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Event:
KMK2
Date: Aug 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Pines stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Horowich shoots in for a double leg but Pines sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horowich shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pines as he jumps to the side.
Pines drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horowich defends it well.
Horowich avoids the body shot from Pines.
#TD2#
Pines fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Horowich sprawls well initially but Pines persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Pines working Horowich over with strikes.
Pines seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Horowich does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Horowich has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pines is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Pines is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Horowich has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pines wants to take a breather but Horowich is having none of it.
Pines slips a nice elbow through Horowich's hands, connecting with Horowich's forehead.#SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Pines drops an elbow to the side of Horowich's head.
Pines working Horowich over with strikes.
Pines is keen to just control but Horowich is a slippery customer.
Horowich is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Pines scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions off his back.
Horowich has hold of Pines's hands but Pines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Pines winds up and cracks Horowich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pines has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Horowich regains half guard.#SUB2#
Pines is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
Pines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Pines lands strikes from half guard.
Pines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Pines scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Horowich on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nice strikes from Pines there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pines 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. #SUB#
Horowich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pines pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Pines winds up and cracks Horowich with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Pines is keen to just control but Horowich is a slippery customer.
Pines working Horowich over with strikes. #SUB#
Horowich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pines seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Horowich is looking to control Pines's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Horowich avoid being mounted?
Pines lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Horowich is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pines pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
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. Pines connects with a nice short shot to Horowich's temple. #T4#
Pines lands strikes from half guard.
Pines wants to take a breather but Horowich is having none of it.
Pines working Horowich over with strikes. #SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Horowich is trying to maintain the position but Pines is very close to passing his half guard.
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. Pines connects with a nice short shot to Horowich's temple.
Horowich is not content to let Pines control the position.
Horowich has hold of Pines's hands but Pines slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Horowich looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Pines.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
OJ Pines dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Pines closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Horowich! Pines dives in looking to finish! Horowich is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). OJ Pines!
OJ Pines is the new middleweight champion!
OJ Pines was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Horowich avoids the body shot from Shark.
Horowich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Horowich shoots for a takedown but Shark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Horowich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shark throws a jab when Horowich was well out of range.
Horowich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shark. Shark obviously looking to wear him down.
Shark throws a shot from downtown. Horowich moves away and avoids it.
Shark misses with a left hand #TD2#
and Horowich decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shark's guard.
Horowich wants to pass the guard but Shark is keeping the position.
Horowich is still trying to improve position.
Shark tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Horowich postures up.
#T1#
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Shark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shark definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horowich is pushing down on Shark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shark is fighting to maintain full guard but Horowich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shark on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Shark tries to get out of the position.
Shark wants to improve his position but Horowich is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Horowich seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Shark is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark Horowich!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Horowich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFC Horowich vs Yoshida
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Yoshida moves into the clinch.
Yoshida lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a shot to the body.
Horowich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yoshida walks away with a smile on his face. Horowich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
Horowich blocks an uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Horowich backwards.
Horowich changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Yoshida fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lyoto Yoshida has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
Yoshida is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Yoshida lands with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yoshida scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Yoshida rushes Horowich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Horowich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yoshida misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Horowich.
#T1#
Yoshida tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horowichs head.
Horowich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Yoshida to keep the fight standing.
A nice left hand lands by Yoshida.
Horowich blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yoshida controlling the action here for a moment.
Yoshida gets through Horowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida works on Horowich's body with a couple of short punches.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida won't allow it.
Yoshida is leaning against Horowich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yoshida taking a breather.
Yoshida swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yoshida has a couple of punches blocked by Horowich.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida throws a punch but it's blocked by Horowich.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Yoshida lands a right hand. #TD2#
Horowich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Yoshida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Horowich throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Horowich working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Yoshida doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Yoshida manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3##SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet. #CL#
Yoshida closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Yoshida misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Yoshida has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Yoshida takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Yoshida looking to stall.
