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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Greg Bundy (ranked 2111 p4p, 54 weight class) and Jai Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Greg Bundy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jai Hale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bundy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hale avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bundy drags the fight down to the ground.
Bundy keeping full guard, as Hale tries to pass.
Bundy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Bundy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bundy (2) vs (0) Hale
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Hale is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale has Bundy pulled in close to control his posture.
Bundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bundy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bundy (2) vs (2) Hale
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hale manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bundy (4) vs (2) Hale
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bundy defends well.
Bundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bundy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hale on the ground.
Bundy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bundy can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bundy is aware though and is defending well.
Bundy passes Hale's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bundy slows the pace down in half guard.
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Hale is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy trying to control the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hale actively working from the bottom here.
Bundy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hale keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bundy is controlling the pace.
Hale wants to control but Bundy is keeping busy.
Hale is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bundy is staying active.
Bundy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hale is trying to control but can't.
Bundy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bundy trying to pass the guard but Hale defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Bundy in particular looking to stall.
Bundy'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.
Hale looking for submissions off his back.
Bundy is taking a breather. Hale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bundy prevents Hale from improving his position.
Bundy tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hale wants to control the action here but instead Bundy manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bundy (7) vs (2) Hale
Bundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Bundy continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Bundy.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy controlling the position easily from mount.
Hale tries to hold on but Bundy postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bundy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Further stalling from Bundy.
Hale is looking to improve his position but Bundy isn't that keen on the idea.
Hale is still trying to improve position.
Bundy looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Bundy is stinking the place up with his stalling.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bundy wants to control the pace but Hale is squirming around nicely.
Hale is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bundy tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hale slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hale manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hale keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Bundy 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.
Bundy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bundy has managed to get both his arms back between Hale's legs - danger averted.
Hale keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hale looking for a guillotine here but Bundy defends easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bundy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hale keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Hale trying to control the position here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hale controls Bundy momentarily but Bundy frees himself.
Hale working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bundy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bundy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hale keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.
Bundy content to stall in guard here.
Hale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hale is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bundy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bundy tries to free his leg and advance position but Hale is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bundy takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
After winning the bout, Greg Bundy 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:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D4): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jai Hale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sasa Jovic (ranked 5023 p4p, 0 weight class). Jai Hale had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jai Hale! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sasa Jovic!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hale shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jovic but Jovic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hale has managed to clinch.
Jovic is trying to drag Hale to the mat but Hale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jovic is trying to drag Hale to the mat but Hale just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hale drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hale working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hale holds on and takes a little breather.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Jovic from controlling successfully.
Hale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hale throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jovic has managed to get both his arms back between Hale's legs - danger averted.
Jovic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hale is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovic trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jovic might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hale haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hale looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hale on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hale tries to get out of the position.
Jovic looking to pass the guard.
Jovic is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovic looking to sit in guard and control but Hale gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hale (2) vs (0) Jovic
Hale stays in close to Jovic's body and controls the position.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jovic is keeping the position for now.
Jovic has his foot on Hale's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hale works his way back into a safe position though.
Jovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jovic is looking for a triangle but Hale pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovic tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Jovic.
Hale tries to free his leg and advance position but Jovic is retaining full guard.
Jovic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hale controls the pace.
Jovic controlling Hale's posture.
Hale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jovic controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jovic has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hale has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hale (5) vs (0) Jovic
Jovic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jovic is still trying to improve position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hale happy to just control the position for now.
Jovic is trying to get back to half guard.
Hale tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hale is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jovic has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hale controlling from side mount.
Hale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jovic is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jovic is trying to control Hale's posture but Hale avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jovic is looking for a sweep.
Hale wants to control but Jovic is keeping him busy.
Jovic struggling a bit here.
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jovic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hale is trying to control the action in half guard but Jovic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hale is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jovic trying to control but Hale postures up.
Hale stalling.
Jovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hale (8) vs (0) Jovic
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hale looking to control but Jovic is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hale avoids the attempt from Jovic to control.
Jovic is working to get back to half guard.
Hale is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Jovic to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Jovic shrugs it off.
Hale controlling from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hale working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Hale avoids the attempt from Jovic to control.
Jovic manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Jovic trying to get back to full guard but Hale takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hale (11) vs (0) Jovic
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jovic tries to hold on but Hale postures up.
