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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cyborg moves into range and clinches up with Mahomes.
Mahomes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mahomes jumps guard but Cyborg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahomes jumps guard but Cyborg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Christian Cyborg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mahomes.
Mahomes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cyborg scores with a hook to the body.
Mahomes takes a shot to the head.
Cyborg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cyborg lands a body shot.
Cyborg presses Mahomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cyborg lands a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but Cyborg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cyborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Cyborg.
Cyborg works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mahomes looks winded!
Cyborg lands a body punch. #T1#
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Cyborg.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Cyborg lands a nice shot to the body.
Cyborg lands a shot to the body.
Cyborg digs a right hand underneath Mahomes's ribcage. Mahomes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cyborg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cyborg lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cyborg creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cyborg.
Cyborg lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cyborg lands with a light punch inside.
Cyborg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mahomes or not.
Cyborg is working Mahomes over against the cage.#T2#
Cyborg pushes Mahomes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cyborg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cyborg works on Mahomes's body with a couple of short punches.
Cyborg lands with a right to the head.
Cyborg is leaning against Mahomes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mahomes takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Cyborg.
Cyborg presses Mahomes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cyborg lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mahomes backwards. #ROC#
Mahomes is rocked!#KD#
Cyborg drops Mahomes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mahomes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Mahomes is still on wobbly legs! Can Cyborg finish him?
Cyborg lands a big right hand that drops Mahomes! The killer instinct kicks in and Cyborg finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Cyborg!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christian Cyborg!
A very excited looking Christian Cyborg 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Bond lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bond keeps Mahomes at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Bond has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bond breaks from the clinch.
Jason Bond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mahomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bond works Mahomes's body with a nice hook.
Mahomes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bond.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Bond gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Bond breaks from the clinch.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bond throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #CL#
Bond clinches up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Bond breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Bond has Mahomes up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bond lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL#
Bond clinches with his opponent.
Mahomes is trying to pull guard but Bond turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bond throws a head kick that Mahomes semi-blocks.
Bond lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
Mahomes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#ROC#
Mahomes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond jabs at Mahomes's body.#CL#
Bond gets a clinch.
Bond putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mahomes in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mahomes jumps guard but Bond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jason Bond has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Mahomes.
Mahomes jumps guard but Bond turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bond just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Bond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mahomes takes a kick to the side of the head.#T3#
A good leg kick by Bond.
Bond cracks the inside of Mahomes's front leg.
Nice body punch from Bond.
Mahomes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bond's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bond duly obliges.
A right-left combo lands from Bond.
Bond lands with a nice combination. Mahomes backs away looking to recover.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bond connects with a high kick.
Bond is breathing heavily.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahomes takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#CL#
Bond has managed to clinch.
#T4##BC#
Bond manages to break the clinch.
Mahomes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bond explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bond.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bond. Mahomes shrugs it off though.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
Mahomes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bond.#CL#
Bond clinches up with Mahomes and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Bond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bond moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Bond dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Bond clinches with his opponent.
Bond is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahomes can do to turn this around?#BC#
Bond breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mahomes gets tackled into the cage by Bond. Bond maintains the clinch. #BC#
Bond manages to break the clinch.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Bond has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Bond pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Bond clinches. #BC#
Bond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bond scores with a leg kick.
#T1#
Bond fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mahomes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bond scores with a head kick. Mahomes tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Bond rushes Mahomes and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Bond's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bond misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bond scores with a push kick.
A punch combination from Bond misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bond misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Mahomes counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bond is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahomes.
#T2##SUB2#
Mahomes is working for a kimura but Bond is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mahomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bond sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahomes is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bond sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mahomes seems to be working for a kimura but Bond defends the submission attempt.#T3##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mahomes seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Mahomes seems to be working for a kimura but Bond defends the submission attempt.
Mahomes works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Mahomes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bond has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bond! #SUB2#
Mahomes is looking to cinch up a triangle. Bond throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mahomes's body to avoid the submission. Mahomes has instead reached around Bond's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mahomes arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jonathan Mahomes!
