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Event:
BFC CHRISTMAS BASH
Date: Dec 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Thomas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Thomas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Peace throwing strikes but missing.
Peace connects with a couple of short punches.
Peace stops Thomas from standing up.
Peace distracts Thomas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Peace is looking to work some ground and pound but Thomas has wrist control.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him.
Peace trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Thomas striking off his back but it's not causing Peace any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peace trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Peace works over Thomas with some ground and pound from guard.
Thomas is trying to keep Peace in close.
Thomas wants to stand but Peace is controlling the position. #T1#
Peace cracks Thomas with a solid left hand.
Peace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Peace lands a couple of elbows.
Peace landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
#ES#
Thomas has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Peace has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Thomas is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Peace pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Peace is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Thomas has clasped his hands together around Peace's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Peace struggling a bit here.#T2#
Peace parries the strikes from Thomas easily there. Thomas is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Peace to escape.
#SU#
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Peace shoots for a takedown but Thomas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thomas throws a series of punches but Peace moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Peace checks a leg kick nicely.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warran Peace.
Thomas throws a hook but Peace avoids it easily.
Peace misses with a takedown attempt - Thomas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T3#
Thomas tests Peace's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thomas throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Peace on that attempt.
Peace slips a straight right by Thomas.
And Peace tries to counter it with a takedown but Thomas pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Peace dodges the punch combination from Thomas.
Thomas lands a body shot.
Peace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.#T4#
Peace fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Peace 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Peace's head.
Peace has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scores with a nice strike.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Peace showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thomas.
Peace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.#TD2#
Peace closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thomas quickly recovers to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Thomas looks to land a combination but Peace avoids it well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Peace tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thomas defends well and Peace ends up having to push Thomas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ieuan Thomas is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
Peace shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thomas defends it nicely.
Thomas misses with a body kick.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warran Peace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Peace on that attempt.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've been told by Thomas's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Peace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warran Peace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peace goes for a double leg but Thomas avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thomas continues to drive forward.
Thomas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left and a right from Thomas both land. Nice combination.
Thomas throws a sloppy head kick and Peace moves out of range easily.
A punch combination from Thomas misses.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ieuan Thomas is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Peace looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Peace is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T2#
Thomas manages to get to full guard.
Warran Peace has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Peace is having none of it.
Peace with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Peace trying to control the position from guard on top but Thomas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peace postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Peace prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peace accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peace working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas wants to get back to his feet but Peace is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Peace throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peace's guard. #REVR#
Thomas wants to stand but Peace has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Thomas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thomas throwing strikes but missing.
Peace working a defensive guard here.
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Peace works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but instead Peace has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB#
Peace chips away with some ground and pound.
Peace wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Thomas wants to stand and escape but Peace is having none of it.
Peace content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Peace makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Peace working some strikes from top position.
Thomas wants to stand but Peace is controlling the position. #ES#
Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Peace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Peace ducks right into an uppercut from Thomas.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas.
Peace shoots in but no luck this time.
Peace shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No luck for Peace with that takedown attempt.
As Peace looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Peace just gets out of the way.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Warran Peace.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thomas leaves Peace with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thomas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peace can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Peace was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Peace takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Peace tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Peace has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Peace shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Thomas misses. #TD2#
Peace fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Thomas to the ground. Peace is now in Thomas's guard.
Thomas wants to stand up but Peace is controlling him. #SUB#
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Peace has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Thomas wants to stand but Peace is controlling the position.
Thomas looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him. #T2#
Peace keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Peace is controlling him.
Thomas 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.
Ieuan Thomas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Peace throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
Thomas is adopting a defensive guard.
Peace loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Peace prevents Thomas from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Peace shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thomas pinned against the cage. Thomas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Warran Peace has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Peace avoids a punch combination nicely.
Peace fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas looks to land a body kick but Peace moved away.
Peace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Peace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Thomas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Peace somewhat.#T4#
Thomas will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thomas looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Peace fails with a takedown attempt.
Peace misses with a takedown
and Thomas counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice sprawl there from Thomas as Peace shoots in.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Peace drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Peace counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Thomas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The strikes coming from Peace are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieuan Thomas showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Thomas, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 15
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Plugger enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Plugger manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas wants to get up but he can't break Plugger's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Plugger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas.
Thomas must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Plugger working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Plugger escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Thomas stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Plugger has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Thomas manages to get his head free but now Plugger has transitioned to an armbar! Thomas grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Plugger! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pull Plugger! |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 13
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conner slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner throws a head punch that misses.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Conner.
Conner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Conner misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards. #BC#
Conner manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas. #T1#
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Conner.
Conner lands a shot to the body.
Conner lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Conner - that landed with a thud.