Jovic keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Jovic is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hale controlling from mount.
Hale'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.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jovic is trying to reverse the position but instead Hale has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hale (14) vs (0) Jovic
Jovic tries to escape but Hale has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jovic trying to control the hands but Hale breaks the grip.
Jovic is trying to break free.
Hale has good solid back control here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jovic rolls, trying to escape but Hale keeps control of the position.
Hale is riding his opponent, not letting Jovic buck him off.
Jovic preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hale.
Jovic fending off the submission attempt from Hale.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jovic 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 Hale gets his way!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hale takes the fight on points by 14 to 0. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2020 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thunder.
Thunder with a poor takedown #TD#
and Hale counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Hale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thunder is trying to control but can't.
Hale looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thunder with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T1#
Hale looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hale looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thunder is looking for a sweep. Hale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hale wants to stand but Thunder has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Thunder shoots in and drives through. Hale sprawls well.
Jai Hale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usain Thunder.#TD2#
Thunder shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hale napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Hale wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Thunder seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Hale is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Usain Thunder!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Hale manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Thunder on his heels. He'll look to pass Thunder's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Hale sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Thunder has eaten all the pies!
Hale stopping the sweep attempt from Thunder.
Hale is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hale preventing the sweep. #T1#
We've been hearing that Hale has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thunder has a closed guard, preventing Hale from standing up.
Hale won't allow Thunder to sweep him here.
Thunder working a defensive guard but Hale manages to pass into side control anyway.
Hale cracks Thunder with a big right hand but Thunder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hale is staying tight to Thunder's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hale has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SU#
Hale stands up and beckons Thunder to his feet. #TD#
Hale changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Thunder looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Thunder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hale cracks Thunder with a big right hand but Thunder just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T3#
Thunder tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
A nice elbow there by Hale.
Hale controlling the position easily from mount.
Hale lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Thunder hang on?
Hale controlling from mount.
Thunder is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Thunder tries to reverse the position but Hale maintains control.#T4#
Hale working Thunder over with strikes here.
Hale controlling from mount.
Thunder tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Hale controlling his opponent.
Hale lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thunder tries to hold on but Hale postures up.
Hale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Thunder gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thunder is trying to keep Hale in close.
Hale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hale being controlled here momentarily.
Hale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale distracts Thunder with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T1##SU#
Hale stands up from Thunder's guard - Hale perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD#
Hale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thunder's guard.
Thunder is trying to keep Hale in close.
Hale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thunder can do to turn this around?
Hale landing with the ground and pound.
Hale controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hale works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thunder defends it well.
Thunder wants to get back to full guard but Hale has passed into side control.
Thunder tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hale presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
The referee warns Thunder that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Hale takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Thunder tries to hold on but Hale postures up.
Hale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Thunder tries to hold on but Hale pushes him away.
Thunder is looking to get to half guard.
Thunder is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jai Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hale lands a couple of good shots and Thunder has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#T4#
Hale trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Thunder doesn't escape.
Hale scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Thunder is looking for a way out.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Hale. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hale just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Hale is working for a rear naked choke. Thunder is not defending it well and Hale has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Thunder refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Thunder's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jai Hale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Bobby tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bobby throws a head kick that misses.
Bobby looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Hale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bobby's guard.
Hale is standing up over Bobby. Bobby looks to escape but Hale dives into side control.
#REVB#
Hale controls the position from side control.
Bobby manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hale's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Bobby.
Bobby wants to improve his position but Hale is controlling well.
Hale blocks the strikes from Bobby.
Bobby really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1##SUB#
Hale is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hale wants to stand up but Bobby is controlling the position.
Hale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ground and pound from Hale. #SUB2#
Bobby is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hale pulls his head out easily.
Hale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bobby is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hale seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bobby is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jai Hale!
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Event:
WPFA VII: Samsonov vs Philips
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garrett. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Hale jumps into guard, dragging Garrett to the mat.
Garrett loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Garrett postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Garrett wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving.
Hale is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hale looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Garrett has picked Hale up and slammed him! Hale can't keep hold of the triangle and Garrett manages to pass to side control!
Garrett is looking to take a break and control but Hale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hale tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Garrett throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Garrett wants to control but Hale is keeping him busy.
Garrett 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.
Garrett throwing shots but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Garrett crashes against the mat.
