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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Royal Pain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 0 losses; Ken Irrawaddy!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Reed Andrews.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Irrawaddy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pain manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pain (0) vs (2) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Pain trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy content to stall in guard here.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Irrawaddy won't allow Pain to sweep him here. #T1#
Pain being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Irrawaddy is one step ahead there.
Irrawaddy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Irrawaddy advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (0) vs (5) Irrawaddy
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Pain trying to remain calm as Irrawaddy controls from the top position.
Pain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Irrawaddy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
The referee asks Irrawaddy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Irrawaddy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pain is looking for a sweep.
Irrawaddy tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Irrawaddy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pain struggling a bit here.
Irrawaddy controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
It looks like Irrawaddy might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Irrawaddy tries to move to mount but Pain blocks the move with his legs.
Pain tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Irrawaddy presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pain (0) vs (7) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy is looking to work his way around to Pain's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pain (0) vs (10) Irrawaddy#T4#
Pain can't escape the position.
Irrawaddy is trying to stick to Pain's back but Pain is turning into Irrawaddy. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Irrawaddy's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (10) Irrawaddy
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Irrawaddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Irrawaddy 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: Pain (2) vs (12) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy not doing much here.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Irrawaddy has control of the leg.
Irrawaddy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is in trouble now - Irrawaddy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (15) Irrawaddy
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Irrawaddy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pain gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Irrawaddy pulls his head out easily.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but Pain defending well.
Irrawaddy stalling.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Irrawaddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily.
Pain can't keep his opponent in guard - Irrawaddy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Pain wants to control the action here but instead Irrawaddy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (18) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Irrawaddy fails to take his opponent's back.
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain can't escape the position.
#T7#
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain can't escape the position.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain. Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (21) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling from the full mount.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Irrawaddy is continuing to stall.
Pain can't escape the position.
#T8#
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
Pain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Irrawaddy has a good base and remains in mount.
Irrawaddy controlling the pace for now.
Irrawaddy moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Pain (2) vs (24) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy controlling the position well here. Pain rolled but Irrawaddy kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Let's hope that Irrawaddy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T9#
Pain is trying to break free.
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Pain trying to control but not successfully.
Irrawaddy biding his time, controlling Pain.
Pain tries to roll but Irrawaddy sticks to his back.
Irrawaddy is riding his opponent, not letting Pain buck him off. #T10#
Irrawaddy has the hooks in. Pain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain wants to control his opponent's hands but Irrawaddy gets his hands free.
Pain is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position as Pain tries to break free.
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T11#
Irrawaddy fails to move to back control.
Pain has given up his back here. Will Irrawaddy look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Pain (2) vs (27) Irrawaddy
Irrawaddy biding his time, looking for the opening.
Irrawaddy is not going to allow Pain to sit and survive in this position.
Irrawaddy keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Pain's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pain is really stuck here.
Irrawaddy just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T12#
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Irrawaddy controlling the position easily from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Irrawaddy.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Well,Pain is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Irrawaddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pain gets back to half guard.#T13#
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Irrawaddy seems content to control.#SUB#
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Irrawaddy tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Irrawaddy controlling the action here.#T14#
Pain is in trouble now - Irrawaddy has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pain (2) vs (30) Irrawaddy
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Irrawaddy content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Irrawaddy wins on points by 30 to 2.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Yamcha Wolf-Fang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain tries to clinch there but Wolf-Fang circles away.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Wolf-Fang pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is fighting to break Wolf-Fang's control of his arms but Wolf-Fang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wolf-Fang looking for a sweep. Not yet Wolf-Fang, not yet.
Wolf-Fang bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolf-Fang (2) vs (0) Pain
Wolf-Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf-Fang is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Wolf-Fang defends easily.
Pain 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: Wolf-Fang (2) vs (2) Pain
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Pain, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Wolf-Fang doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain. #T1#
Wolf-Fang is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position.
Wolf-Fang is staying active underneath Pain, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Wolf-Fang is defending well.
Wolf-Fang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf-Fang is not content to let Pain control the position.#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf-Fang defends it well.
Wolf-Fang tries to roll over but Pain keeps him under control.
Wolf-Fang controlling the position well.
Wolf-Fang wants to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wolf-Fang works his way to full guard. Good work.
Wolf-Fang is pulling down on Pain's head. It's preventing any offense from Pain, at least for the moment.
Wolf-Fang 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.
Pain is pushing down on Wolf-Fang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf-Fang is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Pain postures up.
Pain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wolf-Fang manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain passes Wolf-Fang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Wolf-Fang gets full guard.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wolf-Fang is keeping the position for now.
Wolf-Fang pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Wolf-Fang has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wolf-Fang keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain being controlled here momentarily.
Wolf-Fang looking to control.
Pain wants to control from the top but Wolf-Fang keeps moving.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Wolf-Fang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wolf-Fang (4) vs (2) Pain
Wolf-Fang wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pain working for a triangle but Wolf-Fang defends it easily.
#T4#
Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Wolf-Fang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf-Fang has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wolf-Fang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pain has his foot on Wolf-Fang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wolf-Fang works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain trying to keep a closed guard but Wolf-Fang is proving a slippery customer.
Wolf-Fang stays in close to Pain's body and controls the position.
Wolf-Fang passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolf-Fang (7) vs (2) Pain#T5#
Wolf-Fang happy to just control the position for now.
Pain is trying to improve his position.
Wolf-Fang controlling the position.
Pain is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pain is in trouble now - Wolf-Fang has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wolf-Fang (10) vs (2) Pain
Wolf-Fang controlling the pace for now.
Wolf-Fang continues to stall.
Pain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount. #T6#
Wolf-Fang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Wolf-Fang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain wants to hold on but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
Wolf-Fang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Wolf-Fang sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Pain is having none of it. #T7#
Wolf-Fang controlling from mount.
Pain tries to lock up and control but Wolf-Fang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Pain is squirming around, avoiding Wolf-Fang's attempts to control the action.
Pain can't escape the position.
Wolf-Fang looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pain wants to hold on but Wolf-Fang pushes him away.
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Wolf-Fang controlling from the full mount.
Wolf-Fang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Wolf-Fang trying to control but Pain is having none of it. #T8#
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang looking to control and managing it successfully.
More hug and hope from Wolf-Fang.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Pain tries to hold on but Wolf-Fang postures up.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
Pain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Wolf-Fang has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wolf-Fang (13) vs (2) Pain
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
#T9#
Wolf-Fang takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Wolf-Fang can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Wolf-Fang controlling the pace for now.
Wolf-Fang wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
Wolf-Fang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T10#
Wolf-Fang trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wolf-Fang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Pain has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Wolf-Fang. Oh but Pain has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Wolf-Fang goes limp - he's gone! Pain jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royal Pain!
After winning the bout, Royal Pain thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
C28: Corassa vs. Time
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Wobble keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pain throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
and Wobble counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Wobble.
Pain is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Wobble dives into side control.
#REVB#
Pain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wobble wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wobble is trying to get back to full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wobble is controlling Pain's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Wobble's temple.
Wobble is holding on to half guard well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wobble swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Wobble is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pain frees his head nicely. Oh but Wobble has switched to an armbar! Pain is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jah Wobble!
Our winner, Jah Wobble, 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.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CFN11: Carvalho vs. Ishmael
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Camacho circles away.
Camacho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Camacho.
Pain bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Camacho's head backwards.
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
Camacho lands a body punch.
Pain tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho tries to break free but Pain pushes him back against the cage.
Camacho is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Pain misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Camacho pushes him off.
Pain plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Jermaine Camacho has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Camacho tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pain being controlled against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Camacho.
#T1#
Camacho is struggling to control the position.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Camacho's elbow.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Pain. #BC2#
Camacho breaks the clinch.
Camacho lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Camacho lands a jab.
Camacho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Camacho shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Camacho to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Camacho circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Camacho counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Camacho.
Pain shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Camacho but Camacho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Camacho lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Camacho lands a big head kick that sends Pain tumbling to the mat! Camacho takes a step backwards and waves Pain back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
Camacho throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Camacho plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Pain swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Pain face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jermaine Camacho!
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CFN10: Carvalho vs. Conway
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Pain looks to clinch
and Destroyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain tries to clinch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Destroyer counters with a stiff right hand.
Destroyer stuffs the takedown.
Destroyer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Destroyer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Pain fails with the takedown#KD2#
and Destroyer counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pain! Destroyer lets Pain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain ducks into an uppercut from Destroyer and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chicken Destroyer!
After winning the bout, Chicken Destroyer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CFN8: Fairbanks vs. Burnham
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Darwin cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Darwin pushes him off.#CL2#
Pain clinches.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Pain tries to work over Darwin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darwin's elbow.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Darwin is defending well.
Our sources have told us that Darwin has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darwin takes a shot to the head.
Pain blocks a body shot from Darwin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darwin misses with a body punch.
Pain lands with a right to the head.
Pain is working for takedown but Darwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Darwin can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Darwin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Pain tries a body shot but Darwin blocks it.
Darwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Darwin dodges an elbow strike from Pain.
Pain misses with a body punch.
#TD2#
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
Darwin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darwin's guard. #REVB#
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Darwin blocks nicely.
Darwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Pain striking off his back, scoring a few points.
Darwin wanted to stand there but Pain had control of the position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Pain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darwin is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB2#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Darwin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Darwin wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Darwin lands a couple of elbows.
Darwin cracks Pain with a solid left hand.
Darwin looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darwin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Darwin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Darwin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darwin tries to stand but Pain is controlling from the bottom.
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Darwin from controlling successfully.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Darwin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Pain has an active guard here but Darwin has managed to pass into half guard.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain wants to sweep but Darwin has passed to side control!#SU#
Darwin decides to stand back up.
Pain throws a lazy right hand but Darwin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Darwin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL2#
Pain rushes Darwin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darwin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Darwin.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Pain looks winded!
Pain blocks a body shot from Darwin.
Darwin tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Darwin presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Pain misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charlie Darwin 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#
Darwin jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Darwin scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Darwin lands a big right hand that sends Pain crashing to the mat! Darwin stays standing though and waves Pain back to his feet!#ROC#Pain is rocked!
Darwin drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Pain's head, knocking him out cold! Darwin is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charlie Darwin!
Charlie Darwin decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Combate 6: Ishmael vs. Koko
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Guatar gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Guatar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Guatar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Guatar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pain tries to clinch but Guatar is having none of it.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Guatar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Guatar takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Guatar makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain cracks Guatar with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Johnny Guatar has been cut.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guatar.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Guatar.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Guatar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain is looking to clinch. #CL#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guatar is pushing Pain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Guatar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Guatar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Guatar gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pain tries a body shot but Guatar blocks it.
Guatar struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
#BC2#
Guatar breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guatar jabs at Pain's body.
Pain misses with a jab to the body
and Guatar counters with a stiff right hand. #CL#
Guatar tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Guatar breaks from the clinch.
Pain throws a leg kick #KD2#
and Guatar counters with a crisp one two that drops Pain! Guatar thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Pain to his feet! Pain is in big trouble!#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
Pain switches off momentarily and Guatar cracks him with a monster right hand! Pain topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Guatar dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Guatar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Johnny Guatar!
Johnny Guatar decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain tries to clinch up but Rivers circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Rivers gets caught napping as Pain dives in and scores a takedown. Rivers manages to retain guard.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain 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.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rivers is keeping the position for now.
Pain scoring with some ground and pound.
Rivers pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rivers is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rivers looking to control.
Pain stands up over Rivers, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rivers keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is working Rivers over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##SUB#
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Rivers slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard.#REVB#
I've been told that Rivers has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Pain pulls Rivers in close to prevent any damage.
Rivers with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rivers won't allow Pain to sweep him here. #SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rivers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rivers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rivers 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.
Pain is trying to control the position but Rivers postures up. #T2#
Rivers is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Rivers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rivers missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain 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.
Rivers controls from within his opponent's guard.
Pain 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.#SUB#
Pain working for a triangle but Rivers defends it easily.
#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rivers gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Rivers throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rivers defends well.#SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rivers passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rivers takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Pain is not content to let Rivers control the position.
Rivers thows a huge punch but Pain dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Pain is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rivers's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rivers's back!
Rivers tries to escape but Pain has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Rivers rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rivers wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain thows a huge punch but Rivers dodges it nicely.
Rivers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Rivers keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Pain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but Rivers is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Rivers is defending well. #SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rivers sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Rivers scores with a punch to the head.
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#CL#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Rivers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rivers misses with a body punch.
Rivers lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
A short left from Rivers.
Rivers is working Pain over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Rivers.
Rivers lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rivers lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rivers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Rivers scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rivers works on Pain's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rivers pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Rivers on the inside.
Rivers lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
Rivers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rivers creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Pain with a big uppercut! Pain tries to clinch up but Rivers pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Pain to the mat! Pain covers up and Rivers unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tom Rivers!
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 14: Mudhoney
Date: Aug 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Pain rushes Tyraanicao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tyraanicao can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
#BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Pain cracks Tyraanicao with a big right hand and Tyraanicao goes down!#ROC2#Tyraanicao is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Bostar Tyraanicao has been cut.
Pain trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Oh Tyraanicao is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyraanicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tyraanicao seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain stopping the sweep attempt from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Tyraanicao's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tyraanicao working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tyraanicao trying to control the position here.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tyraanicao holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyraanicao 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.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain trying to control but Tyraanicao is working from the bottom.
Tyraanicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there. #T2#
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain being controlled here momentarily.
Tyraanicao looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain stands up over Tyraanicao, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.#T3#
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyraanicao 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.
Tyraanicao is working hard here to advance position.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Tyraanicao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyraanicao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Tyraanicao keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Tyraanicao looking for a sweep. Not yet Tyraanicao, not yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bostar Tyraanicao's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tyraanicao slips a straight right by Pain.
Tyraanicao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Pain avoids it.
Tyraanicao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyraanicao is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Pain.
Pain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain tries to clinch up but Tyraanicao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tyraanicao was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.#CL#
Tyraanicao instigates a clinch.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Tyraanicao controls his hands.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Tyraanicao gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
Tyraanicao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Royal Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Tyraanicao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Tyraanicao misses with a double jab.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Tyraanicao counters with a good low kick that Pain was not able to check.
Pain is breathing heavily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tyraanicao.
Pain moves out of range of the body kick from Tyraanicao.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tyraanicao!
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Tyraanicao takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice body kick there by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pain's sensitive parts.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Tyraanicao drops Pain with a big left hand and mounts him. Pain is in big trouble! #ROC#Pain is rocked!#T2#
Pain has given up his back here. Will Tyraanicao look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Pain is still in real trouble! Can Tyraanicao finish him?#SUB#
Tyraanicao working for a choke but Pain is defending well.
Pain just trying to survive but Tyraanicao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tyraanicao controls the action.
Royal Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pain showing good submission defense here.
Pain seems to have recovered his senses.
Pain tries to roll but Tyraanicao sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Tyraanicao is looking for the choke from the back position but Pain is controlling his hands well.
Tyraanicao tries to keep control of the position but Pain is staying busy.
Tyraanicao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pain manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tyraanicao's guard. Nice work there by Pain.
#T3#
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyraanicao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyraanicao looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Tyraanicao is adopting a defensive guard.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position but Pain postures up. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tyraanicao is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Tyraanicao not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Tyraanicao has wrist control.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Tyraanicao is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyraanicao is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tyraanicao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tyraanicao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tyraanicao! #REVR#
Tyraanicao trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to buck Tyraanicao off but Tyraanicao is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R3#
Nice shot by Pain.
Pain swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tyraanicao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tyraanicao tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tyraanicao to the ground. Tyraanicao escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tyraanicao appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tyraanicao throws a push kick but Pain slaps the foot to one side.
Tyraanicao misses with a wild body shot.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pain cracks Tyraanicao with an open hand slap.
Tyraanicao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tyraanicao throws a big counter combination but Pain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Pain decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tyraanicao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in to control the position.
Tyraanicao controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym.
Tyraanicao 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.#T1#
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Tyraanicao wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Tyraanicao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyraanicao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tyraanicao pulls Pain in to control the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Tyraanicao keeps moving.
Pain throws a strike but Tyraanicao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tyraanicao defends it easily.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tyraanicao is one step ahead there.
Pain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tyraanicao has passed into side control.
Pain regains half guard.#T3#
Tyraanicao perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pain wants to improve his position but Tyraanicao is controlling well.
Tyraanicao is controlling the pace.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Tyraanicao seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tyraanicao controlling from the top position.
Tyraanicao advances position into side control!#SUB#
Tyraanicao is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pain has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is looking to regain half guard here but Tyraanicao keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Bostar Tyraanicao did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Pain misses with a low kick.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Tyraanicao pushes him off.
Pain misses with a body shot.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tyraanicao counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain throws a leg kick
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to clinch up
and Tyraanicao counters with a low kick, right behind Pain 's knee.
Tyraanicao thows a body kick. Pain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Pain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
Pain throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Tyraanicao counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Tyraanicao breaks the clinch.
Pain misses with a wild body shot.
Tyraanicao tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Pain manages to circle out of the way.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao keeps the fight on the outside.
Tyraanicao sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pain fails with the takedown#CL#
and Tyraanicao holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Tyraanicao manages to break the clinch.
#T2#
Pain throws a leg kick that is checked#CL#
and Tyraanicao counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Pain prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a body punch.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tyraanicao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao scores with a shoulder strike.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Tyraanicao to work.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Tyraanicao presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tyraanicao tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Tyraanicao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyraanicao scores with a hook to the body.
Tyraanicao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tyraanicao lands with a right to the head.
Tyraanicao is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short left from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao blocks a body shot from Pain.
Tyraanicao cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Pain blocks a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Tyraanicao.
Bostar Tyraanicao has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Still in the clinch, Tyraanicao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tyraanicao lands with a left to the head. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tyraanicao tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tyraanicao lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyraanicao lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tyraanicao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tyraanicao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?#BC#
Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tyraanicao lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao jabs at Pain's body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bostar Tyraanicao had his way with Royal Pain in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R5#
Tyraanicao throws a sloppy head kick and Pain moves out of range easily.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Tyraanicao counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pain misses with an attempted mid kick.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Tyraanicao circles away.
#KD#
Tyraanicao moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Pain goes down! Can Tyraanicao finish him!?
Tyraanicao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyraanicao prevents Pain from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Tyraanicao pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyraanicao not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyraanicao wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.#T1#
Pain keeping moving, preventing Tyraanicao from controlling successfully.
Tyraanicao is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Tyraanicao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyraanicao has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.
Tyraanicao passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tyraanicao uses his free foot to push down on Pain's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Pain. #T2#
Tyraanicao sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SU#
Tyraanicao get's back to his feet.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Tyraanicao counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Pain tries to clinch up but Tyraanicao circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain tries to clinch but Tyraanicao moves away
and Tyraanicao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3##CL#
Tyraanicao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tyraanicao scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tyraanicao lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain prevents a body shot from Tyraanicao.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tyraanicao pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Bostar Tyraanicao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
A hook to the body from Tyraanicao.
Tyraanicao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tyraanicao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tyraanicao lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tyraanicao lands a shot to the body.
Tyraanicao tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tyraanicao is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T4#
Tyraanicao has Pain pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Tyraanicao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Tyraanicao lands a stunning uppercut that sends Pain to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyraanicao with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tyraanicao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain wants to sweep but Tyraanicao has passed to side control!
Tyraanicao moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Tyraanicao has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bostar Tyraanicao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tyraanicao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:46
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:45
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bostar Tyraanicao!
Bostar Tyraanicao retains his lightweight title!
Bostar Tyraanicao took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Amana counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain tries a body shot but Amana blocks it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Amana blocks an uppercut.
Amana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Amana's head.
Pain tries to clinch up but Amana circles away and keeps his distance.