An out of breath Jonathan Mahomes 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:
EMP 8
Date: Mar 24, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ra Rrz Be Nize (ranked 22284 p4p, 681 weight class) and Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25065 p4p, 690 weight class). Jonathan Mahomes is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Ra Rrz Be Nize! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Jonathan Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Mahomes tries to keep at a distance but Be Nize has taken the fight into the clinch.
Be Nize jumps guard.
Be Nize has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Be Nize has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between Be Nize's legs - danger averted.
Be Nize keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Be Nize controlling Mahomes's posture.
Be Nize wants to sweep but no luck.
Be Nize keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Be Nize haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Be Nize bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mahomes's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Be Nize (2) vs (0) Mahomes
Be Nize passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes looking for submissions off his back.
Mahomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Be Nize moves into full mount! Mahomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (5) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes working to try and regain half guard.
Mahomes regains half guard.
Be Nize is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Be Nize seems content to control.
Mahomes is looking for a sweep. Be Nize is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Be Nize works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Be Nize (8) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes can't escape the position.
Mahomes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Be Nize looking for a guillotine from mount but Mahomes is having none of it.
Mahomes can't escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Be Nize controlling his opponent.
Mahomes is trying to escape the mount but Be Nize keeps good control and instead manages to take Mahomes's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Be Nize (11) vs (0) Mahomes
Be Nize is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Mahomes taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Be Nize.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ra Rrz Be Nize! |
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Event:
EMPIRE 4
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Augustine Tupper (ranked 8944 p4p, 657 weight class) and Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25658 p4p, 737 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Augustine Tupper! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Jonathan Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tupper looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mahomes! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tupper (4) vs (0) Mahomes
Mahomes can't do much from the bottom here.
Mahomes seems a little lost for a moment, as Tupper dominates the positioning.
Tupper trying to control the position but Mahomes is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tupper tries for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
Mahomes trying to remain calm as Tupper controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tupper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mahomes for as long as he can get away with.
Tupper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tupper moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tupper tries for a kimura but Mahomes is defending well.
Tupper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tupper trying to control the position but Mahomes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tupper is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mahomes is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mahomes stops Tupper from passing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tupper swings around for an armbar but Mahomes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tupper's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (4) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper is adopting a defensive guard.
Tupper lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tupper (6) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tupper looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tupper stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mahomes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tupper content to stall in guard here.
Tupper is pushing down on Mahomes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mahomes is fighting to maintain full guard but Tupper has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tupper is working for a kimura but Mahomes is defending it quite comfortably.
Tupper tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mahomes knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tupper seems to be working for a kimura but Mahomes defends the submission attempt.
Tupper wants to pass to mount but Mahomes is defending the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tupper looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tupper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahomes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tupper is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Mahomes to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tupper trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom.
Tupper is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tupper advances to half guard.
Tupper moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tupper (9) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper tries to advance to mount but Mahomes denies him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tupper (11) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper is trying to take his opponent's back.
Mahomes tries to control Tupper's body but Tupper pushes him off. Mahomes squirms to his side and now Tupper has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Tupper (14) vs (2) Mahomes
Tupper working for the choke.
Mahomes tries to escape but Tupper has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tupper has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Mahomes is in real trouble here. Tupper gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Mahomes is tapping out! Tupper wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Augustine Tupper! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25360 p4p, 684 weight class) and Godric Shackleford (ranked 7747 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jonathan Mahomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Godric Shackleford!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Shackleford clinches.
Shackleford manages to pull guard.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes stopping the sweep attempt from Shackleford.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
Shackleford controlling Mahomes's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but Shackleford is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Shackleford is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (0) vs (2) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford tries to free his leg and advance position but Mahomes is retaining full guard.
Shackleford is stalling in the full guard.
Shackleford passes Mahomes's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford not doing much here.
Shackleford looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Shackleford takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Shackleford moves into full mount! Mahomes won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (0) vs (5) Shackleford
Shackleford takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Shackleford looking to control and managing it successfully.
Mahomes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Mahomes tries to lock up and control but Shackleford gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford controlling from mount.
Mahomes has given up his back. Will we see Shackleford going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (0) vs (8) Shackleford
Shackleford trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mahomes doesn't escape.
Shackleford is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Mahomes defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (8) Shackleford
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shackleford is keeping the position for now.
