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Event:
KOFC 98 - Leonidas/Forclit 3
Date: Apr 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Law circles away from the clinch attempt.
The crowd cheers as Law lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bennet doesn't seem phased though.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Jab by Law.
Law attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bennet loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.
Law scores with a hook.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bennet - that landed with a thud.
Law blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Law has Bennet pushed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1##TD#
Law lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Law in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura here.
Law throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Law looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Bennet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T2##SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennet has managed to free his arm - good work.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Law is looking to take a break and control but Bennet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Law definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Law wants to pass the guard but Bennet is defending well.
Law wants to control but Bennet is keeping him busy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Bennet there.
Law misses with a takedown
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
No luck for Law with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Bennet was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slow jab from Bennet misses its intended target.
Bennet feints and then cracks Law's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Law down.
Law swings for the body but Bennet moves out of range.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Law throws a combination that misses
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Law manages to avoid it.
Law tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bennet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Law sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Bennet drives through and clinches with Law against the cage.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bennet scores with a shoulder strike.
Bennet digs a right hand underneath Law's ribcage. Law let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Law is trying to break free.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Law.
Law can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gresham Law. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Law can't get the takedown.
Law is trying to break the clinch but Bennet has him pressed against the cage.
Bennet lands with a right to the head.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Law gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Law is breathing heavily.
Law frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Law is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bennet has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bennet!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Law shoots in for a takedown but Bennet shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bennet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Law scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Law trying to mount his opponent but Bennet defends it.
Bennet trying to hold on to Law's head to control him but Law postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law trying to control from Bennet's half guard. Bennet has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T1#
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Law is looking to advance position but Bennet has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Bennet controlling from mount.
Bennet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bennet's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Law is desperately trying to improve his position but Bennet has a good base and remains in mount.
Bennet looking to control and managing it successfully.
Law wants to hold on but Bennet pushes him away.
Law holds on for dear life, controlling Bennet's posture momentarily.
Bennet controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Law regains half guard.
Law is positioning himself well to prevent Bennet advancing to mount.
Bennet not doing much here.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Law tries to get to full guard but Bennet has control of the leg. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A cross from Law lands.
A swing and a miss from Law.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Law with a poor takedown
letting Bennet counter with a right hand.
Bennet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Law was well out of range. Poor timing from Bennet.#TD#
Law looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Law pushes down on Bennet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet 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#
Law goes for a double leg but Bennet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bennet continues to drive forward.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet lands the left hand.
Bennet connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD#
Law feints and as Bennet raises his hands in defense, Law changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Law controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bennet pulls Law in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Law wants to get back to full guard.
Gresham Law overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Law is trying to control but Bennet manages to pass to mount!
Bennet tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Law wants to control but Bennet is having none of it.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Law is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Bennet controlling his opponent.
Law can't escape the position.
Bennet controlling the pace for now.
Gresham Law has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Law tries to lock up and control but Bennet gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bennet sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bennet prevents Law from getting the reversal.
Law wants to hold on but Bennet pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bennet controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bennet 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
After the fight, Michael Bennet 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.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Patryk tries to clinch up but Law circles away and keeps his distance.
Law changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Law lands a nice hook to Patryk's body. Patryk takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Law fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Patryk checks it well.
Patryk throws a quick counter kick to the body but Law avoids it.
Law lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD2#
Law shoots in and bounces Patryk off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Law stays in close to Patryk's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patryk wants to sweep here but Law controlling him for the moment.
Law not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Law works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Law seems to be working for a kimura but Patryk defends the submission attempt.
Law works his way into full mount!
Patryk knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Law on the ground.
Law wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Law tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Law's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Patryk wants to control but Law is having none of it.#SUB2#
Law 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. Patryk turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Law off and cradles Patryk's limp body as Law celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gresham Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Gresham Law made sure he mentioned Red Light Coffeeshop, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Lukasz Patryk had this to say: 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'.
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Event:
UFC 9-The End Of An Era
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Law throws a right hand that Angar ducks under and follows up with a left that Angar also avoids with ease.
