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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne RD#1
Date: May 23, 2020 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - HC looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
HC gets tackled into the cage by Ryuunosuke. Ryuunosuke maintains the clinch.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rikuto Ryuunosuke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ryuunosuke tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryuunosuke is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
I was talking to Ryuunosuke's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HC walks away with a smile on his face. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Some wild striking there from HC.
#T1#
Ryuunosuke circles away from the clinch attempt.
As HC tries to get set, Ryuunosuke tries to push him back and clinch up but HC manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HC, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
HC throws a head punch that misses.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC won't allow it.
HC avoiding damage.
HC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
HC tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but HC stands there with Ryuunosuke around his waist. Ryuunosuke gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ryuunosuke tries to pull guard but HC holds him up against the cage and eventually Ryuunosuke drops back down to his feet.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but HC has him pressed against the cage.
HC controlling the action here for a moment.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.
Ryuunosuke fails to pull the fight into his guard.
HC is struggling to control the position.
Ryuunosuke jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as HC walks away with a smile on his face. Ryuunosuke gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T3##CL#
Ryuunosuke moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Ryuunosuke jumps into guard, dragging HC to the mat.
#SUB#
Ryuunosuke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. HC defends it easily.
Ryuunosuke keeping moving, preventing HC from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HC is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. HC doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. HC manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
HC must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
HC working some strikes from top position.
HC postures up in Ryuunosuke's guard and throws a big left but Ryuunosuke blocks it.
HC lands a couple of digs.#T4##SUB#
Ryuunosuke has his foot on HC's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. HC works his way back into a safe position though.
Ryuunosuke is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ryuunosuke avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HC works over Ryuunosuke with some ground and pound from guard.
HC postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
HC throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Ryuunosuke is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. HC is aware though and is defending well.
HC trying to control but Ryuunosuke is working from the bottom.
HC distracts Ryuunosuke with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
HC really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryuunosuke. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Ryuunosuke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
HC chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HC scoring with some ground and pound.
HC wants to control from the top but Ryuunosuke keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reece HC will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Ryuunosuke fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with HC, pushing him back against the cage.
Ryuunosuke is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables HC to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Ryuunosuke decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Ryuunosuke is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! HC has his hands clasped together but Ryuunosuke extends and breaks HC's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ryuunosuke.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rikuto Ryuunosuke!
An out of breath Rikuto Ryuunosuke thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Conquest XIV:Mentally v Cressb
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
HC is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Garcia is defending well.
HC will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Garcia up against the cage.#TD2#
HC is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garcia can't fight it off and eventually HC manages to take the fight to the floor. Garcia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
HC told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
HC 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.
HC is working Garcia over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Garcia might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC postures up in Garcia's guard and throws a big left but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia being controlled here, momentarily.
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
HC in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Garcia avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HC 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.
It looks like HC might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
HC keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Garcia's head.
HC trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
HC working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
HC fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Garcia sprawls well initially but HC persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HC drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
HC controlling the pace.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for HC on the ground.
HC missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
HC seems to be working for a kimura but Garcia defends the submission attempt.
HC not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Garcia is trying to maintain the position but HC is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
HC stalling.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with HC in his half guard.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
HC thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from HC.
HC has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but HC scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia taking some punishment here, with HC in his half guard.
Garcia on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
HC drops an elbow to the side of Garcia's head.
HC is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HC lands with a punch from half guard.
Garcia is trying to defend against the ground and pound but HC scores with a couple of nice shots.
Garcia is trying to stand back up but HC is controlling him
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
HC is taking a breather. Garcia says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
HC working over Garcia with some ground and pound. Garcia looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD2#
HC shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than HC was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
HC looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, HC smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
HC is chipping away with strikes.
HC lands a few punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
HC controls the position.
HC landing a few strikes.
HC has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Garcia is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Garcia is working to avoid the ground and pound but HC connects with a decent elbow.
Garcia is trying to escape the position but HC is controlling the position.
HC lands some shots froms side control.
Garcia is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
HC working the ground and pound.
HC lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
HC lands a decent elbow from side control.