Shackleford managing to control the position.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Shackleford pulls Mahomes in to control the position.
Shackleford keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control but Shackleford is working from the bottom.
Mahomes is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Shackleford is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mahomes being controlled here momentarily.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Shackleford keeps moving.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shackleford is controlling Mahomes's posture.
Shackleford keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but Shackleford is retaining full guard.
Shackleford lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (10) Shackleford
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford 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.
Shackleford is continuing to stall.
Mahomes wants to sweep here but Shackleford controlling him for the moment.
Shackleford slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mahomes (2) vs (13) Shackleford
Shackleford tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mahomes's legs.
Shackleford controls the position.
Mahomes prevents Shackleford from moving into mount.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes is being controlled here.
Shackleford looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Shackleford is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mahomes has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shackleford tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mahomes is trying to escape the position but Shackleford is controlling the position.
Shackleford has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mahomes! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mahomes (2) vs (15) Shackleford
Shackleford wants to take Mahomes's back here but Mahomes is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Shackleford with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Shackleford wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mahomes has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mahomes (2) vs (18) Shackleford
Shackleford looking for the choke but no joy.
Shackleford is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Mahomes won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Shackleford off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Godric Shackleford! |
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Event:
Rise of an EMPIRE
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jonathan Mahomes (ranked 25424 p4p, 685 weight class) and David McCarthy (ranked 5710 p4p, 519 weight class). McCarthy has chosen Chamillionaire - Ridin' ft. Krayzie Bone as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that David McCarthy was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jonathan Mahomes! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; David McCarthy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Colin Fotheringham and James Atkins.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
McCarthy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mahomes to the ground. McCarthy is now in Mahomes's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mahomes (0) vs (2) McCarthy
McCarthy trying to control the position from guard on top but Mahomes is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy has gone for a leg lock! Mahomes slips out almost immediately though and dives into McCarthy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mahomes (2) vs (2) McCarthy
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy wants to sweep but no luck.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
Mahomes pushing down on McCarthy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mahomes sitting and controlling from the half guard.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
Mahomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy actively working from the bottom here.
McCarthy is refusing to be controlled, as Mahomes sits in half guard.
McCarthy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.
McCarthy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahomes pulls his head out easily.
Mahomes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McCarthy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McCarthy manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy pulls Mahomes in close to his closed guard and prevents Mahomes from doing any damage or advancing position.
McCarthy working for a triangle but Mahomes defends it easily.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mahomes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes looking to pass the guard.
McCarthy is trying to control the position but Mahomes postures up.
McCarthy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy is pulling down on Mahomes's head. It's preventing any offense from Mahomes, at least for the moment.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but McCarthy keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mahomes gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McCarthy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mahomes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McCarthy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking for a guillotine here but Mahomes defends easily.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mahomes tries to free his leg and advance position but McCarthy is retaining full guard.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McCarthy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy 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.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
McCarthy has control of Mahomes's left arm, preventing Mahomes from doing any damage.
McCarthy keeping moving, preventing Mahomes from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
McCarthy can't keep his opponent in guard - Mahomes advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McCarthy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCarthy moves into full guard.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mahomes defends well.
McCarthy had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mahomes defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
Mahomes got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCarthy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mahomes has managed to get both his arms back between McCarthy's legs - danger averted.
McCarthy looks winded!
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
Mahomes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCarthy is keeping the position for now.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy looking for a sweep. Not yet McCarthy, not yet.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
McCarthy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahomes is one step ahead there.
McCarthy is looking for a triangle but Mahomes pushes his legs off easily.
McCarthy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mahomes is aware though and is defending well.
Mahomes trying to control the position from guard on top but McCarthy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCarthy keeping full guard, as Mahomes tries to pass.
Mahomes trying to control but McCarthy is working from the bottom.
McCarthy pulls Mahomes in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mahomes wants to pass the guard but McCarthy is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and McCarthy gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
McCarthy wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Date: Jan 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Mahomes goes for a double leg but Chong Man avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Chong Man continues to drive forward.
Chong Man wants to counter the offense by Mahomes and move into the clinch position.