Pain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Amana counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain is looking to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain is working Amana over against the cage.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amana.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Amana or not.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Amana swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amana stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Pain jumps guard and drags Amana to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Amana stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Amana has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Amana wants to get up but he can't break Pain's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Amana might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Pain will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Amana postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amana cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Amana moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Amana up against the cage.
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Amana gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lalama Amana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Amana tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Amana back against the cage.
Pain is leaning against Amana and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Amana controls his hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amana misses with some punches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Pain turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Pain manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Amana takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Amana taking punishment in the form of punches.
Amana wants to get back to his feet.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain trying to control the position but Amana is working away.
Amana is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Pain asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Amana trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Amana has escaped the position, nice work there.
Amana is pushing Pain's head away, looking to escape. Pain manages to hold on to the position though.#T4#
Check out the look on Pain's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#ES#
Amana sneaks out the side door and pushes Pain away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain catches Amana with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Amana throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain misses with a hook
and Amana counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Amana smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amana avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Amana missing with a left hand there. Pain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Amana misses.
Pain throws a push kick but Amana slaps the foot to one side.
Amana throwing a counter right hand but Pain manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Pain has Amana up against the cage in a clinch.
Amana lands with a light punch inside.
Amana misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Amana gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Amana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amana misses with a punch to the body.
Amana throws a head punch that misses.
Pain is working Amana over against the cage.
Pain lands a good knee to the midsection. Amana won't want to take too many of those.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pain.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Pain.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pain lands a nice shot to the body.
Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pain digs a right hand into Amana's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Amana's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain cracks Amana with a nice body shot.#TD2#
Pain drags the fight down to the ground.
Amana would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #ES2#
Pain has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Amana is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Amana tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Royal Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Pain obliges.
Pain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Pain gets a trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Amana sees it coming and defends easily.
Amana is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Amana is looking to escape.
Pain has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain is keen to just control but Amana is a slippery customer.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow.
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Amana is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
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. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Amana's temple.
Pain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain with a couple of short strikes.
Amana taking shots to the head.
Pain looking to control but Amana is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Amana taking shots to the head.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
You get the feeling that Amana really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Amana really wants to buck Pain off and get back to his feet.
Pain fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Pain lands a heavy elbow.
Pain looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#ROC2#Amana is rocked!#SUB2#
Pain is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Amana can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Oh Amana is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Amana wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Pain lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Amana hang on?
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pain lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Pain lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Amana badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Pain around the waist but Pain pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Pain is the winner by TKO! Pain jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
A victorious Royal Pain 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:
Grunge 7: Temple of the Dog
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McCoy wants it to stay on the feet.
McCoy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pain lands with a hook. McCoy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pain throws a hook to the side of McCoy's head but McCoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Pain clinches. #TD2#
McCoy gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Well, if McCoy is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pain is looking for a sweep. McCoy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Pain is refusing to be controlled, as McCoy sits in half guard.
McCoy slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Pain wants to control but McCoy is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain pulls McCoy in close to his closed guard and prevents McCoy from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCoy preventing the sweep.
Pain punching from the bottom - just letting McCoy know he's still in a fight. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCoy is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but McCoy pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McCoy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCoy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pain pulls McCoy in to control the position. #T3##SUB#
McCoy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain wants to sweep here but McCoy controlling him for the moment.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain tries to buck McCoy off but McCoy is having none of it.
Pain prevents McCoy from improving position.
McCoy gets to mount! Pain was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McCoy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain can't escape the position.
McCoy landing strikes, looking to finish!
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
McCoy cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCoy content just to control the position here.
McCoy punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatfield McCoy dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
McCoy connects with a solid leg kick.
A big left from Pain misses.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - McCoy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Pain throws a lazy right hand but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pain wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on McCoy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McCoy throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Pain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McCoy if he has to take too many more of those.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
McCoy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#CL#
Pain clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCoy stalling.
A short left from McCoy.
Pain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T1##BC2#
McCoy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by McCoy.
McCoy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCoy tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCoy to the ground. McCoy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
McCoy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCoy stalks Pain and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Pain's face. Pain staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice jab there from McCoy.
McCoy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy misses with a wild combination.
McCoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hatfield McCoy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain tries to clinch there but McCoy circles away.
#T2#
McCoy connects with the punch.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but McCoy swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL#
Pain darts in and clinches McCoy up against the cage.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McCoy's efforts to push away.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
McCoy has Pain pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McCoy pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pain tumbling to the mat - McCoy dives into Pain's guard.
McCoy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McCoy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
McCoy wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCoy preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McCoy defends well.
McCoy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
McCoy controls the position.
McCoy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pain some visible discomfort.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Pain is not content to let McCoy control the position. #T4#
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Pain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain wants to improve his position but McCoy is controlling well.
McCoy controlling the pace. #SUB#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McCoy pulls his head out easily.
McCoy thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pain's head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hatfield McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
McCoy throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain is looking to counter the offense by McCoy and move into the clinch.
Pain connects with the punch.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. McCoy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
McCoy unleashes a big counter combination but Pain bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McCoy swinging wildly here.
McCoy lands an overhand right.
McCoy leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hatfield McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCoy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
A head kick misses from McCoy.
McCoy scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain loads up on a big right hand but McCoy slips the punch.#T1##KD2#
McCoy drops Pain with a left and a right! Oh, Pain is hurt - McCoy dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#Pain is rocked!
McCoy scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Pain is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McCoy can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hatfield McCoy!
During a confident post fight interview, Hatfield McCoy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 93 CORONA 1ST RD
Date: May 23, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ramon Gracie (ranked 424 p4p, 66 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 3268 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gracie might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Jiu Jitsu: Vai Finaliza!. Pain is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by AC/DC Thunderstruck. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Royal Pain was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Ramon Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gracie tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gracie to the ground. Gracie escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gracie has taken the fight to the clinch.
Pain gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Pain
Pain won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Pain wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pain pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Pain is looking to advance position but Gracie won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gracie trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is pressing down on Gracie's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gracie is holding on for now.
Gracie manages to get to full guard.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Pain
Gracie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pain tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gracie's legs.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Pain wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie sneaks back into half guard.
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie trying to control here.
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Gracie defends the submission attempt.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.
Pain is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pain's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (5) Pain
Gracie struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pain looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Gracie has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Pain can't escape the position.
Gracie tries to get the hooks in deep but Pain pushed the leg off.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie controlling well, preventing Pain from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pain has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Gracie controls the position.
Pain trying to control the action but Gracie just sinks the hooks in.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gracie keeps control of the position as Pain tries to break free.
Gracie trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Gracie doesn't have the hooks in and Pain manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (7) Pain
Pain wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie pushes a forearm under Pain's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Pain is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ramon Gracie!
Ramon Gracie bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 87
Date: May 10, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tigran Minasian (ranked 2098 p4p, 279 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 3230 p4p, 399 weight class). Pain has chosen AC/DC Thunderstruck as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Tigran Minasian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Pain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Minasian uses from the top position.
Minasian is stalling in the full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Minasian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain trying to control the position.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (3) vs (0) Pain
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Pain tries to improve position but can't.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain wants to control but Minasian postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Minasian tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Minasian happy to just control the position for now.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minasian trying to control the position but Pain is working away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.
Minasian working away.
Minasian controlling the position from side mount.
Minasian wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Minasian is working hard here to advance position.
Minasian passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pain is not content to let Minasian control the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pain sees it coming and defends easily.
Minasian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pain tries to roll over but Minasian keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain gets back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain has his foot on Minasian's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Minasian works his way back into a safe position though.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Pain 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.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Minasian from controlling successfully.
Minasian stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (3) vs (2) Pain
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Minasian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Minasian slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (5) vs (2) Pain
Minasian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Minasian pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Minasian is looking to take a break and control but Pain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Minasian is pressing down on Pain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pain is holding on for now.
Minasian is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Minasian looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Minasian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Minasian is looking to advance position but Pain won't allow it.
Pain trying to control but Minasian postures up.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minasian passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (8) vs (2) Pain
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (8) vs (4) Pain
Minasian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pain can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Minasian working a defensive guard here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian controlling Pain's posture.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Minasian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Minasian is keeping the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pain 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.
Minasian controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Minasian managing to control the position.
Minasian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Minasian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Minasian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Minasian! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Minasian (12) vs (4) Pain
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to bench press Minasian off him but Minasian keeps the position.
Minasian wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Minasian is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain sneaks back into half guard.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Minasian has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Minasian (15) vs (4) Pain
Minasian wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely.
Minasian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Pain is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Minasian takes Pain's back. Score +3 for taking back: Minasian (18) vs (4) Pain
Minasian struggling to keep hold of the position.
Pain tries to break free.
Minasian has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Minasian is trying to stick to Pain's back but Pain is turning into Minasian. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Minasian's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Pain. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (18) vs (6) Pain
Minasian trying to control the position here.
Pain 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.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Minasian trying to control the position.
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Minasian's guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Minasian is retaining full guard.
Pain trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Minasian keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Minasian controlling the position.
Minasian is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Minasian is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Minasian lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Minasian (20) vs (6) Pain
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Minasian wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.
Minasian trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there.
Minasian is pushing down on Pain's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pain is fighting to maintain full guard but Minasian has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Minasian takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
Tigran Minasian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
CACC 79
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royal Pain (ranked 3167 p4p, 370 weight class) and Don Petersen (ranked 1891 p4p, 243 weight class). Pain comes to the ring accompanied by AC/DC Thunderstruck. Petersen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. James Brown- Living in America kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Petersen is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Royal Pain! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Don Petersen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Petersen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pain tightens his grip and picks Petersen up, before dumping him to the ground. Petersen manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (0) Petersen
Pain pushing down on Petersen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Petersen sees it coming and defends easily.
Petersen is positioning himself well to prevent Pain advancing to mount.
Pain is looking for a kimura but Petersen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Petersen manages to get to full guard.
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.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Petersen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Petersen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (2) vs (2) Petersen
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain working a defensive guard but Petersen passes into half guard.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Petersen wants to pass to mount but Pain is defending the position.
Petersen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Petersen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Petersen pulls his head out easily.
Petersen is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain is trying to maintain the position but Petersen is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain is staying active underneath Petersen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petersen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (2) Petersen
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Petersen dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (4) vs (4) Petersen
Pain controls Petersen momentarily but Petersen frees himself.
Petersen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Petersen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Petersen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Petersen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pain (6) vs (4) Petersen
Petersen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petersen keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Kaptajnernes Trćningscenter inform us that Petersen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Petersen is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Petersen is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain advances to half guard.
Petersen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petersen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Petersen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pain is looking to advance position but Petersen has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pain (6) vs (8) Petersen
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pain tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Petersen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Petersen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Petersen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Petersen trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Petersen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Petersen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Petersen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Petersen.
Pain is pressing down on Petersen's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain trying to control the position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Petersen defends well.
Pain looking for subs off his back but Petersen has passed one foot through into half guard.
Petersen trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Petersen seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain wants to control but Petersen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petersen trying to mount his opponent but Pain defends it.
Petersen 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. Pain tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Petersen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Don Petersen!
A very excited looking Don Petersen 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.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Edwin Lucan (ranked 2610 p4p, 40 weight class) and Royal Pain (ranked 2968 p4p, 0 weight class). Pain is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: AC/DC Thunderstruck. Edwin Lucan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Edwin Lucan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Royal Pain!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lucan moves into range and clinches up with Pain.
Lucan has hold of one of Pain's legs. Pain is fighting the takedown attempt but Lucan gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (0) Pain
Lucan looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (2) vs (2) Pain
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan controlling the position.
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucan looking for a sweep. Not yet Lucan, not yet.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Pain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain stands and throws Lucan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (2) vs (5) Pain
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan is working hard here to advance position.
Pain is trying to get an arm triangle but Lucan is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Lucan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucan tries to buck Pain off but Pain is having none of it.
Lucan is not content to let Pain control the position.
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to reverse the position.
Lucan sneaks back into half guard.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucan is doing well to control the position and prevent Pain from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Lucan defends it.
Lucan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucan is keeping the position for now.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to his closed guard and prevents Pain from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lucan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (4) vs (5) Pain
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Lucan pushes down on Pain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lucan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lucan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lucan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Lucan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pain doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lucan.
Lucan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pain looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lucan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Lucan prevents Pain from improving his position.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Pain is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Lucan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lucan (7) vs (5) Pain
Lucan avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lucan looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lucan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pain is still trying to improve position.
Lucan tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Lucan jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Pain is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Pain and Lucan has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Pain is trying to control Lucan's posture but Lucan avoids it.
Lucan trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.
Lucan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pain wants to control but Lucan postures up.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lucan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lucan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lucan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pain defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Pain manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lucan passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pain is pressing down on Lucan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lucan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Lucan defends easily.
Lucan pushes down on Pain's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lucan trying to control the action but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
Lucan seems to be looking for submissions.
Lucan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lucan wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Lucan is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Lucan is working for a kimura but Pain is defending it quite comfortably.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Lucan is working for a submission of some sort.
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lucan pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lucan slows the pace down in half guard.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lucan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lucan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pain is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pain has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lucan (7) vs (7) Pain
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Lucan looking to control.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lucan tries to roll over but Pain keeps him under control.
Lucan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lucan.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Lucan pulls Pain in to control the position.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lucan trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pain prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lucan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lucan takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Edwin Lucan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 03, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bakiyev working hard to break the clinch.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Bakiyev.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Bakiyev avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain is leaning against Bakiyev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bakiyev is trying to break the clinch but Pain is controlling him.
Pain prevents Bakiyev from breaking the clinch.
Bakiyev blocks an uppercut.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A frustrated look appears on Bakiyev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain digs a right hand into Bakiyev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakiyev's gas tank.
Bakiyev blocks an uppercut.
Pain scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain prevents Bakiyev from breaking the clinch.
Bakiyev wants to break free but Pain has control.
#T1#
Bakiyev prevents a takedown attempt there.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain misses with the head strike.
Pain lands a body punch.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakiyev controls his hands.
Bakiyev blocks an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Bakiyev blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bakiyev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bakiyev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T2#
Pain throws a lazy head kick
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the strikes.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bakiyev cracks Pain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL2#
Pain gets a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pain - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but Bakiyev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pain misses with a low kick as Bakiyev jumps back.
Pain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bakiyev loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Bakiyev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Bakiyev circles away.
Pain fails with the takedown.
Bakiyev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#T3#
Bakiyev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bakiyev.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bakiyev defends well and Pain ends up having to push Bakiyev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pain closes the distance but Bakiyev moves to the side
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck for Pain with that takedown attempt.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain looks winded!
Jab, jab by Bakiyev - just one landing.
Pain with a poor takedown
enabling Bakiyev to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain throws a lazy right hand but Bakiyev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain misses with a body shot
and Bakiyev counters with a straight right hand.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Pain 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Bakiyev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bakiyev scores with a jab to the body.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bakiyev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CL2#
Pain clinches up with Bakiyev and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain digs a right hand into Bakiyev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bakiyev's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev 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#
Pain 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.
Bakiyev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Nice body punch from Bakiyev.
Bakiyev looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Pain wants to clinch but Bakiyev slips to the side
and Bakiyev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Pain lands the left hand.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Pain changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bakiyev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Pain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bakiyev has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pain but great work by Bakiyev.#SU#
Bakiyev stands up.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain misses with a straight left.
Bakiyev stuns Pain with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Pain throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
#T1#
Bakiyev throws out a powerful jab.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bakiyev scores with a hook.
Bakiyev connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Bakiyev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pain. Bakiyev shrugs it off though.
Pain misses with a straight left.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bakiyev swivels and escapes.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves out of range.
A cross from Bakiyev lands.
Bakiyev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pain.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#TD2#
Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bakiyev sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bakiyev sees it coming and defends easily.
Bakiyev tries to kick Pain off but Pain keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Pain looks to land a strike but Bakiyev avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bakiyev is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pain is controlling him.
Pain engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Bakiyev has wrist control.#T3#
Bakiyev wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Pain is working Bakiyev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bakiyev wants to get back to his feet but Pain is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bakiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakiyev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bakiyev keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Royal Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bakiyev wants to stand and escape but Pain is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bakiyev.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev is winning the standup battle so far.
Pain misses the body punch
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##CL2#
Pain instigates a clinch.
Pain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bakiyev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Bakiyev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bakiyev moves out of range of the leg kick from Pain.
Pain's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bakiyev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pain scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bakiyev blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Bakiyev controls his hands.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bakiyev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pain tries to pull guard but Bakiyev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Royal Pain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#TD2#
Pain jumps into guard, dragging Bakiyev to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pain takes a swing at Bakiyev's ribcage but misses.
Pain throws the left hand but Bakiyev avoids the punch easily.
Pain looks to clinch
and Bakiyev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bakiyev. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bakiyev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain loads up on a big right hand but Bakiyev slips the punch.
Bakiyev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pain doesn't seem bothered though.
Bakiyev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Bakiyev pushes him off.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Bakiyev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Bakiyev does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain tries to clinch but Bakiyev moves away
and Bakiyev counters with a nice body shot.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Bakiyev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Bakiyev swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bakiyev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pain moves away.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bakiyev counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bakiyev tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bakiyev to the ground. Bakiyev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bakiyev appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Toktogulovich Bakiyev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Bakiyev cracks Pain with a good jab.
Bakiyev jabs Pain to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bakiyev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bakiyev cracks Pain with a good jab.
Pain closes the distance looking to clinch
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Pain wants to clinch
letting Bakiyev counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bakiyev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pain tries to clinch but Bakiyev is having none of it.
Bakiyev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A swing and a miss from Pain.
A little feinted left hand from Bakiyev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bakiyev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bakiyev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bakiyev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain looks to clinch
and Bakiyev counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bakiyev tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bakiyev misses with a body shot.
Pain takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T3#
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bakiyev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bakiyev defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Bakiyev lands with a nice body punch.
Pain tries for a takedown but Bakiyev circles away easily
and Bakiyev counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain avoids the body shot from Bakiyev.
A shot to the liver by Bakiyev. Beautiful body shot.
Pain gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bakiyev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bakiyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain throws a sloppy body shot
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bakiyev misses with a shot to the body
enabling Pain to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain with a poor takedown
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bakiyev throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Bakiyev wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Bakiyev.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pain walks into a stiff left hand from Bakiyev.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bakiyev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toktogulovich Bakiyev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bakiyev, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toktogulovich Bakiyev!
Our winner, Toktogulovich Bakiyev, 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.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
AEW 30
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Pain misses with a takedown attempt - Petersen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Petersen.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Petersen avoids a kick to the body.
Petersen sizes up Pain with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Petersen defends well and Pain ends up having to push Petersen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain wants to clinch up but Petersen keeps it at a distance.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pain takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Petersen connects with an inside leg kick.
Petersen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Petersen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Petersen dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Petersen.
Nice sprawl there from Petersen as Pain shoots in.
Pain throws a right and a left that Petersen avoids nicely.
Petersen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT2#
It looks like Steven Petersen has been cut.
Petersen lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Petersen lands the left hand.
Pain closes the distance but Petersen moves to the side
and Petersen counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Petersen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Petersen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Petersen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain wants to control from the top but Petersen keeps moving.
Petersen managing to control the position. #T2#
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Petersen seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Petersen has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Petersen looking for a sweep. Not yet Petersen, not yet.
Petersen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Petersen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there. #T3#
Petersen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Petersen pulls Pain in close to his closed guard and prevents Pain from doing any damage or advancing position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petersen manages to avoid it.
Pain tries for a takedown but Petersen circles away easily
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Petersen circles away.
Petersen walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.#T4#
Petersen throws a nice inside leg kick.
Petersen lands a jab-cross combination.