Angar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Angar tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Angar works on Law's body with a couple of short punches.
Law is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Law pulls guard.
Law controlling the position.
We've been hearing that Angar has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB2#
Law is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Angar frees his head nicely. Oh but Law has switched to an armbar! Angar is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Gresham Law!
Our winner, Gresham Law, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Brock misses with a body kick.
Brock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Law throws a lazy right hand but Brock sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brock misses with a hook to the body
and Law cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Law steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brock.
Brock scores with a nice head shot.
Brock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Law.
Brock throws out a powerful jab.
Brock throws a sloppy head kick and Law moves out of range easily.
Law with the counter takedown but Brock avoids it easily.
Brock scoring well with a low kick there.
Brock misses with a left hand
and Brock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Law bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brock's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law jabs Brock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Law misses with a shot to the body
and Brock counters with a stiff right hand.
Law throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Brock counters by clinching up.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Law displaying some good clinch control by pressing Brock up against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The crowd are getting on Law's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Brock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brock blocks an uppercut.
Brock leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Brock breaks the clinch.
Law on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brock takes one on the button.
Brock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brock misses with a two punch combination.
Law feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brocks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Brock throws out a loose jab but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock misses with a straight right.
Law checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Law darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brock tries to bum rush Law with a series of wild strikes but Law uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Law avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Brock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Law's calf.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Law.
Danga de danga de dang - Brock scores with a four punch combination!
A chopping leg kick lands by Brock.
Brock staying out of range there.
It appears Brock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brock scores with a push kick.
Law checks the leg kick.
Law lands a nice hook to Brock's body. Brock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Law uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brock.
Nice uppercut there from Law.#CL#
Brock clinches.
Law is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Brock scores with a shoulder strike.
Law is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Brock takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A short right from Brock on the inside.
Brock lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Brock breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Brock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Law clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Brock escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Law jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Brock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Law.
Law lands with a right hand.
Law lands with a shot to the body.
Law on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Law ducks right into an uppercut from Brock.
Law on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Law connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Law misses with a hook. Brock ducked under it nicely.
Brock loads up on a big right hand but Law slips the punch.#KD#
Brock drops Law with a beautiful combination! Law stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brock is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Law is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Law. Brock does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Art Brock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Law lands a right hook to the body.
Law throws a jab when Brock was well out of range.#CL2#
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brock, pushing him back against the cage.
Brock lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Law or not.
Brock creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Law takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Law to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Brock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brock tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
#T1#
Brock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law misses with the head strike.
Art Brock has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Brock's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brock rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law tries to close the distance and clinch but Brock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Law misses the jab.
Brock staying out of range there.
Law misses with a hook.
Brock sizes up Law with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Brock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Law can do to turn this around?
Law throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brock.
Brock ducks under a wild hook from Law.
Art Brock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brock shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Law eats them both and turns towards Brock to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brock's corner calls for a 1-2. Brock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Law is still on wobbly legs! Can Brock finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BOOM! Brock lands a beautiful left hook that drops Law. Law tries to recover but Brock is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Law lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Art Brock!
A very excited looking Art Brock made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
UFC-Kickboxing Night 3
Date: Dec 20, 2017 |
#R1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Sounamana.
Sounamana takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL2#
Sounamana closes the distance and clinches.
A right hand to the body from Law.
Sounamana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sounamana lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Sounamana blocking some punches.
Sounamana is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Sounamana.
Sounamana blocks an uppercut.
Sounamana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
Sounamana misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law gets through Sounamana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Sounamana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sounamana's efforts to push away.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Sounamana blocking some punches.
Law tries to work over Sounamana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sounamana backwards.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sounamana looking to stall.
Sounamana takes a shot to the head.
Sounamana wants to break the clinch but can't.
We've been informed that Sounamana 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.
Sounamana wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sounamana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Law misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Law.
Sounamana is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sounamana has his back to the ropes.
Sounamana lands a shot to the body.