Conner lands a body punch. #T2##TD#
Conner decides to pull guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2#
Thomas decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Conner, up you get!
Conner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Conner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Conner. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sammie Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Conner has managed to clinch.
Conner gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice elbow from Conner. #T3#
Conner manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Conner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Conner lands a hook that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Thomas wants to break free but Conner has control.
A right handed body shot lands from Conner.
Conner scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Conner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Conner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Conner working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Conner comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Conner has the dominant position.
Conner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomas wants to take the fight to the mat but Conner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Come on Conner - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Conner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Conner works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sammie Conner dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Conner closes the distance and clinches.
Conner lands an elbow inside.
Thomas tries for a takedown. No joy.
Conner lands with a light punch inside.
Conner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Conner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Conner lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Conner goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Conner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Thomas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conner wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Conner does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Conner closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SU2#
Thomas stands and steps away. Conner gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Conner clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL#
Conner has managed to clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Thomas is looking to take this one to the mat.
Conner lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Conner.
Thomas drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sammie Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.
A nice left hand lands by Conner.
Sammie Conner has scored more points in the clinch so far.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Thomas has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Conner avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thomas can't break the clinch.
Conner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Conner scores with a shoulder strike.
Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Conner as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Conner lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #ROC#Thomas is rocked!#T3#
Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Conner lands a damaging elbow.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Conner finish him?
Conner has Thomas pushed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Conner.
Thomas seems to have recovered his senses.
Conner gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Conner pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conner.
Conner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Thomas with a big uppercut! Thomas tries to clinch up but Conner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Thomas to the mat! Thomas covers up and Conner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sammie Conner!
A less than humble Sammie Conner misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 6
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas throws a right hand that Ryuunosuke ducks under and follows up with a left that Ryuunosuke also avoids with ease.#CL#
Ryuunosuke gets a clinch.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryuunosuke is defending well.#TD#
Ryuunosuke gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ryuunosuke will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
Thomas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ryuunosuke keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas wants to stand but Ryuunosuke has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Ryuunosuke on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Thomas!
Sloppy strikes there by Thomas.#T1#
Thomas tries to stand but Ryuunosuke is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Ryuunosuke is looking to reverse the position.
Ryuunosuke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Thomas pushes Ryuunosuke off looking to stand but Ryuunosuke dives back in and keeps control.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryuunosuke. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is trying for a kimura here. Thomas looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Ryuunosuke wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle Finale
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rodriguez .
Thomas attempts a counter takedown but Rodriguez avoids it well and moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Thomas but Thomas pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ieuan Thomas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yair Rodriguez .#TD2#
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Rodriguez is controlling well.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rodriguez to get the leverage.
Thomas wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy.
#T1##SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.
Rodriguez prevents Thomas from improving his position.#SUB#
Thomas actively working from the bottom here.
Rodriguez is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez .
Thomas is trying to stand.
#SUB2#
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Rodriguez .
Thomas throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#T3##SUB#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Thomas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rodriguez wants to control but Thomas is keeping him busy.
Rodriguez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on Thomas's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Thomas. #SUB2#
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to secure an arm triangle but Thomas defends it well.
Thomas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Thomas is surviving well by controlling Rodriguez 's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up. #T4#
Thomas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thomas tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thomas wants to hold on but Rodriguez pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Rodriguez avoids the attempt from Thomas to control.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Rodriguez dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD#
Thomas darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rodriguez defends it well.
Thomas trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Thomas is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rodriguez is just riding it out for now. Thomas eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rodriguez .#T1#
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Rodriguez blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rodriguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Rodriguez 's legs - danger averted.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
Rodriguez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thomas's guard. #REVB#
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Rodriguez off! Rodriguez jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Rodriguez trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom. #T2#
Rodriguez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Thomas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodriguez defends it easily.
Rodriguez advances to half guard.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rodriguez is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T3#
Thomas gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Rodriguez sneaks back into half guard.
Rodriguez works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yair Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas passes Rodriguez 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rodriguez tries to roll over but Thomas keeps him under control.
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 Ieuan Thomas will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriguez has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thomas uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez , who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez , who protects the arm well.
Thomas landing a few strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rodriguez , who protects the arm well.
Rodriguez is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB#
Thomas is looking for a kimura here.
Rodriguez gets full guard.#SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rodriguez working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Thomas trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Rodriguez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Rodriguez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Thomas avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rodriguez escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Thomas gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
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 Ieuan Thomas.
I think Thomas 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ieuan Thomas! |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#1
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Thomas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sobchak's guard.
Sobchak is wriggling around but Thomas manages to pass to half guard.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Thomas is thwarting Sobchak's attempts to control the position.
Sobchak wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Thomas is trying to work for a kimura but Sobchak is defending well.
