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Event:
WCF 47: Khaos vs Cortez
Date: Nov 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.#CL2#
Brown rushes Purcell and presses him up against the cage.
Purcell lands a knee to the body.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Purcell turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Purcell gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#TD2#
Brown turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Brown manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Purcell is not content to let Brown control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Brown stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Purcell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Purcell pushes him off.
Brown tries to close the distance and clinch but Purcell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Brown goes for a double leg but Purcell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Purcell continues to drive forward.
Purcell really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#CL2#
Brown forces Purcell back against the cage and clinches.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown is looking to control Purcell's arms but Purcell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Brown has his back to the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Purcell won't allow it.
Brown is trying to drag Purcell to the mat but Purcell just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD2#
Brown jumps into guard, dragging Purcell to the mat.
#T2##SUB2#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Purcell defends well.#SUB2#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Purcell pushes his legs off easily.
Purcell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Purcell looking to pass the guard.
Purcell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3#
Purcell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Brown is proving hard to escape from.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Purcell trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Purcell tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Purcell trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Purcell as he avoids it easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Purcell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Purcell with a hook.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brown shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Purcell but Purcell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Purcell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Purcell sprawls well. Purcell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Purcell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Brown feints the counter takedown.
Purcell connects with the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Purcell 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#
Purcell tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
#CL#
Purcell pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Purcell backwards. #BC#
Purcell breaks from the clinch.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Brown fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Purcell off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Purcell wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Brown manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB#
Purcell is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Purcell is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Purcell avoid being mounted?
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Purcell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control but Brown postures up.
Purcell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount.
Purcell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Purcell pushes Brown off looking to stand but Brown dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES#
Purcell manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Brown keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Purcell is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Brown presses Purcell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Purcell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Purcell as Brown shoots in.
Brown shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Purcell defends it nicely.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#CL#
Purcell has managed to clinch.
Brown avoiding damage as Purcell throws knees to the body.
Purcell gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Brown.
Purcell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T3#
Knees in the clinch landing for Purcell.
Purcell tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body. #TD2#
Brown is trying to trip Purcell. He has hold of a leg but Purcell is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Purcell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Purcell scores with a nice shot.
Bob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown postures up and lands a big shot to Purcell's brow. #SUB#
Purcell had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brown defends it easily.
Brown slips nicely into half guard.
Brown is looking to advance position but Purcell won't allow it.
Purcell is trying to get back to full guard.
Purcell trying to control from the bottom.
#T4##SUB2#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Purcell is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Purcell tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Purcell is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Purcell moves into full guard.
Purcell is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Purcell is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
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 Justin Purcell will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Purcell slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bob Brown is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A nice leg kick lands there from Purcell.
Brown tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Purcell defends well and Brown ends up having to push Purcell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Purcell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown tries to score a power double leg takedown but Purcell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brown somewhat.
Justin Purcell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Purcell scores with a jab. Brown acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.#CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Purcell unloads a knee to the mid-section.#T1#
Purcell working hard to break the clinch.
Brown has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Purcell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Brown can turn it around.
Purcell is leaning against Brown and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Purcell landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Purcell throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brown blocks it with crossed arms.
Purcell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Purcell misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Purcell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Brown has Purcell pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Brown pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Purcell tumbling to the mat - Brown dives into Purcell's guard.#SUB#
Purcell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Brown passes into side control.
Brown trying to control the position but Purcell is working away.
Purcell stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Justin Purcell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Brown trying to control the action but Purcell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown lands some shots froms side control.#T3#
Purcell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brown wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Purcell struggling a bit here.
Brown slows the pace down.
Purcell is looking for a sweep.
Purcell tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Purcell tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Brown goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Purcell is on top in guard.
#ES2#
Brown uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Purcell tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T4#
Purcell pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Purcell settles back down.
Justin Purcell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Purcell throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Brown's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Purcell.
Nice defenses there by Brown.
A punch combination from Purcell misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Purcell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brown is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Purcell tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Brown is in Purcell's guard.
Brown passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Brown wants to control but Purcell is keeping him busy.
Brown takes a little break here. Purcell wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Brown cracks Purcell with a big right hand but Purcell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bob Brown.
I think Purcell 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Purcell!
Our winner, Justin Purcell, 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:
WCF 43: Garcia vs Road
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nelson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson stalls.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brown.
Nelson misses with a knee to the head.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nelson misses with a head kick.