Hale tries to improve position but can't.
Garrett trying to control the position but Hale is working away.
Garrett sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hale is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Garrett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
An elbow from Garrett crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Hale manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garrett wants to get back to full guard.
Garrett trying to control but Hale postures up.
Hale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garrett controlling the position for now.
Garrett pushes Hale off looking to stand but Hale dives back in and keeps control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Hale takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Hale turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SUB2#
Hale is trying to get an arm triangle but Garrett is defending well.
Hale controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hale decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Hale drives through and clinches with Garrett against the cage.
#T1##TD2#
Hale jumps into guard, dragging Garrett to the mat.
Hale is trying to control the position but Garrett postures up.
Garrett throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Hale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Hale!#REVB#
Garrett is looking to stand up but Hale isn't so interested in that idea. #SU2#
Hale stands up and waves to Garrett to follow him.
Hale shoots and misses
and Garrett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hale.
Hale tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Garrett defends well and Hale ends up having to push Garrett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Garrett tests Hale's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Hale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garrett is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Garrett stuns Hale with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Garrett.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Craig Garrett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Hale.
Garrett stalks Hale and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hale's face. Hale staggers backwards, shaken.
Craig Garrett is winning the standup battle so far.
Hale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Garrett lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Garrett throws a one two combo.
Garrett goes for a double leg but Hale avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hale continues to drive forward.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Craig Garrett dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Garrett misses with a takedown attempt - Hale sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hale throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hale has his takedown stuffed
and Garrett counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Hale fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrett, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrett tries to circle away but Hale has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Hale breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett sizes up Hale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Garrett throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Garrett tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
Garrett lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hale circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Hale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Garrett's guard.
Garrett working a defensive guard here.
Hale 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.
Garrett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hale is controlling him. #T2#
Garrett trying to control the position.
Hale would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hale looking to sit in guard and control but Garrett gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Garrett throws an elbow that misses. Hale uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Garrett's guard. Nice move by Hale!#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale wants to stand but Garrett is controlling his posture from full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Craig Garrett.
I think Garrett 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Craig Garrett!
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Event:
HOWLoween Havoc
Date: Oct 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Brunson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hale as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Hale scores with a takedown into Brunson's guard.
Brunson wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hale manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale is looking to advance position but Brunson won't allow it. #T1#
Brunson is looking to improve his position.
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Hale is working for a kimura but Brunson is defending it quite comfortably.
Brunson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Brunson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brunson tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brunson trying to control here.
Brunson has his hands clasped together around Hale's back. He's all about the action.
Hale is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hale prevents Brunson from standing back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
Hale fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brunson sprawls well initially but Hale persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SU2#
Hale escapes and gets back to his feet.
Hale thuds his right hand into Brunson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hale misses with a double jab.
Jai Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brunson misses with a two punch combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hale is defended easily by Brunson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brunson tries to avoid it but Hale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brunson to the ground. Brunson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Brunson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Hale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Brunson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hale's guard.
Brunson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brunson postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brunson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brunson advances position into side control!
Brunson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hale keeps working.
Hale defending against the ground and pound.
Jai Hale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hale tries to buck Brunson off but Brunson is having none of it.
Sloppy strikes there by Brunson.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brunson working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T2#
Hale is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brunson connects with a decent elbow.
Hale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Brunson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hale sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hale dodges the ground and pound from Brunson.
Brunson landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brunson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Brunson landing a few strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hale taking a bit of punishment here - Brunson scoring with strikes.
Brunson tries to score with some ground and pound. Hale controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brunson working the head with strikes.
Hale tries to bench press Brunson off him but Brunson keeps the position.
Brunson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brunson lands an elbow. #ROC#
Hale is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Brunson dominated that second round.
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#
Brunson leaves Hale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hale misses with a body kick.
It looked like Brunson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Danga de danga de dang - Hale scores with a four punch combination!
Hale throws a sloppy head kick and Brunson moves out of range easily.
Brunson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hale tries to avoid it but Brunson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hale to the ground. Hale escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brunson circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brunson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Brunson wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson is looking to stand up but Hale isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Brunson is adopting a defensive guard.
Brunson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Hale trying to control the position from guard on top but Brunson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hale prevents Brunson from getting back to his feet.