Steven Petersen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Petersen to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.
Petersen lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Pain.
Nice body punch from Pain - that landed with a thud.
Petersen is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petersen blocks a head kick by Pain.
A little feinted left hand from Petersen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petersen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Petersen does it's job there.
Petersen scores with a shot to the body.
Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Pain throws a jab when Petersen was well out of range.
Petersen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Pain takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Pain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Petersen defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Petersen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steven Petersen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Pain moves out of range as Petersen throws a body kick.
Petersen delivers a nice body kick.
Petersen lands a body shot.
Pain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petersen momentarily.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Petersen sprawls well.
Petersen works Pain's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Pain darts in and clinches Petersen up against the cage.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Petersen controls his hands.
Petersen scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Petersen.
Pain lands with a right to the head.
Pain tries a body shot but Petersen blocks it.
Pain lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petersen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Petersen has Pain pushed against the cage.
Petersen blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Petersen. #BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
Pain drops his hands momentarily and Petersen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petersen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petersen scores with a nice strike.
Petersen takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Petersen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Petersen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Petersen with a hook.
Petersen scores with a hook.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Petersen.#BC#
Petersen manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A punch combination from Petersen misses.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petersen moves out of range of the leg kick from Pain.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petersen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Petersen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Petersen moves away from the strike by Pain.
Petersen scores with a head kick.
Petersen blocks a jab.
Petersen lands a front kick.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Petersen counters with a stiff right hand.
Petersen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Pain is looking to clinch.
Nice uppercut there from Petersen.
Petersen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steven Petersen is winning the standup battle so far.
Petersen feints and then cracks Pain's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pain down.
Petersen stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Petersen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Petersen, right into the meat.
Jab by Petersen.
Petersen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Petersen counters with a body kick that stops Pain in his tracks momentarily.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petersen.
Petersen checks a leg kick.
Petersen lands a lovely overhand right.
Petersen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petersen cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Pain takes one to the chin there.
Good exchange - Petersen coming out on top.
Petersen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
BOOM! Petersen lands a beautiful left hook that drops Pain. Pain tries to recover but Petersen is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Pain lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steven Petersen!
A relieved looking Steven Petersen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
AEW 23
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
The Zealot misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
The Zealot is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL#
Pain has The Zealot up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Pain has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but The Zealot regains guard immediately.
Pain throws an elbow that misses. The Zealot uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pain's guard. Nice move by The Zealot!#REVB##SUB#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because The Zealot has passed into half guard!
The Zealot prevents Pain from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
The Zealot seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Pain tries to get to full guard but The Zealot has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is trying to control but The Zealot manages to pass to mount!
Pain tries to reverse the position but The Zealot maintains control.#T2#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The Zealot is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Pain wants to hold on but The Zealot pushes him away.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#ES#
Pain kicks off The Zealot and gets to his feet. #T3#
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? The Zealot is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, The Zealot circles away and we're back to standing.
Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and The Zealot counters with a stiff right hand.
The Zealot misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain tries to clinch but The Zealot is having none of it.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pain missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pain missing with a left hand there. The Zealot was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Pain backs off The Zealot throws a huge counter combo but Pain manages to avoid it all.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. The Zealot sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
The Zealot swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
The Zealot fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Zealot darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pain misses with a hook.#CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes The Zealot back into the cage.
The Zealot blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
The Zealot throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T4#
Pain wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain pushes The Zealot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Pain has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pain is trying to break free.
The Zealot struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain missing with knees to the body.
A short right from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a left to the head.
The Zealot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pain is trying to pull guard but The Zealot turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike.
The Zealot has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
The Zealot blocks an elbow strike.
Pain landing some nice looking knees to the body.
The Zealot lands with a right to the head.
The Zealot lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
The Zealot swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but The Zealot pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Pain is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. The Zealot can't fight it off and eventually Pain manages to take the fight to the floor. The Zealot looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The Zealot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from The Zealot.
The Zealot cracks Pain with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The Zealot misses with the combination.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Pain.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Zealot fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain throwing a counter right hand but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD#
Pain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. The Zealot manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
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!
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Pain wants to pass the guard but The Zealot is keeping the position.
The Zealot wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as The Zealot works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but The Zealot keeps moving.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Zealot is keeping the position for now.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
The Zealot avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The Zealot is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
The Zealot tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and The Zealot makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Pain clinches with his opponent.
A hook to the body from The Zealot.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The Zealot scores with a nice hook to the head.
The Zealot gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
The Zealot lands an uppercut.#T3#
The Zealot lands with a short shot to the head.
The Zealot blocks a body shot from Pain.
Pain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. The Zealot avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but The Zealot prevents it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Zealot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from The Zealot - that landed with a thud.
A left hand lands to the body for The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pain has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The Zealot lands a body punch in the clinch.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The Zealot pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The Zealot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
The Zealot pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Masada The Zealot seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards. #T4#
The Zealot lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
The Zealot lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from The Zealot.
Pain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. The Zealot is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The Zealot digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
The Zealot presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The Zealot lands a shoulder strike.
The Zealot works on Pain's body with a couple of short punches.
A shot in the inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from The Zealot.
The Zealot makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain is trying to pull guard but The Zealot has him pressed against the cage.
The Zealot tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The Zealot cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
The Zealot cracks Pain with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice sprawl there from The Zealot as Pain shoots in.
The Zealot lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
The Zealot has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The Zealot connects with a right that clearly hurt Pain. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as The Zealot proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pain collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sin City Allstars, into his post fight interview.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
AEW 18
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Poggle checks a leg kick nicely.
Pain lands with a kick to the temple. Poggle shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Poggle takes the fight into the clinch.
Pain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pain misses with the head strike.
Poggle pushes off an throws an elbow but Pain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pain tries a body shot but Poggle blocks it.
Poggle blocks an uppercut.
Poggle tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle prevents a body shot from Pain.
Pain 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.
Pain fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Poggle controls his hands.
Poggle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Poggle is struggling to control the position.
Pain has Poggle pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Poggle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T1#
Poggle lands with a short shot to the head.
Poggle misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain tries a body shot but Poggle blocks it.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain misses with a knee to the head.
Pain is stalling here.
Pain fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Poggle lands a nice uppercut.
Pain tries to work over Poggle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Poggle pressing his opponent against the cage.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Poggle avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Poggle has double underhooks.
Poggle gets underhooks to prevent Pain's takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Poggle. #T2#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Poggle.
Poggle slows down the pace here.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pain tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Poggle avoids it.
Poggle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain fails to pull guard.
Poggle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Poggle stalls.
Poggle has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Poggle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Poggle.
Come on Poggle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd are getting on Poggle's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Pain has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Poggle after a bit of a struggle. #T3#
Pain lands with a short shot to the head.
Poggle digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Poggle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Pain presses Poggle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Poggle lands a shoulder strike.
Poggle stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Pain works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Poggle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Poggle's legs - danger averted.
Pain passes Poggle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Poggle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nice strikes from Pain there.
Pain lands strikes from half guard.
Poggle wants to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pain stops Poggle from getting back to his feet.
Poggle 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.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Pain lands strikes from half guard.
Poggle is trying to get back to full guard.
Poggle is in trouble now - Pain has advanced to mount!
Poggle is bucking up trying to escape but Pain cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Poggle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poggle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Poggle is rocked!
Poggle in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Poggle is still in real trouble! Can Pain finish him?
Poggle is desperately trying to improve his position but Pain has a good base and remains in mount.
Pain connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A big strike lands for Pain! That's really hurt Poggle and he's turned his back - Pain keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Pain jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Trash Fights 23(155 structure)
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Pain to the ground. Brown is now in Pain's guard.#ES#
Pain pushes Brown off and gets back to his feet.
Pain looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Brown slips a straight right by Pain.
Brown is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pain throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Pain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown wants to control but Pain postures up.
Brown gets back to half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Brown wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Pain postures up in Brown's guard and throws a big left but Brown blocks it.
Brown pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage.
Let's hope that Brown has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Brown blocks nicely.
Pain 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.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Brown lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brown gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Pain looking for a triangle here. Brown is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Brown is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, Sportivité in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Trash Fights 18(155 structure)
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain. #BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Blake closes the distance and clinches.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Blake.
Pain wants to take the fight to the mat but Blake manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Pain manages to pull guard.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet. #SUB2#
Pain looking for a triangle here. Blake is fighting it but it looks tight! Pain pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Blake is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Trash Fights 10(155 structure)
Date: Feb 01, 2019 |
#R1#
McVaughn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Pain dives in and grabs McVaughn's left leg, looking for a takedown. McVaughn pushes down on Pain's head and hops out.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McVaughn.
McVaughn tries a quick counter leg kick but Pain is wise to it.#CL2#
McVaughn closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from McVaughn.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pain has McVaughn pushed against the cage.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
McVaughn looking to stall.
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McVaughn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain tries for a takedown but McVaughn manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
McVaughn misses with some punches.
We've been informed that McVaughn has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McVaughn can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
McVaughn pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pain tries a body shot but McVaughn blocks it.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Pain.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow. #BC#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in McVaughn's guard.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McVaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
McVaughn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
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!
Pain lands a couple of digs.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McVaughn holds on and takes a little breather.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McVaughn keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McVaughn is keeping the position for now.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of McVaughn's head.
Pain wants to control from the top but McVaughn keeps moving.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
McVaughn is controlling Pain's posture.
Pain postures up.
Pain trying to control but McVaughn is working from the bottom.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
McVaughn has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
McVaughn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain stands up over McVaughn, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but McVaughn is retaining full guard. #T4#
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pain lands a decent elbow from side control.
McVaughn is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it.
McVaughn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pain in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pain scoring with punches from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McVaughn is trying to improve his position.
McVaughn wants to control but Pain postures up.
Pain landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but McVaughn is defending well.
Pain working the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
McVaughn drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Pain blocks a body shot from McVaughn.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but McVaughn avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McVaughn can do to turn this around?
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
Pain looks to throw an elbow but misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McVaughn.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn lands with a right to the head.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McVaughn stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McVaughn avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Pain scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McVaughn trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
Gregory McVaughn seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
McVaughn working Pain over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead. #T1#
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain is trying to push McVaughn away but McVaughn has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pain tries to work over McVaughn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn misses with a punch on the inside.
McVaughn slowing the pace effectively.
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Pain.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as McVaughn controls his hands.
McVaughn misses with the head strike.
Pain blocks an elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right hand.
Pain can't get the takedown.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McVaughn as Pain tries to tie him up.
Pain is trying to drag McVaughn to the mat but McVaughn just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McVaughn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McVaughn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
McVaughn trying to stall but Pain improves his position.
McVaughn leaning his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McVaughn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McVaughn fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
Pain gets tackled into the cage by McVaughn. McVaughn maintains the clinch. #T3#
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but McVaughn gets the underhooks and prevents it.
McVaughn looking to throw knees to the head but Pain is blocking nicely.
McVaughn throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
McVaughn scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain lands a shoulder strike.
McVaughn utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but McVaughn prevents it.
McVaughn stops a takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McVaughn pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McVaughn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McVaughn lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
McVaughn unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McVaughn pressing his opponent against the cage.
McVaughn scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McVaughn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
McVaughn lands a left hand.
A short right from McVaughn.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
McVaughn stalls.
McVaughn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
McVaughn controlling the action here for a moment.
McVaughn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from McVaughn.
Pain dodges an elbow strike from McVaughn.
McVaughn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory McVaughn 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pain is looking to score with low kicks.#CL2#
McVaughn gets a clinch.
McVaughn tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
McVaughn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McVaughn paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McVaughn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
McVaughn feints a counter leg kick.
Jab by McVaughn.#CL2#
McVaughn clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by McVaughn.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McVaughn presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McVaughn crunches a lovely knee into Pain's ribcage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McVaughn.
A short uppercut from Pain.
McVaughn lands a body punch.
Pain trying to control the position but instead, McVaughn has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pain into the cage.#T1#
McVaughn lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McVaughn will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Pain up against the cage.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McVaughn's elbow.
McVaughn prevents a takedown attempt there.
McVaughn landing knees to the head.
Pain blocks the elbow strike.
McVaughn blocks a body shot from Pain.
Still in the clinch, McVaughn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain can't find room to land a body shot as McVaughn controls the action.
A short right from McVaughn on the inside.
McVaughn scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple. #BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
McVaughn moves into the clinch.#T2#
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but McVaughn pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Pain shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. McVaughn manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McVaughn has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain 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.#T3#
McVaughn trying to control the position.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain cracks McVaughn with a solid left hand.
Pain is fighting to break McVaughn's control of his arms but McVaughn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain is in close to McVaughn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McVaughn is controlling Pain's posture.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to McVaughn's brow.
McVaughn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McVaughn is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McVaughn controlling Pain's posture. #T4#
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain passes into half guard.
McVaughn is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McVaughn trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McVaughn defends it well.
Pain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McVaughn does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Pain works his way into full mount!
Pain lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gregory McVaughn.
I think McVaughn 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gregory McVaughn!
After winning the bout, Gregory McVaughn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 325
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Pain looking to score a takedown here. Souza is defending well but Pain drives through and ends up in Souza's guard.#SUB2#
Souza has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Souza escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain is working Souza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pain 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.
Pain postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Souza is retaining full guard.
Souza 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 crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1##SUB#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Souza is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Souza manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Souza's guard.
Pain with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain cracks Souza with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Souza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Souza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#T2##SUB2#
Souza working for a triangle but Pain defends it easily.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Souza's head.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Souza's head.#SUB2#
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain distracts Souza with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain lands a couple of digs.
Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Souza is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Pain working some strikes from top position.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souza wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment.
Pain postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza looks winded!
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Souza swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T4##SUB2#
Souza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Souza wants to control but Pain is keeping busy.
Pain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Souza!
Souza takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Souza is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Pain moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Souza has worked his arm free - good work by Souza!
Pain scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Souza to see if he's OK.
Pain working the ground and pound from side control.
Souza is still in real trouble! Can Pain finish him?
Pain lands some shots froms side control.
Souza tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain 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##CL#
Souza tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.
Souza seems to have recovered his senses.
Pain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD2#
Souza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Souza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Souza keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pain trying to control but Souza is working from the bottom.
Souza has momentary wrist control but Pain slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to Souza's brow. #SUB2#
Pain is posturing up here but Souza has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Pain tries to roll out but it's too tight and Pain has to tap! Slick submission there by Souza!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ritchie Souza!
Ritchie Souza took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC Live 70
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Pain takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pain closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sanchez circles away.
Pain tries to clinch but Sanchez is having none of it.
Sanchez connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.#CL#
Pain pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Sanchez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sanchez prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Pain tries to work over Sanchez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain has a couple of punches blocked by Sanchez.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain tries to pull guard but Sanchez forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#BC#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Sanchez lunges at Pain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pain's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sanchez ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Sanchez looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain throws a body punch but Sanchez moves out of range.
Pain thuds his right hand into Sanchez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sanchez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Sanchez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sanchez connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
Pain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sanchez is able to avoid easily.
Pain tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Sanchez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Sanchez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pain is looking to clinch but Sanchez is avoiding it.
Steve Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sanchez.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Sanchez counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pain! Sanchez lets Pain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain shoots and misses
and Sanchez counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Sanchez!
Steve Sanchez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 322
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Luciano thumps Pain with a low kick.#TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Pain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Luciano controls the position for a moment.
Pain trying to control the action but Luciano is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #T1#
Pain misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Luciano is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pain thows a huge punch but Luciano dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Pain is working for a kimura here but Luciano manages to reverse the position and he's now in Pain's guard.
Pain is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Pain throws his legs up looking for a submission but Luciano uses it to pass to side control.
Pain is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Pain wants to get back to his feet.
I've been told that Luciano has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
The referee asks Luciano politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Luciano prefers to stall for the moment though.
Pain tries to buck Luciano off but Luciano is having none of it.
Luciano is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Pain will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SU2#
Luciano stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luciano gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luciano keeps the fight on the outside.
Pain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luciano.
Pain throws a lazy uppercut
and Luciano counters with a thumping low kick.
Luciano swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.#T3#
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain looks for a takedown but Luciano sprawls well.
Luciano lands a jab.
Jose Carlos Luciano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Luciano. Luciano obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Luciano lands the left hand.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luciano has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pain.
Luciano lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Luciano manages to avoid it.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Luciano circles away.
#T4#
Luciano cracks Pain with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Luciano tries to move into range but Pain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Luciano stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good exchange - Luciano coming out on top.
Luciano fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pain.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano scores with a leg kick.
Pain is looking to score with low kicks.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
A jab from Luciano does it's job there.
Pain tries a head kick but it misses.
Luciano lands with an overhand left.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Luciano's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano scores with a nice strike.
Luciano dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Luciano tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain tries to clinch up but Luciano circles away and keeps his distance.#TD#
Pain closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Luciano's guard.
Luciano 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.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Luciano is retaining full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Luciano preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Luciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pain manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Luciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luciano's guard. #REVR#
Luciano is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Let's hope that Luciano has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Luciano avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Luciano blocks nicely.
Luciano is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Luciano seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Pain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Luciano looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Luciano keeps moving.
Pain is in close to Luciano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Luciano is keeping the position.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain throws an elbow that misses. Luciano uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pain's guard. Nice move by Luciano!#REVB##SUB#
Pain working for a triangle but Luciano defends it easily.
Luciano postures up.
#T3##SUB#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Luciano has passed into half guard!
Pain wants to control but Luciano is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jose Carlos Luciano has got the better of the ground game so far.
Luciano is taking a breather. Pain says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Pain gets full guard.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Luciano looking to pass the guard.
Luciano controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luciano can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Luciano stands up from Pain's guard - Luciano perhaps looking for a knockout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luciano tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Luciano shows good takedown defense.
Pain wants to clinch up but Luciano keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Carlos Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Pain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Luciano scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good leg kick by Luciano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Luciano sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Good leg kick by Pain there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Luciano slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Pain misses with a body punch
and Luciano counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Pain throws a lazy right hand but Luciano sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A shot to the liver by Luciano. Beautiful body shot.
Pain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
and Luciano counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Pain is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pain throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Pain misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Pain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Pain takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luciano digs a good body shot into Pain's ribs.
Luciano tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice takedown defense from Luciano. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain wants to clinch but Luciano slips to the side
and Luciano counters with a nice body shot.
Luciano thuds a left hand into Pain's body.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD2#
Luciano sends Pain crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Luciano is motioning to the referee to let Pain up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
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!
Luciano is looking to slow Pain down with leg kicks.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano scores with a counter punch that sends Pain to the canvas! Luciano smells blood - he's punishing Pain with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Pain has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jose Carlos Luciano!
After the fight, Jose Carlos Luciano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 320
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in and gets a takedown into Pain's guard.#SUB2#
Pain working for a triangle but Ky Jr defends it easily.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Ky Jr from controlling successfully.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ky Jr distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ky Jr works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Ky Jr has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr wants to control but Pain is keeping him busy.
Ky Jr is really struggling to control Pain but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Pain is staying active underneath Ky Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Ground and pound from Ky Jr.
Well, if Ky Jr is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ky Jr working over Pain with some ground and pound. Pain looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Pain tries to roll over but Ky Jr keeps him under control.
Ky Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Pain trying to control but Ky Jr postures up.
Ky Jr moves into full mount! Pain won't be happy about that!
Ky Jr cracks Pain with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#T2#
Pain is looking to improve his position but Ky Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
Ky Jr is landing with some decent strikes but Pain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain taking shots to the head. #T3#
Ky Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ky Jr trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Pain is looking to escape.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ky Jr raining down shots from the mount!
A nice elbow there by Ky Jr.
Ky Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Ky Jr raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ky Jr punishing his opponent with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ky Jr putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ky Jr scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#T4#
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Ky Jr looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ky Jr avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ky Jr looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Pain with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ky Jr is thwarting Pain's attempts to control the position.