Sobchak is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sobchak can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Sobchak looks like he's trying to stand up.
Thomas wants to control but Sobchak is keeping him busy.
Sobchak is trying to stand back up but Thomas is controlling him
#SUB#
Thomas is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Sobchak pushes Thomas off looking to stand but Thomas dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Thomas is working for a kimura but Sobchak is defending it quite comfortably.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Sobchak is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas is trying to control the action in half guard but Sobchak is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sobchak tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Thomas manages to move to mount!
Sobchak is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#SUB#
Thomas is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Thomas extends the arm and Sobchak is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ieuan Thomas!
The defeated Walter Sobchak had this to say: 'Shit'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Contenders 4
Date: Jul 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheeran throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Sheeran swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sheeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Sheeran looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but Sheeran moves away
and Sheeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sheeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Sheeran scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Sheeran misses.
Sheeran sets himself, and Thomas steps forward looking for the clinch! Sheeran avoids it this time.
Thomas tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sheeran manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've been hearing reports that Sheeran has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheeran's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Sheeran is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sheeran looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Sheeran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thomas defends well.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Sheeran is keeping the position.
Sheeran has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheeran is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Sheeran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thomas is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Sheeran is looking for a triangle but Thomas pushes his legs off easily.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheeran is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Sheeran looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas trying to control but Sheeran is working from the bottom.
Sheeran is pulling down on Thomas's head. It's preventing any offense from Thomas, at least for the moment.
Sheeran controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself. #T3#
Sheeran keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Sheeran is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Sheeran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thomas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thomas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Thomas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Thomas has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cozad MMA London. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#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.
Thomas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sheeran's guard.
Sheeran wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Sheeran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thomas passes Sheeran's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sheeran makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sheeran.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheeran controlling Thomas's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Sheeran 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#
Sheeran looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Sheeran throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sheeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Sheeran dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
A big left from Sheeran misses.
Sheeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sheeran is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Sheeran throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thomas is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Thomas shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Thomas showed some decent athleticism there.
Sheeran trying to control from the bottom.
#T1#
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sheeran trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Sheeran gets back to full guard.
Thomas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sheeran looking to control.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Sheeran.
Sheeran is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Sheeran has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Thomas can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sheeran keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thomas throwing strikes from guard but Sheeran blocks nicely.
Sheeran not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Thomas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sheeran trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheeran holds on and takes a little breather. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Thomas moves into the clinch successfully.
#T3#
Thomas stalling.
Sheeran goes for a takedown attempt but Thomas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sheeran throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Sheeran misses.
Sheeran misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Sheeran's guard.#SUB#
Sheeran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Sloppy strikes there by Thomas.
Sheeran prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheeran keeps working. #SUB2#
Thomas goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sheeran rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Thomas's guard! Nice work there by Sheeran! #T4##SUB2#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sheeran doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sheeran manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sheeran controlling from the top position.
Sheeran sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Thomas's guard.
Sheeran works his foot free and advances to mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sheeran controlling the pace for now.
Sheeran raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ieuan Thomas will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Sheeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas slips a jab from Sheeran.
A slow jab from Sheeran misses its intended target.
Thomas defending well as Sheeran loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thomas shoots for a double leg takedown but Sheeran sprawls well. He's pushed Thomas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sheeran looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Thomas flicks out a counter leg kick but Sheeran steps away.
Sheeran cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sheeran throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sheeran throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sheeran is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Sheeran has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Sheeran.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sheeran holds on and takes a little breather.
Sheeran controls Thomas momentarily but Thomas frees himself.
Sheeran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sheeran trying to keep a closed guard but Thomas is proving a slippery customer.
Thomas passes Sheeran's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Sheeran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sheeran wants to control but Thomas passes into side.
Sheeran is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ieuan Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thomas trying to control the position but Sheeran is working away.
Sheeran tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheeran keeps working.
Thomas in side control, throwing shots but Sheeran defends. #T3#
Sheeran tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SUB2#
Thomas thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Thomas wants to control but Sheeran is keeping him busy.
Sheeran is trying to get back to half guard.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sheeran keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sheeran wants to control but Thomas postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Thomas controls the position.
Sheeran keeps Thomas under control for a moment.
Sheeran tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Thomas wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sheeran is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thomas's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thomas trying to control from Sheeran's half guard. Sheeran has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Thomas pushing down on Sheeran's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas trying to control from half guard but Sheeran is working away. #SUB2#
Thomas is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sheeran defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ieuan Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thomas 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ben Sheeran! |
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Event:
Checkmate Championship 1
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Despite the aggression on Kindzal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kindzal throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range. #TD#
Thomas fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kindzal to the ground. Thomas is now in Kindzal's guard.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kindzal is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kindzal dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Thomas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kindzal doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Thomas is tightening it up a little... Kindzal has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kindzal reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kindzal taps out! Nice BJJ there by Thomas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ieuan Thomas! |
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Event:
Quest 15: Phoenix v Chulalongk
Date: May 05, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Thomas tries to sprawl but Fisher drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Thomas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fisher takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fisher is thwarting Thomas's attempts to control the position.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Fisher is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Fisher connects with a nice short shot to Thomas's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas punching from the bottom.