Sounamana has a couple of punches blocked by Law.
Law keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sounamana's efforts to push away.#T2#
Law lands an uppercut.
Law lands with a right to the head.
Sounamana tries to work over Law's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law swings wildly with an uppercut but Sounamana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sounamana.
Sounamana looking to slow down the pace here.
Sounamana misses with a body punch.
Sounamana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Sounamana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sounamana.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3#
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Sounamana wants to break free but Law has control.
Sounamana looking to stall.
Sounamana throws a punch but it's blocked by Law.
Law throws a punch but it's blocked by Sounamana.
Sounamana working hard to break the clinch.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sounamana tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sounamana struggles to land a body shot inside as Law controls his hands.
Law lands a body punch.
Sounamana throws an elbow but it misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Law.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sounamana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sounamana has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Law has Sounamana pressed against the ropes, preventing Sounamana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4##BC2#
Sounamana breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Law moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sounamana.
Law can't find room to land a body shot as Sounamana controls the action.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sounamana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Law misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sounamana tries to break the clinch but Law is controlling the position.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Law gets through Sounamana's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Sounamana is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Law misses with the head strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Law works on Sounamana's body with a couple of short punches.
Law tries a body shot but Sounamana blocks it.
#BC2#
Sounamana breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gresham Law 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#
Sounamana throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sounamana rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Law moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Law swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big left from Sounamana misses.
A jab from Law misses.
Law just misses with a punch to the body.
Sounamana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sounamana swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sounamana pivots, looking for a leg kick but Law is out of range and Sounamana settles back down.
Sounamana cracks Law with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sounamana staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Sounamana in a clinch.
Law misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sounamana can't break the clinch.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
Gresham Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sounamana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Law has him pressed against the ropes.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T1#
Law lands with a left to the head.
Law misses with some punches.
Law tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sounamana working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sounamana.
Sounamana lands with a light punch inside.
Law struggles to land a body shot inside as Sounamana controls his hands.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Law is working Sounamana over against the ropes.
Sounamana takes a shot to the head.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sounamana can do to turn this around?
Sounamana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law blocking some punches.
Sounamana wants to break free but Law has control.
Sounamana is looking to control Law's arms but Law gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sounamana has his back to the ropes.
Law's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sounamana backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Law.
Law doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sounamana blocking some punches.
Sounamana wants to break free but Law has control.
A short uppercut from Sounamana.
Sounamana blocks an uppercut.
Sounamana tries to circle away but Law has him pinned against the ropes.
Law lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sounamana backwards.
Law blocking some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Sounamana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sounamana misses with a body punch.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sounamanas head.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sounamana lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Sounamana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sounamana is trying to break free.
Sounamana can't find room to land a body shot as Law controls the action.
Law swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Law.
Sounamana blocks a body shot from Law.
Law lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sounamana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sounamana lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
A frustrated look appears on Sounamana's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sounamana doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Law blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sounamana swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law has Sounamana pressed against the ropes, preventing Sounamana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T4#
Law lands a right hand.
Sounamana lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Law backwards.
Sounamana tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Sounamana back against the ropes.
Sounamana is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Sounamana into the ropes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sounamana.
Law throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Law.
Sounamana looking to stall.
Sounamana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sounamana.
Sounamana misses with some punches.
Good body shot from Law.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sounamana swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gresham Law will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Law swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sounamana counters with a nice body kick.
Sounamana throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Law stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sounamana looks to score with a jab to the body but Law is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Law on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sounamana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Law throwing a counter right hand but Sounamana manages to avoid it.
Sounamana avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elie Sounamana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Law has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sounamana finds it's way round the side to connect with Law's head.
Sounamana throws a hook to the side of Law's head but Law sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Law throws a hook but Sounamana blocks it.
Sounamana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fighters circling - Law throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Law lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Law throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Law clinches up with Sounamana and pushes him back against the ropes.
Sounamana tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sounamana looking to slow down the pace here.
