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Event:
TRFC100
Date: Dec 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Williams takes a swing at Fairchild's ribcage but misses.
Fairchild slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Fairchild is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fairchild drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fairchild on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC#
Fairchild is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Williams knocks Fairchild out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ted Williams!
A very excited looking Ted Williams rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
TRFC95
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mcvay shoots in and gets a takedown into Fairchild's guard.
Fairchild is pulling down on Mcvay's head to control his posture.
Mcvay working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mcvay 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.
Mcvay seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fairchild for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mcvay won't allow Fairchild to sweep him here.
Mcvay sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mcvay clinches. #TD#
Mcvay tightens his grip and picks Fairchild up, before dumping him to the ground. Fairchild manages to land in guard.
Mcvay won't allow Fairchild to sweep him here.
Mcvay might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcvay content to stall in guard here. #T2##T3##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Mcvay fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairchild sprawls well initially but Mcvay persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mcvay landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
Mcvay slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Fairchild is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcvay.
Mcvay content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
Mcvay is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kian Mcvay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Fairchild tries to keep at a distance but Mcvay has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Mcvay has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Fairchild clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Mcvay is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fairchild has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Mcvay keeps control of the position easily here as Fairchild tries to buck him off.
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.
Mcvay throwing sloppy strikes. #T1#
Fairchild has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Mcvay.
Fairchild trying to control the hands but Mcvay breaks the grip.
Fairchild tries to break free.
Mcvay biding his time, controlling Fairchild.
Fairchild is really stuck here.
Mcvay really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fairchild.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Mcvay is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Fairchild taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Mcvay.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kian Mcvay!
An out of breath Kian Mcvay 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:
TRFC90
Date: Sep 10, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Theron darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#TD2#
Theron looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fairchild!
Fairchild dodges the ground and pound from Theron.
Theron works to advance to full mount. Fairchild defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
BOOM! Theron connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Fairchild wants to control but Theron is having none of it.
Fairchild is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Fairchild tries to hold on but Theron postures up.
Theron unloading with bombs!#ROC2#
Fairchild is rocked!#SUB2#
Fairchild is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Theron locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Fairchild is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charlie Theron!
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Event:
TRFC86
Date: Aug 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Black has closed the distance and engaged Fairchild in a clinch.
Fairchild told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Black struggles to land a body shot inside as Fairchild controls his hands.
#TD#
Black jumps guard and drags Fairchild to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Fairchild escapes and throws Black's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Black is looking to regain half guard here but Fairchild keeps moving and retains side control.
Black manages to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
Black is working hard here to advance position.#T1##SUB#
Black looking for subs from the bottom but Fairchild mounts him!
Fairchild landing strikes, looking to finish!
Black tries to lock up and control but Fairchild gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Black is working to get back to half guard.
Fairchild really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Black. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Black really wants to buck Fairchild off and get back to his feet.
Fairchild trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Fairchild manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!#T2#
Black trying to control the position but Fairchild manages to sink in the hooks.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
Black is in bad spot here.
The referee is taking a good look at Black as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Fairchild!
#SUB2#
Black fending off the submission attempt from Fairchild.
Fairchild gets his hands free as Black looks to control. #T3#
Black is really stuck here.
Black wants to control his opponent's hands but Fairchild gets his hands free.
Fairchild is trying to stick to Black's back but Black is turning into Fairchild. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fairchild's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Black.
Black stopping the sweep attempt from Fairchild.
Black tries to stand but Fairchild is controlling from the bottom.
Fairchild controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fairchild's head.#T4#
Fairchild pulls Black in close to his closed guard and prevents Black from doing any damage or advancing position.
Black preventing the sweep.
Fairchild seems keen to control Black's posture.
Black wants to get up but he can't break Fairchild's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown. Black fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lawrence Fairchild dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Black pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Black is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Black moves into range and clinches up with Fairchild.
Fairchild is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Black to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Black gets control of Fairchild's arms and successfully pulls guard. Black will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild slips nicely into half guard.
Black moves into full guard.
#T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Black holds on and takes a little breather.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Black working a defensive guard but Fairchild manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Fairchild's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Black tries to buck Fairchild off but Fairchild is having none of it.#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.
Fairchild landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Black's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Fairchild tries for a kimura but Black is defending well.
Fairchild working away.#SUB2#
Fairchild thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Fairchild is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Black has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Black manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Black won't allow Fairchild to pass to mount.
Fairchild sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Black manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fairchild won't allow Black to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Black bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Black wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fairchild keeps working. #SUB#
Black is trying to get an arm triangle but Fairchild is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Black dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Black throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Fairchild is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Black has managed to free his arm - good work.
