and Calmuschi counters with a leg kick.
Iancu Calmuschi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robert The Sponge.
Calmuschi cracks The Sponge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Sponge with a lazy takedown attempt
and Calmuschi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The Sponge is still on wobbly legs! Can Calmuschi finish him?
Calmuschi lands with a straight right. The Sponge didn't see that one coming.
Calmuschi throws a hook to the side of The Sponge's head but The Sponge sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And The Sponge tries to counter it with a takedown but Calmuschi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The Sponge seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
The Sponge takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Sponge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Calmuschi lands with a right hand.
Calmuschi thuds his right hand into The Sponge's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Calmuschi misses #TD2#
and The Sponge counters with a single leg into guard. Calmuschi didn't expect that.
The Sponge throwing strikes from guard but Calmuschi blocks nicely.
The Sponge wants to pass the guard but Calmuschi is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Calmuschi, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 60
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
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.#TD#
Greyjoy gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Sponge advances position into side control!
Check out the look on The Sponge's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Greyjoy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Greyjoy is trying to improve his position.
The Sponge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SU#
The Sponge stands up.
The Sponge is looking to land body kicks.
Greyjoy feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
The Sponge shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Greyjoy is trying to defend but The Sponge finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Still in half guard, The Sponge seems content to control.#T1#
The Sponge scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending well.
Greyjoy is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from The Sponge there.
Greyjoy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Sponge slips a nice elbow through Greyjoy's hands, connecting with Greyjoy's forehead.#SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for a kimura but Greyjoy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Sponge to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
The Sponge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The Sponge working over Greyjoy with some ground and pound. Greyjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
The Sponge seems to be working for a kimura but Greyjoy defends the submission attempt.#T2#
The Sponge working over Greyjoy with some ground and pound. Greyjoy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Sponge pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for an arm triangle but Greyjoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
The Sponge is working for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending it quite comfortably.
The Sponge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
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!
Ground and pound from The Sponge.
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. The Sponge connects with a nice short shot to Greyjoy's temple. #T3##SUB#
The Sponge is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Sponge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Sponge pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending well.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The Sponge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The Sponge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Sponge looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The Sponge tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T4##SUB2#
Greyjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Sponge lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
The Sponge is looking to take a break and control but Greyjoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Sponge seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
The Sponge is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert The Sponge dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
The Sponge scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
The Sponge is working for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Greyjoy is not content to let The Sponge control the position.#T1##SUB#
Greyjoy is defending against the submission attempts here by The Sponge.
The Sponge is looking to take a break and control but Greyjoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for an arm triangle but Greyjoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greyjoy is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Sponge working Greyjoy over with strikes. #T2#
The Sponge is looking to take a break and control but Greyjoy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for an arm triangle but Greyjoy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
The Sponge seems to be working for a kimura but Greyjoy defends the submission attempt.
Greyjoy manages to get to full guard.
The Sponge chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
The Sponge drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and The Sponge jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The Sponge stands up over Greyjoy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells The Sponge's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Sponge scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The Sponge trying to control but Greyjoy is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The Sponge with a nice head shot there.
The Sponge passes Greyjoy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Greyjoy 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.#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greyjoy has managed to free his arm - good work.
The Sponge is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from The Sponge.
Greyjoy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4##SUB2#
Greyjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The Sponge is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions off his back.
Greyjoy is breathing heavily.
The Sponge scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. The Sponge lands a nice short elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The Sponge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura but Greyjoy is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert The Sponge dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Greyjoy enables The Sponge to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Greyjoy manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The Sponge makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The Sponge is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Greyjoy can do to turn this around?
The Sponge wants to pass the guard but Greyjoy is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Greyjoy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The Sponge 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.
The Sponge working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Greyjoy's head.#T1##SUB2#
Greyjoy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. The Sponge gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Sponge controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SU#
The Sponge gets to his feet. Greyjoy looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
The Sponge shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Greyjoy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
The Sponge got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greyjoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, The Sponge has managed to get both his arms back between Greyjoy's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking for a triangle but The Sponge pushes his legs off easily.
Greyjoy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Sponge is pushing down on Greyjoy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Greyjoy is fighting to maintain full guard but The Sponge has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
The Sponge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The Sponge is trying to control. Greyjoy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The Sponge seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Greyjoy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Greyjoy has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Greyjoy defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Greyjoy actively working from the bottom here.
The Sponge keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
The Sponge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Greyjoy is just riding it out for now. The Sponge eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Greyjoy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The Sponge is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Greyjoy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but The Sponge pulls his head out easily. #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.
The Sponge working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
The Sponge 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. Greyjoy tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from The Sponge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robert The Sponge!
Our winner, Robert The Sponge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GBS Fight Night 3
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Berhardt cracks The Sponge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Sponge did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
The Sponge 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.#SU2#
Berhardt escapes and gets back to his feet.
Berhardt misses with a straight left.
The Sponge changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Berhardt's corner calls for a 1-2. Berhardt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Berhardt throws the kick towards the body but The Sponge avoids it.
The Sponge wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#TD#
The Sponge gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Sponge prevents Berhardt from standing back up.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time The Sponge. #SUB#
The Sponge seems to be working for a kimura but Berhardt defends the submission attempt.#T1#
The Sponge stops Berhardt from getting back to his feet.
Berhardt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from The Sponge.