Brown has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Nelson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown unleashes a big counter combination but Nelson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Nelson gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Nelson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nelson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Nelson throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Nelson.#T1#
Nelson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nelson avoids a kick to the body.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nelson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #CL2#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nelson taking a breather.
Nelson is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Nelson down to the mat. Nelson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson is not content to let Brown control the position. #T2#
Nelson pushes Brown away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Brown gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nelson is trying to improve his position.
Nelson manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nelson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
Nelson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Brown working over Nelson with some ground and pound. Nelson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nelson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Nelson.#SUB#
Nelson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brown escapes and throws Nelson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brown tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown is looking to take a break and control but Nelson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Brown tries to advance to mount but Nelson denies him.
Nelson tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Nelson is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the position but Nelson is working away. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Nelson has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chandler Nelson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Nelson misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Brown rushes Nelson and presses him up against the cage.#BC#
Nelson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nelson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nelson throws a head kick that misses.
Nelson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Brown scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Bob Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nelson wants to get back to his feet but Brown drags him back down.
Brown taking a breather here.
Brown trying to control the action but Nelson is working from the bottom.
Nelson takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#SUB2#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Nelson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Nelson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Brown asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Brown controls the position.
Nelson is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brown off and has taken his back!
Brown tries to break free.
#SUB#
Nelson looking to break Brown's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Brown remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Nelson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Nelson looking for the RNC.
Nelson doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
#T2#
Nelson can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nelson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brown is pushing down on Nelson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Nelson is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB2#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Brown, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown prevents Nelson from improving his position.#SUB2#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Nelson is defending well.
#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brown slows the pace down in half guard. #SU2#
Brown postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Nelson to stand up.
Chandler Nelson is winning the standup battle so far.
Left hook, right uppercut from Brown.
Nelson misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nelson moves out of range as Brown strikes.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Brown will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nelson.#TD2#
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Nelson!#ES#
Nelson explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Brown doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nelson counters with a one-two to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brown shoots in and bounces Nelson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ES#
Nelson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Nelson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Nelson, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Nelson against the cage but Nelson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Chandler Nelson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Brown.#T1#
Nelson doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Nelson slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nelson lands a head kick. Brown smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#It looks like Bob Brown has been cut.
Nelson throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Nelson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brown tries for a takedown but Nelson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nelson lands with a nice combination. Brown backs away looking to recover.
Chandler Nelson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nelson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Brown works his way into side control. #T2#
Brown lands a nice forearm strike.
Brown moves into full mount!
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Nelson has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Nelson is working to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown moves to back control. #SUB2#
Brown working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Brown has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Nelson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Nelson trying to get back to his feet but Brown is in full control for now.
Brown is landing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Brown tightening his grip on Nelson, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Nelson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown. #T4##ES#
Nelson manages to escape to his feet.
Nelson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Nelson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Brown gets a double leg takedown into Nelson's guard.
Nelson is looking to stand back up but Brown counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nelson. #REVR##SUB#
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chandler Nelson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nelson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chandler Nelson!
Chandler Nelson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown tries to clinch but Saldini moves out of range.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saldini swats away the attempt to clinch by Brown.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Saldini turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Brown tries for a takedown but Saldini manages to get underhooks.
Brown tries to pull guard but Saldini won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Brown. 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.
Brown has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Saldini avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brown is working for takedown but Saldini is calmly controlling the position for now.#T1#
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Saldini just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Saldini walks away with a smile on his face. Brown gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brown is defended easily by Saldini.
Saldini wants to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch position.
Brown tries for a takedown but Saldini circles away easily#CL2#
and Saldini counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Saldini.
Saldini tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saldini tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Saldini drops back down to his feet.
#T2#
Saldini is pressed up against the cage. Brown has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Saldini down to the mat. Saldini avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saldini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saldini steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Brown.
Brown goes for a double leg but Saldini avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saldini continues to drive forward.
Saldini is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#TD#
Brown fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Saldini to the ground. Brown is now in Saldini's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (0) Saldini
Brown is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Brown stays in close to Saldini's body and controls the position.
Saldini is adopting a defensive guard.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brown's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (2) Saldini#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Saldini from controlling successfully.
Saldini tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown pulls Saldini in close to his closed guard and prevents Saldini from doing any damage or advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saldini postures up.
Saldini slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (5) Saldini
Saldini has control of an arm but Brown manages to advance to Saldini's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (6) vs (5) Saldini#T5##SUB#
Saldini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Brown's arms. #SUB#
Brown is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Saldini tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Saldini is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Saldini sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T6#
Saldini gets full guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brown is looking to stall here but Saldini recovers full guard.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saldini's guard.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Saldini keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully. #T7#
Saldini working a defensive guard but Brown manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (5) Saldini#SUB#
Brown looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Brown tries to advance to mount but can't.