Law has Sounamana pressed against the ropes, preventing Sounamana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Sounamana is trying to maintain a safe position but Law gets an underhook and turns Sounamana into the ropes.
Law tries a body shot but Sounamana blocks it.
Sounamana has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Law.
Sounamana lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sounamana misses with the head strike.
Law has Sounamana pressed against the ropes, preventing Sounamana from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Law blocks an uppercut.
Law has a couple of punches blocked by Sounamana.
Sounamana misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sounamana is trying to break the clinch but Law is controlling him.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Sounamana avoids it by throwing Law back against the ropes.
Law tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sounamana's elbow.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.#T2#
Law misses with a punch to the body.
Sounamana misses with a short punch on the inside.
Law tries a body shot but Sounamana blocks it.
Sounamana is trying to force a seperation but Law has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Sounamana.
Law tries to throw a body punch but Sounamana avoids it by throwing Law back against the ropes.
Law tries to work over Sounamana's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Law is working Sounamana over against the ropes.
Sounamana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Sounamana wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law blocking some punches.
Sounamana blocks an uppercut.
Law lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sounamana swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Law creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sounamana softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Law fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sounamana lands with a light punch inside.
Law lands a right hand.
Sounamana blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Law lands an uppercut.
Law misses with a punch on the inside.
Gresham Law is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sounamana presses Law against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sounamana is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Law as the two fighters clinch.
Sounamana tries to stall but Law uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#BC2#
Sounamana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Sounamana misses with a wild combination.
Law paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Law throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Law moves into range and clinches up with Sounamana.
Elie Sounamana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sounamana tries a body shot but Law blocks it.
Sounamana wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Law lands a body shot.
Sounamana tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow. #BC2#
Sounamana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Law forces Sounamana back against the ropes and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gresham Law showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Law, 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gresham Law!
A very excited looking Gresham Law 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, Elie Sounamana stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks sully's sponsor for support'.
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Event:
UFC-Kickboxing Night 2
Date: Nov 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Law closes the distance and clinches.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Law blocks a body shot from Dawson.
Law lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Law on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Law.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Law.
Law stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Law.
Law softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Dawson tries to break free but Law pushes him back against the ropes.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Law lands a nice shot to the body.
Law lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Law.
#T1#
Dawson has had enough of the clinch but Law keeps him there for the moment.
Law is leaning against Dawson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
Dawson tries to throw a body punch but Law avoids it by throwing Dawson back against the ropes.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Law lands a hook to the side of the head.
Law lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Law.
Law lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Law scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Law scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Law.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Law.
#T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Law.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Law scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Law on the inside.
Dawson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Law throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dawsons head.
Dawson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Law's elbow.
Law lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dawson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Law lands a left hand.
Law lands a right hand.
Law pushes Dawson back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Law lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dawson misses with a body punch.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Law.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gresham Law dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Law fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dawson, pushing him back against the ropes.
Dawson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dawson swings wildly with an uppercut but Law uses good head movement to avoid it.
Law lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dawson can't break the clinch.
Dawson misses with some punches.
Law keeps control of Dawson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Law lands a left hand.
A short right from Law on the inside.
Dawson is trying to push Law away but Law has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Law.
Law lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Law lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Law gets through Dawson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Law lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Law lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dawson backwards.
Law is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dawson can do to turn this around?
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Law as Dawson tries to tie him up.
Gresham Law has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Law.
Law lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Law lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dawson.
Law scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#
Dawson is rocked!
A hook to the body from Law.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Law scores with a nice short uppercut.
Law makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short left from Law.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice left hand lands by Law.
Nice body punch from Law.
Law lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#KD#
Law breaks the clinch momentarily and cracks Dawson with a big right hook that drops him to the canvas! Dawson looks like he might be in big trouble here! The referee has started the count straight away and we're up to 5 already. Dawson get to one knee - can he make it back to his feet? Yes, he's struggled back up to his feet and seems OK to continue. The referee agrees so we're back to the action!
Dawson is still on wobbly legs! Can Law finish him?#T2#
Dawson is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Law doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Dawson crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Dawson's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gresham Law!
