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Event:
RapidFC 27
Date: May 18, 2019 |
#R1#
May shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Klushinwa keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Klushinwa drives through and clinches with May against the cage.
Klushinwa tries to land knees in the clinch but May avoids the damage to the body.
May looking to slow down the pace here.
May wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
May blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knees in the clinch landing for Klushinwa.
Klushinwa missing with knees to the body.
#TD#
Klushinwa pulls May into guard.
May looking to sit in guard and control but Klushinwa gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
May is trying to keep Klushinwa in close.
May pulls Klushinwa in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
May looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into side control.
May wants to control but Klushinwa postures up.
May is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Klushinwa is staying active.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
May gets back to half guard.
May tries to roll over but Klushinwa keeps him under control.
May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klushinwa is working away from the top position though.
Klushinwa slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klushinwa lands with a punch from half guard. #T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Klushinwa in particular looking to stall.
May trying to control from the bottom.
Klushinwa controlling the action here.#SUB2#
May looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
May is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Klushinwa keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Klushinwa has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Klushinwa manages to get an easy takedown there - catching May on his heels. He'll look to pass May's guard now, I'm sure.
Klushinwa slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Klushinwa landing with the ground and pound.
Klushinwa pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May is keeping the position for now.
May looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Klushinwa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanji Klushinwa dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Klushinwa darts in and clinches May up against the cage.#TD#
Klushinwa jumps into guard, dragging May to the mat.
May tries to free his leg and advance position but Klushinwa is retaining full guard.
May controlling from the top position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Klushinwa is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May 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.
Klushinwa is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
May controls Klushinwa momentarily but Klushinwa frees himself. #SUB2#
May is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Klushinwa sitting in guard here, content to control.
Klushinwa slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Klushinwa performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
May wants to improve his position but Klushinwa is controlling well.
#T3##SUB2#
May actively working from the bottom here.
Klushinwa is thwarting May's attempts to control the position.
May tries to roll over but Klushinwa keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
May misses with a takedown
and Klushinwa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Klushinwa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that May can do to turn this around?#TD#
May tries to sprawl but Klushinwa drives through with a takedown into half guard.
May is breathing heavily.
Klushinwa stalling. #T4#
May trying to control but Klushinwa postures up.
Klushinwa not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Klushinwa is working away from the top position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yanji Klushinwa dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Klushinwa gets a double leg takedown into May's guard.
May throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
May wants to sweep here but Klushinwa controlling him for the moment.
May keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
May working for a triangle but Klushinwa defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klushinwa content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Klushinwa tries to free his leg and advance position but May is retaining full guard.
Klushinwa stays in close to May's body and controls the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Klushinwa passes into half guard.
Klushinwa looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
May gets back to full guard.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Klushinwa is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
May has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Klushinwa can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
May takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T3##SU#
Klushinwa stands up from May's guard - Klushinwa perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
May gets caught flat footed, as Klushinwa shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB2#
May looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Klushinwa passes into side control.
May is looking for a sweep.#T4#
May is letting Klushinwa control him for a moment.
Yanji Klushinwa is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
May tries to get back to half guard but can't.
James May has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May trying to remain calm as Klushinwa controls from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yanji Klushinwa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Klushinwa has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yanji Klushinwa!
Yanji Klushinwa bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RapidFC 23
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Mon cracks May with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Mon lands a body shot.
The fighters circle, before Mon throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into May's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mon lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Steve Mon!
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Event:
RFC Aloha Hawaii 2
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
May shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tull napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
May tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tull tries to bench press May off him but May keeps the position.
May tries to score with some ground and pound. Tull controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tull wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Tull is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May working away.
Tull gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Tull is squirming around, avoiding May's attempts to control the action. #T1##SU#
May stands up from mount. Strange move. #TD#
May drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tull tries to bench press May off him but May keeps the position.
Tull is working to avoid the ground and pound but May connects with a decent elbow.
Tull manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
May moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
May is trying to control the position but Tull postures up.
Tull slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
May 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.#T2#
Tull wanted to stand there but May had control of the position.