Saldini can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom. #T8#
Brown just content to control the position.
Saldini is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Brown working away.
Saldini is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Brown wants to control but Saldini is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saldini is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brown trying to control the position but Saldini is working away. #T10#
Saldini is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Saldini is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Saldini has a hand on Brown's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Brown takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (5) Saldini#SUB#
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Saldini is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11#
Saldini is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saldini sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Saldini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Saldini wants to control but Brown is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Saldini wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
#T12##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Saldini has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Saldini defends the submission attempt.
Brown is just content to waste time from the top position. Saldini takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Brown wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Saldini trying to control the position.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Saldini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown postures up.
Saldini is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (7) Saldini#T14#
Brown tries to get to full guard but Saldini has control of the leg.
Saldini is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
Brown wants to get back to full guard but Saldini has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (12) vs (10) Saldini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini is looking to work his way around to Brown's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Saldini moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (13) Saldini
And that's the end of the fight!
Saldini wins on points by 13 to 12.
Angelo Saldini is the new featherweight champion! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Richmond Belvedere!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown stuffs the takedown attempt from Belvedere. Belvedere gets slowly back to his feet.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Belvedere closes the distance and clinches.
Brown jumps guard but Belvedere stands there with Brown around his waist. Brown gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Belvedere forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD2#
Belvedere successfully pulls guard.
Brown is pushing down on Belvedere's leg trying to pass to half guard. Belvedere is fighting to maintain full guard but Brown has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Belvedere tries to get to full guard but Brown has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belvedere is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Belvedere avoid being mounted?#T1##SUB#
Brown is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown trying to control the action but Belvedere is working from the bottom.
Belvedere has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Belvedere moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB#
Brown thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Belvedere is keeping the position.
Belvedere is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Belvedere looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Brown puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Belvedere is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB#
Brown seems to be looking for submissions.
Belvedere is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Belvedere manages to get to full guard.
Belvedere is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T4#
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belvedere has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Belvedere's legs - danger averted.
Brown controls from within his opponent's guard.
Brown forces his way into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Belvedere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Belvedere#T5#
Brown breaks Belvedere's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown won't allow Belvedere to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Brown avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Belvedere can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
Brown wants to control from the top but Belvedere keeps moving.
Brown has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Brown 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. #T6#
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Belvedere is keeping the position for now.
Belvedere wants to improve his position but instead Brown has moved into half guard.
#SUB#
Brown 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.
#SUB2#
Belvedere looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Belvedere wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
Belvedere is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown controlling the action here.
Brown'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.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T8#
Belvedere wants to get back to full guard but Brown has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (5) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown tries to control but Belvedere wriggling away.
Belvedere prevents Brown from taking his back.
Brown controlling his opponent.
Belvedere sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (8) vs (4) Belvedere#SUB#
Brown is working for a guillotine from mount but Belvedere frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Belvedere is looking to improve his position but Brown isn't that keen on the idea.
Belvedere regains half guard.#SUB#
Brown is working for a submission of some sort.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but Belvedere is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Belvedere is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
#SUB2#
Belvedere looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Belvedere keeps working.
Brown works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (11) vs (4) Belvedere
Brown fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown takes Belvedere's back. Score +3 for taking back: Brown (14) vs (4) Belvedere#T11##SUB#
Brown looking for the choke from the back.
Belvedere just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Belvedere preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brown.
Belvedere looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Brown has got one arm under Belvedere's chin. This could be trouble... Belvedere trying to control the other hand but Brown gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Belvedere has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Kribbo Banino!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Banino moves into the clinch.
Banino jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brown walks away with a smile on his face. Banino gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD2#
Banino changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Banino
Brown is not content to let Banino control the position.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Banino wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Banino working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Banino trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Brown's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Banino slows the pace down.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Banino's best efforts.#T2#
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Banino avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Banino pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banino is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Banino is stalling here. Brown is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Banino seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Brown has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Banino
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brown wants to control but Banino is keeping him busy. #T3#
Banino is looking to regain half guard here but Brown keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown tries to move into full mount but can't pass Banino's legs.
Brown wants to control but Banino is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Brown tries for a kimura but Banino is defending well. #T4##SUB#
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Banino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Banino. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (8) Banino
Brown wants to control but Banino postures up.