Yoshida misses with some punches.
#T4#
Horowich tries to pull guard but Yoshida holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Yoshida lands with a right to the head.
Yoshida lands a right hand.
Horowich takes a shot to the head.
Yoshida working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
Horowich jumps guard.
#SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a triangle here but Yoshida uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Yoshida stands up and beckons Horowich to his feet.
Horowich takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#CUT#
That has opened up Mark Horowich's cut even more.
Yoshida fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yoshida lands the left hand.
Horowich is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Yoshida moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!
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Event:
EFC Mir vs Stewart
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Horowich with the counter takedown but Jackson avoids it easily.
Jackson looks to land a combination. Horowich sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
Horowich closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Horowich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Horowich off to one side.
Horowich moves away from the strike by Jackson.
A low kick from Jackson misses #TD2#
and Horowich counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Horowich is pushing down on Jackson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jackson is fighting to maintain full guard but Horowich has managed to sneak the leg through.
Horowich trying to mount his opponent but Jackson defends it. #T1#
Horowich prevents Jackson from improving his position.#SUB#
Jackson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Horowich wants to work for an arm triangle but Jackson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich trying to pass the guard but Jackson defending well. #SUB2#
Horowich is trying for a kimura here. Jackson looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Horowich wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Horowich!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Horowich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Mujahid Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'I am thankful for the chance to fight as a champion and for KAISER Nutrition. I am apart of a very young and talented fight team. You will all see me again fighting again soon, inshallah. '.
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Event:
EFC Ruenroeng vs Built
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Horowich dives in for a single leg takedown but Hunter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hunter scores with a body shot.
Horowich ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
Horowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Hunter drives through and clinches with Horowich against the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Hunter on the inside.
Hunter throws a punch but it's blocked by Horowich. #TD2#
Horowich pulls guard successfully.
Horowich told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hunter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Hunter is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Horowich has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Hunter is looking to defend but Horowich has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Hunter! Horowich pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Hunter taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
EFC Horowich vs Rockwell
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rockwell feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Horowich has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rockwell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rockwell slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Rockwell is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Rockwell is working for a submission of some sort.
Rockwell is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Horowich!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich wants to hold on but Rockwell pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rockwell looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Rockwell working for a guillotine from mount but Horowich is in no mood to give up. #T1#
Horowich stops Rockwell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rockwell takes Horowich's back. #SUB2#
Rockwell looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Horowich fending off the submission attempt from Rockwell. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rockwell working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Rockwell is persistently looking for the submission but Horowich is defending it well.
Horowich trying to control the hands but Rockwell breaks the grip. #T2#
Horowich turns into Rockwell and is now in his guard.
Horowich advances position into side control!
Horowich trying to control the position but Rockwell is working away.
Rockwell tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Horowich is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rockwell is trying to escape and Horowich transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rockwell is forced to tap! Nice work there by Horowich! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
An out of breath Mark Horowich 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:
EFC Boudain vs Mangrove Jr
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Horowich moves out of range of the strikes.
Volg misses with an uppercut.
Volg throws a jab when Horowich was well out of range.
A big right from Volg misses.
Horowich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horowich slips a straight right by Volg.
Horowich changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Horowich does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. #CL#
Volg moves into range and clinches up with Horowich.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Volg stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Volg wants it to stay on the feet.
Horowich is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volg looks to land a left hand but Horowich moved out of range nicely.
Volg pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Volg fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Horowich, pushing him back against the cage.
Volg pushes Horowich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Volg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Horowich drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Richard Volg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.#T1#
A right hand to the body from Volg.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Volg swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
so Horowich counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Horowich stands and throws Volg's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Volg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here.
Volg is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Horowich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Volg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Horowich on the ground.#T2#
Volg tries to improve position but can't.
Horowich tries to advance to mount but Volg denies him.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Volg tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Horowich working away.#SUB2#
Horowich is trying to get an arm triangle but Volg is defending well.
