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Event:
UnderGround 4
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Merman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murphy tries to counter by closing the distance.#TD2#
Murphy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Merman sneaks out the side door and pushes Murphy away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Merman uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murphy has time to react.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Merman's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merman.
Murphy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and gets a takedown into Merman's guard.#ES#
Merman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Murphy off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Merman on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Murphy content to control rather than advance. #T1##SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet. #TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control. #SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up.
Merman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merman is trying to keep Murphy in close.
Merman wants to stand up but Murphy is controlling him. #T2#
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Merman to follow him. #TD2#
Murphy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murphy stops Merman from getting back to his feet.
Murphy is controlling the pace.
Merman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Murphy is thwarting Merman's attempts to control the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Merman gets full guard.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Merman keeps moving.
Merman keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass.
Murphy tries to stand but Merman is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Merman is working an open guard so Murphy takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merman to the mat! Merman manages to get full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Merman is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Merman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Murphy keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Murphy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Herman Merman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murphy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#TD2#
Murphy looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Murphy won't allow Merman to get back to his feet.
Murphy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murphy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merman has a closed guard, preventing Murphy from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Merman keeping full guard, as Murphy tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murphy moves out of range as Merman throws a body kick.
#TD2#
Murphy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murphy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merman pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
Murphy tries to free his leg and advance position but Merman is retaining full guard. #T2#
Murphy wants to stand but Merman is controlling his posture from full guard.
Murphy sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Merman pushes Murphy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Murphy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#ES#
Merman throws Murphy to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Merman tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Merman wants to get back to his feet.
Merman controlling the position well.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Merman is looking to control Murphy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merman avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Murphy escapes and gets back to his feet.
Merman misses with an attempted mid kick.
#TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merman to the mat! Merman manages to get full guard. #T4#
Murphy won't allow Merman to get back to his feet.
Merman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Murphy controls the pace.
Merman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Murphy postures up.
Merman is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Murphy is controlling him.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.
Murphy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy not doing much here.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Merman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathail Murphy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murphy stuffs the takedown.
Murphy throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Murphy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Merman to the ground. Murphy is now in Merman's guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Merman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murphy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Merman controlling Murphy's posture.
Murphy trying to control but Merman is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy wants to stand but Merman has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merman controlling Murphy's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Murphy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Murphy gets the takedown into side control.
Merman is trying to get back to half guard.
Murphy is looking to take a break and control but Merman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merman can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Merman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Murphy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merman is pushing Murphy's head away, looking to escape. Murphy manages to hold on to the position though.
Merman trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Murphy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SU2#
Murphy decides to stand up, so the ref orders Merman to his feet. #CL2#
Murphy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Merman.
#T3#
Merman wants to take the fight to the mat but Murphy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herman Merman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Merman is keeping busy.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Merman blocks it.
Merman tries to score a body lock takedown but Murphy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Merman manages to break the clinch.
Merman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL2#
Murphy instigates a clinch. #BC#
Merman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Merman gets caught flat footed, as Murphy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Merman is pulling down on Murphy's head to control his posture.
Murphy stands and throws Merman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Merman struggling a bit here.#T4##SU2#
Murphy stands up. #TD2#
Murphy scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Merman throws Murphy to one side and escapes!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Merman attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD2#
Murphy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Merman on his heels. He'll look to pass Merman's guard now, I'm sure.
Murphy is looking to stand up but Merman won't let him.
Merman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU2#
Murphy stands up from Merman's guard - Murphy perhaps looking for a knockout.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murphy 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
Cathail Murphy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
KOTC 10 Kubilay VS Munday
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Murphy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Merman quickly recovers to half guard.
Merman controlling the position for now.
Murphy wants to take a breather but Merman is having none of it.
Murphy controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Merman manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Murphy keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #TD2#
Murphy gets control of Merman's arms and successfully pulls guard. Murphy will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Murphy is adopting a defensive guard.
Merman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murphy is keeping the position for now.
Murphy wants to get back to his feet but Merman passes into half guard.
#T1#
Merman passes to full mount!
Murphy is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Merman is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murphy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murphy!
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merman is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T2#
Merman is trying to control the position but Murphy postures up.
Merman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merman looking to control.
Murphy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Murphy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SU2#
Murphy decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Merman, up you get!
A head kick misses from Merman.
Merman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #TD2#
Murphy darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merman is controlling Murphy's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T3#
Merman wants to get back to full guard.
Murphy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Merman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Murphy is trying to control the action in half guard but Merman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murphy 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.
Murphy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merman knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Merman is trying to stand.
Murphy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Merman tries to kick Murphy off in order to stand up. Murphy Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Merman is not content to let Murphy control the position.
Murphy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Murphy working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Murphy tries for a kimura but Merman is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy slows the pace down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathail Murphy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Murphy decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Murphy content to control rather than advance.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Merman dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Murphy seems content to control.