Hale wants to control from the top but Brunson keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Brunson shoots in for a takedown but Hale shows good takedown defense.
Hale shoots in for a takedown but Brunson shows good takedown defense.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hale.
Brunson feinted with a counter takedown.
Robert Brunson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Hale.
Hale throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brunson on the side of the head.
Some wild striking there from Hale.
Brunson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hale manages to circle out of the way.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brunson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hale under the eye.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Hale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hale 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Robert Brunson!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Robert Brunson!
Robert Brunson wins by majority decision!
Our winner, Robert Brunson, 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:
Ferocious Fights II
Date: Oct 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Eye appears to be looking for a big counter.
Eye misses with a head kick.
#TD2#
Hale closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Eye's guard.
Hale controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Eye tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hale looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Hale stands up from Eye's guard - Hale perhaps looking for a knockout.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Eye swinging wildly here.
Eye stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Eye wants it to stay on the feet.
Eye lands a body shot.
We've been told by Eye's head coaches at BloodBath gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jai Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Jab from Eye.
Hale shoots in for a takedown but Eye shows good takedown defense.
Pupp Eye has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jai Hale.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
No luck for Hale with that takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Eye misses its target.
Hale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hale walks into a stiff left hand from Eye.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD#
and Eye counters with a left hand that sends Hale to the canvas! #ROC#
Hale is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pupp Eye dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hale circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Eye. Hale falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Eye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pupp Eye!
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Event:
WPFA: Ferocious Fights
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Garrett looks to land a combination. Hale sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#TD2#
Hale fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Garrett to the ground. Hale is now in Garrett's guard.
Garrett looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hale postures up.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Hale stays in close to Garrett's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garrett wants to sweep here but Hale controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garrett works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Craig Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrett throws a shot to the body.
Hale takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Garrett throws a series of punches but Hale avoids them all with ease.
Garrett swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hale.
A combination from Garrett does no damage.
Hale tries to counter with a clinch but Garrett shakes him off and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Hale. No joy for Garrett on that attempt.
Garrett tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hale keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garrett bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Hale darts in and clinches Garrett up against the cage.#TD2#
Hale tightens his grip and picks Garrett up, before dumping him to the ground. Garrett manages to land in guard. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrett working a defensive guard here.
Hale trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Garrett manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Hale is adopting a defensive guard.
Garrett postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
Garrett is looking to work some ground and pound but Hale has wrist control.#SUB2#
Garrett stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hale throws up his legs and catches Garrett in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Garrett tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hale! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Jai Hale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Perez throws a head kick that Hale semi-blocks.
The fighters circle, before Perez throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Hale's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Perez lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Luis Alberto Perez!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Hauweg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Hauweg does it's job there.
Hale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hale throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hauweg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hauweg lands with a hook. Hale tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hauweg lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hale has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hauweg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hale has time to react.
Hauweg stuffs the takedown.
Hauweg lands with a shot to the body.
Hauweg lands a nice hook to Hale's body. Hale takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hale takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hale throws a right hand that Hauweg ducks under and follows up with a left that Hauweg also avoids with ease.
Hauweg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #TD#
Hauweg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hale quickly recovers to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hauweg is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hauweg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hale with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Hauweg winds up and cracks Hale with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hauweg is nestled in close to Hale, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Hauweg slips a nice elbow through Hale's hands, connecting with Hale's forehead.
Hauweg works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hauweg drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hale! More shots from Hauweg and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Hauweg!
A victorious Bob Hauweg thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale keeps the fight on the outside.
Fonzi Gomez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gomez tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hale tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Hale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gomez shoots in looking for a takedown. Hale tries to sprawl out of it but Gomez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hale manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gomez shoots in but Hale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fonzi Gomez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gomez doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Hale counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD2#
Hale pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hale is looking for a triangle but Gomez pushes his legs off easily.
Gomez postures up in Hale's guard and throws a big left but Hale blocks it.
Gomez 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.#T1#
Hale has control of Gomez's left arm, preventing Gomez from doing any damage.
Gomez won't allow Hale to get back to his feet.
Gomez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hale controlling Gomez's posture.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hale scores with a nice shot.
Gomez trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#SUB2#
Hale has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gomez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gomez wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gomez has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Hale holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Hale pulls guard successfully.
Gomez trying to control but Hale is working from the bottom.
