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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
SyFi 66
Date: Jun 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Syracuse slaps away a takedown attempt from Rangel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rangel shoots in but Syracuse avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rangel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Rangel gets a clinch.
Rangel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Syracuse on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Syracuse trying to land knees to the body.
Rangel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Syracuse's efforts to push away.
Rangel lands a nice shot to the body.
Rangel trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Syracuse working aggressively here.
#TD#
Rangel has Syracuse pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Rangel pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Syracuse tumbling to the mat - Rangel dives into Syracuse's guard.
Rangel throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rangel throws a big elbow that misses.
Rangel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Syracuse preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Syracuse is looking to stand up but Rangel isn't so interested in that idea.
Syracuse is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Rangel with a nice head shot there.
Rangel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Syracuse on the ground.
Syracuse looking to control.
Rangel is in close to Syracuse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rangel throws a big right hand that misses.
Rangel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rangel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Syracuse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Syracuse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rangel controls his leg.
Syracuse is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Syracuse is looking to take a break and control but Rangel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rangel is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Syracuse working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rangel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Syracuse is working away from the top position though.
Rangel keeping control of the position.
Rangel on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Syracuse has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rangel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Syracuse.
Syracuse seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rangel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Syracuse lands with a punch from half guard.
Syracuse is controlling the pace.
Rangel is doing well to control the position and prevent Syracuse from advancing to side control.
Syracuse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rangel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rangel has his hands clasped together around Syracuse's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Syracuse tries to stand but can't do so whilst Rangel controls his leg.
Rangel keeping hold of Syracuse's head, controlling as best he can.
Syracuse is trying to control. Rangel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rangel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rangel.
Syracuse controlling from the top position.
Syracuse working some strikes from top position.
Syracuse is looking to work some ground and pound but Rangel has wrist control.
Syracuse has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Rangel is proving hard to escape from.
Syracuse working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Syracuse wants to get up but he can't break Rangel's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rangel is looking to sweep but instead, Syracuse has passed into half guard.
Rangel gets back to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rangel holds on and takes a little breather.
Rangel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rangel is pulling down on Syracuse's head. It's preventing any offense from Syracuse, at least for the moment.
Syracuse trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
Syracuse is fighting to break Rangel's control of his arms but Rangel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Syracuse preventing the sweep.
Syracuse trying to control but Rangel is working from the bottom.
Syracuse stopping the sweep attempt from Rangel.
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 Gabriel Rangel will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rangel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#TD#
Rangel drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rangel working the ground and pound from side control.
Rangel grinds an elbow into Syracuse's temple.
Syracuse tries to escape but Rangel is in control.
Rangel creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Syracuse sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #SUB#
Rangel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Syracuse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Syracuse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Rangel's best efforts.
Rangel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Syracuse moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rangel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES2#
Syracuse has his feet on Rangel's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Rangel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Syracuse connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rangel scrambles back to his feet.
Syracuse has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rangel is landing a low percentage of strikes.#T1#
Syracuse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rangel.
Rangel misses with a series of wild punches.
Syracuse scores with a jab to the head.
Rangel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Syracuse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Syracuse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Syracuse misses with a body shot.
Rangel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Syracuse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Rangel throws a leg kick
and Rangel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rangel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Syracuse.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rangel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#
Rangel is rocked!
Syracuse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oh Rangel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Joshua Syracuse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rangel gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Syracuse gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Rangel is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joshua Syracuse!
A less than humble Joshua Syracuse misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
WeInSyd 13
Date: May 23, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Tots has Rangel up against the cage in a clinch.
Rangel tries to throw a body punch but Tots avoids it by throwing Rangel back against the cage.
Rangel slowing the pace effectively.
Rangel lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Rangel works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rangel throwing strikes from guard but Tots blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Rangel is posturing up here but Tots has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Rangel tries to roll out but it's too tight and Rangel has to tap! Slick submission there by Tots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dukey Tots!
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Event:
WeInSyd 9
Date: Apr 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Tucker stuns Rangel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tucker swinging wildly here.
Rangel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tucker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tucker misses with a leg kick.
Tucker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rangel if he has to take too many more of those.
A jab from Tucker does it's job there.
Tucker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rangel circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Rangel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tucker trying to control but Rangel postures up.
#SUB2#
Rangel is trying to work for a kimura but Tucker is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rangel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tucker is just riding it out for now. Rangel eventually gives up the hold.
Tucker is trying to stand up here but Rangel is controlling him well. #T1#
Tucker is trying to maintain the position but Rangel is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rangel is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Tucker is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Rangel!
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Event:
SyFi 30
Date: Mar 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Rangel staying out of range there.#CL#
Meallan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rangel wants a takedown.
Rangel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Meallan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meallan stops a takedown attempt from Rangel.
Sheamus Meallan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gabriel Rangel.
Rangel goes for a takedown attempt but Meallan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Meallan clinches with his opponent.
Meallan gets underhooks to prevent Rangel's takedown attempt.
Rangel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Meallan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Meallan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rangel takes a shot to the head.
Rangel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Meallan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Meallan presses Rangel against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rangel tries for a takedown but Meallan manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Rangel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meallan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Meallan slaps away a takedown attempt from Rangel, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Meallan misses the target.
Rangel looks winded!
Rangel closes this distance looking for a takedown but Meallan circles away.
Rangel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Meallan cracks Rangel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Meallan lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Rangel - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Meallan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sheamus Meallan!
Sheamus Meallan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rangel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB2#
Rangel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rangel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bardeux wants to control but Rangel postures up.
Bardeux is trying to buck Rangel off.#SUB2#
Rangel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Bardeux looks calm but he's in trouble here. Rangel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Bardeux is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Rangel lets go of the hold and Bardeux can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gabriel Rangel!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 18, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rangel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Bardeux looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Rangel has an Americana. Bardeux didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Rangel is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Rangel hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Gabriel Rangel!
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