Black has his hands clasped together around Fairchild's back. He's all about the action.
Black is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is trying is best to control the position here. #T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fairchild lands a nice short elbow.
Black tries to kick Fairchild off but Fairchild keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Black trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Fairchild manages to pass to mount!
Black is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Fairchild has taken his back!
Black rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Black tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.#T2##SUB2#
Fairchild wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Black is looking to control Fairchild's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Black avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fairchild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Black doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fairchild.
Black trying to control but Fairchild postures up.
#T3#
Black is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fairchild is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fairchild is nestled in close to Black, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Black trying to hold on to Fairchild's head to control him but Fairchild postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Fairchild counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fairchild prevents Black from standing back up.
#SUB#
Black looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Fairchild wants to work for an arm triangle but Black is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Black is refusing to be controlled, as Fairchild sits in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fairchild 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Lawrence Fairchild!
Lawrence Fairchild wins by unanimous decision!
A victorious Lawrence Fairchild 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:
TRFC84
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairchild keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fairchild attempts a counter takedown but Truck avoids it well and moves away.
Truck throws a right hand that Fairchild ducks under and follows up with a left that Fairchild also avoids with ease.
Fairchild changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Truck throws a series of punches but Fairchild avoids them all with ease.
Truck lands a jab to Fairchild's midsection.
Truck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Truck throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Fairchild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Truck looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fairchild is one step ahead there.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Truck wants to stand up but Fairchild is controlling him.
Fairchild 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.#T1#
Truck pulls Fairchild in close to prevent any damage.
Fairchild content to stall in guard here.
Truck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard. #REVB#
Truck loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fairchild is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Truck tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Truck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairchild manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Fairchild is trying to control the position but Truck postures up. #T2#
Truck is pushing down on Fairchild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairchild is fighting to maintain full guard but Truck has managed to sneak the leg through.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Truck is working for a submission of some sort.
Truck throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairchild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fairchild.
Truck looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Truck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Truck trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Truck wants to get up but he can't break Fairchild's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Fairchild trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Fairchild utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Truck throws an elbow that misses. Fairchild uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Truck's guard. Nice move by Fairchild!#REVR#
Truck wants to sweep but no luck.
Fairchild wants to control from the top but Truck keeps moving.
Truck working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Truck bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fairchild's guard. #REVB#
Truck wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Truck throwing strikes from guard but Fairchild blocks nicely.
Truck passes Fairchild's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Truck trying to pass the guard but Fairchild defending well.
Fairchild moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck 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#
Truck scores with a hook to the body. Fairchild takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fairchild with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Truck to score with a decent uppercut.
Truck jabs Fairchild to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Truck. #TD2#
Truck shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Truck showed some decent athleticism there.
Truck thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairchild's head. #SUB2#
Truck is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fairchild doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Truck.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ted Truck has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Truck is working for a submission of some sort.
Truck wants to pass the guard but Fairchild is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Truck not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Truck missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fairchild slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Truck controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Truck is looking to work some ground and pound but Fairchild has wrist control.
Truck advances position into side control!
Truck sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Fairchild is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Truck in side control, throwing shots but Fairchild defends.
Truck working the ground and pound but Fairchild is defending the strikes. #SUB2#
Truck goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fairchild has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Truck but great work by Fairchild.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fairchild wants to control but Truck is keeping him busy.
Truck sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Truck trying to control from the bottom.
Truck is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Truck wants to improve his position but Fairchild is controlling well.
#T4#
Truck has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fairchild is working away from the top position though.
Truck tries to roll over but Fairchild keeps him under control.
Truck regains full guard. Nicely done.
Truck has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Blackscar Fitness. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Truck manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fairchild manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Truck is pushing down on Fairchild's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fairchild is fighting to maintain full guard but Truck has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fairchild is in trouble now - Truck has advanced to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Truck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Truck lands with a nice combination. Fairchild backs away looking to recover.
Truck lands with a nice body punch.
Fairchild avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ted Truck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Truck lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Truck catches Fairchild right on the button with a cross.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fairchild shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Truck scores with a takedown into Fairchild's guard.
Truck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Fairchild looking to control but Truck passes into half guard.
Fairchild tries to roll over but Truck keeps him under control.
Truck is keen to just control but Fairchild is a slippery customer.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard but Truck has passed into side control.
Truck scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Fairchild's face as Truck controls the position. #T2#
An elbow from Truck crashes against the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Truck trying to control the position but Fairchild is working away.