Brown gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Brown moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Banino from controlling successfully. #T5#
Banino sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brown trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banino wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #T6##SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Banino can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Banino must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Banino pushes his legs off easily.
Banino pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Banino pushing down on Brown's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T7#
Banino takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brown is not content to let Banino control the position.
Still in half guard, Banino seems content to control.#T8#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Banino seems content to control.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Banino content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Brown looking for a triangle here. Banino is fighting it but it looks tight! Brown pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Banino is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bs Sag! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ben Watson and Ben Hemmingworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into Sag's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sag (0) vs (2) Brown
Brown pushing down on Sag's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Brown 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.
#SUB#
Sag actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Sag defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Sag looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown moves into full mount! Sag won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sag (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB2#
Brown has hold of Sag's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Sag manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T1#
Brown controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Sag tries to improve his position but Brown has taken his back! Brown has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Sag tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Brown pushes Sag away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 16: Decimal vs Makino
Date: Aug 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown fails with the takedown
and Trayans counters with a two punch combo.
Trayans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brown tries to clinch up but Trayans circles away and keeps his distance.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Trayans drops Brown with a left and a right! Oh, Brown is hurt - Trayans dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC#Brown is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Bob Brown has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown is trying to improve his position.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Trayans finish him?#SU#
Trayans stands up and beckons Brown to his feet.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown tries for a takedown but Trayans circles away easily
and Trayans counters with a stiff right hand.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Trayans counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Brown off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Trayans follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Brown was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tom Trayans!
After winning the bout, Tom Trayans 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 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Diego Lugano! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lugano tries to counter with a takedown but Brown is quick to defend against it.
Bob Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Lugano.
Lugano is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Lugano defends it easily.
Lugano sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Lugano from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brown has control of Lugano's left arm, preventing Lugano from doing any damage.
Lugano wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown has Lugano pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Lugano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lugano has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown 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 Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (3) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking for a sweep.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position. #T3#
Brown tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lugano easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lugano (5) vs (0) Brown
Lugano manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brown to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lugano (8) vs (0) Brown
Lugano tries to keep control of the position but Brown is staying busy.
Brown trying to control the action but Lugano just sinks the hooks in.
Brown is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lugano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Lugano struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lugano is hanging on to Brown's back as he tries to escape.
Lugano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lugano controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is still trying to improve position.#T5#
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lugano's guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (8) vs (2) Brown#SUB2#
Brown is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lugano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lugano has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lugano (10) vs (2) Brown
Brown wants to control the position but Lugano says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.
Brown is trying to keep Lugano in close.
#T6##SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lugano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown is trying to control the position but Lugano postures up.
Lugano looking to pass the guard.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Lugano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lugano is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lugano passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lugano is working away from the top position though.
Lugano tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brown knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is trying to maintain the position but Lugano is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lugano is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lugano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Lugano trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Lugano has control of the leg. #T10#
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lugano trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lugano stacks Brown 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 Lugano! Score +3 for passing guard: Lugano (13) vs (2) Brown
You can see the frustration on Brown's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Lugano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lugano haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T12#
Brown tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lugano wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Brown is not content to let Lugano control the position.
Lugano tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brown's legs.
Brown is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lugano's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lugano wants to pass the guard but Brown is defending well.
Brown wants to control but Lugano is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T13#
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Lugano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Lugano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown trying to control here.
#T14##SUB#
Lugano 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lugano takes the fight on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Elay Arson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brown fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arson sprawls well initially but Brown persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arson (0) vs (2) Brown
Arson is trying to control but can't.
Arson wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Arson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Brown advances to half guard.
Brown works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (0) vs (5) Brown
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arson is looking to get to half guard.#T1#
Brown fails to move to back control.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown is trying to take his opponent's back.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Arson tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away. #T2##SUB2#
Brown working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Arson is squirming around, avoiding Brown's attempts to control the action.
Brown controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Brown wants to finish this one by submission but Arson is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brown.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Arson is looking to escape.
Arson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (2) vs (5) Brown
Arson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown is trying to keep Arson in close.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Arson looking to pass the guard. #T4##SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Arson passes Brown's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown trying to control here.
Arson wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #T5##SUB#
Arson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Arson seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Arson tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T6##SUB#
Arson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Arson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Arson.
Brown is not content to let Arson control the position.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown moves into full guard.