Volg tries to buck Horowich off but Horowich is having none of it.#SUB2#
Horowich thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Volg wants to control but Horowich postures up.
Volg stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volg can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Horowich working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T4##SUB2#
Horowich is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Horowich working away.#SUB2#
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Horowich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volg, who protects the arm well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Horowich is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Volg is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Horowich will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Volg with a nice cross.
Horowich has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Horowich throws a leg kick but Volg sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Horowich tries to clinch there but Volg circles away.
Volg lands a jab to the head.
Volg dips to his left and cracks Horowich with an uppercut!
Volg sizes up Horowich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Volg lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
Volg thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Horowich closes the distance and clinches.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg has him pressed against the cage.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Volg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Volg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Volg struggles to land a body shot inside as Horowich controls his hands.
Horowich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg has him pressed against the cage.
Richard Volg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.#T1#
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Volg smiles and moves away.
Horowich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Horowich moves forwards but Volg connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CL#
Volg darts in and clinches Horowich up against the cage.
Horowich tries to pull guard but Volg holds him up against the cage and eventually Horowich drops back down to his feet.
Volg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Volg softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horowich wants to take the fight to the mat but Volg manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Horowich is trying to pull guard but Volg turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Horowich blocking some punches.
Horowich goes for a takedown attempt but Volg pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horowich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Horowich is looking for a takedown.#T2#
Volg gets through Horowich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horowich jumps guard but Volg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volg lands a right hand that snaps the head of Horowich backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horowich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Horowich is breathing heavily.
Horowich drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horowich.
Volg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Volg lands with a light punch inside.
Horowich jumps guard but Volg turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volg lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Volg's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Volg lands a body punch. #TD2#
Horowich manages to pull guard.
Volg sitting in guard here, content to control.
Volg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Horowich swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T3#
Volg is working hard here to advance position.
Volg is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Volg's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volg tries to free his leg and advance position but Horowich is retaining full guard.
Mark Horowich has got the better of the ground game so far.
Volg trying to control the position from guard on top but Horowich is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Horowich looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Volg forces his way into half guard.
Volg wants to free his trapped foot but Horowich is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Volg controlling the pace.
Horowich won't allow Volg to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Volg is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Volg dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mark Horowich's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Volg rushes Horowich and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Horowich jumps guard.
Volg tries to free his leg and advance position but Horowich is retaining full guard.
Volg looking to sit in guard and control but Horowich gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Horowich wants to control from the top but Volg keeps moving.
Horowich slips nicely into half guard.
Volg works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich wants to pass the guard but Volg is keeping the position.
Volg seems keen to control Horowich's posture.
Horowich looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Volg pulls Horowich in close to prevent any damage.
Horowich throws a big right hand that misses.
Volg pulls Horowich in to control the position.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Volg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich wants to pass the guard but Volg is keeping the position.
Volg is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Volg has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horowich trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Volg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Horowich can do to turn this around?
Horowich advances position into side control!
Volg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volg wants to control but Horowich is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Horowich prevents Volg from improving his position.#SUB2#
Horowich is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Volg sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Horowich is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Volg is just riding it out for now. Horowich eventually gives up the hold.
Volg is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Volg is looking to improve his position.
Horowich moves into full mount! Volg won't be happy about that!
Volg is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Horowich is working for a guillotine from mount but Volg frees his head quite easily.
Volg has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB2#
Horowich is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB2#
Volg is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Horowich gets his way!
Horowich controlling well, preventing Volg from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Horowich working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Volg tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Horowich looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Horowich is persistently looking for the submission but Volg is defending it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Horowich has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Volg has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Well, with Horowich on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Volg is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Horowich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Horowich keeps control of the position as Volg tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Horowich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Horowich 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Horowich!
After winning the bout, Mark Horowich 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:
IXF 40
Date: Jun 30, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson instigates a clinch. #TD#
Horowich wants the takedown. Johnson is fighting it off but Horowich persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Johnson's guard against the cage.