Fisher scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Fisher working over Thomas with some ground and pound. Thomas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fisher lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Fisher lands a nice short elbow.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Fisher lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Thomas! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fisher jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Fisher!
A victorious Donald Fisher 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:
APEX 9 - Tun Vs. Sheeran
Date: Feb 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Stevenson falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stevenson won't be happy with that. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Thomas stalls from top position.
Stevenson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB2#
Thomas wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevenson, who protects the arm well.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Stevenson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Thomas tries for a kimura but Stevenson is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stevenson keeps working. #T1#
Stevenson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Thomas is controlling him well.
Stevenson gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Stevenson wants to try and get back to his feet.
Thomas controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Thomas is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Stevenson can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
#SUB2#
Thomas has hold of Stevenson's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Stevenson manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Stevenson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas won't let Stevenson get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #SUB2#
Thomas is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Stevenson to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Stevenson shrugs it off.
Thomas can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevenson is looking to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Thomas jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Stevenson manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Stevenson is being controlled here.
Thomas advances to mount. #SUB2#
Thomas looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stevenson trying desperately to get to his feet.
#SUB2#
Stevenson is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Thomas locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Stevenson is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ieuan Thomas!
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Event:
APEX 7
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
Razan lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Razan connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Razan.
Razan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Razan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thomas's hands.
Thomas walks into a stiff left hand from Razan.
A jab from Razan does it's job there.
The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan misses with a looping left.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Razan finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Thomas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Razan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A cross from Razan lands.
Razan throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Razan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Razan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Razan.
Razan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thomas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Razan avoids it easily.
Razan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kamenashi Razan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Razan scores with a hook.
Razan misses with a looping right.
Razan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Razan swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Razan misses with a looping right.
Razan stuffs the takedown.
Razan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Thomas moves away from the strike by Razan.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Razan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Razan looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Razan misses with a looping left.
Razan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Razan misses with an uppercut.
Razan cracks Thomas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Razan throws a shot to the body.
Thomas slips under a jab.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Razan avoids it with no problem.
A slow jab from Razan misses its intended target.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kamenashi Razan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ieuan Thomas.#T3#
Razan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Razan looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Razan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thomas moves away from the strike by Razan.
Thomas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Razan's corner calls for a 1-2. Razan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Razan clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thomas changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Razan tries to avoid it but Thomas manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Razan to the ground. Razan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Razan misses its target.
Razan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Razan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Razan sizes up Thomas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Razan throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Thomas walks into a jab.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Razan enables Thomas to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Razan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Thomas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Thomas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Thomas looks winded!
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Razan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas stays in close to Razan's body and controls the position.
Thomas trying to control but Razan is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kamenashi Razan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Razan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - Razan coming out on top.
Razan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Razan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into side control. Razan won't be happy with that.
Razan bucks up and tries to throw Thomas off but instead Thomas has got his back!#SUB2#
Razan is trying to defend against the choke here but Thomas has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Thomas Tightens the hold and Razan taps out furiously! Thomas displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ieuan Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Thomas tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Senior counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Thomas drives through and clinches with Senior against the cage.
Senior has Thomas pressed against the cage, preventing Thomas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas effectively controlling the action here.
A right handed body shot lands from Senior.
Thomas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Senior just stands there and leans against the cage.
Senior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Senior lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Senior on the inside.
Senior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Senior is leaning against Thomas and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T1##BC2#
Senior's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Senior. No joy for Thomas on that attempt.
Thomas tries to clinch but Senior is having none of it.
Senior swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Thomas counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thomas.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Senior wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Senior is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas is fighting to break Senior's control of his arms but Senior is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thomas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Senior keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Thomas preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sou Senior is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Senior scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Senior wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Senior misses with a straight right.
Senior clobbers Thomas with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Ieuan Thomas has been cut.
Senior misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senior throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas shoots in but Senior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ieuan Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Senior is just out of range.
Thomas with a poor takedown
and Senior counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas is breathing heavily.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Senior is avoiding it.
Senior jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Senior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Senior misses the jab.#KD2#
Senior feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thomas sprawling to the canvas! Thomas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Senior finish him?!
#ROC2#
Thomas is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Senior with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A shot to the liver by Senior. Beautiful body shot.
Senior ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Thomas out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sou Senior!
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