HC in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
HC looks up at the clock and then as Garcia takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, HC smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Check out the look on HC's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Garcia manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
HC seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Reece HC has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
HC winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
HC is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
HC is controlling the pace.
HC is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
HC looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Garcia with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
HC is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HC scoring with strikes to the body and head.
HC winds up and cracks Garcia with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to get back to his feet.
HC is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
HC controlling the action here.
HC is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Garcia!
HC with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia is looking to improve his position but HC isn't that keen on the idea.#T4#
Garcia's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
HC landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble!
HC landing strikes from the mount and Garcia is in trouble! #ROC2#
Garcia is rocked!
Garcia in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Garcia is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
HC with good strikes from the mount here!
HC raining down hammerfists from mount.
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!
Garcia takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! HC's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reece HC!
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Event:
Conquest X: Beirn v Mentally
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
HC instigates a clinch.
HC effectively controlling the action here.
Atkinson can't get the takedown.
HC leaning his opponent against the cage.
HC stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
HC is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1#
HC throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
HC closes the distance and clinches.
HC misses with an elbow over the top.
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Atkinson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
HC has Atkinson up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as HC takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
HC working aggressively here.
HC gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
HC is struggling to control the position.#T2#
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
HC tries to work over Atkinson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
HC stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Atkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by HC after a bit of a struggle.
HC misses with a body punch.
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T3#
HC slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
HC gets a clinch.
Atkinson tries to score a body lock takedown but HC shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Atkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but HC prevents it.
Atkinson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
HC stalling the fight.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.#T4#
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Atkinson jumps guard but HC stands there with Atkinson around his waist. Atkinson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Atkinson wants a takedown.
Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. HC avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
Stalling in the clinch from HC.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
HC moves into the clinch.
HC lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Atkinson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. HC fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Reece HC is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
HC looks to land a combination but Atkinson avoids it well.
Atkinson shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. HC defends it nicely.#CL2#
HC moves into range and clinches up with Atkinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from HC.
Atkinson drops down looking for an ankle pick but HC pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1##CL2#
HC closes the distance and clinches.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
Atkinson being controlled against the cage.
HC receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
HC misses with the head strike.
Atkinson has HC pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. HC manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
HC holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Atkinson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by HC after a bit of a struggle.
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
HC is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Atkinson is looking to take this one to the mat.
HC holding his opponent close, against the cage.
HC throws a head punch that misses.
HC slowing the pace effectively.#T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.#CL2#
HC clinches up against the cage.
HC is pushing Atkinson up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Come on HC - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Atkinson goes for a takedown attempt but HC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
HC fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says HC as he avoids it easily.
HC tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
HC takes the fight into the clinch.
Atkinson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T4#
HC is struggling to control the position.
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
HC throws an elbow that misses.
Reece HC seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Atkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
HC scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Atkinson goes for a takedown in the clinch but HC prevents it.
Atkinson goes for a takedown attempt but HC pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reece HC showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3##CL2#
HC has managed to clinch.
Atkinson is trying to drag HC to the mat but HC just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The referee calls for HC to work.
HC is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
HC continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson tries for a takedown but HC manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
HC is pressed up against the cage. Atkinson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag HC down to the mat. HC avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rowan Atkinson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
HC looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL2#
HC has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
HC taking a breather.
HC gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson wants a takedown but no success here.
#T2#
HC is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Atkinson letting HC take a breather here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as HC takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
HC taking a breather.
HC just leaning against Atkinson, taking a breather. #T3#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
HC buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Atkinson avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL2#
HC gets a clinch.
HC lands with a right to the head.
Atkinson can't get the takedown.
HC avoiding damage.
HC is stalling here.
HC doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
HC content to slow the pace in the clinch.
HC taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
HC displaying some good clinch control by pressing Atkinson up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Reece HC.
Atkinson dives in for a single leg takedown but HC sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Atkinson.
Atkinson fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from HC as Atkinson shoots in.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
HC clinches up with Atkinson and pushes him back against the cage.
HC has Atkinson pressed against the cage.
Reece HC is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
HC taking a breather.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reece HC comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well HC has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reece HC!
The defeated Rowan Atkinson had this to say: 'Teddy'.
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