Gresham Law seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UFC-Kickboxing Night 1
Date: Oct 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Ivy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been told by Facemash's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Facemash darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ivy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Facemash lands with a nice body punch.
A swing and a miss from Facemash.#CL2#
Ivy closes the distance and pushes Facemash back into the ropes.
Facemash can't break the clinch.
Facemash is looking to break free of the clinch but Ivy has double underhooks.
Ivy lands a shot to the body.
Facemash has had enough of the clinch but Ivy keeps him there for the moment.
Facemash tries to break free but Ivy pushes him back against the ropes.
Facemash working hard to break the clinch.
A short right from Ivy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Facemash is trying to push Ivy away but Ivy has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Ivy scores with a shoulder strike.
Facemash wants to break the clinch but can't.
Facemash working hard to break the clinch.
Facemash's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Facemash wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ivy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Facemashs head.
Still in the clinch, Ivy scores with a nice short uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Ivy.
Facemash working hard to break the clinch.
Ivy lands a hook that snaps the head of Facemash backwards.
Ivy pushes Facemash back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Facemash is rocked!
Facemash is trying to break the clinch but Ivy has him pressed against the ropes.
Ivy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Facemash's efforts to push away.
Ivy has Facemash pressed against the ropes, preventing Facemash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivy has Facemash pressed against the ropes, preventing Facemash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ivy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ivy lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Facemash is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Facemash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivy has him pressed against the ropes.
Facemash seems to have got his legs back now.
Facemash working hard to break the clinch.
Facemash can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Ivy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Facemash backwards.
Ivy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Facemash wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivy won't allow it.
Facemash is trying to force a seperation but Ivy has the dominant position.
Ivy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Facemash's efforts to push away.
Facemash wants to get back to striking at distance but Ivy won't allow it.
Facemash wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ivy has him pressed against the ropes.
Ivy scores with an uppercut up 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!
Facemash working hard to break the clinch.
Ivy digs a right hand into Facemash's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Facemash's gas tank.
Still in the clinch, Ivy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Facemash is trying to force a seperation but Ivy has the dominant position.
A shot in the inside from Ivy.
Nice body punch from Ivy.
Ivy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Facemash is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Ivy has Facemash pressed against the ropes, preventing Facemash from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wymond Ivy 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#
Ivy connects with a body shot.
A punch combination from Facemash misses.
Ivy slips under a jab from Facemash.
A punch combination from Facemash misses.
Ivy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ivy staying out of range there.
Ivy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Facemash.
Facemash has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Facemash there as he acknowledges the shot.
Facemash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ivy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Facemash walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Wymond Ivy!
During a confident post fight interview, Wymond Ivy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladiators 32 Simeonov v Kolov
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Ivy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ivy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and MacIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacIntyre leaves Ivy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ivy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacIntyre throws out the jab.
Ivy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ivy with a poor takedown
and MacIntyre counters with a right hand to the body.
Robert MacIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wymond Ivy.
Ivy walks into a left hand.
Ivy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
MacIntyre is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ivy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacIntyre sprawls well. MacIntyre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ivy gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like MacIntyre wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacIntyre cracks Ivy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
Ivy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. MacIntyre tries to avoid it but Ivy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag MacIntyre to the ground. MacIntyre escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from MacIntyre misses its target.
Ivy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacIntyre but MacIntyre pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ivy shoots for a double leg takedown but MacIntyre sprawls well. He's pushed Ivy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ivy goes for a double leg but MacIntyre avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as MacIntyre continues to drive forward.
Ivy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacIntyre scores with a jab to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for MacIntyre. That snapped Ivy's head back.
#ROC#
Ivy is rocked!
MacIntyre moves in close and cracks Ivy with a massive right hand! Ivy, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacIntyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacIntyre!
An out of breath Robert MacIntyre thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Gladiators 22 Runt vs Rocco
Date: May 17, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Murphy forces Ivy back against the cage and clinches.
Murphy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Ivy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Murphy darts in and clinches Ivy up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ivy backwards.