Berhardt pushes The Sponge off looking to stand but The Sponge dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking for a kimura but Berhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for The Sponge to get the leverage.
Berhardt wants to stand back up but The Sponge manages to pass into side control.
#SUB#
The Sponge is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Berhardt knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to get an arm triangle but Berhardt is defending well.
The Sponge in side control, throwing shots but Berhardt defends. #T2#
Berhardt wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berhardt is trying to buck The Sponge off.#SUB#
The Sponge thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Berhardt is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Berhardt dodges the ground and pound from The Sponge.#T3#
Berhardt is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Sponge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Sponge trying to control the action but Berhardt is working from the bottom.
Berhardt is trying to buck The Sponge off.
The Sponge connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Berhardt some visible discomfort.
The Sponge wants to control but Berhardt is keeping him busy. #SUB#
The Sponge looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
The Sponge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Berhardt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berhardt, who protects the arm well. #T4#
The Sponge prevents Berhardt from escaping the position.
Berhardt taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB#
The Sponge wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berhardt, who protects the arm well.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control.
The Sponge postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The Sponge has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The strikes coming from The Sponge are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Berhardt is looking to work his way out of this bad position but The Sponge is controlling him well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Berhardt prevents The Sponge from improving position. #SUB#
The Sponge goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berhardt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for The Sponge but great work by Berhardt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert The Sponge dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Berhardt.
Berhardt catches The Sponge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but The Sponge ducks down to avoid it.
The Sponge tries to close the distance and clinch but Berhardt swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Berhardt throws a right hand that The Sponge ducks under and follows up with a left that The Sponge also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Berhardt closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. The Sponge did well to prevent Berhardt getting side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge trying to control from the bottom.
The Sponge is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
It looks like Berhardt is going to stand back up.
The Sponge manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Berhardt wants to stand but The Sponge is controlling his posture from full guard.
Berhardt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
The Sponge is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The Sponge trying to keep a closed guard but Berhardt is proving a slippery customer.
Berhardt wants to stand but The Sponge has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Berhardt stands and steps away. The Sponge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Sponge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Berhardt scores with a nice right hand.
Berhardt lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Sponge circles away quickly and effectively.
The Sponge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Berhardt tries to avoid it but The Sponge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Berhardt to the ground. Berhardt escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Berhardt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Berhardt lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Berhardt throws a looping overhand right but The Sponge ducks down to avoid it.
Berhardt misses with a few strikes there.
The Sponge ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The Sponge tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Berhardt manages to circle out of the way.
Berhardt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck The Sponge on the side of the head. #T3#
The Sponge misses with a takedown
enabling Berhardt to counter with a crisp jab.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Berhardt as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert The Sponge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The Sponge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Berhardt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Sponge somewhat.
Berhardt throws out a counter right but The Sponge avoids it with no problem.
The Sponge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Berhardt defends well and The Sponge ends up having to push Berhardt into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Berhardt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Sponge has his takedown stuffed
and Berhardt counters with a series of strikes. The Sponge will be more careful next time no doubt. #T4##TD#
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than The Sponge was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Berhardt is trying to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The Sponge is trying to get an arm triangle but Berhardt is defending well.
Berhardt tries to escape but The Sponge is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Winslow Berhardt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Berhardt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Berhardt might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL#
The Sponge gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Berhardt doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Berhardt breaks the clinch.
Berhardt lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as The Sponge backs up against the cage.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown but Berhardt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The Sponge dives in and grabs Berhardt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Berhardt pushes down on The Sponge's head and hops out.
Winslow Berhardt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berhardt throws a right hand that The Sponge ducks under and follows up with a left that The Sponge also avoids with ease.#TD2#
Berhardt shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Sponge is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SU2#
Berhardt decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Sponge as he jumps to the side.
Berhardt lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown but The Sponge shows good takedown defense.
The Sponge darts in looking for a takedown but Berhardt gets double underhooks and turns The Sponge into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert The Sponge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of The Sponge 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Berhardt jabs The Sponge right on the nose. The Sponge blinks but takes it well.
The Sponge closes the distance and clinches up with Berhardt, looking for a takedown. The Sponge pushes Berhardt against the cage but Berhardt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T2#
The Sponge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Berhardt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Berhardt has a takedown stuffed.
Berhardt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by The Sponge.
The Sponge is looking to clinch.
The Sponge keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Berhardt.#TD2#
Berhardt shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches The Sponge napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Berhardt decides to stand up, so the ref orders The Sponge to his feet.
Berhardt smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T3#
Berhardt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Sponge was well out of range. Poor timing from Berhardt.
The Sponge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Berhardt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The Sponge looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Berhardt is fending him off so far but The Sponge persists. Nope, Berhardt circles away and we're back to standing.
Berhardt throws a one two combo.
Berhardt cracks The Sponge with an open hand slap.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Berhardt but Berhardt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Some bone on bone action there as The Sponge checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Horrible takedown attempt by The Sponge or perhaps it was just good defense by Berhardt, which made it look bad. #T4#
Berhardt scores with a jab.
The Sponge takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Robert The Sponge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from The Sponge is defended easily by Berhardt.
Berhardt throws a counter combo.
Berhardt lands a jab-cross combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berhardt scores with a crisp jab that stopped The Sponge in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Winslow Berhardt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Berhardt 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Winslow Berhardt!
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