Ky Jr lands with a punch from half guard.
Ky Jr tries to pass to full mount but Pain defends it.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Ky Jr in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaia Ky Jr dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Ky Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Pain's guard.#SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ky Jr lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Pain looking to control.
Pain is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Ky Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ky Jr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ky Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Pain can't do much from the bottom here.
Ky Jr advances to mount.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ky Jr here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Ky Jr lands a heavy elbow.
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
Ky Jr pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ky Jr wants to control the pace but Pain is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Ky Jr has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Pain's face.
Ky Jr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
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!
Pain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pain is still in real trouble! Can Ky Jr finish him?
Ky Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Ky Jr scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Ky Jr connects with a bit shot that sees Pain covering up! More strikes from Ky Jr and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Ky Jr is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gaia Ky Jr!
A less than humble Gaia Ky Jr misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 318
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Scorpion. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scorpion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain misses with a right hand
and Scorpion counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pain thinking.
Pain tries to clinch but Scorpion is having none of it.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain throws a series of punches but Scorpion moves out of range.
Scorpion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pain takes one to the side of the head.
Scorpion feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pain swings away with a body shot that misses
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scorpion pulls his leg out and moves away.
Scorpion takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Scorpion lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Scorpion displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Scorpion appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Pain pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Scorpion has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Scorpion lands a body shot in the clinch.
Scorpion really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Scorpion has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Scorpion avoiding damage as Pain throws knees to the body.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Pain blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Scorpion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Scorpion keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Scorpion scores with a shoulder strike.
Pain working hard to break the clinch.
Scorpion pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Scorpion misses with a body punch.
Scorpion working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Pain is working for takedown but Scorpion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Scorpion lands a body shot.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Scorpion pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain looks for the body kick but Scorpion saw that one coming.
Scorpion was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pain throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scorpion was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Scorpion pinned against the cage. Scorpion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Scorpion swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Scorpion drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage.
#T3#
Scorpion presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Scorpion creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scorpion.
Scorpion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Scorpion backwards.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scorpion is defending well.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Pain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Scorpion.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Scorpion.
Scorpion just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Scorpion lands a body punch.
A right hand to the body from Scorpion.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
A left hand lands to the body for Scorpion.
Pain looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Scorpion on the inside.
Scorpion lands a left hand.
A short uppercut from Scorpion.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Scorpion.
Scorpion tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scorpion lands with a left to the head.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Scorpion controls his hands.
Scorpion lands a shot to the body.
Scorpion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scorpion pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scorpion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Scorpion stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Pain tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Scorpion smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kasey Scorpion dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Scorpion on the side of the head.
Scorpion defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pain.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Scorpion is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Scorpion or not.
Pain misses with a knee to the head.
Pain is trying to drag Scorpion to the mat but Scorpion just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice left hand lands by Scorpion.
Scorpion is working Pain over against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scorpion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Scorpion misses with a punch to the body.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Scorpion just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kasey Scorpion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Scorpion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Pain wants a takedown.
#T1#
Pain prevents a body shot from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pain tries to circle away but Scorpion has him pinned against the cage.
Scorpion blocking some punches.
Scorpion is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Scorpion lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scorpion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion prevents a body shot from Pain.
Scorpion struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain blocks a body shot from Scorpion.
A nice right hand lands inside from Scorpion.
Pain misses with some punches.
Scorpion lands an uppercut.
Scorpion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Scorpion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scorpion lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Pain takes a shot to the head. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pain.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Scorpion finish him?
Scorpion lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Nice body punch from Scorpion.
Scorpion lands with a right to the head.
Scorpion presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Scorpion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short body shot lands from Scorpion as the two fighters clinch.
Scorpion lands a right hand.
Scorpion pushes Pain against the cage. Scorpion is working some dirty boxing. Scorpion pushes off with a quick right hook! Pain goes down! Pain tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Scorpion moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Kasey Scorpion 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.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 316
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Scorpion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Scorpion manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Scorpion misses with a straight left.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Scorpion takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Pain. #ROC#
Scorpion is rocked!
Decent striking displayed by Scorpion there.#CL#
Pain rushes Scorpion and presses him up against the cage.
Scorpion lands with a short shot to the head.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain tries to work over Scorpion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Scorpion has the dominant position.
Pain tries to stall but Scorpion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Scorpion avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Scorpion blocks a body shot from Pain.
Scorpion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A shot in the inside from Scorpion. #TD2#
Scorpion has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pain uses from the top position.
Pain looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Pain with a nice head shot there.
Pain wants to control from the top but Scorpion keeps moving.
Pain landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Scorpion is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Scorpion's head.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Scorpion is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Pain rolls with it to try and escape but Scorpion cranks on the arm and Pain is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kasey Scorpion!
Kasey Scorpion is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Kasey Scorpion thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
CEFC 311
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Keene sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Keene lunges at Pain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pain's hand.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keene paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Pain throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Keene stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Pain follows into mount! #ROC#
Keene is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Scott Keene has been cut.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Keene because Pain loaded up on that one.
Keene is still in real trouble! Can Pain finish him?
Pain misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pain drops a big elbow. That's hurt Keene! More shots from Pain and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank Sportivité amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CEFC 308
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Anderson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pain tries to clinch but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anderson looks to land a body kick but Pain moved away.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson scores with a leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Anderson.
Some wild striking there from Anderson.
Pain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pain wants to clinch
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson blocks a jab.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Anderson.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Anderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Anderson takes the fight into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson has Pain pushed against the cage.#BC2#
Anderson manages to break the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pain lands a hook that snaps the head of Anderson backwards.
Pain tries for a takedown but Anderson manages to get underhooks.
Pain lands an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Anderson's head.
Pain working aggressively here.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Anderson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Anderson tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Anderson is trying to control but can't.
Pain wants to free his trapped foot but Anderson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pain not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Pain looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pain prevents Anderson from standing back up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Anderson trying to control but Pain postures up.
Pain lands strikes from half guard.
Anderson trying to control but Pain postures up.
Pain missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Anderson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Anderson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain stops Anderson from standing up.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson pulls Pain in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Pain wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Anderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Anderson blocks nicely.
Anderson pulls Pain in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is in close to Anderson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4#
Pain missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pain prevents Anderson from getting back to his feet.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pain looking to sit in guard and control but Anderson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Pain is trying to keep Anderson in close.
#SUB#
Pain is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Anderson frees his head nicely. Oh but Pain has switched to an armbar! Anderson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Royal Pain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
Brownie Anderson was interviewed post fight and said 'Hats off to my opponent. I chose to come and bang and he was the better man tonight. You live by the sword, you die by the sword. '.
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Event:
CEFC 306
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain wants to clinch up but Anderson keeps it at a distance.
Anderson with a nice cross.
Anderson defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand. #CL2#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Pain.
#TD#
Anderson tightens his grip and picks Pain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pain manages to land in guard.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anderson won't allow Pain to get back to his feet.
Anderson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain wants to get back to his feet but Anderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Pain keeping full guard, as Anderson tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Anderson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anderson has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Anderson preventing the sweep.
Pain trying to control the position.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Anderson has passed into half guard!
Anderson is looking to advance position but Pain won't allow it.
Anderson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Anderson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Anderson blocks the strikes from Pain.
Pain trying to control here.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T3#
Anderson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Anderson is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Anderson circles away and we're back to standing.
Anderson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pain wants to clinch.
As Pain backs away, Anderson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Anderson.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Anderson's elbow.
Pain struggles to land a body shot inside as Anderson controls his hands.
Pain tries a body shot but Anderson blocks it.
A right hand to the body from Pain.
#T4#
Anderson prevents Pain from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Pain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Anderson is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pain to the mat. Pain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pain is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Anderson has his hands clasped together but Pain extends and breaks Anderson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pain.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
Royal Pain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC Live 62
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Luciano sprawls well. Luciano wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Luciano.
A big right from Luciano misses. #CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Luciano throws a head punch that misses.
Luciano prevents a body shot from Pain.
Luciano misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain tries to work over Luciano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage. #T1#
Luciano misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luciano tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Luciano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luciano throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain. #BC2#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Luciano is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Luciano gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Pain connects with a couple of short punches.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Luciano tries to strike from the bottom.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Luciano throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Luciano's head.
Luciano thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Pain told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain lands a couple of decent looking shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luciano striking off his back but it's not causing Pain any problems. #T2#
Pain won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Luciano keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Luciano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pain drops an elbow to the side of Luciano's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#
Luciano is rocked!
Pain is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Oh Luciano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Luciano does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Luciano flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Luciano throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain blocks the strikes from Luciano.
Luciano seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB2#
Pain is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Luciano is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview.
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Event:
CEFC Live 61
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain is looking to land body kicks.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brown fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Brown was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like John Brown has been cut.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pain lands with an overhand left.
Brown throws a half hearted mid kick.
A shot to the body from Pain misses
enabling Brown to counter with a crisp jab.
Brown slips under a jab from Pain.
Brown looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Pain wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown misses with a low kick.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #T1#
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brown has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pain but great work by Brown.
Pain tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.
Pain striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pain looks to move to half guard but instead Brown has passed into mount! Damn!
Pain is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Brown controlling from mount. #T2#
Brown avoids the attempt from Pain to control.
Brown takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Pain can't escape the position.
Pain 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.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain is trying to keep Brown in close.
#SUB2#
Pain working for submissions but it's allowed Brown to get to half guard.
Pain trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Pain tries to improve his position but instead Brown has taken his back!
Pain is really stuck here.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Pain buck him off.
Pain tries to roll but Brown sticks to his back.
Brown has good solid back control here.
Pain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Pain.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brown defends well and Pain ends up having to push Brown into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Pain looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
A left lands for Brown.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Brown pivots, looking for a leg kick but Pain is out of range and Brown settles back down.
Pain blocks a head kick by Brown.
#TD2#
Brown tries to sprawl but Pain drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Brown is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain trying to control from Brown's half guard. Brown has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brown manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Brown in his guard.#REVR#
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!#SUB2#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Pain is looking to sweep but instead, Brown has passed into half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
Brown with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Pain is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Pain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Brown has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pain is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Pain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#T3#
Pain is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Brown.
Pain is really stuck here.
Brown really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Pain.
Pain rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Pain has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Brown manages to mount him!
Pain is trying to escape the mount.
Brown tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Brown has taken his back.
Pain is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Brown dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on John Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Brown scores with a hook.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Brown moved out of range nicely.
Brown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Pain throws an overhand right that drops Brown like a sack of potatoes! Pain dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Royal Pain made sure he mentioned KOMBAT KLOTHING, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Joazan tries to bum rush Pain with a series of wild strikes but Pain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pain lands a nice shot that snaps Joazan's head back.
Joazan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Pain throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Joazan staying out of range there.
Joazan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Joazan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Joazan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Joazan at a distance.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Joazan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joazan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joazan misses with a double jab.
Pain looks to throw the jab but Joazan is out of range.
Joazan has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Pain! Joazan is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Royal Pain!
After the big win, Royal Pain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Lowe Joazan stepped up to the mic, saying 'Try better next time'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 182
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Tiernan throws a one two combo.
Pain throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan lands a jab to the nose.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tiernan throws a nice head kick!
Pain lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice straight punches there by Pain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiernan throws a low kick but Pain moves out of range easily.
Tiernan throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pain shoots in but Tiernan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tiernan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice shot lands for Tiernan.
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tiernan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Tiernan's shoulder, as Tiernan tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Pain gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Pain is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tiernan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tiernan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pain wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Tiernan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pain throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Pain goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tiernan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pain but great work by Tiernan.
Tiernan working away.#SUB2#
Tiernan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
The referee asks Tiernan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Tiernan prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB2#
Tiernan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tiernan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Pain gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tiernan thows a huge punch but Pain dodges it nicely.
Tiernan is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Tiernan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Pain tries to roll over but Tiernan keeps him under control.
Tiernan stalling.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Pain is refusing to be controlled, as Tiernan sits in half guard. #T3#
Pain gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Tiernan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pain working for a triangle but Tiernan defends it easily.
Tiernan trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tiernan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Tiernan gets to his feet. Pain looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Pain's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T4#
Pain misses with a looping left.
Pain digs a good body shot into Tiernan's ribs.
Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiernan wants to counter with a clinch but Pain pushes him away.
Pain cracks Tiernan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conor Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain shoots for a double leg takedown but Tiernan sprawls well. He's pushed Pain's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pain takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pain throws a body punch but Tiernan moves out of range.
Tiernan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiernan defends well and Pain ends up having to push Tiernan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain ducks right into an uppercut from Tiernan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab lands there for Tiernan.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiernan sprawls well. Tiernan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Tiernan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Tiernan moves out of range of the strikes.
Pain throws a hook but Tiernan blocks it.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Tiernan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pain throws a looping overhand right but Tiernan ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Pain.
Tiernan punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Pain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pain.
Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiernan defends well and Pain ends up having to push Tiernan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pain.
Tiernan tries to clinch but Pain moves out of range.
Tiernan lunges at Pain with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pain's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tiernan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiernan throws a right hand that Pain ducks under and follows up with a left that Pain also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain checks a leg kick.
Pain walks into a left hand.
Pain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pain takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Pain drives through and clinches with Tiernan against the cage.
#BC#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain misses with a hook
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tiernan wants to counter with a clinch but Pain pushes him away.#T2#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiernan connects with a single shot there.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Pain misses with a hook.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiernan sprawls well. Tiernan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiernan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pain cracks Tiernan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Conor Tiernan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiernan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pain.
A big right from Tiernan misses.
Pain misses with a looping left.
Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tiernan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pain misses with a left hand
and Tiernan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Tiernan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain tries to land a knee to the head but Tiernan blocks with his arms.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain pushes off an throws an elbow but Tiernan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Tiernan working aggressively here.
Tiernan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Tiernan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tiernan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiernan has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a body shot. #T4#
Tiernan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Pain working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pain scores with a shot to the side of Tiernan's head.
Tiernan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
A shot in the inside from Tiernan.
Pain swings wildly with an uppercut but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Tiernan just stands there and leans against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor Tiernan 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#
Pain misses with an uppercut.
Tiernan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiernan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pain slips under a jab.
Pain misses with a hook
and Tiernan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pain tries to clinch but Tiernan is having none of it.
Tiernan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Tiernan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tiernan scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
Pain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tiernan's waist but Tiernan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain looks up at the clock. Bad move! Tiernan lands a right hand from hell, dropping Pain. Tiernan pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Tiernan!
Conor Tiernan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 179
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Nevsky wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nevsky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nevsky scrambles back to his feet.
Nevsky stuffs the takedown.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Nevsky counters with an inside leg kick.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Nevsky cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Alexander Nevsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain tries to clinch
and Nevsky counters with a stiff right hand.
Nevsky looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Nevsky counters with a straight right hand.
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Nevsky connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain fails with the takedown.
Nevsky fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!#CL2#
Pain gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Pain has closed the distance and engaged Nevsky in a clinch.
#T1#
Nevsky is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Nevsky breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pain lands with a cross.
A low kick from Pain is predictable there
and Nevsky counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nevsky scoring well with a low kick there.
Nevsky staying out of range there.
Nevsky lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander Nevsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Nevsky counters with a big right hand! Oh Pain is in trouble here! Nevsky follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
A very excited looking Alexander Nevsky 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.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 177
Date: May 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Thong Song's shoulder, as Thong Song tries to avoid the shot.
Thong Song throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Pain's head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pain is defended easily by Thong Song.
Pain connects with a looping right hand.
Thong Song fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD#
Pain closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Thong Song is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Thong Song is not content to let Pain control the position.
Thong Song has his hands clasped together around Pain's back. He's all about the action.
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. Pain connects with a nice short shot to Thong Song's temple.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thong Song gets full guard.#T1#
Thong Song is adopting a defensive guard.
Thong Song is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Thong Song has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Pain trying to control but Thong Song is working from the bottom.
Pain postures up in Thong Song's guard and throws a big left but Thong Song blocks it.
Thong Song looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thong Song wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thong Song's head.
Pain is in close to Thong Song's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Thong Song blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Thong Song slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard.#REVB##T2#
Thong Song won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Thong Song postures up.
Pain wants to improve his position but instead Thong Song has moved into half guard.
Pain is not content to let Thong Song control the position.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Thong Song has control of the leg.
Thong Song is trying to control. Pain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
Thong Song works his way into full mount! #T3#
Thong Song looking to finish Pain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pain!
Pain really wants to buck Thong Song off and get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Pain tries to improve his position but Thong Song has taken his back! Thong Song has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Pain tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Thong Song pushes Pain away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chang Thong Song!
Chang Thong Song very nearly forgot to thank Red Light Coffeeshop amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 174
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a body kick that stops Pain in his tracks momentarily.
Pain lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Dall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Dall misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dall blocking some punches.
Dall struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
A short right from Dall on the inside.
Pain misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Dall misses with a punch to the body.
Dall lands a left hand.
#T1#
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Dall misses with some punches.
Dall tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Pain breaks from the clinch.
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pain on the side of the head.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Pain moves into the clinch.
Dall lands a nice uppercut.
Dall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Dall breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Dall slips under a jab.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Dall tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and Dall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Dall, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Dall against the cage but Dall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A quick step to the side and Dall tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dall thuds a left hand into Pain's body.#CL2#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Dall.
Dall gets through Pain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dall creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
A short uppercut from Dall. #T3##BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dall defends it nicely.
Ebyn Dall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Dall connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pain throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Ebyn Dall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
Pain lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dall counters with an inside leg kick.
Pain misses with a looping left.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pain's head backwards.
Pain throws a combination that misses
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dall counters with a nice body shot.
Pain looks winded!#T4#
Pain looks to clinch
and Dall counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pain's knee momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain with a poor takedown
enabling Dall to counter with a crisp jab.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Dall finish him?
Dall looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Dall backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Pain's temple! It sends Pain violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Dall celebrates and the doctors try to help Pain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Ebyn Dall!
In his post fight interview, Ebyn Dall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 169
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
Chernokov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chernokov struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chernokov tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chernokov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Chernokov misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain is working for takedown but Chernokov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Chernokov.
Chernokov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
It looks like Alexei Chernokov has been cut.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Chernokov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pain's head backwards.
Chernokov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pain.
Alexei Chernokov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Chernokov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chernokov in his tracks.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Chernokov counters with a stiff right hand.
No joy there for Pain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pain wants to clinch
and Chernokov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chernokov.
Chernokov lands with a shot to the body.
Chernokov lands a nice hook to Pain's body. Pain takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Pain misses
and Chernokov counters with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Chernokov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chernokov tries to counter with a takedown but Pain is quick to defend against it.
Pain takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chernokov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T2##CL2#
Chernokov gets tackled into the cage by Pain. Pain maintains the clinch.
Chernokov misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Chernokov.
Chernokov lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Chernokov.
Pain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chernokov tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pain with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chernokov pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chernokov working aggressively here.
Chernokov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Chernokov circles away.
#T3##CL2#
Pain takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Chernokov on the inside.
Chernokov lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Chernokov tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Chernokov throws a head punch that misses.
Chernokov has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain blocks a body shot from Chernokov.
Chernokov stalls.
A head punch on the inside from Chernokov fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chernokov.
Chernokov misses with some punches.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
A nice left hand lands by Chernokov.
#BC#
Chernokov manages to break the clinch.
Pain throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pain momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chernokov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chernokov wants it to stay on the feet.
Pain tries to clinch there but Chernokov circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Chernokov misses the target.
Chernokov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chernokov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
Chernokov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chernokov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chernokov swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chernokov.
Chernokov slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain cracks Chernokov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexei Chernokov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Chernokov's cut.