#T7#
Arson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Arson (5) vs (5) Brown
Arson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Arson goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Brown rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Arson's guard! Nice work there by Brown! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (5) vs (7) Brown
Arson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Arson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arson (7) vs (7) Brown
Arson tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
We've been informed that Brown has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Arson from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control.
#SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Arson sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Brown doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Arson paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Brown - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Daniel Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Aafke Stam.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Brown shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wagner napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Wagner
Brown has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (0) Wagner#SUB#
Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Wagner is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can.
Brown trying to control but Wagner is having none of it.
Brown controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner tries to hold on but Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Wagner is having none of it. #T1#
Wagner sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown tries to pass the half guard into mount. Wagner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Wagner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2##SUB#
Brown is trying to work for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
Wagner is in trouble now - Brown has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (9) vs (0) Wagner
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wagner can't escape the position.
Brown looking to control but Wagner is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brown with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wagner has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Brown (12) vs (0) Wagner#T3#
Wagner is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC.
Wagner just trying to survive but Brown is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Brown looking to break Wagner's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Wagner remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Brown will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB#
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Wagner is controlling his hands well.
Wagner trying to control but not successfully.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB#
Brown looking for the RNC.
Wagner breaks Brown's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (12) vs (2) Wagner#T4#
Wagner wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Wagner pushes his legs off easily.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wagner avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wagner tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #T5##SUB#
Wagner is sitting in close to Brown's body. Brown has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wagner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wagner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Brown.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bob Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Franck Horso!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Wagner Zegers and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Horso, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Horso against the cage but Horso circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL#
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Horso in a clinch.
#TD#
Brown pulls Horso into guard.
#SUB#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Horso defends it easily.#SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Horso defends easily.
Horso wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Horso is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Horso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Horso controls from within his opponent's guard.
Horso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Horso passes into half guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Horso trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Horso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Horso has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Horso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Horso prevents Brown from improving his position.#T4#
Brown trying to control but Horso postures up.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Horso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Horso trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it. #SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T5#
Brown manages to get to full guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Horso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Horso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T6#
Brown is trying to control the position but Horso postures up.
Horso wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Horso defends easily.
#SUB#
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T7#
Horso 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.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Horso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Brown is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Horso rolls with it to try and escape but Brown cranks on the arm and Horso is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bob Brown! |
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Event:
Medieval Combat 1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Brown is looking to clinch but Orion is avoiding it.
Tyrek Orion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orion scores with a jab to the head.
Orion throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A lazy body kick from Orion #TD#
and Brown counters with a takedown into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Orion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Orion is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #SUB#
Orion is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Brown! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Orion has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bob Brown!
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Event:
RC5 Han vs Brown
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Han closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown is struggling to control the position.
Brown slowing the pace effectively.
Brown misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Brown breaks the clinch.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Han.
A nice side step and Brown releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown stuffs the takedown.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Han tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Han doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Han slips the punch.#CL2#
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Han.#T1##TD2#
Brown pulls guard.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Han is one step ahead there.
Brown looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Han stands up over Brown, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Han stopping the sweep attempt from Brown.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Han is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Han is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Han won't allow Brown to sweep him here.
Han landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Brown looking to control.
Han keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brown's head.
Han is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Han 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.
Han makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've been hearing that Han has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Han lands a couple of elbows.
Han is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Han is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Han postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Han is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Han with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T3#
Han is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Han landing with the ground and pound.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Han finish him?
Han working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brown's head.
Han wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Han's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Han works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Han is in close to Brown's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Han loads up on a big left hand. Brown felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Han looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Brown can't hide his disappointment, as Han celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yut Han!
Yut Han was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Rural Champion 3
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Brown.
Kidd is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown controlling the action here.
Kidd is looking to improve his position.
Brown is trying to control. Kidd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Kidd.
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kidd is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd is not content to let Brown control the position.#SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown throwing shots but Kidd is blocking nicely. #T1#
Kidd is looking for a sweep. Brown is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kidd moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kidd is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Tycoon Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Kidd.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Kidd manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Kidd pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Kidd advances to half guard.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Kidd is working for a kimura but Brown is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB#
Kidd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kidd.
Brown moves into full guard.
Brown keeping full guard, as Kidd tries to pass. #SUB#
Kidd drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Kidd off! Kidd jumps back into Brown's guard.
Kidd trying to move into half guard but instead Brown has managed to sweep!#REVB##T3#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown wants to control from the top but Kidd keeps moving.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kidd wants to sweep but no luck.
Brown trying to control but Kidd is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kidd working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Kidd is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Kidd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Stevie Kidd!
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