Johnson controlling Horowich's posture.
Horowich definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Horowich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Horowich 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. #SUB2#
Horowich got a little sloppy there for a moment and Johnson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Horowich has managed to get both his arms back between Johnson's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Horowich tries to pass. #T1##SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard.
Horowich advances position into side control!#SUB#
Horowich looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Horowich 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.
Horowich trying to mount his opponent but Johnson defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is pressing down on Horowich's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Horowich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Horowich looking to pass the guard.
Horowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Horowich pushes his legs off easily.
Horowich passes Johnson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Johnson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Horowich wants to finish this one by submission but Johnson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Horowich. #SUB#
Horowich is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Johnson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Johnson tries to reverse the position but Horowich maintains control.
Horowich pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Horowich throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Horowich takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Johnson tries to break free.
Johnson wants to control his opponent's hands but Horowich gets his hands free.
Johnson is really stuck here.
Johnson trying to control the action but Horowich just sinks the hooks in. #T4##SUB#
Horowich is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Horowich is hanging on to Johnson's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Horowich is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Johnson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Johnson for a finish. #SUB#
Horowich has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich won't let him.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Horowich looking to break Johnson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Johnson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Horowich will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Horowich working for a choke but Johnson is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Horowich dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Horowich tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Johnson pulls guard. #SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Horowich drops back looking for a leg! Johnson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Johnson manages to kick Horowich off! Horowich jumps back into Johnson's guard. #SUB2#
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
Horowich prevents Johnson from improving his position.#T1##SUB#
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich seems to be working for a kimura but Johnson defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Johnson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Horowich sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Johnson defending well though. #SUB#
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Mark Horowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
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.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich 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.
Johnson is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.
Horowich is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Horowich is working for a submission of some sort.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Horowich is working away from the top position though.
Horowich works his foot free and advances to mount.
Johnson is trying desperately to improve position.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to control the position but Horowich now has his back.
#SUB#
Horowich working for the choke. #SUB#
Horowich is looking for the choke from the back position but Johnson is controlling his hands well. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Horowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Horowich is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Johnson has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Horowich go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Johnson trying to control the hands but Horowich breaks the grip.
Horowich is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Horowich.
Johnson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Johnson is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Horowich dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Johnson pushes Horowich up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Johnson jumps guard and drags Horowich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Horowich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position.
Horowich sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Johnson's guard. #SUB#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Johnson is defending well.
#SUB2#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Horowich pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is looking to control Horowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Horowich's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Horowich's back!
Horowich rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Horowich looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich actively working from the bottom here.
Johnson is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Horowich reverses the position - he's now on top in Johnson's guard.
Horowich slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Horowich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horowich passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Horowich looking for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is having none of it. #T2#
Johnson tries to hold on but Horowich postures up.
Horowich wants to control the pace but Johnson is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Horowich has hold of Johnson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Johnson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Johnson working to try and regain half guard.
Horowich tries to control but Johnson wriggling away. #SUB#
Horowich working for a submission but Johnson is keeping him at bay.
Johnson gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#T3##SUB2#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura but Johnson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Horowich to get the leverage.
Horowich throwing shots but Johnson is blocking nicely.
Horowich is looking to take a break and control but Johnson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Horowich is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Horowich is looking for a kimura here.
Horowich is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Horowich passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Johnson! #SUB#
Horowich looking to isolate an arm here. Johnson doesn't see it coming and as Horowich extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Horowich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
IXF 36
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Horowich moves into the clinch.
Horowich wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Horowich lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Horowich perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Luiz Yois wants to improve his position but Horowich is controlling well.
Luiz Yois blocking the ground and pound attempt from Horowich.