I was talking to Ivy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy misses with a punch to the body.
Ivy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Murphy lands an uppercut.#T1#
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Murphy working aggressively here.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murphy.
Murphy presses Ivy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murphy to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wymond Ivy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy lands a body punch.
Ivy blocks a body shot from Murphy.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Ivy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Ivy.
Murphy struggles to land a body shot inside as Ivy controls his hands.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Ivy.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ivy is trying to pull guard but Murphy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murphy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ivy jumps guard but Murphy stands there with Ivy around his waist. Ivy gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Murphy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivy prevents a body shot from Murphy. #TD#
Ivy jumps guard.
Murphy won't allow Ivy to sweep him here. #SUB#
Ivy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Murphy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Ivy's body to avoid the submission. Ivy has instead reached around Murphy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Ivy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Wymond Ivy!
Our winner, Wymond Ivy, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Gladiators 15 Ralph v Arthur
Date: Mar 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Kaku shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ivy defends it nicely.#TD2#
Ivy gets the takedown into side control.
Ivy trying to control the position but Kaku is working away.
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Ivy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kaku, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaku being controlled for a moment. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Kaku's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kaku keeps working. #SUB2#
Ivy goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kaku rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ivy's guard! Nice work there by Kaku!
Kaku is working Ivy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ivy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ivy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kaku defends it easily.#T2#
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Kaku has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ivy is adopting a defensive guard.
Kaku advances position into side control!
Kaku scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ivy tries to bench press Kaku off him but Kaku keeps the position. #T3#
Ivy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Kaku not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ivy tries to roll over but Kaku keeps him under control.
Kaku is looking to take a break and control but Ivy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ivy is refusing to be controlled, as Kaku sits in half guard.
Ivy is looking to control Kaku's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ivy avoid being mounted?
Ivy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kaku lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
Kaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Ivy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ivy is trying to control the position but Kaku postures up. #SUB2#
Ivy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaku is aware though and is defending well.
Kaku looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Ivy throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kaku escapes and throws Ivy's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Kaku looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ivy is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Ivy looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kaku!
Kaku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ivy is looking to take a break and control but Kaku is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kaku prevents Ivy from moving into mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ivy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kaku has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ivy but great work by Kaku.
Kaku tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Kaku working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ivy is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaku trying to control the position but Ivy is working away.
Ivy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Kaku's best efforts.
Ivy trying to control but Kaku postures up.
Ivy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kaku haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kaku.
Ivy gets back to full guard.
Kaku connects with a couple of short punches.
Kaku 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.#T2#
Kaku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Ivy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kaku defends well.
Ivy keeping full guard, as Kaku tries to pass. #SUB2#
Ivy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kaku can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ivy working a defensive guard but Kaku passes into half guard.
Ivy is not content to let Kaku control the position.
Kaku is really struggling to control Ivy but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3##SUB#
Kaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Ivy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kaku lands a nice short elbow.
Kaku stalling away here and it's allowed Ivy to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #SUB2#
Ivy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Ivy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kaku gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kaku trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom. #T4#
Kaku is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ivy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ivy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kaku is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kaku advances to half guard.
Kaku is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Wymond Ivy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ivy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kaku slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Kaku wants to reverse the position here. Ivy has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Kaku is forced to tap! Kaku looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Wymond Ivy!
A victorious Wymond Ivy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Michio Kaku had this to say: '...'.
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Event:
RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Ivy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Petolu is trying to defend but Ivy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petolu tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Petolu wants to sweep but Ivy has passed to side control!
Petolu can't do much from the bottom here.
Petolu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ivy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Petolu is trying to escape the position but Ivy is controlling the position.
Ivy prevents Petolu from escaping the position.
Petolu 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ivy tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Ivy is trying to get an arm triangle but Petolu is defending well. #T1##SUB#
Ivy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Petolu tries to buck Ivy off but Ivy is having none of it.