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#
Pain moves in looking to clinch but Chernokov pushes him off.
A big left from Pain misses.
Chernokov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chernokov throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Pain on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Chernokov moved out of range nicely.
Chernokov lands with a cross.
It looks like Chernokov has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Pain slips a straight right by Chernokov.
Chernokov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Some wild striking there from Pain.
Chernokov is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chernokov looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.
Pain throws an overhand right that lands on Chernokov's shoulder, as Chernokov tries to avoid the shot.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Chernokov.
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pain lands with a straight right. Chernokov didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chernokov.
Pain misses with a lunging right hand
and Chernokov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pain scores with a jab. Chernokov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Chernokov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pain throws a hook but Chernokov avoids it easily.
Chernokov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chernokov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chernokov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Pain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Chernokov.
Pain swings widly with a right hand
and Chernokov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
Chernokov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Pain to the canvas! Pain doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Chernokov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexei Chernokov!
Alexei Chernokov retains his lightweight title!
A victorious Alexei Chernokov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 166
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Pain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pain scores with a nice head shot.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pound has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pain throws an off balance right hand
and Pound counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Pain's corner calls for a 1-2. Pain obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pound slips under a jab.
Pound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Pound tries to keep at a distance but Pain has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Pound breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pain misses with a series of wild punches.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Pain rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pound moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pound blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice side step and Pound releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pound blocks a jab.
Pain works the jab nicely.#TD#
Pain scores with a takedown into Pound's guard.
Pain wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving. #SUB#
Pain has gone for a leg lock! Pound slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pain's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2##SUB#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Pound has passed into half guard!
Pound content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Pain is trying to control but can't.
Pain wants to improve his position but Pound is controlling well.
Pain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pound has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pound wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T3#
Pain tries to improve his position but instead Pound has taken his back!
Pain wants to control his opponent's hands but Pound gets his hands free.
Pain is trying to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Pain is trying to get back to his feet but Pound has full control of the position and if anything, Pain has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Pound is hanging on to Pain's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Pound controlling the position well here. Pain rolled but Pound kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pain wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is trying to stand back up.
Pound keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
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#
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Pound sprawls well. Pound wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pound keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain tries for a takedown but Pound sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pound let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pound is fending him off so far but Pain persists. Nope, Pound circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain lands with a nice combination. Pound backs away looking to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Pound is just out of range.
Pound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pain takes a swing at Pound's ribcage but misses.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pain throws a poor cross that misses
and Pound makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
Pound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pain is looking to clinch but Pound is avoiding it.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pound pinned against the cage. Pound gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Pound is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pain rather than just go for the knockout.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Pound shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Royal Pain is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Pain misses.
Pound circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pain uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Pain fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pound sprawls well initially but Pain persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pain not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Pound is defending well.
#T2##SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Pound still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Pound has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Pain stops Pound from passing to mount.
Pound has knee on belly and moves into mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Pound has a good base and remains in mount.
Pound fails to move to back control.
Pain is trying to reverse the position but instead Pound has taken his back - oops!#T3#
Pound keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
Pound has the hooks in. Pain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pound keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
Dick Pound has got the better of the ground game so far.
Pain is really stuck here.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain trying to control the hands but Pound won't let him.
Pain wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pound slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Pain tries to escape the position.
Pound is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Pound will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Pound was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD#
Pain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pain wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pound is keeping the position for now.
Pound wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Pound keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Pain throwing strikes from guard but Pound blocks nicely.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Pound is retaining full guard.
Pain scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Pound is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain is really struggling to control Pound but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Pound manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Pound in his guard.#REVB#
Pound wants to pass the guard but Pain is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet. #SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pound can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pound is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Pound stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Pound stays in close to Pain's body and controls the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pound tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound stuffs the takedown.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Pound misses.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pain misses with a straight right.
Pound doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pound counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain throws out a loose jab but Pound uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pound ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Pound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pound paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pound appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pound now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#CL#
Pain fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pound, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Pound pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pound moves out of range as Pain strikes.
A nice side step and Pound releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pound checks a leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Royal Pain showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Royal Pain!
Royal Pain took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 163
Date: Jan 14, 2018 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Marcos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Marcos has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Pain lands with a cross.
Marcos tries to clinch but Pain is having none of it.
Marcos blocks a jab.
Pain takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pain is looking to chop away at Marcos's legs. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Pain blocking some punches.
Pain is trying to pull guard but Marcos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Marcos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses.
Marcos working aggressively here.
#T1##BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain shoots in for a double leg but Marcos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Marcos, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Marcos against the cage but Marcos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Marcos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcos cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Marcos throws out the jab.
Marcos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Marcos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Marcos sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.
Pain throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Marcos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Pain comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pain lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pain walks into a stiff left hand from Marcos.
Pain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marcos.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
Marcos wants to counter the offense by Pain and move into the clinch position.
Pain slips under a jab from Marcos.
Pain misses with a hook
and Marcos counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Marcos lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pain.
Marcos is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Pain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marcos misses with a kick to the body
and Pain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Marcos misses with a body kick. #CL2#
Marcos pushes Pain up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Marcos. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Marcos.
Marcos tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Marcos prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain wants a takedown.
Marcos drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pain gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Marcos prevents the takedown attempt.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
A right hook to the body lands for Marcos.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcos.
Marcos cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Marcos scores with a nice short uppercut.
Marcos tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Pain is trying to force a seperation but Marcos has the dominant position.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
A short left from Marcos.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Marcos blocks it.
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Marcos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Pain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Marcos lands a body shot in the clinch.
Marcos struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Marcos lands a shoulder strike.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain is working for takedown but Marcos is calmly controlling the position for now.
Pain prevents a body shot from Marcos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcos lands a left hand.
Marcos working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Marcos fails to land.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos working aggressively here.
Marcos scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marcos lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Marcos misses with the head strike.
Marcos throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcos. #T2#
Marcos scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Marcos misses with a punch to the body.
Marcos lands a nice uppercut.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marcos lands a nice shot to the body.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos wants a takedown but no success here.
Marcos doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marcos tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A shot in the inside from Marcos. #T3#
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A body shot lands from Marcos.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pain is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Pain tries to stall but Marcos uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcos misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marcos misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pain.
Marcos tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Pain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Marcos prevents it.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcos tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Marcos lands with a left to the head.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Marcos has him pressed against the cage.
Pain is trying to drag Marcos to the mat but Marcos just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marcos misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Marcos avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Marcos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marcos digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pain misses with an elbow over the top.
Marcos tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damiao Marcos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Marcos gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pain blocks a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos goes for a takedown attempt but Pain pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pain swings for the body but Marcos moves out of range.
Pain avoids a kick to the body.
Pain jabs at Marcos's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marcos.
Marcos throws a front kick that sends Pain stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
Marcos clinches up against the cage.
Pain tries a knee to the head but Marcos blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marcos. #T1#
Marcos tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short body shot lands from Marcos as the two fighters clinch.
Marcos tries to work over Pain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Marcos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Marcos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Marcos misses with a punch on the inside.
Marcos has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain prevents a body shot from Marcos.
Marcos can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
#T2#
Pain has Marcos pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Marcos manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short right from Marcos on the inside.
Nice body punch from Marcos - that landed with a thud.
Marcos presses Pain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short right from Marcos on the inside.
Marcos swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage.
Marcos tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Marcos back against the cage. #TD2#
Marcos tightens his grip and picks Pain up, before dumping him to the ground. Pain manages to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Marcos prevents Pain from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marcos looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T3#
Marcos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Marcos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Marcos scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Marcos is trying to work for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
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. Marcos connects with a nice short shot to Pain's temple. #T4#
Pain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Marcos scores with a couple of nice shots.
Marcos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Still in half guard, Marcos seems content to control.
Pain has hold of Marcos's hands but Marcos slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pain moves into full guard.
Marcos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pain thows a huge punch but Marcos dodges it nicely.
Marcos manages to get to full guard.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Royal Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Marcos is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damiao Marcos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marcos 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 Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damiao Marcos!
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 160
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Pain throws a hook but Dall avoids it easily.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dall feints a counter leg kick.
Dall throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dall misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dall works the jab nicely.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dall throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dall.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Pain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dall counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Dall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks. #TD#
Pain shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Dall is looking for a triangle but Pain pushes his legs off easily.
Dall keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Dall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dall bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pain's guard. #REVB#
Dall stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR##T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dall keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dall manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pain looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain 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.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dall wants to stand but Pain has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Pain controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
Dall looking to pass the guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pain stops Dall from standing up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Dall pushing down on Pain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Pain is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Dall jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Dall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pain, who protects the arm well.
Pain is trying to improve his position.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Pain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dall off and has taken his back!
Dall breaks Pain's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
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!
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dall trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Pain controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall 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##TD#
Pain throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dall was covering up waiting for the punch and Pain finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pain lands a couple of elbows.
Dall is trying to keep Pain in close.
Pain trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Pain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Dall has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dall's best efforts.#T1#
Pain tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Dall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pain tries to hold on but Dall postures up.
Dall trying to control but Pain is having none of it.
Dall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
#T2#
Dall landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dall tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dall looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pain regains half guard.
Pain regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Dall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
Ebyn Dall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pain is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Dall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Dall has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Pain trying to control but Dall is working from the bottom.
Pain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dall is controlling Pain's posture.
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Dall lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain controls Dall momentarily but Dall frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Dall 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.
Dall is looking to score with low kicks.
Dall connects with an inside leg kick.
Pain cracks Dall with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Pain thuds a left hand into Dall's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
Ebyn Dall seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dall plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain shoots in but Dall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Dall, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Dall against the cage but Dall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dall throws a hook to the side of Pain's head but Pain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Pain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dall.
Dall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Dall slips a jab from Pain.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dall as he avoids it easily.
Dall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pain fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Dall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pain tries to bum rush Dall with a series of wild strikes but Dall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Pain lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pain takes one on the button.
Pain goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Pain blocks it well.
Pain uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
Dall with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Dall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain. #T3#
Pain blocks a head kick by Dall.
Dall lands a slapping body shot.
Pain throws a right hand that misses
and Dall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dall stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dall wants it to stay on the feet.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dall.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Pain manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Pain lands a jab to the head.
Pain tries to clinch there but Dall circles away.
Dall counters with a body kick.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Pain scores with a body shot.
Pain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pain misses with a straight left.
Dall appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pain tries to land a leg kick but Dall saw it coming and moves away.
Dall appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dall scores with a punch to the head.
Pain thows a left - swing and a miss!
A shot to the liver by Dall. Beautiful body shot.
Pain scores with a jab to the head.
Dall throws a head kick that misses. #TD#
Pain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dall's half guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but Dall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#ES2#
Dall makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Dall scores with a decent looking hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Pain misses with a straight left.
Pain looks to land a body kick but Dall moved away.
Dall misses with a looping right.
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pain.
Dall scores with a hook.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.
Pain is looking to chop away at Dall's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain misses with a hook.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pain tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dall manages to circle out of the way.
Pain shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T1#
Pain lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Pain shoots in and gets a takedown into Dall's guard.
Dall looking to control.
Pain postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB#
Pain drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dall looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dall looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dall! #REVB#
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dall has knee on belly and moves into mount. #SUB2#
Dall is working for a guillotine from mount but Pain frees his head quite easily.
#T2#
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Dall has a good base and remains in mount.
Dall controlling from mount.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent. #T3#
Pain regains half guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard but Pain defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is staying active underneath Dall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Dall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pain could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dall has cracked it and Pain is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ebyn Dall! Ebyn Dall retains his lightweight title!
Ebyn Dall 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.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 156
Date: Dec 01, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Built gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Built trying to control the position.
Built trying to control the position here.
Built utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Pain landing some decent shots from guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Pain throwing strikes but missing.
Built seems keen to control Pain's posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pain's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss.
Built working a defensive guard here.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain content to stall in guard here.
Built keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass. #T2#
Pain is still trying to improve position.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Pain 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.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Built working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Built keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Built controls Pain momentarily but Pain frees himself.
Built has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pain trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Built is trying to control the position but Pain postures up.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Built swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Built is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Built takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Built slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Built swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Built.
Pain lunges at Built with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Built's hand.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Built.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Built.
We've been told by Built's head coaches at White Eagle that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Built punishes Pain's body with a nice straight punch.
Pain tries to clinch up.
Nice body kick there by Built.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Built counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Built counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain looks to clinch
and Built counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Pain scores with a takedown into Built's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Built avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Built is keeping the position.
Pain wants to control from the top but Built keeps moving.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Built is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Pain passes Built's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Pain slips a nice elbow through Built's hands, connecting with Built's forehead.
Built is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Pain seems to be working for a kimura but Built defends the submission attempt.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Built's head.
Built won't allow Pain to pass to mount.
Built trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Built defends it well.
Built tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Built is defending well.
Built is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Pain is trying for a kimura here. Built looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Pain wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring KOMBAT KLOTHING's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 152
Date: Nov 10, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain lands with an overhand left.
Pound takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pain has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pain there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Pain drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Pain trying to control the position but Pound is working away.
Pound is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Pain slows the pace down in half guard.
Pain thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Pound's head.
Pound keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Pain not doing much here.
Pound is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Pound is working hard here to advance position.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Pound defending well.
Pound wants to control but Pain is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Pain is working for a kimura but Pound is defending it quite comfortably.
Pound is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pound avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pound is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Pain wants to take a breather but Pound is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura but Pound is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Pain prevents Pound from improving his position.
Pound blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pain.
Pound trying to control but Pain postures up.
Pound has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Pound is not content to let Pain control the position.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Pound is defending well.
Still in half guard, Pain seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pound controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB2#
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Pound is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
Pound is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Pain has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pound defend it? Pain steps over the head and cranks it - Pound is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MayheM sportswear, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 84: McGee v Yamaguchi
Date: Oct 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Nassar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nassar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nassar displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #CUT#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Good exchange - Nassar coming out on top.
Nassar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nassar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nassar throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nassar works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Nassar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nassar!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A thudding body kick lands there by Pain!
Pain scores with a nice strike.
Nassar misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nassar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pain to score with a decent uppercut.
Nassar fails to land with a series of punches.
Pain misses the jab.#CL2#
Pain drives through and clinches with Nassar against the cage.
#TD#
Nassar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Nassar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #T1##SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Nassar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nassar manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Nassar's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain won't allow Nassar to sweep him here.
Pain wants to control from the top but Nassar keeps moving.
Pain advances position into side control!
Pain throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Nassar is not content to let Pain control the position.
Nassar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
BOOM! Pain connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pain scoring with strikes but Nassar is staying in there.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Pain working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Nassar is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Pain has taken his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Pain tightening his grip on Nassar, looking for the choke.
Nassar takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#SUB2#
Pain sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Nassar taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Aspire 78: McGee v Gabagool
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Shipman walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Shipman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pain, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Shipman turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Shipman working the ground and pound.
Pain tries to bench press Shipman off him but Shipman keeps the position.
Shipman lands an elbow.
Pain is looking to regain half guard here but Shipman keeps moving and retains side control.
Shipman cracks Pain with a big elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain is looking to reverse the position.
Shipman working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!
A big shot lands for Shipman! That's hurt Pain! Will he recover? Shipman fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harold Shipman!
During a confident post fight interview, Harold Shipman thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Aspire 71: McGee v Ibu
Date: Sep 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Bundles keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Bundles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pain. Bundles does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Pain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bundles throws a low kick but Pain moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Pain. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pain.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bundles dips to his left and cracks Pain with an uppercut!
Pain scores with a hook to the body. Bundles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pain blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Pain connects with a nice looking jab.
Pain misses with a series of wild punches.
Pain takes a jab right on the kisser.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice leg kick lands there from Bundles. #T1#
Bundles looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bundles sprawls well. Bundles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Bundles ducks under a wild hook from Pain.
Bundles scores with a crisp jab that stopped Pain in his tracks.
Pain slips under a jab.
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A lazy left from Bundles finds it's target.
Pain tries to clinch up but Bundles circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundles pushes Pain away with a front kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Bundles. That snapped Pain's head back.
Pain slips a straight right by Bundles.
Bundles fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bundles takes one on the button.
Bundles misses with a hook. Pain ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Pain closes the distance and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bundles lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bundles keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.#TD#
Pain has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bundles uses from the top position. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Bundles pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Bundles pushes his legs off easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bundles's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bundles postures up in Pain's guard and throws a big left but Pain blocks it.
Bundles working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundles can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Bundles from controlling successfully. #T3#
Bundles tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Bundles postures up and lands a big shot to Pain's brow.
Pain is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bundles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Bundles wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
#SUB#
Bundles is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
Bundles gets full guard.#SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bundles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Bundles's legs - danger averted.
Pain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Pain postures up and lands a big shot to Bundles's brow.
Our spies down at at 99% Fight Club inform us that Bundles has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pain won't allow Bundles to sweep him here.
Pain trying to control but Bundles is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bundles is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bundles with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bundles chips away with some ground and pound.
Bundles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundles landing with the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bundles engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Pain tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bundles manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bundles scores with a jab to the body.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bundles paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bundles throws a good cross that connects.
Bundles fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pain on the side of the head.
Bundles throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Pain fires out a quick counter leg kick but Bundles just manages to avoid it.
Bundles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bundles slaps away a takedown attempt from Pain, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Pain throws a body shot but no joy.
Pain misses the shot to the body.
Pain cracks Bundles with a good jab.
Pain staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Pain tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain walks into a left hand. #TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES2#
Bundles has one foot on Pain's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Bundles has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bundles lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Pain tries to throw a body punch but Bundles avoids it by throwing Pain back against the cage.
Bundles throws an elbow that misses.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bundles has him pressed against the cage.
Bundles tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#BC2#
Bundles breaks the clinch.
Bundles defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
Bundles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pain moves away.
Ray Bundles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bundles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pain.
Bundles 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.
Bundles missing with a left hand there. Pain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Bundles swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from Pain misses its target.#T2#
Pain misses with a body shot.
Bundles cracks Pain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundles misses with a straight right.
Bundles throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ray Bundles seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pain throws a big shot that misses.
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Bundles.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bundles.
Bundles wants to clinch up but Pain keeps it at a distance.
Bundles looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bundles on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pain. Pain obviously looking to wear him down.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Bundles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundles throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bundles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice jab there from Pain.
Pain throws a hook but Bundles avoids it easily.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bundles.
Bundles getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bundles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pain shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bundles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Bundles scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Pain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bundles.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
Bundles slips a straight right by Pain.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice uppercut there from Bundles.
Pain fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Pain closes the distance and pushes Bundles back into the cage.
Pain blocks an elbow strike from Bundles.
#T4#
Bundles lands a hook that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters up against the cage, Bundles throws an elbow but misses.
Bundles is stalling here.
Bundles throws an elbow but it misses.
Bundles throws an elbow that misses.
Bundles lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Bundles softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bundles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bundles is struggling to control the position.
Bundles doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Bundles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundles manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pain.
Bundles scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pain under the eye.
Bundles misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bundles throws out the jab.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Bundles circles away.
Pain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bundles connects with the punch.
Bundles swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundles throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Bundles keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bundles avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bundles throws out a counter right but Pain avoids it with no problem.
Pain walks into a straight right hand from Bundles.
Pain tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bundles sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pain somewhat.#T1#
A jab from Pain does it's job there.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bundles cracks Pain with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bundles scores with a jab to the jaw.
Pain lands with a nice body punch.
Bundles shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pain eats them both and turns towards Bundles to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Bundles gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pain slips under a jab from Bundles.
Bundles cracks Pain with an open hand slap.
Bundles throws a shot from downtown. Pain moves away and avoids it.
Bundles throws a good cross that connects.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain slips a straight right by Bundles.