Merman pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy trying to control from half guard but Merman is working away.
Merman looks like he's trying to stand up.
Merman is controlling Murphy's trapped leg to prevent Murphy from advancing to side control.#T1#
Merman tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.
Murphy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Murphy pushes Merman up against the cage in a clinch.
Murphy misses with a knee to the head. #TD2#
Murphy drags the fight down to the ground.
Cathail Murphy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Murphy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Merman has passed into half guard!
Murphy trying to control here.
#SUB#
Merman is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB#
Merman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#ES2#
Murphy kicks Merman off and gets back to his feet.
Merman throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murphy.
Murphy is looking to clinch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Merman. #T3##TD#
Merman shoots in and gets a takedown into Murphy's guard.#ES2#
Murphy has his feet on Merman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Murphy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Merman can pounce on him.
Murphy tries to clinch there but Merman circles away.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merman looks to land a body kick but Murphy moved away.
Merman looks for a takedown but Murphy sprawls well.
Merman is looking to clinch but Murphy is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Merman.
Murphy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Merman.
Cathail Murphy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Murphy clinches with his opponent.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Merman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Merman throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
so Murphy counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T4#
Merman is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Murphy is stalling in the full guard. #SU2#
Murphy gets to his feet. Merman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Murphy feints and as Merman raises his hands in defense, Murphy changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Murphy landing with the ground and pound. #SU2#
Murphy stands up and waves to Merman to follow him. #TD2#
Merman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merman pulls Murphy in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cathail Murphy 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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merman throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Murphy counters with a single leg into guard. Merman didn't expect that.
Merman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Murphy manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Murphy wants to get back to his feet.
Murphy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Merman with the active half guard here but Murphy passes nicely into side control.
Merman is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Murphy decides to stand back up. Murphy steps back and let's Merman get back to his feet.#T1##TD2#
Merman tries to sprawl but Murphy drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Murphy stalling.
Merman trying to control from the bottom.
Murphy trying to mount his opponent but Merman defends it.
Murphy controlling the action here.
Murphy seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merman controlling the position well. #SUB#
Merman looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Merman tries to roll over but Murphy keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Murphy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Murphy is trying to control. Merman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merman is holding on to half guard well.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Merman is looking for a sweep. Murphy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Merman is trying to maintain the position but Murphy is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Murphy sprawls well. Murphy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merman gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Merman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Murphy passes Merman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Herman Merman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Murphy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merman trying to control here.
#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Merman pushes Murphy off but Murphy dives into side control.
#SU2#
Murphy stands up and beckons Merman to his feet.
Merman swats away the attempt to clinch by Murphy.#TD2#
Murphy shoots in and bounces Merman off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Murphy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merman is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Murphy is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cathail Murphy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathail Murphy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Murphy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathail Murphy!
In his post fight interview, Cathail Murphy started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RFLFN-19
Date: Mar 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Merman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Merman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Williams connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Merman scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#
Merman is rocked!
Merman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #KD#
and Williams counters with a crisp right hand that drops Merman! Williams lets Merman back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Merman is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Merman switches off momentarily and Williams cracks him with a monster right hand! Merman topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Williams dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Williams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tyrell Williams!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Herman Merman (ranked 22784 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ernst Young (ranked 3736 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Young's choice of entrance music: Eye Of The Tiger. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Herman Merman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ernst Young!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Young pushes Merman up against the cage in a clinch.
Young jumps guard.
Merman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Young has control of Merman's left arm, preventing Merman from doing any damage.
Merman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merman trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young pulls Merman in close to his closed guard and prevents Merman from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young pulls Merman in close to his closed guard and prevents Merman from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merman is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Merman has managed to sneak the leg through.
Merman is working for a submission of some sort.
Merman working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Young's thigh. Young counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Merman advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merman (3) vs (0) Young
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Young is staying active underneath Merman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Young is just riding it out for now. Merman eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are battling for position here. Young manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Young manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merman has Young in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (3) vs (2) Young
Merman 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.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Merman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Young is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Young manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (5) vs (2) Young
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Young is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merman tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young is controlling Merman's posture.
Merman controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Merman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young pulls Merman in close to prevent any damage.
Young is continuing to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Young keeping moving, preventing Merman from controlling successfully.
Young looking for a sweep. Not yet Young, not yet.
Merman looking to sit in guard and control but Young gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merman (5) vs (4) Young
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merman wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Merman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Young has passed into half guard!
Young is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merman is trying to control but Young passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merman (5) vs (7) Young
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Young controls the position.
Merman is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Young is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Merman (5) vs (9) Young
Young looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Young content just to control the position here.
Merman has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Merman (5) vs (12) Young
Young avoiding Merman 's attempts to control his hands.