Luiz Yois is in trouble now - Horowich has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Horowich working for a submission but Luiz Yois is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Horowich is working for a guillotine from mount but Luiz Yois frees his head quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luiz Yois flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB#
Horowich has control of Luiz Yois's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Luiz Yois regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Horowich has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Luiz Yois is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Horowich!
A relieved looking Mark Horowich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
IXF 30
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
A big right from Gorin misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Gorin. #CUT#
It looks like Mark Horowich has been cut.
Horowich misses with a takedown attempt - Gorin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Horowich wants to clinch up but Gorin keeps it at a distance.
Gorin looks to land a right hand but Horowich moved out of range.
Horowich is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL2#
Horowich has closed the distance and engaged Gorin in a clinch.
Horowich tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gorin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Horowich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gorin smiles and moves away.
Mikhail Gorin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Horowich.
Gorin throws a body punch but Horowich moves out of range.
Horowich swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gorin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gorin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gorin swinging wildly here.
Gorin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Horowich moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Gorin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorin throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Horowich shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gorin as he avoids it easily.
Gorin throws a shot from downtown. Horowich moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Horowich closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Horowich wants to free his trapped foot but Gorin is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Horowich is trying to work for a kimura but Gorin is defending well.
Horowich throwing shots but Gorin is blocking nicely.
Horowich trying to pass the guard but Gorin defending well.
Gorin on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Gorin tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Horowich is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorin defends it well. #T2#
Horowich works his way into side control.
Gorin is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Horowich wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gorin, who protects the arm well.
Gorin regains half guard.
Horowich trying to control from half guard but Gorin is working away.
Gorin is looking for a sweep. Horowich is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Horowich seems to be working for a kimura but Gorin defends the submission attempt.
Horowich wants to control but Gorin is keeping him busy. #T3#
Horowich missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Horowich in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Gorin tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Horowich!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Horowich!
Our winner, Mark Horowich, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
IFC Three
Date: Feb 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Horowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Suarez!#ES2#
Suarez throws Horowich to one side and escapes!#TD#
Suarez gets caught flat footed, as Horowich shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Horowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Suarez wants to sweep but no luck.
Horowich controlling from the top position.
Horowich postures up.
Horowich trying to control but Suarez is working from the bottom.
Suarez is trying to control the position but Horowich postures up. #T1#
Horowich trying to move into half guard but instead Suarez has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Horowich is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Horowich works his way into full mount!
Horowich is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Suarez can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Horowich content just to control the position here.
Horowich throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Suarez because Horowich loaded up on that one.
Horowich content just to control the position here.
Horowich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Horowich throws some wild stikes that Suarez manages to avoid easily.
Suarez is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Horowich looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Horowich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Suarez wants to control but Horowich is having none of it.#T3#
Suarez holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Horowich tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Horowich controlling from mount.
Horowich can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Suarez is looking to escape.
Suarez is trying to escape the mount.
Horowich looking to control but Suarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Horowich throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Horowich thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Horowich thowing shots but they're missing.
Suarez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Horowich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Horowich tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Horowich tries to control but Suarez wriggling away.
Horowich controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Horowich dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Suarez tries to clinch there but Horowich circles away.
#TD#
Horowich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Suarez quickly recovers to half guard.
Horowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Suarez can do to turn this around?
Suarez trying to control here.
Horowich wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy.
Suarez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Horowich is looking to advance position but Suarez won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horowich not doing much here.
Horowich is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Horowich is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Suarez to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Suarez shrugs it off.
Suarez working to try and regain half guard.
Poor strikes thrown by Horowich there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Horowich takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Horowich trying to control but Suarez is having none of it. #T2#
Suarez regains half guard.
Suarez wants to control but Horowich is keeping busy.
Horowich wants to free his trapped foot but Suarez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Horowich throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Horowich not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Suarez is trying to maintain the position but Horowich is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Horowich works his way into side control.
Horowich controlling from side mount.
Horowich wants to control but Suarez is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Horowich in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Suarez is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Horowich!
Mark Horowich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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