Mahomes has his takedown stuffed
and Chong Man counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Mahomes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Chong Man moves into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong Man will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mahomes up against the cage.
A body shot lands from Chong Man.
#BC2#
Chong Man's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Chong Man. That snapped Mahomes's head back.
Chong Man looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chong Man makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Chong Man, which made it look bad.
Mahomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chong Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahomes somewhat.#T1#
Chong Man with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mahomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chong Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahomes fails with the takedown.
Mahomes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chong Man counters with a left to the body. #CL2#
Chong Man moves into the clinch.
Mahomes jumps guard but Chong Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chong Man lands a body punch.
Chong Man utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Chong Man scores with a knee to the head.
#T2##BC2#
Chong Man manages to break the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahomes.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man circles away easily
and Chong Man counters with a series of strikes. Mahomes will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chong Man lands a head shot.
Mahomes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Mahomes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mahomes dives in and grabs Chong Man's left leg, looking for a takedown. Chong Man pushes down on Mahomes's head and hops out.
Hoi Chong Man is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Mahomes manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Chong Man on his heels. He'll look to pass Chong Man's guard now, I'm sure.#ES2#
Chong Man wriggles free and stands up.
Mahomes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T3#
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong Man as he avoids it easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Chong Man. Mahomes shrugs it off though.
Chong Man displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mahomes.
Mahomes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mahomes with a poor takedown
and Chong Man counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Mahomes is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Chong Man 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.
Chong Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Mahomes darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Chong Man kicks Mahomes off and gets back to his feet.
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!
Mahomes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Chong Man counters with a big head kick but Mahomes shrugs it off. #T4#
An inside leg kick from Chong Man misses.
Chong Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahomes. Mahomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Chong Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
No luck for Mahomes with that takedown attempt.
Chong Man scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice takedown defense from Chong Man. No joy for Mahomes on that attempt.
Mahomes shoots for a takedown but Chong Man saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Chong Man scores with a leg kick.
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches up with Chong Man, looking for a takedown. Mahomes pushes Chong Man against the cage but Chong Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Chong Man.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chong Man as he jumps to the side.
Chong Man stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chong Man wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoi Chong Man dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Good leg kick by Chong Man there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches up with Chong Man, looking for a takedown. Mahomes pushes Chong Man against the cage but Chong Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Chong Man as Mahomes shoots in.
Nice sprawl there from Chong Man as Mahomes shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chong Man lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chong Man counters with an outside leg kick.
Chong Man lands a jab to Mahomes's midsection.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man circles away easily
and Chong Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mahomes has his takedown stuffed
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jonathan Mahomes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chong Man swivels and escapes.
Hoi Chong Man seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mahomes takes one to the chin there.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong Man as he avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Chong Man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chong Man tries to avoid it but Mahomes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chong Man to the ground. Chong Man escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T1#
A cross from Chong Man lands.
Chong Man has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mahomes shoots in but Chong Man avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chong Man!
Mahomes ducks under a wild hook from Chong Man.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahomes shoots in and drives through. Chong Man sprawls well.
Mahomes shoots in and drives through. Chong Man sprawls well.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chong Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahomes with a body shot.
Chong Man stuffs the takedown attempt from Mahomes. Mahomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahomes with a poor takedown
and Chong Man counters with a nice body kick.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown but Chong Man shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mahomes fails with the takedown.#T2#
Chong Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chong Man sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahomes somewhat.
Mahomes misses with a takedown
letting Chong Man counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mahomes misses with a takedown attempt - Chong Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chong Man lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chong Man throws a head kick that Mahomes semi-blocks.
Mahomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong Man sprawls well. He's pushed Mahomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jonathan Mahomes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mahomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chong Man counters with a leg kick. #T3#
Chong Man wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chong Man lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Chong Man.
Mahomes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Chong Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Chong Man lands a damaging elbow.
Mahomes drops down looking for an ankle pick but Chong Man pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chong Man turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mahomes avoids the head kick by Chong Man.
Mahomes shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chong Man pinned against the cage. Chong Man gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahomes. #T4#
Chong Man paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mahomes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chong Man tries a quick counter leg kick but Mahomes is wise to it.