Hale pulls Gomez in close to prevent any damage.
Gomez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Hale is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gomez is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hale working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gomez.
Hale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gomez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hale avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gomez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Gomez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hale manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Gomez has Hale in his guard.#REVB#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hale working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB#
Hale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hale has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Gomez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hale gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hale wants to get up but he can't break Gomez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Hale postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hale defends it easily.
Gomez is breathing heavily.
Hale scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Gomez had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hale defends it easily.
Gomez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gomez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hale has managed to get both his arms back between Gomez's legs - danger averted.
Hale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale 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##CL2#
Hale rushes Gomez and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hale gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Gomez regains guard.
#SUB#
Gomez is looking for a triangle but Hale pushes his legs off easily.
Hale sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gomez has a closed guard, preventing Hale from standing up.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hale defends well.
Hale must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hale is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
Hale lands a couple of digs.
Hale advances to half guard. #SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Gomez is looking for a sweep. Hale is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Hale.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hale in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Hale lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Hale content to control rather than advance.
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. Hale connects with a nice short shot to Gomez's temple.
Hale with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hale is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gomez doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hale.
Hale controlling the pace. #T3#
Hale blocks the strikes from Gomez.
#SUB2#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura but Gomez is defending well.
Jai Hale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hale not doing much here.
#SUB#
Gomez looking for submissions off his back.
Hale content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gomez tries to roll over but Hale keeps him under control.
Hale performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hale blocks the strikes from Gomez.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gomez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hale's waist but Hale gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gomez off to one side.
Hale stuffs the takedown attempt from Gomez. Gomez gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Gomez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jai Hale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gomez fails with a takedown attempt.
Gomez fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Hale gets a double leg takedown into Gomez's guard.
Hale chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Gomez has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hale is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gomez.
Hale in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Gomez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hale tries to move into full mount but can't pass Gomez's legs.
Gomez is letting Hale control him for a moment.
Gomez is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hale is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gomez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gomez is trying to improve his position.
Hale is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gomez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hale wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hale lands some shots froms side control.
Hale working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Gomez is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hale is controlling him well.
Gomez is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Hale is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hale tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Hale's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Gomez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gomez tries to lock up and control but Hale gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Gomez somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!#CL2#
Hale has closed the distance and engaged Gomez in a clinch.
#TD2#
Hale is trying to trip Gomez. He has hold of a leg but Gomez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hale persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hale stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gomez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hale is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Gomez has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Gomez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hale's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Gomez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hale defends well.
Hale wants to stand but Gomez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fonzi Gomez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jai Hale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hale controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jai Hale comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hale has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jai Hale!
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Event:
UFC WNF 3
Date: Jun 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale staying out of range there.
Hale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Escobar.
Hale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobar.
Hale staying out of range there.
Escobar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Escobar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Escobar scores with a body shot.
Escobar throws a jab but it's blocked by Hale.
Escobar scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL2#
Hale clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Hale has picked Escobar up - he's going for a ride! Hale dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hale lands with a punch from half guard.
Escobar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hale.
Escobar is looking to escape.
Well, if Hale is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Escobar pushes Hale off looking to stand but Hale dives back in and keeps control.
Hale missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hale working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Hale controlling the pace. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hale darts in looking for a takedown but Escobar gets double underhooks and turns Hale into the cage.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good exchange - Escobar coming out on top.#KD#
Escobar lands a big uppercut and Hale crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hale looks OK. Escobar waves Hale back to his feet!#ROC#
Hale is rocked!
Raj Escobar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escobar fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hale on the side of the head.
Hale is still on wobbly legs! Can Escobar finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Escobar ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hale clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Raj Escobar!
Our winner, Raj Escobar, 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:
Mid Week Mashup 2
Date: Apr 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale misses with a low kick.
#TD#
Hale shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Murray is trying to defend but Hale finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Hale trying to mount his opponent but Murray defends it.
Hale sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Murray is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hale pulls his head out easily.
Hale seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murray has hold of Hale's hands but Hale slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Murray has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
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. Hale connects with a nice short shot to Murray's temple.
Hale landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Hale moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Murray.
Murray gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murray manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hale has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Murray has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hale can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Murray looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2##SUB2#
Murray has his feet on Hale's thighs here. He's pushed Hale off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Hale screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Owen Murray!
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