Truck lands a few punches from side control.
Truck taking a break here but Fairchild is having none of it and regains half guard.
Ground and pound from Truck. #ROC2#
Fairchild is rocked!
Fairchild on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fairchild tries to get out of the position.
Fairchild keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Oh Fairchild is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Truck performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fairchild is trying to maintain the position but Truck is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Truck stalling.
Fairchild seems to have got his legs back now.
Truck passes to side control.
Truck has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fairchild is not content to let Truck control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Truck misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The strikes coming from Truck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Truck creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Ted Truck is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Truck controlling from side mount.
Truck tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lawrence Fairchild has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fairchild on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Truck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Truck 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Ted Truck!
Ted Truck wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
TRFC82
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ishan takes a swing at Fairchild's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Ishan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fairchild wants to counter the offense by Ishan and move into the clinch position.#CL#
Ishan forces Fairchild back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Ishan pulls guard.
Ishan trying to control the position.
Fairchild throws a big right hand that misses.
Fairchild won't allow Ishan to sweep him here.
Fairchild tries to free his leg and advance position but Ishan is retaining full guard.
Fairchild cracks Ishan with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishan thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Fairchild is fighting to break Ishan's control of his arms but Ishan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Fairchild prevents Ishan from getting back to his feet.
Fairchild content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Ishan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ishan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ishan 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.#SUB2#
Fairchild drops back looking for a leg! Ishan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ishan manages to kick Fairchild off! Fairchild jumps back into Ishan's guard.
Ishan keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
Fairchild slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ishan is trying to escape the position but Fairchild is controlling the position.
Fairchild wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ishan keeps working.
Ishan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fairchild wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Ishan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fairchild looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fairchild misses with the ground and pound.
Fairchild working away.#SUB2#
Fairchild is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ishan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fairchild is staying tight to Ishan's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Fairchild is working to tighten his grip on Ishan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Ishan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Fairchild is really squeezing tight and eventually Ishan passes out! Fairchild breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Lawrence Fairchild!
Our winner, Lawrence Fairchild, 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:
TRFC80
Date: Jun 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Dudeman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fairchild makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fairchild.
Fairchild looking for a sweep. Not yet Fairchild, not yet.
Fairchild preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dudeman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dudeman throws a big elbow that misses.
Fairchild managing to control the position.
Dudeman wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Dudeman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild seems keen to control Dudeman's posture.
Fairchild looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dudeman is one step ahead there.
Fairchild bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dudeman's guard. #REVB##T1#
Fairchild is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fairchild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fairchild trying to control but Dudeman is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fairchild postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Dudeman is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Fairchild, into his guard. #REVR#
Dudeman trying to control but Fairchild is working from the bottom.
Fairchild has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fairchild 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dudeman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fairchild controls Dudeman momentarily but Dudeman frees himself.
Fairchild keeping moving, preventing Dudeman from controlling successfully.
Fairchild working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Dudeman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairchild tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Dudeman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairchild is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dudeman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dudeman's back!
Dudeman trying to control the hands but Fairchild won't let him.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Fairchild has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fairchild lands strikes to the head. #SUB2#
Dudeman is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
Fairchild keeps control of the position as Dudeman tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Fairchild is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Dudeman has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Dudeman trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman looking very determined here, making life difficult for Fairchild.
Fairchild trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Dudeman doesn't escape.
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 Ace Dudeman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Dudeman darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Dudeman thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairchild's head.
Fairchild has his hands clasped together around Dudeman's back. He's all about the action.
Fairchild wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fairchild is trying is best to control the position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fairchild manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dudeman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dudeman preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dudeman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fairchild works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Dudeman controlling him for the moment.
Dudeman landing some decent shots from guard.
Dudeman lands a couple of digs.
Dudeman is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fairchild can do to turn this around?
Dudeman with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Fairchild looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dudeman has picked Fairchild up and slammed him! Fairchild can't keep hold of the triangle and Dudeman manages to pass to side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Dudeman.
Fairchild is looking to regain half guard here but Dudeman keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Dudeman working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Dudeman misses with the ground and pound.
Ace Dudeman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Dudeman misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Fairchild manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dudeman wants to control from the top but Fairchild keeps moving.
Fairchild managing to control the position.
Dudeman postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dudeman throws a big right hand that misses.
Dudeman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fairchild is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Fairchild is continuing to stall.
Fairchild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Dudeman shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dudeman showed some decent athleticism there.
Fairchild is concentrating on defense, preventing Dudeman from advancing position.