Petolu pushes Ivy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ivy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#SUB#
Ivy is working to tighten his grip on Petolu's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Petolu has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Ivy is really squeezing tight and eventually Petolu passes out! Ivy breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wymond Ivy!
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jim Leen and Wymond Ivy. Leen comes to the cage accompanied by Marine Corps Hymn. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jim Leen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wymond Ivy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ivy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Leen counters by clinching up.
Leen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Leen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Leen keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
Ivy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've been hearing good reports from Leen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Leen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ivy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ivy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Leen keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ivy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Leen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivy wants to control from the top but Leen keeps moving.
Leen is pulling down on Ivy's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leen has his foot on Ivy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ivy works his way back into a safe position though.
Ivy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ivy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leen keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
Leen is trying to control the position but Ivy postures up.
Ivy 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.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ivy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ivy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Leen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ivy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ivy is aware though and is defending well.
Leen keeping moving, preventing Ivy from controlling successfully.
Ivy looking to sit in guard and control but Leen gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leen (2) vs (0) Ivy
Leen trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
Ivy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Leen defends well.
Ivy has his foot on Leen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Leen works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leen trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
Ivy trying to control the position.
Leen trying to control but Ivy is working from the bottom.
Leen stays in close to Ivy's body and controls the position.
Ivy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Leen defends it easily.
Leen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ivy looking to control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leen pushes down on Ivy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Leen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ivy trying to control from the bottom.
Leen is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ivy is looking to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Leen wants to pass to mount but Ivy is defending the position.
Leen is keen to just control but Ivy is a slippery customer.
Ivy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Leen pulls his head out easily.
Leen wants to work for an arm triangle but Ivy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ivy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Leen seems to be looking for submissions.
Ivy looking for submissions off his back.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ivy is looking for a sweep. Leen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leen is trying to control. Ivy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ivy tries to get to full guard but Leen has control of the leg.
Ivy manages to get to full guard.
Leen is looking to advance position but Ivy has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leen (2) vs (4) Ivy
Ivy prevents Leen from getting the reversal.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Leen tries to hold on but Ivy pushes him away.
Ivy wants to control the pace but Leen is squirming around nicely.
Leen defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Ivy.
Leen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ivy looking to control but Leen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Leen wants to control but Ivy is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ivy jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Leen manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Leen is looking to regain half guard here but Ivy keeps moving and retains side control.
Ivy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Leen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Ivy but great work by Leen. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leen (6) vs (4) Ivy
Ivy is not content to let Leen control the position.
Leen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ivy has escaped the position, nice work there.
Leen tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Leen has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ivy is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Ivy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Ivy manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leen (6) vs (6) Ivy
Ivy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Leen defends it well.
Leen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ivy wants to work for an arm triangle but Leen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Leen looking for submissions off his back.
Ivy is working for a kimura but Leen is defending it quite comfortably.
Ivy is trying to work for a kimura but Leen is defending well.
Ivy is looking for a kimura but Leen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ivy to get the leverage.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Leen is looking for a sweep. Ivy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leen.
Ivy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Leen manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ivy has Leen in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leen (8) vs (6) Ivy
Leen advances to half guard.
Leen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Leen (11) vs (6) Ivy
Ivy working to try and regain half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leen wants to control the pace but Ivy is squirming around nicely.
Ivy stops Leen from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Leen works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Leen (14) vs (6) Ivy
Leen looking to break Ivy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ivy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Leen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Leen keeps control of the position as Ivy tries to break free.
Ivy tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leen goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Ivy turns into him and now he's in Leen's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leen (14) vs (8) Ivy
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ivy defends well.
Leen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ivy controls the pace.
Ivy wants to control from the top but Leen keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leen takes the fight on points by 14 to 8.
After winning the bout, Jim Leen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darrell Abbott and Wymond Ivy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Darrell Abbott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wymond Ivy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Abbott feints and as Ivy raises his hands in defense, Abbott changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Abbott (2) vs (0) Ivy
Ivy looking for a triangle here. Abbott is fighting it but it looks tight! Ivy pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Abbott is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Wymond Ivy! |
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