Mahomes shoots in looking for a takedown. Chong Man tries to sprawl out of it but Mahomes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chong Man manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chong Man scores with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice takedown defense from Chong Man. No joy for Mahomes on that attempt.
Mahomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mahomes shoots and misses #CL2#
and Chong Man counters by moving into the clinch.
Mahomes tries to pull guard but Chong Man forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hoi Chong Man showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Horrible takedown attempt by Mahomes or perhaps it was just good defense by Chong Man, which made it look bad.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mahomes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Chong Man counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Chong Man pushes Mahomes up against the cage in a clinch.
Chong Man lands with a right to the head.
Chong Man taking a breather.
Mahomes jumps guard but Chong Man turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chong Man smiles and moves away.
Mahomes shoots in for a double leg but Chong Man sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chong Man as he avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man circles away easily
and Chong Man counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Mahomes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mahomes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chong Man stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mahomes misses with a takedown
and Chong Man counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chong Man cracks Mahomes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mahomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Chong Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck for Mahomes with that takedown attempt.
Mahomes shoots and misses
and Chong Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches up with Chong Man, looking for a takedown. Mahomes pushes Chong Man against the cage but Chong Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man circles away easily
and Chong Man counters with a three punch combo that has Mahomes backing up. Mahomes nods at Chong Man to acknowledge the strikes.#T2#
Mahomes shoots and misses
and Chong Man cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chong Man.
Mahomes fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chong Man avoids it really well and circles away.
Chong Man cracks a nice hook into Mahomes's ribs.
Mahomes closes the distance and clinches up with Chong Man, looking for a takedown. Mahomes pushes Chong Man against the cage but Chong Man circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mahomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong Man sprawls well. He's pushed Mahomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chong Man.#TD#
Mahomes looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Chong Man has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Mahomes is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Chong Man manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Mahomes misses with a takedown attempt - Chong Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mahomes shoots for a double leg takedown but Chong Man sprawls well. He's pushed Mahomes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mahomes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Mahomes tries for a takedown but Chong Man sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Chong Man lands with a nice body kick.
Mahomes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Chong Man is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mahomes with a body shot.
Mahomes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Chong Man counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chong Man.
Mahomes misses with a takedown attempt - Chong Man sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chong Man scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Mahomes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Chong Man swivels and escapes.
No luck for Mahomes with that takedown attempt.
Mahomes takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Mahomes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mahomes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chong Man sprawls well. Chong Man wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahomes gets slowly back to his feet.
Chong Man is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chong Man.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahomes dives in for a single leg takedown but Chong Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chong Man defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mahomes.
Mahomes looks for a takedown but Chong Man sprawls well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoi Chong Man comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chong Man 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 25:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hoi Chong Man!
Hoi Chong Man made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Feed me MORE!!!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Taylor forces Mahomes back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Mahomes to the mat.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mahomes is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mahomes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Mahomes passes into half guard. #SUB#
Mahomes seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Taylor trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Mahomes is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Mahomes trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #SUB#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Mahomes.
Taylor wants to control but Mahomes is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Taylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mahomes keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mahomes is working for takedown but Taylor is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD2#
Taylor has picked Mahomes up - he's going for a ride! Taylor dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mahomes wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#T2##SUB#
Mahomes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Mahomes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Mahomes looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mahomes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Mahomes looking for submissions off his back.
Mahomes is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahomes being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahomes's head.#T3#
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor is in close to Mahomes's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB#
Mahomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
My spies in Cozad MMA Hilo inform me that Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB#
Mahomes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mahomes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Mahomes keeps moving.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Mahomes has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mahomes's head.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
Mahomes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Mahomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Mahomes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.#SUB#
Mahomes is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor trying to control but Mahomes is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Mahomes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chris Taylor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonathan Mahomes has been cut.
Mahomes misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Mahomes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mahomes somewhat.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mahomes looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jonathan Mahomes. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Mahomes ducks straight into an uppercut from Taylor and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Mahomes manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC2#
Mahomes is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mahomes's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chris Taylor!
An out of breath Chris Taylor 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 06, 2018 |
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Mahomes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mahomes wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mahomes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Mahomes slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Mahomes thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mahomes in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sanchez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jonathan Mahomes!
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