Dudeman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Dudeman.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fairchild can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
Fairchild trying to control here.
Fairchild is looking to improve his position.
Fairchild trying to control but Dudeman postures up.
Dudeman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dudeman wants to take a breather but Fairchild is having none of it.
Fairchild regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fairchild wants to sweep here but Dudeman controlling him for the moment.
Fairchild is pulling down on Dudeman's head. It's preventing any offense from Dudeman, at least for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman lands a couple of digs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ace Dudeman dominated that second round.
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#
That kick from Dudeman tenderised Fairchild's leg. Fairchild is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dudeman misses with a double jab
#TD2#
so Fairchild counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fairchild seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fairchild stands and throws Dudeman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dudeman struggling a bit here.
Fairchild working the head with strikes. #T1#
Fairchild controlling the position. #SUB2#
Fairchild tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fairchild has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dudeman being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Fairchild is trying to get an arm triangle but Dudeman is defending well. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dudeman is looking for a sweep.
Fairchild controlling from side mount.
Fairchild wants to control but Dudeman is keeping him busy.
Dudeman tries to buck Fairchild off but Fairchild is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fairchild tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Dudeman's face as Fairchild controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Dudeman is pushing Fairchild's head away, looking to escape. Fairchild manages to hold on to the position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Fairchild happy to just control the position for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Fairchild shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Dudeman is defending against the submission attempts here by Fairchild.
#T4##SUB#
Dudeman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fairchild pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Fairchild is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dudeman trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lawrence Fairchild comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dudeman 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Ace Dudeman!
Ace Dudeman wins by unanimous decision!
Ace Dudeman gave a mention to SHINTO in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TRFC77
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Fairchild shoots in but Ventura avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Ventura lands a jab.
Ventura ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ventura bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ventura cracks Fairchild with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T1##CL#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Ventura escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Ventura clinches.
Fairchild told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Ventura is pressed up against the cage. Fairchild has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ventura down to the mat. Ventura avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Ventura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tasha Ventura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lawrence Fairchild.
Ventura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Fairchild tries to counter it with a takedown but Ventura pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ventura's corner calls for a 1-2. Ventura obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T2#
Fairchild takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ventura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fairchild.
Fairchild gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ventura lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fairchild gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ventura connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fairchild moves forwards but Ventura connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T3#
Ventura looks to land a combination but Fairchild avoids it well. #CL#
Ventura clinches. #BC#
Ventura breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Ventura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ventura punishes Fairchild's body with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Ventura closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Ventura breaks from the clinch.
Tasha Ventura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fairchild on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fairchild fails with the takedown
and Fairchild takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ventura bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fairchild's head.
Ventura moves into range and connects with a jab. #ROC#
Fairchild 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!
Ventura catches Fairchild with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fairchild is still on wobbly legs! Can Ventura finish him?
BOOM! Ventura lands a beautiful left hook that drops Fairchild. Fairchild tries to recover but Ventura is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Fairchild lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tasha Ventura!
A relieved looking Tasha Ventura thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
TRFC71: Blood Harvest
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Barras shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairchild tries to sprawl out of it but Barras keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairchild manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fairchild tries to counter by clinching up but Barras breaks away and moves out of range.#TD#
Fairchild decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fairchild seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fairchild will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barras is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Barras manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.#T1##SUB2#
Barras working for a triangle but Fairchild defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Barras is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fairchild's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Barras has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fairchild can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fairchild postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barras should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Fairchild working some strikes from top position.
Barras keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully.
Fairchild working some strikes from top position.#T2##SUB2#
Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild trying to control the position from guard on top but Barras is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Barras is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fairchild is aware though and is defending well.
Fairchild connects with a couple of short punches.
Fairchild lands a couple of digs.
Fairchild postures up and lands a big shot to Barras 's brow. #SUB2#
Barras is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fairchild defends well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fairchild lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Barras has momentary wrist control but Fairchild slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Barras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Barras looks winded!
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Fairchild scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Barras escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fairchild gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fairchild controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Barras working for a triangle but Fairchild defends it easily.
Fairchild postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fairchild with a nice head shot there.
Fairchild cracks Barras with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Barras looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fairchild chips away with some ground and pound.
Barras keeping moving, preventing Fairchild from controlling successfully. #T4#
Barras keeping full guard, as Fairchild tries to pass.
Fairchild is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Fairchild is sitting in close to Barras 's body. Barras has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Fairchild is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Fairchild is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Barras .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hector Barras !
A relieved looking Hector Barras thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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