Bundles takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Bundles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pain avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pain moves out of range of the strikes.
Bundles tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bundles keeps the fight on the outside.
Bundles looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bundles tries to clinch up.
Bundles's jab looks to have found its range, popping Pain under the eye.
Bundles scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Bundles throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
Pain throwing a counter right hand but Bundles manages to avoid it.
Pain is looking to clinch.
A jab from Bundles misses.
Bundles lands a jab.
Pain is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pain lands a really nice looking cross but Bundles seems unphased.
Bundles throws a leg kick but Pain sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pain looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pain moves forwards but Bundles connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target. #TD#
Pain feints and as Bundles raises his hands in defense, Pain changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pain slips nicely into half guard.
Bundles trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
Pain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Bundles is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pain pulls his head out easily.
Pain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bundles knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Bundles tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg.
Bundles trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
Bundles might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pain haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Pain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Pain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bundles trying to control here.
#SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bundles sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bundles is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Pain not doing much here.
Bundles is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Bundles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bundles winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Bundles!
An out of breath Ray Bundles thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Aspire 64: Slice vs Frankels
Date: Jul 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Von Richthoffen's corner calls for a 1-2. Von Richthoffen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Richthoffen loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
A lazy left from Von Richthoffen finds it's target.
Pain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Von Richthoffen slips a straight right by Pain.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen closes the distance and pushes Pain back into the cage.
Von Richthoffen has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards. #TD#
Pain pulls guard successfully.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Von Richthoffen is one step ahead there.
Pain looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Von Richthoffen keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Pain sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Von Richthoffen's guard.
Pain controlling the pace.
Von Richthoffen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pain trying to control from half guard but Von Richthoffen is working away. #T2#
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is pressing down on Von Richthoffen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Richthoffen is holding on for now. #SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Von Richthoffen has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Pain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB#
Pain is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold. #T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain winds up and cracks Von Richthoffen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Still in half guard, Pain seems content to control.#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Von Richthoffen is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Von Richthoffen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Von Richthoffen trying to hold on to Pain's head to control him but Pain postures up.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Richthoffen is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position. #SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain wants to free his trapped foot but Von Richthoffen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pain prevents Von Richthoffen from improving his position.
Pain wants to control but Von Richthoffen is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain thows a huge punch but Von Richthoffen dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Von Richthoffen sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Richthoffen lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Von Richthoffen.
Pain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain prevents a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Pain throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Pain pulls guard effortlessly.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Von Richthoffen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Von Richthoffen slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Pain tries to get to full guard but Von Richthoffen has control of the leg.
Pain is working hard here to advance position.
Von Richthoffen is keen to just control but Pain is a slippery customer.
Von Richthoffen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Von Richthoffen has control of the leg.
Von Richthoffen is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard.
Pain regains full guard. Nicely done.
Von Richthoffen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Pain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Von Richthoffen escapes and throws Pain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Pain is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Pain manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Von Richthoffen defends well.#SUB#
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Von Richthoffen defends easily.
#SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Pain is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Richthoffen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Von Richthoffen defends it easily.
Von Richthoffen tries to stand but Pain is controlling from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Von Richthoffen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Von Richthoffen rushes Pain and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Von Richthoffen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Richthoffen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Von Richthoffen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch successfully.
Von Richthoffen misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Richthoffen lands an uppercut.
Pain blocks a body shot from Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Von Richthoffen on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Pain fails to land.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Von Richthoffen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Richthoffen struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Manfred Von Richthoffen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Von Richthoffen lands with a short shot to the head.
Von Richthoffen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow.
Von Richthoffen misses with a punch to the body.
Manfred Von Richthoffen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Von Richthoffen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Von Richthoffen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Von Richthoffen shows good takedown defense.
Von Richthoffen wants to counter with a clinch but Pain pushes him away.
A shot to the liver by Pain. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain keeps the fight on the outside.
Von Richthoffen leaves Pain with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch successfully.
A nice left hand lands by Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Von Richthoffen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Von Richthoffen throws a head punch that misses.
Von Richthoffen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen misses with a body punch.
Von Richthoffen lands a shot to the body.
Von Richthoffen tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Von Richthoffen back against the cage.
Von Richthoffen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4#
Von Richthoffen throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Von Richthoffen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Von Richthoffen lands with a light punch inside.
Von Richthoffen misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Pain breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Richthoffen walks into a stiff left hand from Pain.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Von Richthoffen sprawls well. Von Richthoffen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Von Richthoffen moves into the clinch.
Von Richthoffen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Royal Pain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Von Richthoffen.
Von Richthoffen misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manfred Von Richthoffen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Aspire 46: Orsini vs Ramon
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Beattie lands a slapping body shot.
Beattie looks to land a left hand but Pain moved out of range nicely.#TD2#
Pain looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Beattie is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Beattie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Beattie has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Beattie won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beattie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Beattie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Beattie preventing the sweep.
Beattie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beattie 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.
Beattie has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain 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.
Beattie content to stall in guard here.
Beattie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beattie trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Pain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Beattie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Beattie throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Beattie defends well.
Pain looking to control.
Pain wants to control the position but Beattie says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Beattie not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Beattie prevents Pain from improving his position.#T3#
Pain manages to get to full guard.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Beattie from controlling successfully.
Beattie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Pain avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beattie lands a couple of elbows.
Beattie controlling from the top position.
Pain tries to strike from the bottom.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beattie knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pain on the ground.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain wants to get back to his feet but Beattie is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Beattie accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Beattie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Beattie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Pain shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Beattie pinned against the cage. Beattie gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Beattie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pain swings widly with a right hand
and Beattie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beattie throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beattie defends well and Pain ends up having to push Beattie into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Steaphan Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Beattie swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steaphan Beattie 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#
The fighters circling - Beattie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beattie circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Beattie closes the distance and clinches.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Pain wants to stall.
Beattie scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Beattie tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Beattie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Beattie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to break free but Beattie pushes him back against the cage.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Pain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Beattie backwards.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
A short right from Beattie on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beattie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie lands with a left to the head.
Beattie lands a right hand.
Beattie tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beattie lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pain blocks a body shot from Beattie.
Beattie is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Beattie has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Beattie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Beattie digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Beattie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beattie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Beattie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Beattie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pain blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Beattie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie is working Pain over against the cage.
Beattie softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beattie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Beattie scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beattie digs a right hand underneath Pain's ribcage. Pain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Pain prevents a body shot from Beattie.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Beattie tries a body shot but Pain blocks it.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steaphan Beattie dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Beattie throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Beattie misses.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beattie.
#CL2#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Pain blocking some punches.
Beattie scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Beattie fails to land.
Beattie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beattie misses with a punch on the inside.
Beattie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Beattie lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beattie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Beattie working aggressively here.
Beattie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Pain lands a right hand.
Pain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pain tries to break free but Beattie pushes him back against the cage.
Beattie blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Pain breaks the clinch.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Beattie shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Beattie swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Beattie misses with a two punch combination.
#T2##CL#
Beattie drives through and clinches with Pain against the cage.
Beattie lands with a light punch inside.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
Beattie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steaphan Beattie has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Beattie.
Beattie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Beattie throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Beattie scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Beattie creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pain can't find room to land a body shot as Beattie controls the action.
#T3#
A shot in the inside from Beattie.
Pain blocks a body shot from Beattie.
Pain blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
Beattie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain has had enough of the clinch but Beattie keeps him there for the moment.
Beattie swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Beattie misses with some punches.
Beattie throws a head punch that misses.
A shot in the inside from Beattie. #T4#
A short right from Beattie on the inside.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Beattie. #BC2#
Pain manages to break the clinch.
Beattie tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pain swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Beattie counters with a stiff right hand.
Beattie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain tries to clinch but Beattie moves out of range.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Beattie avoids it really well and circles away.
Steaphan Beattie has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Beattie moved out of range nicely.
Beattie scores with a shot to the body.
Pain throws a hook but Beattie avoids it easily.
Beattie lands the left hand.#CL#
Pain tries to keep at a distance but Beattie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Royal Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beattie scores with a shoulder strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steaphan Beattie showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Beattie has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Steaphan Beattie!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Steaphan Beattie!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Steaphan Beattie!
Steaphan Beattie wins by unanimous decision!
Steaphan Beattie thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Royal Pain had this to say: 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 41
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pain pushes Chernokov up against the cage in a clinch.
Chernokov is pushing Pain up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Chernokov decides to pull guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov looking to control.
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Pain wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Pain drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Pain jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Pain trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Chernokov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Chernokov working for a triangle but Pain defends it easily.
Chernokov keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass.
Chernokov wants to sweep but no luck.
Pain is looking to pass into half guard but Chernokov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Chernokov is in guard.#REVB##SUB#
Pain has his foot on Chernokov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chernokov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chernokov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chernokov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Pain is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chernokov defends well.
Chernokov stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.
Chernokov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chernokov with a nice head shot there.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chernokov preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chernokov is looking to work some ground and pound but Pain has wrist control.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Pain is pushing down on Chernokov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Chernokov is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Chernokov wants to improve his position but Pain is controlling well.
Chernokov is pressing down on Pain's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chernokov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Pain 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 ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Pain passes Chernokov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Chernokov gets full guard.
Pain preventing the sweep.
Pain trying to control but Chernokov is working from the bottom.
Pain looking to pass the guard.
Pain scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Chernokov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Chernokov is retaining full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain 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#
Chernokov misses the shot to the body.
Pain catches Chernokov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Pain looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Pain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chernokov keeps working.
Nice strikes from Pain there.
Chernokov is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Chernokov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Chernokov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Chernokov moves into full mount!
Pain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chernokov can do to turn this around?#T1#
Pain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Chernokov lands a heavy elbow.
Chernokov prevents Pain from getting the reversal.
Chernokov lands a nice shot to the head.
Pain is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Chernokov breaks from Pain's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Pain gets back to half guard.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Chernokov has control of the leg.
Pain is pressing down on Chernokov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chernokov wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chernokov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Chernokov working some strikes from top position.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chernokov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Chernokov's legs - danger averted.
Pain working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Chernokov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chernokov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Chernokov is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Chernokov has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Chernokov won't allow Pain to sweep him here.
Chernokov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Chernokov works over Pain with some ground and pound from guard.
Chernokov lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chernokov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Chernokov's guard. #REVR#
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Chernokov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pain is aware though and is defending well.
Pain wants to control from the top but Chernokov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chernokov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.#T4#
Pain forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Chernokov actively working from the bottom here.
Pain scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Chernokov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Chernokov defends it. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Chernokov is defending well.
Pain wants to advance to full mount but Chernokov doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alexei Chernokov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Pain looks to throw the jab but Chernokov is out of range.
Pain misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Pain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Chernokov throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Pain looks for a takedown but Chernokov sprawls well.
Chernokov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pain.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Chernokov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pain slips under a jab.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown but Chernokov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pain's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Chernokov throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Chernokov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chernokov sprawls and moves away.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pain with a poor takedown
and Chernokov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chernokov moves away from the strike by Pain.
Chernokov throws out a counter right but Pain avoids it with no problem.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chernokov misses with a wild body shot.
Pain swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chernokov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pain's head backwards.
Pain throws a looping overhand right but Chernokov ducks down to avoid it.
Pain blocks a jab.
Pain's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chernokov under the eye.
Chernokov moves out of range as Pain strikes.#T2#
Chernokov throws a body punch but Pain moves out of range.
Chernokov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chernokov misses with a hook.
Pain just misses with a punch to the body.
Chernokov scores with a jab.
Alexei Chernokov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A jab from Pain misses.
Chernokov misses with a head kick.
Pain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chernokov manages to avoid it.
Chernokov defending well as Pain loads up on a big left hand.
A swing and a miss from Pain.
Pain throws a jab when Chernokov was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chernokov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pain shoots and misses
and Chernokov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Pain shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Chernokov looking for a sweep. Not yet Chernokov, not yet.
Chernokov is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Chernokov looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Chernokov keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Chernokov is keeping the position.
Pain forces his way into half guard.
Pain is looking to take a break and control but Chernokov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pain prevents Chernokov from improving his position.#SUB#
Chernokov is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chernokov wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Chernokov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Chernokov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alexei Chernokov.
I think Chernokov 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 35
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Pain pushes Midget up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pain.
Still in the clinch, Pain scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pain lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Midget backwards. #TD2#
Midget turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Midget tries for a kimura but Pain is defending well. #SUB2#
Midget is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Pain is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Pain manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Midget looking for submissions off his back.
Pain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T1#
Pain working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Midget is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
Pain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Midget has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Midget is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Midget is looking for a sweep. Pain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
Midget is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Midget actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Pain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Pain wants to control but Midget is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB#
Pain seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Midget moves into full guard.
Pain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pain scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've been hearing that Pain has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Midget is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Midget looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Midget is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pain scores with a couple of nice shots.
Midget is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Pain maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Midget could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pain has cracked it and Midget is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Revolution XC 16
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Pain blocks a head kick by Alvarez.
Pain wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Pain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Alvarez.#TD2#
Alvarez ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Alvarez no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alvarez holds on and takes a little breather.
Alvarez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pain controls the pace.
Alvarez has Pain pulled in close to control his posture.
Pain trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Our spies down at at Gorilla Warfare Academy inform us that Alvarez has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Pain wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Pain is pushing down on Alvarez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Alvarez is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.
Alvarez is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Pain 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.
Pain wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Pain's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Pain's back!
Alvarez has the hooks in. Pain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pain is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Alvarez has the hooks in. Pain is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Alvarez keeps control of the position easily here as Pain tries to buck him off.
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez moves to the back position.
Pain tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Alvarez controlling from the full mount.
Pain looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Pain tries to break free.
Pain turns into Alvarez and is now in his guard.
#T3#
Alvarez controlling the position.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Alvarez is keeping the position.
Pain throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Pain being controlled here momentarily.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Alvarez is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Alvarez keeping full guard, as Pain tries to pass. #SUB2#
Pain is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Alvarez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Pain is looking to defend but Alvarez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Pain! Alvarez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Pain taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Marcio Alvarez!
Marcio Alvarez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sully's Bar & Grill for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 13
Date: Jan 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Nystrom takes the fight into the clinch.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nystrom has him pressed against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pain has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Nystrom struggles to land a body shot inside as Pain controls his hands.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Pain as the two fighters clinch.
Nystrom lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pain lands with a left to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
Nystrom misses with an elbow strike.
Nystrom lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not. #T1#
Nystrom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Nystrom misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pain.
Nystrom lands a body shot.
Pain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Still in the clinch, Nystrom scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nystrom is pressed up against the cage. Pain has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nystrom down to the mat. Nystrom avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T2##CL2#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom pushes off an throws an elbow but Pain leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pain throws a head punch that misses.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
Nystrom lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nystrom.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain takes an elbow to the temple.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nystrom just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pain's brow.
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom throws a punch but it's blocked by Pain.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands with a left to the head. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
Nystrom lands an uppercut.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Nystrom finish him?
Nystrom has a couple of punches blocked by Pain.
Pain misses with a punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands an elbow just above Pain 's eye.
Nystrom lands a damaging elbow.
A short right from Nystrom.
Pain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nystrom misses with the head strike.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain blocking some punches.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pain is pressed against the cage. Nystrom pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Pain! Two more big strikes from Nystrom and Pain crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom retains his lightweight title!
Post fight, Noam Nystrom took to the microphone: 'I told everyone I was gonna take this belt! and here I am! Who's next? Nate you hella quiet these days, homie....'.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom's coach down at England Fight Club MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nystrom's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Nystrom.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain tries to break free but Nystrom pushes him back against the cage.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nystrom pulls his leg out and moves away.
Pain looks to land a left hand but Nystrom moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Pain clinches up against the cage.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Pain blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nystrom lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nystrom scores with a shot to the side of Pain's head.
Nystrom scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pain misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nystrom.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Nystrom lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Royal Pain has been cut.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Pain's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nystrom fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nystrom misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom lands a left hand.
Nystrom throws a head punch that misses.
Pain takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nystrom misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
Nystrom misses with some punches.
#TD#
Pain manages to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Nystrom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nystrom showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Nystrom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nystrom tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Nystrom controlling from the top position. #T3#
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nystrom is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Nystrom kicks Pain off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain can't break the clinch.
Pain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nystrom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Nystrom has double underhooks. #T4#
Nystrom misses with a knee strike.
Pain avoids the elbow strike from Nystrom, against the cage.
Pain tries a body shot but Nystrom blocks it.
Pain blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nystrom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nystrom misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nystrom swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nystrom tries to land knees in the clinch but Pain avoids the damage to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noam Nystrom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Pain shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Nystrom's guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom is looking to stand up but Pain isn't so interested in that idea.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Nystrom is retaining full guard.
Nystrom keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Nystrom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom is controlling Pain's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain trying to control but Nystrom is working from the bottom.
Nystrom wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Nystrom looking for a sweep. Not yet Nystrom, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Pain works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Pain trying to pass the guard but Nystrom defending well.
Nystrom is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well. #SUB#
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nystrom doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Pain is pressing down on Nystrom's thigh, looking to free his foot. Nystrom is holding on for now.
Pain is trying to control the action in half guard but Nystrom is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nystrom is concentrating on defense, preventing Pain from advancing position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Nystrom sees it coming and defends easily.
Pain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Nystrom is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
#ES2#
Nystrom kicks off Pain and gets to his feet. #TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well. #T3#
Nystrom is trying to control Pain's posture but Pain avoids it. #SUB#
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well. #SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Nystrom is looking to regain half guard here but Pain keeps moving and retains side control.
Nystrom keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee asks Pain politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Pain prefers to stall for the moment though.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nystrom tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nystrom tries to escape but Pain is in control. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nystrom is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pain fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Pain trying to control the action but Nystrom is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Pain tries for a kimura but Nystrom is defending well.
Nystrom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pain tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Pain has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Royal Pain's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Nystrom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CL2#
Nystrom clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Nystrom misses with some punches.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Nystrom missing with knees to the body.
Noam Nystrom seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Pain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pain wants to break free but Nystrom has control.
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Nystrom.
Nystrom keeps control of Pain as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nystrom pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nystrom trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Pain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nystrom creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nystrom tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Nystrom back against the cage.
Nystrom can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nystrom.
Nystrom lands with a short shot to the head.
Nystrom landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nystrom throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
Nystrom landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Nystrom lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards. #T2#
Nystrom misses with a punch on the inside.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Nystrom lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nystrom pushes Pain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nystrom scores with a shoulder strike.
Nystrom misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nystrom working aggressively here.
Pain tries to circle away but Nystrom has him pinned against the cage.
Nystrom lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Nystrom has Pain pressed against the cage, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Nystrom lands with a light punch inside.
Nystrom lands a nice uppercut.#ROC2#
Pain is rocked!#T3#
A shot in the inside from Nystrom.
Oh Pain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinched against the cage, Nystrom lands a big elbow that drops Pain! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Pain is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noam Nystrom!
Noam Nystrom is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Noam Nystrom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Royal Pain spoke after the fight, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 9
Date: Nov 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Pain throws a body punch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Pain tries for a takedown but Vermeer circles away easily
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vermeer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pain is trying hard to land a takedown here. Vermeer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pain takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pain scores with a punch to the head.
A big left from Vermeer misses.
Vermeer scores with a jab to the body.
Vermeer lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Vermeer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer moves away
and Vermeer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vermeer circles away quickly and effectively.
Vermeer lands a nice looking body shot.
Vermeer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vermeer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Pain ducks under a wild hook from Vermeer.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vermeer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vermeer throws a body shot but no joy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Vermeer.
Vermeer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Vermeer misses the shot to the body.
Vermeer throws a hook but Pain blocks it.
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vermeer tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vermeer to the ground. Vermeer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Vermeer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the body.