May keeping moving, preventing Tull from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tull wants to pass the guard but May is keeping the position.#SUB#
May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tull doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tull manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tull preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB#
May has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tull can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tull showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
May manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tull manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
May drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tull manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now May has Tull in his guard.#REVB#
May looking for a sweep. Not yet May, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
May wants to control but Tull passes easily into half guard.
Tull is thwarting May's attempts to control the position.
Tull takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
May looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
May has hold of Tull's hands but Tull slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tull is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, May has managed to free his arm - good work.
May is trying to maintain the position but Tull is very close to passing his half guard.
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 James May will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Tull throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent May stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#TD2#
May tries to sprawl but Tull drives through with a takedown into half guard.
We've been informed that Tull has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
May wants to improve his position but Tull is controlling well.
#SUB#
May looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
May gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
May throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tull escapes and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Tull trying to control the position but May is working away. #T1#
May sneaks back into half guard.
Tull is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
May is looking for a sweep. Tull is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
May is staying active underneath Tull, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
May looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
May keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are battling for position here. May manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tull won't allow May to sweep him here.
Tull trying to control but May is working from the bottom.
May is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
May keeping full guard, as Tull tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tull throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
It looked like May was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Tull as May shoots in.
Tull throws a counter combo.#TD2#
Tull closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Tull wants to stand but May is controlling his arm.
Tull cracks May with a big right hand but May just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
May is looking for a sweep.
Tull trying to control the action but May is working from the bottom.
Tull wants to stand but May has his arm trapped.
Tull trying to control the position but May is working away.
Tull tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
May sneaks back into half 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.
Tull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tull lands strikes from half guard.
May moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tull missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tull is looking to stand up but May won't let him.
May is trying to control the position but Tull postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
May looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. May is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Tull 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tull closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. May quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
May is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tull pulls his head out easily.
Tull is looking to take a break and control but May is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
May avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tull.
Shane Tull has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tull trying to control the action but May is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tull wants to get back to his feet.
Tull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but May does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T1#
It looks like Tull is going to stand back up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Tull is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
May shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Tull tries to kick May off in order to stand up. May Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
Tull is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
May controlling from side mount.
Tull tries to improve position but can't.
May wants to control but Tull is keeping him busy.
Tull is looking to regain half guard here but May keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Tull prevents May from moving into mount. #SUB#
May goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tull rolls with the submission and now he's on top in May's guard! Nice work there by Tull!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tull trying to control but May is working from the bottom. #SUB#
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tull pushing down on May's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tull wants to take a breather but May is having none of it.
Tull stalling away here and it's allowed May to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T4#
Tull trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tull content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because May has locked up a guillotine! May's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tull is holding on here and May must be using up a lot of energy. Tull has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! May gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). James May!
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Event:
RapidFC 16
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Chan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but May paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Chan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with May, pushing him back against the cage.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
May is trying to pull guard but Chan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC#
May escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chan swings for the body but May moves out of range.
May is looking to counter the offense by Chan and move into the clinch.
Jet Chan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Chan wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
May has managed to clinch.
May tries to pull guard but Chan holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May goes for a takedown in the clinch but Chan prevents it.
#T1#
Chan misses with a knee strike.
May looking for a takedown.
May tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chan has May pressed against the cage, preventing May from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chan blocks a body shot from May.
May blocks a body shot from Chan.
May blocking some punches.
May blocks a body shot from Chan.
Chan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
May decides to pull guard. #SUB#
May escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
May looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
May working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
May looking for a guillotine here but Chan defends easily.
Chan looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Chan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
May throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
May is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chan trying to control but May is working from the bottom.
Chan stopping the sweep attempt from May.#SUB#
May has his foot on Chan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
May throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Chan escapes and throws May's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with May. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T4#
Who's going to make the next move?
May can't do much from the bottom here.
May manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chan's best efforts.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
May works his way to full guard. Good work.
May is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB#
May is looking for a triangle but Chan pushes his legs off easily.
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 James May will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chan moves to clinch but May breaks away
and May counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
May shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Chan wants to improve his position but May is controlling well.