Young controlling from the back.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Merman trying to control the position but Young manages to sink in the hooks.
Young slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Young is not going to allow Merman to sit and survive in this position.
Merman is trying to roll into a better position but Young has get a rear naked choke and Merman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ernst Young!
Ernst Young bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rigano drives through with a takedown into Merman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rigano lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merman 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.
Merman is striking off his back. Rigano thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Merman trying to hold on to Rigano's head to control him but Rigano postures up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rigano connects with a nice short shot to Merman's temple.
Rigano not doing much here.
Rigano is pressing down on Merman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merman is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merman trying to control from the bottom.
#T1##SUB#
Rigano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merman sees it coming and defends easily.
Rigano 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.
Merman is trying to maintain the position but Rigano is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Merman is defending against the submission attempts here by Rigano.
Merman wants to control but Rigano is keeping busy.
Merman wants to get back to his feet.
Rigano passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merman!
Merman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rigano raining down shots from the mount!
Rigano controlling from the full mount.
Rigano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Merman looks a forlorn figure.
Rigano lands a couple of good shots and Merman has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Rigano patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merman tries to escape the position.
Merman trying to control the action but Rigano just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Rigano working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Merman trying to control the position but Rigano manages to sink in the hooks.
Merman trying to get back to his feet but Rigano is in full control for now. #SUB#
Merman is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Rigano gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Merman is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Rigano is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cliff Rigano!
After winning the bout, Cliff Rigano thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii looking to score a takedown here. Merman is defending well but ExPeRiMeNt Ii drives through and ends up in Merman's guard.
Merman wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and ExPeRiMeNt Ii is now in half guard.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii passes to full mount!
ExPeRiMeNt Ii throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Merman is on top in guard.
Merman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Merman trying to control but ExPeRiMeNt Ii is working from the bottom. #SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii is looking for a triangle but Merman pushes his legs off easily.
Merman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii working for a triangle but Merman defends it easily.
ExPeRiMeNt Ii looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Merman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2##SUB#
ExPeRiMeNt Ii looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Merman is defending well. ExPeRiMeNt Ii quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Merman has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! ExPeRiMeNt Ii celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cozzy ExPeRiMeNt Ii!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Merman avoids the head kick by Macrae.
Macrae pushes Merman away with a front kick.
Merman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Macrae tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Merman tries to clinch there but Macrae circles away.
Merman looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Macrae is fending him off so far but Merman persists. Nope, Macrae circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Macrae rushes Merman and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Merman ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Merman no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Merman wants to stand but Macrae is controlling the position.
Macrae content to stall in guard here.
Macrae is fighting to break Merman's control of his arms but Merman is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB2#
Merman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Macrae doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Merman is tightening it up a little... Macrae has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Macrae reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Macrae taps out! Nice BJJ there by Merman!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Herman Merman!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Michael closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Michael content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Merman wants to improve his position but Michael is controlling well.
Michael works his way into side control.
Michael advances to full mount.
Michael putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michael takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Michael unloading with bombs!
Michael lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T1#
Michael controlling from mount.
Merman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Michael. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merman wants to hold on but Michael pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michael looking to control and managing it successfully.
Merman is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Merman is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Michael tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Michael 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.
Merman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Michael avoids the attempt from Merman to control.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michael controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merman tries to reverse the position but Michael maintains control.
Michael takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merman has given up his back here.
#SUB#
Michael is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Merman has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Michael has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Merman taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Michael doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Michael!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Merman shoots for a double leg takedown but Faroney sprawls well. He's pushed Merman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Faroney clinches up with Merman and pushes him back against the cage.
Merman is trying to break the clinch but Faroney has him pressed against the cage.
Faroney lands a shoulder strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Faroney has Merman pushed against the cage.
Merman is trying to pull guard but Faroney has him pressed against the cage.
Faroney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Faroney scores with a shot to the side of Merman's head.
Faroney is pressed up against the cage. Merman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faroney down to the mat. Faroney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Justin Faroney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Herman Merman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faroney lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Faroney has managed to clinch.
Faroney lands a right hand that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
A shot in the inside from Faroney.
Merman looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Faroney stalls. #T1#
Faroney is leaning against Merman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Faroney lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Merman is rocked!
Faroney lands a hook that snaps the head of Merman backwards.
Merman is still on wobbly legs! Can Faroney finish him?
A hook to the body from Faroney.
Faroney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Faroney lands a right hand.
Still in the clinch, Faroney scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merman takes a shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Faroney.
#KD#
Faroney drops Merman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Merman is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Faroney pushes Merman against the cage. Faroney is working some dirty boxing. Faroney pushes off with a quick right hook! Merman goes down! Merman tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Faroney moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justin Faroney!
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