Pain tries to clinch up but Vermeer circles away and keeps his distance.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Alexander Vermeer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Pain closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
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!
Pain thows a huge punch but Vermeer dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vermeer defends it well. #SUB2#
Pain seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vermeer is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
Royal Pain really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Humanoid Nutrition (160Q for 160$) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 4
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pain looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Vermeer throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Pain misses.
It looked like Vermeer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vermeer.
Vermeer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pain is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Pain looks to score with a jab to the body but Vermeer is just out of range.
Vermeer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain goes for a double leg but Vermeer avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vermeer continues to drive forward.
Vermeer connects with a body shot that sends Pain's belly button to the back.
Pain misses with an uppercut
and Vermeer counters with a nice uppercut.
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer moves out of range.
Vermeer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Vermeer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain tries to clinch but Vermeer is having none of it.
As Pain tries to get set, Vermeer tries to push him back and clinch up but Pain manages to avoid the attempt.
Pain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vermeer lands a slapping body shot.
Vermeer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vermeer.
Pain fails to land the takedown.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#CL#
Vermeer clinches.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Vermeer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vermeer misses with a punch to the body.
Vermeer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vermeer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vermeer. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Pain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pain throws a punch but it's blocked by Vermeer.
Still in the clinch, Vermeer scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Pain misses with a body punch.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Vermeer tries to throw a body punch but Pain avoids it by throwing Vermeer back against the cage.
Vermeer is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Pain is trying to break the clinch but Vermeer is controlling him.#T3#
Vermeer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Vermeer lands a left hand.
Vermeer is working Pain over against the cage.
A short left from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vermeer lands with a light punch inside.
Vermeer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pain or not.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
A body shot lands from Vermeer.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Pain blocks a body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands with a short shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice left hand lands by Vermeer.
Pain takes a shot to the head.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer stalling.
Vermeer digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Vermeer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vermeer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pain looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Vermeer.
Pain looks winded!
Vermeer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
Vermeer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pain backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Vermeer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Vermeer lands a jab to the head.
Nice sprawl there from Vermeer as Pain shoots in.
Vermeer keeps the fight on the outside.
Vermeer throws a looping overhand right but Pain ducks down to avoid it.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain avoids the body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vermeer's waist but Vermeer gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pain off to one side.
Vermeer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Alexander Vermeer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeer misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Vermeer rushes Pain and presses him up against the cage.
Vermeer leaning against his opponent.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Pain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Pain blocks an uppercut.
Pain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vermeer seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Pain can turn it around.
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A hook to the body from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a left to the head.
Vermeer lands a body shot.
Pain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
Vermeer keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pain's efforts to push away.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer lands a nice uppercut.
Vermeer is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Pain is rocked!
A right hand to the body from Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Pain is still on wobbly legs! Can Vermeer finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vermeer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pain seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Vermeer.
Vermeer cracks Pain with a nice body shot.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vermeer lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Vermeer - that landed with a thud.
Pain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vermeer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Vermeer can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
A short right from Vermeer.
Pain tries to circle away but Vermeer has him pinned against the cage.#T3#
Vermeer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vermeer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Pain up against the cage.
Vermeer is leaning against Pain and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Vermeer scores with a hook to the body.
Pain is trying to break free.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pains head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
A shot in the inside from Vermeer.
Vermeer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pain! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vermeer is unloading with more strikes now! Pain drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer!
Alexander Vermeer retains his lightweight title!
In his post fight interview, Alexander Vermeer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 6
Date: Sep 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch but Jung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Pain catches Jung right on the button with a cross.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Pain lands the left hand.#CL2#
Pain has managed to clinch.
Pain has Jung pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jung manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
Come on Jung - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung wants to break free but Pain has control.
Jung lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Jung misses with the head strike.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung is struggling to control the position.
Jung prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hop Sing Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.#BC#
Jung breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from Pain.
Hop Sing Jung is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Nice cross by Pain.
Pain is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pain tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jung swivels and escapes.#T2#
Pain changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jung tries to avoid it but Pain manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jung to the ground. Jung escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jung takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Pain lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Pain.
Pain uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jung.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Pain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Jung is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Jung clinches up with Pain and pushes him back against the cage.
Pain blocking some punches.
Pain is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Jung is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Jung fails to land. #T3#
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Jung breaks the clinch.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Jung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jung throws out the jab.
Pain fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jung avoids it really well and circles away.
Jung gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pain.
Jung walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Good exchange - Pain coming out on top.
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain tries to clinch but Jung moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Jung misses its target.#T4#
Jung misses with a body shot.
And Pain tries to counter it with a takedown but Jung pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL2#
Pain has Jung up against the cage in a clinch.
Jung just leaning against Pain, taking a breather.
Pain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jung's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
#BC2#
Pain pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Royal Pain will probably get the nod.
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#
Pain scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jung misses with a looping right.
Pain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pain fails with the takedown#CL#
and Jung moves into the clinch.
Pain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jung lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pain misses with a punch to the body.
Pain is looking to break free of the clinch but Jung has double underhooks.
Jung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Jung's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Pain lands.#T1#
Jung moves out of range of the strikes.
Jung throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
Pain scores with a jab.
Jung slips a jab from Pain.
Pain shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jung defends it nicely.
Pain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jung uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pain.
Jung walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Royal Pain seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Pain darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Pain wants to control but Jung is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pain 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.
#T2#
Jung tries to get to full guard but Pain has control of the leg.
Pain is looking to pass Jung's guard but actually Jung recovers to full guard.
Jung managing to control the position.
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#
Jung looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Jung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Pain on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Jung keeping moving, preventing Pain from controlling successfully.
Pain is pushing down on Jung's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jung is fighting to maintain full guard but Pain has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Pain is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jung defends it well.
Jung is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain trying to control from half guard but Jung is working away. #SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Jung is defending well.
Jung slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jung is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Pain is looking to pass into half guard but Jung pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jung is in guard.#REVR#
Jung wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Pain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jung tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Jung circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Nice shot lands for Pain.
Pain avoids the body shot from Jung.
Jung throws a hook to the side of Pain's head but Pain sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pain lands with a right hand.
Jung seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jung sprawls well. Jung wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Jung misses the target.
Pain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pain! But no joy.
Pain shoots for a takedown but Jung saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pain.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jung swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jung keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jung appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hop Sing Jung has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Royal Pain.
Pain dips to his left and cracks Jung with an uppercut!
Pain has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T1#
Pain dives in for a single leg takedown but Jung sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jung.
Jung throws a jab but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Jung moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Pain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jung stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jung wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Jung.
Pain lands an overhand right.
A big left from Jung misses.
Pain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jung was well out of range. Poor timing from Pain.
The crowd cheers as Jung lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pain doesn't seem phased though.
Jung is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pain's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice takedown defense from Jung. No joy for Pain on that attempt.
Pain shoots in and drives through. Jung sprawls well.
Jung stuffs the takedown attempt from Pain. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Pain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Pain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jung.
A little jabbing left from Pain on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Jung walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Jung counters by clinching up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jung can't find room to land a body shot as Pain controls the action.
Jung working aggressively here.
Jung swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jung has had enough of the clinch but Pain keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pain. #T3#
Pain tries to work over Jung's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jung leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jung looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jung has Pain pressed against the cage, preventing Pain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Pain.
Pain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jung's elbow. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pain tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Jung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hop Sing Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pain tries to clinch but Jung is having none of it.
Pain avoids the body shot from Jung.
Nice sprawl there from Jung as Pain shoots in.
Pain has a takedown stuffed.
Jung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Jung takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Jung gets caught napping as Pain dives in and scores a takedown. Jung manages to retain guard.
Jung trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Jung working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pain doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pain manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Royal Pain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royal Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Pain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Hop Sing Jung.
I think Pain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Royal Pain!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Disgracie scores with a hook to the body. Pain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pain looks to clinch
and Disgracie counters with a nice body shot.
Disgracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pain was well out of range. Poor timing from Disgracie.
A little feinted left hand from Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Disgracie throws a good cross that connects.
Royce Disgracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Disgracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Pain wants to clinch up but Disgracie keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Disgracie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pain dodges the punch combination from Disgracie.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Pain shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Disgracie to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disgracie.
Disgracie scores with a nice right hand.
Disgracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab. #T1#
Pain walks into a left hand.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
Disgracie cracks a nice hook into Pain's ribs.
Disgracie connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pain's hands.
Pain shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Pain misses its target.
Disgracie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Disgracie throws a shot to the body.
Disgracie lands a right hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Disgracie. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Disgracie feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pains jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pain forces his way into half guard.#T2#
Pain sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Disgracie wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pain has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pain trying to control but Disgracie is having none of it.
Pain avoids the attempt from Disgracie to control.
Pain fails to advance to Disgracie's back.
Pain wants to control the pace but Disgracie is squirming around nicely.
Pain avoids the attempt from Disgracie to control.#T3#
Pain raining down hammerfists from mount.
Pain is trying to take his opponent's back.
#SUB#
Disgracie defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pain.
Pain avoids the attempt from Disgracie to control.
Disgracie controls the position.
Pain tries to control but Disgracie wriggling away.
Pain controlling the pace for now.
Pain will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Disgracie is squirming around, avoiding Pain's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Pain working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T4#
Disgracie is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Pain controlling his opponent.
Disgracie tries to reverse the position but Pain maintains control.#SUB#
Pain has control of Disgracie's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Disgracie regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Pain is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Disgracie is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Disgracie flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Pain anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Disgracie and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Pain slips an arm under Disgracie chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Pain has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Pain is squeezing on Disgracie like an anaconda would it's prey. Disgracie fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain made sure to mention his sponsor, Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview.
The defeated Royce Disgracie had this to say: 'It was a great fight, i give credit and respect to the opponent, he is a great fighter, i thanks the organization for the opportunity to participate in this epic competition.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 4
Date: Aug 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gonzalez.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Pain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez preventing the sweep.
Gonzalez looking to pass the guard.
Pain wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Pain is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gonzalez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gonzalez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Pain has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Gonzalez is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Pain.
Pain is trying to work for a sweep but Gonzalez has mounted him!
Gonzalez controlling from the full mount.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T2#
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Pain sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gonzalez prevents Pain from improving his position.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Pain has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3##SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pain managing to control the position.
Pain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gonzalez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gonzalez looking for a guillotine here but Pain defends easily.
Pain wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #T4#
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain looking to sit in guard and control but Gonzalez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gonzalez trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Pain is looking to sweep but instead, Gonzalez has passed into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gonzalez pulls his head out easily.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pain walks into a jab.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Pain throws a body kick.
Pain misses with a takedown
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonzalez tests Pain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gonzalez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Gonzalez lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pain connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Gonzalez slips a jab from Pain.
Pain throws a hook but Gonzalez blocks it.
Gonzalez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pain.
Gonzalez throwing a counter right hand but Pain manages to avoid it.
Gonzalez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pain.
Gonzalez ducks right into an uppercut from Pain.
Pain looks to clinch
and Gonzalez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD#
Gonzalez looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pain is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Pain slips nicely into half guard.
Pain working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh. Gonzalez counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzalez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain 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.
Pain trying to control but Gonzalez is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#T3#
Gonzalez is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Pain slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Gonzalez is defending well.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
Pain performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gonzalez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gonzalez is trying to maintain the position but Pain is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain stalling.
Pain is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gonzalez sees it coming and defends easily.
Gonzalez trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Royal Pain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
#R3#
Pain attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Pain shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gonzalez is trying to defend but Pain finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pain passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gonzalez!
Pain works his way to his opponent's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain biding his time, controlling Gonzalez.
Pain is not going to allow Gonzalez to sit and survive in this position. #T1#
What can Gonzalez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Pain wants to control but Gonzalez manages to buck him off and is now in Pain's guard! Nice work there by Gonzalez! #SUB2#
Pain working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gonzalez has passed into half guard!
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain gets full guard.
Gonzalez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gonzalez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gonzalez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pain has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gonzalez has passed into side control.
Pain tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gonzalez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gonzalez lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pain down.
Nate Gonzalez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Pain looks to move to half guard but instead Gonzalez has passed into mount! Damn!
Pain is looking to improve his position but Gonzalez isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Gonzalez lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gonzalez tries to control but Pain wriggling away.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Pain keeps trying to improve his position.#T4#
Gonzalez controlling the pace for now.
Pain is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonzalez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pain 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.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pain gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Nate Gonzalez did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Pain.
Gonzalez takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Gonzalez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gonzalez fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gonzalez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gonzalez is looking to wear down Pain with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain darts in trying to clinch
and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T1#
Pain takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pain throws the left hand but Gonzalez avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gonzalez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pain misses the jab.
Pain throws out a loose jab but Gonzalez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain throws a body punch but Gonzalez moves out of range.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pain on his heels. He'll look to pass Pain's guard now, I'm sure.#T2#
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gonzalez regains half guard.
Pain performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pain is stalling here. Gonzalez is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pain seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gonzalez has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Pain regains half guard.#T3#
Pain wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
Gonzalez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pain is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Gonzalez jumps into side control!
Pain is trying to work for a sweep but Gonzalez has mounted him!
Gonzalez fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Gonzalez tries to control but Pain wriggling away. #T4#
Pain 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.#SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pain is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Pain wants to improve his position but Gonzalez is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pain throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Gonzalez escapes and throws Pain's legs to the side, diving into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez had his way with Royal Pain in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Pain misses with a left hand #TD#
and Gonzalez counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pain!
Pain is trying to work for a sweep but Gonzalez has mounted him!
Gonzalez is landing with some decent strikes but Pain is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Pain tries to hold on but Gonzalez postures up.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Pain is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1#
Gonzalez sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pain can't escape the position.
Pain is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Pain gets back to half guard.
Gonzalez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pain knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.
Pain wants to get back to full guard but Gonzalez has mounted him!
Pain really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Gonzalez controlling the position easily from mount.
Pain working to try and regain half guard.
Pain wants to control but Gonzalez is having none of it.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Pain regains half guard.
Pain makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pain.#SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Pain wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Gonzalez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gonzalez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:47
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Gonzalez!
Nate Gonzalez retains his lightweight title!
Nate Gonzalez was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
Pain was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Pain moves into range and clinches up with Gonzalez.
Good body shot from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pain is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Gonzalez fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez is working Pain over against the cage.
Pain is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gonzalez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pain's elbow. #T1#
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gonzalez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gonzalez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Pain has picked Gonzalez up - he's going for a ride! Pain dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Pain is trying to control. Gonzalez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gonzalez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Gonzalez is refusing to be controlled, as Pain sits in half guard.
Gonzalez controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2#
Pain wants to control but Gonzalez is keeping him busy.
Gonzalez trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Pain 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.
#SUB#
Pain is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gonzalez is just riding it out for now. Pain eventually gives up the hold.
Gonzalez is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Pain is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Gonzalez is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Pain is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pain's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SU#
Pain stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pain lands with an uppercut that bounces Gonzalez off the cage and back into range.
Pain tries to clinch up but Gonzalez circles away and keeps his distance.
Gonzalez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T4#
Pain throws a leg kick
and Pain takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nate Gonzalez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonzalez throws a jab when Pain was well out of range.
Gonzalez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pain.
Gonzalez swats away the attempt to clinch by Pain.
Pain takes a jab right on the kisser.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gonzalez misses with a left hand #TD#
and Pain counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've been informed that Gonzalez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura but Gonzalez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pain to get the leverage.
Gonzalez has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.
Pain is pressing down on Gonzalez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gonzalez is holding on for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Gonzalez is defending against the submission attempts here by Pain.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura here.
#T1##SUB#
Pain wants to work for an arm triangle but Gonzalez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gonzalez wants to control but Pain is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gonzalez is trying to stand up here but Pain is controlling him well.
Ground and pound from Pain. #SU#
Pain decides to return to a standing position. #CL#
Pain has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gonzalez digs a right hand into Pain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Pain's gas tank.
Pain has Gonzalez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gonzalez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
Pain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Gonzalez has hold of one of Pain's legs. Pain is fighting the takedown attempt but Gonzalez gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Gonzalez trying to control but Pain is working from the bottom.
Royal Pain overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gonzalez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Gonzalez throwing strikes from guard but Pain blocks nicely. #SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Gonzalez loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Gonzalez stopping the sweep attempt from Pain.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully.
Gonzalez not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Gonzalez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gonzalez tries to free his leg and advance position but Pain is retaining full guard.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Pain wants to sweep here but Gonzalez controlling him for the moment.
Gonzalez must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gonzalez looking to sit in guard and control but Pain gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Pain landing some decent shots from guard.
Gonzalez is trying to control the position but Pain postures up. #SU#
Pain decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pain missing with a left hand there. Gonzalez was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with a left to the body.
Gonzalez throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Royal Pain dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R3#
Pain takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gonzalez.
Pain connects with a body shot that sends Gonzalez's belly button to the back.
A lazy left from Gonzalez finds it's target.
Pain doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gonzalez throws an overhand right that lands on Pain's shoulder, as Pain tries to avoid the shot.
Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain staying out of range there.
Pain ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pain seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Gonzalez lands a really nice looking cross but Pain seems unphased.
Gonzalez 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.
Pain wants to clinch.#TD2#
Gonzalez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Pain on his heels. He'll look to pass Pain's guard now, I'm sure.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T2#
Pain wants to control from the top but Gonzalez keeps moving. #SUB#
Pain is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gonzalez is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gonzalez has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gonzalez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Pain seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Gonzalez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gonzalez trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pain looking to control.
#T3#
Gonzalez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gonzalez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Gonzalez pushes his legs off easily.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gonzalez defends well.
Gonzalez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pain is keeping the position for now.
Gonzalez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
Pain tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gonzalez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gonzalez lands a couple of elbows.
Gonzalez wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
Pain 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.
Gonzalez stays in close to Pain's body and controls the position.
Gonzalez connects with a couple of short punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#ES#
Pain wriggles free and stands up. #TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gonzalez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Gonzalez throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Gonzalez throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Pain counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzalez didn't expect that.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gonzalez trying to keep a closed guard but Pain is proving a slippery customer.
#SU#
Pain gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pain went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pain is trying to defend but Gonzalez finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#T1#
Pain moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gonzalez is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Pain has his foot on Gonzalez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gonzalez works his way back into a safe position though.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Gonzalez from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gonzalez passes into half guard.
Gonzalez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Gonzalez working the head and body with strikes.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is staying active underneath Gonzalez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Gonzalez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Gonzalez scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gonzalez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Pain on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gonzalez trying to control from half guard but Pain is working away. #T3##ES#
Pain has one foot on Gonzalez's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Gonzalez throws a hook but Pain avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gonzalez. Pain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pain appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gonzalez connects with a right hand. Pain shakes it off.
Pain wants to clinch.#T4#
Gonzalez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice uppercut there from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez with a jab.
Gonzalez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut. Pain saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gonzalez slips a jab from Pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Gonzalez dominated that fourth round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Pain moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Pain dips to his left and cracks Gonzalez with an uppercut!
Gonzalez misses with a looping right.
Gonzalez scores with a hook to the body. Pain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Gonzalez connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez misses with a kick to the body.
Pain on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot that snaps Pain's head back.
#T1#
Gonzalez throws out a powerful jab.
Pain tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gonzalez looks to throw the jab but Pain is out of range.
Gonzalez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Pain has his takedown stuffed
and Gonzalez counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Gonzalez loads up on a big right hand but Pain slips the punch.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Pain slips a jab from Gonzalez.
Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Pain closes the distance and clinches up with Gonzalez, looking for a takedown. Pain pushes Gonzalez against the cage but Gonzalez circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Pain darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Pain into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzalez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Pain on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gonzalez misses with an uppercut
and Pain counters with a stiff right hand.
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Pain half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
A big right from Gonzalez misses.