Chan is still trying to improve position.
May has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May landing shots from mount. #T1#
May tries to control but Chan wriggling away.
May with good strikes from the mount here!#SU#
May stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
May is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
May tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chan defends well and May ends up having to push Chan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL2#
Chan clinches.
May has Chan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
May tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
May swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
May is trying to push Chan away but Chan has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T2#
Chan has May pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
May looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Chan clinches.
May is looking for a takedown.
Chan lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like James May has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chan.
Chan avoiding damage.
Chan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Chan trying to land knees to the body.
Chan missing with knees to the body.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now.#BC#
May manages to break the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Chan tries to clinch up but May circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
May shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chan sprawls well. Chan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. May gets slowly back to his feet.
Chan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chan closes the distance but May moves to the side
and May counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chan stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Chan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chan throws a head kick but May moves out of range.
May shoots in but no luck this time.
A low kick from Chan is predictable there #TD#
and May counters with a single leg into guard. Chan didn't expect that.
May looking to sit in guard and control but Chan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Chan seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Chan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4##SUB#
May looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
May looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Chan has picked May up and slammed him! May can't keep hold of the triangle and Chan manages to pass to side control!
May wants to get back to his feet but Chan is dominant here and he's now got May's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
May can't escape the position.
May is working hard here to advance position.
Chan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for May.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that James May will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James May's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Chan forces May back against the cage and clinches.
May wants a takedown but no success here.
Chan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. May is defending well for now.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
Chan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from May.
Chan just leaning against May, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Chan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The referee calls for Chan to work.
Chan misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Chan stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for May.
May drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Chan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
May is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James May. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Chan prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
May is looking for a takedown.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jet Chan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chan stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jet Chan.
Chan is looking to clinch.
May fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chan avoids it really well and circles away.
May keeps the fight on the outside.
Chan misses with a low kick.
Chan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL2#
Chan closes the distance and pushes May back into the cage.
Chan tries a body shot but May blocks it.
Chan misses with some punches.
Chan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and May avoids it.
May has Chan pressed against the cage, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3##BC2#
Chan breaks from the clinch.
Chan fails in his attempt to clinch.
May is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chan.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but May swats him away and circles back towards the center. #KD2#
Chan lands a big head kick that sends May tumbling to the mat! Chan takes a step backwards and waves May back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A low kick from Chan misses #TD#
and May counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Chan!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Chan is trying to get back to half guard.
James May overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
May trying to control the action but Chan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
May is trying to get an arm triangle but Chan is defending well. #T4#
May postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
May tries to move into full mount but can't pass Chan's legs. #SUB#
May looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
May tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no May has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that's the end of the fight!
Jet Chan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think May has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
RapidFC 13
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
May shoots in looking for a takedown but Snyder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing May's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
May throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Snyder's waist but Snyder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing May off to one side.
Snyder connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Snyder takes the fight into the clinch.
May tries to pull guard but Snyder holds him up against the cage and eventually May drops back down to his feet.
Wesley Snyder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James May.#TD#
Snyder pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
May would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB2#
May thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
May trying to control the position from guard on top but Snyder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
May slips nicely into half guard.
Snyder tries to get to full guard but May has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
May 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. Snyder tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from May!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). James May!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Dampier cracks May with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
May keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dampier throws a body punch but May moves out of range.
May tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dampier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
May instigates a clinch.
May has Dampier pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Dampier manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
May is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Dampier pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Dampier breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dampier lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dampier with a hook.
Dampier throws a shot to the body.
May throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dampier counters with a right hand to the body.
A cross from Dampier lands.#T1#
Dampier connects with a good right hand that stumbles May. May circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
May closes the distance looking to clinch
and Dampier counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
May on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dampier misses with a wild body shot.
As Dampier tries to get set, May tries to push him back and clinch up but Dampier manages to avoid the attempt.
Dampier thuds a left hand into May's body.
Dampier lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Dampier throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends May stumbling backwards into the cage! May bounces back off the cage towards Dampier, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Dampier lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Dampier celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). William Dampier!
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