Gonzalez lands a jab to Pain's midsection.
Pain misses with a takedown attempt
and Gonzalez counters with a stiff right hand.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pain moves away from the strike by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez works Pain's body with a nice hook.
Pain lands with a cross.
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T4#
Gonzalez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pain manages to avoid it.
Pain tries a low kick but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gonzalez jabs at Pain's body.
Gonzalez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pain staying out of range there.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Royal Pain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nate Gonzalez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Gonzalez fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nate Gonzalez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gonzalez 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Gonzalez!
Nate Gonzalez is the new lightweight champion!
Nate Gonzalez looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Dejavu motherfuckers!!! Here we are again at the top of the food chain. Me, my brother, my team, all the dogs from the CPT we lit this motherfucker up!! Fuck all the haters we da Gonzalez Brothers homie COMPTON MOTHERFUCKER!!!'.
In defeat, Royal Pain stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
Revolution XC 2
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain misses with a hook. Disgracie ducked under it nicely.
Pain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Disgracie misses with a combination
and Pain counters with a two punch combo.
Nice cross by Disgracie.
Disgracie has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Disgracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Disgracie misses with a straight left.
Pain is looking to counter punch.
Pain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Disgracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain thows a leg kick but Disgracie checks it
and Disgracie counters with a nice uppercut.
Disgracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Disgracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice jab there from Disgracie. #T1#
Disgracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Disgracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Pain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Disgracie lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
Pain takes one to the side of the head.
Pain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Disgracie misses with a straight left.
As Disgracie looks to move away, Pain throws a big counter combo but Disgracie just gets out of the way.
Disgracie looks to land a right hand but Pain moved out of range.
Pain swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Pain looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Disgracie throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Disgracie throws out a loose jab but Pain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Disgracie scores with a sloppy right hand. Pain should have avoided that one.
Disgracie takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Pain slips under a jab from Disgracie.
Pain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Pain.
Disgracie misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Pain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Disgracie's guard.
Pain distracts Disgracie with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pain postures up.
Pain wants to control from the top but Disgracie keeps moving.
Disgracie is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Pain passes Disgracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pain lands a nice short elbow.
Pain wants to control but Disgracie is keeping him busy.
Pain 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.#T3#
Disgracie trying to control but Pain postures up.
#SUB#
Pain is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Disgracie defends it well. #SUB#
Pain is trying to work for a kimura but Disgracie is defending well.
Pain trying to control from half guard but Disgracie is working away.
Disgracie desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB#
Pain is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pain wants to control but Disgracie is keeping him busy.
Pain passes to full mount! #T4#
Disgracie tries to hold on but Pain pushes him away. #SUB#
Pain looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Pain is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Disgracie is surviving well by controlling Pain's body position as best he can.
Disgracie wants to hold on but Pain pushes him away.
Pain trying to control but Disgracie is having none of it.
Disgracie reaches up to try and control the position but Pain seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Disgracie rolls and tries to escape and now Pain has his back!
#SUB#
Pain has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Disgracie! Can he survive? No! He's out! Pain gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Royal Pain gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Royce Disgracie had this to say: 'It was a great fight, i give credit and respect to the opponent, he is a great fighter, i thanks the organization for the opportunity to participate in this epic competition.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Meese throws a one two combo.
Some wild striking there from Meese.
Meese lands with a good body shot.
Meese looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Meese lands an overhand right.#CL#
Pain gets a clinch.
Pain goes for a takedown attempt but Meese pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Meese lands a hook that stumbles Pain back into the cage. Meese follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Pain to the canvas! Meese pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Pain has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Georges Meese!
An out of breath and clearly excited Georges Meese thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Royal Pain was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit, there goes my chance to be like Mike.'.
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 155 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain cracks Land with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
We've been told by Pain's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Land misses with a straight left.
Pain swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Land looks to score with a jab to the body but Pain is just out of range.
Pain appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pain misses the target.
Pain slips a jab from Land.
Land needs to keep his hands up - Pain had a free shot at his head there.
Pain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Pain throws a low kick but it's checked well by Land.
Land now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Land staying out of range there.
A big left from Pain misses.
Land throws out a counter right but Pain avoids it with no problem.
Pain shoots in for a takedown but Land shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Land swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Land throws a jab but it's blocked by Pain.
Pain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Land on the side of the head.#TD#
Pain shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Pain was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Land, who protects the arm well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Land is looking to regain half guard here but Pain keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
Pain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Land can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Pain has an Americana. Land didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Pain is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Pain hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ISLAND COMBAT GAMES
Date: Jun 29, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Pain throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kavlitzekis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Pain is in Kavlitzekis's guard.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kavlitzekis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pain working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pain gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Pain is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Pain postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kavlitzekis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Pain, into his guard. #REVB#
Kavlitzekis has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Rabid Dog. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Pain wants to sweep here but Kavlitzekis controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kavlitzekis passes into half guard.
Pain is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain is looking to control Kavlitzekis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pain avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Pain actively working from the bottom here.
Pain is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Pain wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pain is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Kavlitzekis wants to work for an arm triangle but Pain is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pain slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Pain looking for a guillotine here but Kavlitzekis defends easily.
#T4##SUB#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kavlitzekis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kavlitzekis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kavlitzekis avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kavlitzekis sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pain's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kavlitzekis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnie Kavlitzekis will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain throws out a loose jab but Kavlitzekis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnie Kavlitzekis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kavlitzekis slips a straight right by Pain.
Kavlitzekis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pain defends it well.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain throws a hook to the side of Kavlitzekis's head but Kavlitzekis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kavlitzekis feints the counter takedown.
Pain pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kavlitzekis slips under a jab.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Pain misses with an uppercut.
Kavlitzekis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Pain misses its intended target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pain throws a jab when Kavlitzekis was well out of range.
Kavlitzekis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kavlitzekis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Pain misses with a straight left. #T1#
Kavlitzekis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pain throws out the jab.
Pain shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kavlitzekis sprawls well. Kavlitzekis wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Pain gets slowly back to his feet.
Kavlitzekis changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kavlitzekis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis with the counter takedown but Pain avoids it easily.
Kavlitzekis moves out of range as Pain strikes.
Kavlitzekis walks into a straight right hand from Pain.
Pain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pain swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Kavlitzekis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kavlitzekis. #SUB#
Pain has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kavlitzekis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2##SUB#
Kavlitzekis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pain has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kavlitzekis has managed to get both his arms back between Pain's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Pain has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Kavlitzekis should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pain has tightened it up now! Kavlitzekis should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain retains his lightweight title!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Royal Pain waved his t-shirt featuring Leviathan Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Island combat five
Date: Jun 21, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Pain napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kontio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB#
Kontio working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kontio working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pain is looking for a sweep.
Kontio wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pain keeps working.
Pain tries to buck Kontio off but Kontio is having none of it.
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kontio's best efforts.
Kontio lands with a punch from half guard.
Pain trying to get back to full guard but Kontio takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Pain tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.#SUB#
Kontio is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Pain to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Pain shrugs it off.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontio controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kontio trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kontio looking to secure an arm triangle but Pain defends it well.
Pain is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kontio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pain?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kontio landing strikes from the mount.
Kontio looking to finish Pain with some ground and pound. This is bad for Pain!
Kontio looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pain tries to hold on but Kontio pushes him away.
Pain tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kontio looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kontio is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pain is surviving well by controlling Kontio's body position as best he can. #T2#
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Kontio tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Kontio has a good base and remains in mount.
Kontio landing punches.
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!
Kontio takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Pain is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kontio with good strikes from the mount here!
Kontio lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kontio is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Pain can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Pain is looking to get to half guard.
Kontio in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kontio controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Pain is in all sorts of trouble here.
Kontio scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Pain in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kontio working away from the top, dropping strikes.
A nice elbow there by Kontio.
Pain is trying desperately to improve position.
Kontio scoring with strikes but Pain is staying in there.
Kontio lands a heavy elbow.
Pain tries to reverse the position but Kontio maintains control.
Kontio landing shots from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pain keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kontio scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Pain?
Pain is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Kontio is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Kontio landing shots from mount.
Kontio looking to control but Pain is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pain takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Pain is desperately trying to improve his position but Kontio has a good base and remains in mount.
BOOM! Kontio connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Pain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Pain wants to pass the guard but Kontio is keeping the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kontio is pulling down on Pain's head to control his posture.
Kontio is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kontio is trying to control the action in half guard but Pain is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Pain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royal Pain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kontio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Pain misses with a low kick as Kontio jumps back.
Pain tests Kontio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD#
Kontio drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kontio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kontio scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily.
Pain bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kontio's guard. #REVB##T1#
Kontio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Kontio's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kontio manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Pain has Kontio in his guard.#REVR#
Kontio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kontio stands up over Pain, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontio landing some decent shots from guard.
Pain lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T2#
Pain lands a couple of digs.
Pain wants to pass the guard but Kontio is keeping the position.
Kontio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.
Kontio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kontio cracks Pain with a solid left hand.
Pyry Kontio overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio wants to control from the top but Pain keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Kontio distracts Pain with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Kontio drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kontio jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Pain wants to sweep here but Kontio controlling him for the moment.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Kontio lands a couple of elbows.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pain looking for a sweep. Not yet Pain, not yet.
Kontio is working Pain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Kontio postures up.
#SUB2#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio with a nice head shot there.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.
Pain is breathing heavily.
Kontio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kontio slips nicely into half guard.
Pain taking some punishment here, with Kontio in his half guard.
Pain throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Kontio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Pain looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Kontio looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Pain!
Kontio cracks Pain with a big elbow.
Pain is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kontio off and has taken his back!
Kontio tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kontio regains half guard.#SUB#
Kontio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kontio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Kontio gets back to full guard.
Pain with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard. #T1##SUB#
Pain got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kontio has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pain has managed to get both his arms back between Kontio's legs - danger averted.
Kontio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Pain.
Pain tries to free his leg and advance position but Kontio is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kontio is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard.
Kontio wants to sweep here but Pain controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Kontio looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Kontio is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kontio manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Kontio's guard.
Kontio trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Kontio has his foot on Pain's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pain works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kontio had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pain defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain trying to control but Kontio is working from the bottom.
Kontio trying to control the position.
#T3#
Pain passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Pain wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kontio, who protects the arm well.
Pain working away.
Kontio is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Pain's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kontio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kontio is looking to control Pain's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kontio avoid being mounted?
Kontio has hold of Pain's hands but Pain slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kontio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pain is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB2#
Pain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kontio sees it coming and defends easily.
Kontio trying to control but Pain postures up.
#SUB2#
Pain is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kontio doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Pain.
Kontio is looking to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kontio with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Royal Pain just about did enough to take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Pain cracks the inside of Kontio's front leg.
Kontio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Pain defends it nicely.
Pain lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kontio.
Pain changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kontio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Kontio shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kontio was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kontio landing a few strikes.
Pain tries to buck Kontio off but Kontio is having none of it.#SUB#
Kontio is trying to get an arm triangle but Pain is defending well. #SUB#
Kontio tries for a kimura but Pain is defending well.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Kontio scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pain to see if he's OK.
Kontio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pain can do to turn this around?
Pain manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kontio's best efforts.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain is pressing down on Kontio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kontio trying to control the position from guard on top but Pain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pain is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kontio defends well.
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Kontio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2##SUB2#
Pain is looking for a triangle but Kontio pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Pain working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kontio doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kontio manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kontio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio lands a couple of digs.
Pain being controlled here, momentarily.
Pain trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pain is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kontio is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Pain wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pain's head.
Kontio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kontio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Pain is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kontio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kontio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Pain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kontio defends it easily.
Kontio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pain working a defensive guard here.
Pain has momentary wrist control but Kontio slips an elbow through the middle.
Kontio is working Pain over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kontio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Pain's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kontio passes Pain's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kontio seems to be working for a kimura but Pain defends the submission attempt.
Pain is pressing down on Kontio's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pyry Kontio had his way with Royal Pain in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Pain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kontio's hands.#TD#
Kontio closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
Pain is trying to maintain the position but Kontio is very close to passing his half guard.
Pain is looking for a sweep. Kontio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pain moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Pain escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kontio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kontio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Pain is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kontio chips away with some ground and pound.
Pain keeping moving, preventing Kontio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Kontio cracks Pain with a solid left hand.
Kontio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Pain throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kontio passes Pain's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Pain has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Kontio. Oh but Pain has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Kontio goes limp - he's gone! Pain jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain is the new lightweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Royal Pain made sure he mentioned Leviathan Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Island combat three
Date: Jun 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Richards Iii fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Richards Iii misses with a hook.
Pain misses with a looping right.
Pain misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Richards Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Pain is fighting off a takedown attempt but Richards Iii is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Pain to the mat. Pain regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Richards Iii has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Pain to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Richards Iii is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Pain pulls down on the head and he's put Richards Iii to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain gave a mention to Leviathan Clothing in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Island Combat one
Date: Jun 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Idowu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pain as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Pain gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Idowu accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pain controls Idowu momentarily but Idowu frees himself.
Idowu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Pain pushes a forearm under Idowu's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Idowu is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Pain!
After the big win, Royal Pain made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Leviathan Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Prince Idowu was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it!'.
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Event:
HI 60 - Redemption Island
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Graham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Pain is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Graham's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pain is looking to pass Graham's guard but actually Graham recovers to full guard.
Graham wants to stand up but Pain is controlling him.
Pain trying to control the position from guard on top but Graham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pain won't allow Graham to get back to his feet.
Graham trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Pain chips away with some ground and pound.
Graham has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pain lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Graham's guard. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Graham's guard. #T1#
Pain throws a big right hand that misses.
Pain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graham swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Pain thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Pain throws a big elbow that misses.
Pain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Pain accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Pain drops back looking for a leg! Graham is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Graham manages to kick Pain off! Pain jumps back into Graham's guard.
Graham wants to stand but Pain is controlling the position.
Graham is looking to stand back up but Pain counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Graham. #T2#
Pain trying to mount his opponent but Graham defends it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pain landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pain throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Graham won't allow Pain to pass to mount.
Pain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Pain is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Pain maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Graham could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Pain has cracked it and Graham is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Pain!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Anthony Graham had this to say: 'BOMBACLAUGHT!!!'.
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Event:
HI49: WedFight IX
Date: May 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pain. #ES#
Rockwell bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rockwell definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockwell with a nice cross.
Pain with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rockwell counters with a straight right hand.
Pain fails with the takedown
and Rockwell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain wants to clinch but Rockwell slips to the side
and Rockwell counters with a nice body shot.
Rockwell feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pain's calf.
Rockwell throws a good cross that connects.
Pain takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T1#
Pain tries to clinch up
and Rockwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pain wants to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rockwell scores with a hook to the body. Pain takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Pain tries to clinch
and Rockwell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A combination from Rockwell does no damage.
Rockwell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pain at a distance.
#T2#
Pain closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rockwell circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rockwell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Pain is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockwell steps in with a hook that catches Pain right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Rockwell follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Pain looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Rockwell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chest Rockwell thanked Ace of Spades for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
HI43: WedFight VII
Date: Apr 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Li circles away from the clinch attempt
and Li counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pain.
Li is looking to get back to his feet here but Pain is keeping cool and he's managed to take Li's back.
Li trying to get back to his feet but Pain is in full control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pain is cranking Li's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Li! He's tightened the choke and Li is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Royal Pain!
Royal Pain seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Danny Li spoke after the fight, saying 'ooooooo.Whatttaaa!!!!'.
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Event:
Young Bloods
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain shoots in looking for a takedown. Diaz tries to sprawl out of it but Pain keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Diaz manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Sloppy strikes from Pain. Those never looked like landing.
Diaz takes a swing at Pain's ribcage but misses.
Diaz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Pain pushes Diaz up against the cage in a clinch.
Pain wants to take the fight to the mat but Diaz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Diaz prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Royal Pain. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Pain has Diaz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Pain pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Diaz tumbling to the mat - Pain dives into Diaz's guard.
Pain slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Pain lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Diaz is in trouble now - Pain has advanced to mount!
Diaz is squirming around, avoiding Pain's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Diaz has left one of his arms exposed and Pain doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Diaz screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Pain!
An out of breath Royal Pain thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Nick Diaz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was unlucky and he got that chance and used it, i can only promise to be back stronger and never let you guys down again, thank you all!'.
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Event:
Fight and Furious
Date: Mar 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Somakandarkram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good exchange - Somakandarkram coming out on top.
Somakandarkram dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Pain. That did some damage!
Pain blocks a head kick by Somakandarkram.
#TD2#
Pain shoots in and bounces Somakandarkram off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Somakandarkram has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Pain off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Somakandarkram connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Somakandarkram scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Pain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Somakandarkram throws a quick counter head kick but Pain was just out of range.
Pain takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somakandarkram throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Somakandarkram scores with a nice body kick.
Pain steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Somakandarkram. That one must have hurt.
Somakandarkram throws a nice outside leg kick.
Somakandarkram lands a nice shot to the body.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Somakandarkram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Somakandarkram buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Somakandarkram connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pain misses with a leg kick
and Somakandarkram counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pain's knee momentarily.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Somakandarkram misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pain tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Somakandarkram to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somakandarkram is looking to land body kicks.
Somakandarkram throws a nice head kick!
Pain misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Somakandarkram moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Somakandarkram.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Somakandarkram, right into the meat.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that misses.
Pain tries to clinch but Somakandarkram moves out of range.
Somakandarkram scoring well with a low kick there.
Somakandarkram scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Pain walks forward, straight into a front kick from Somakandarkram.
Shivakamini Somakandarkram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pain avoids the head kick by Somakandarkram.
Pain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Somakandarkram lands a high kick!
Shivakamini Somakandarkram seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somakandarkram throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pain.
A leg kick checked by Somakandarkram.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pain throws a right hand that Somakandarkram ducks under and follows up with a left that Somakandarkram also avoids with ease.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick that half lands.
Somakandarkram lands a head kick!
Somakandarkram cracks the inside of Pain's front leg.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Somakandarkram misses
and Pain counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Pain has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Somakandarkram plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've been informed that Pain has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Somakandarkram throws a head kick but Pain moves out of range.
Somakandarkram checks a leg kick.
Somakandarkram connects with a solid leg kick.
Somakandarkram connects with a high kick.
Pain doesn't manage to clinch there - Somakandarkram circles away.
Pain tries to clinch but Somakandarkram moves out of range.
Pain 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.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pain fails with a takedown attempt.
Somakandarkram throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shivakamini Somakandarkram dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Somakandarkram connects with a solid leg kick.
A head kick misses from Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Somakandarkram.
Somakandarkram misses with a head kick.
Pain unleashes a big counter combination but Somakandarkram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somakandarkram throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD2#
and Pain counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Somakandarkram!
Pain moves into full mount!
Pain tries to control but Somakandarkram wriggling away. #T1#
Pain wants to take his opponent's back but Somakandarkram doesn't allow it.
Royal Pain has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Pain is working for a guillotine from mount but Somakandarkram frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Pain working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Somakandarkram turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Pain off and cradles Somakandarkram's limp body as Pain celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Royal Pain!
In defeat, Shivakamini Somakandarkram stepped up to the mic, saying 'Alright, fuck it. I'm quitting'.
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Event:
Highland Island 19
Date: Mar 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Pain falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ocon counters with a two punch combo. #TD2#
Ocon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pain did well to prevent Ocon getting side control.#SUB#
Pain looking for submissions off his back.
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. Ocon connects with a nice short shot to Pain's temple.
Ocon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ocon prevents Pain from improving his position.
Ocon really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pain. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ocon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pain tries to get to full guard but Ocon has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ocon working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pain moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Pain has his feet on Ocon's thighs here. He's pushed Ocon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Ocon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Royal Pain!
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