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Event:
BBFC Fight Night 3
Date: Feb 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Holmes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Checkert takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Checkert with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Holmes to score with a decent uppercut.
Checkert on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Checkert has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Checkert there as he acknowledges the shot.
A low kick lands for Holmes.
Holmes feints a jab promting Checkert to slip. Holmes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Checkert slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Checkert closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #ROC2#Checkert is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Checkert takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Oh Checkert is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Checkert on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Holmes feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Checkert s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Holmes circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Checkert drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holmes follows Checkert to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Holmes! |
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Event:
BFC 32: Soares Vs. King
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Bosnic decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Checkert punching from the bottom.
Checkert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bosnic is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bosnic is looking to advance position but Checkert won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic trying to control from half guard but Checkert is working away.
Checkert keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Checkert is not content to let Bosnic control the position.#T1#
Bosnic trying to control the pace.
Bosnic is trying to control the action in half guard but Checkert is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Checkert closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Checkert tries to move to mount but Bosnic blocks the move with his legs. #SUB#
Checkert thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Checkert is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bosnic has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Checkert is looking to take a break and control but Bosnic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bosnic tries to improve position but can't.
Checkert advances to mount. #SUB#
Checkert goes for an armbar but Bosnic turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bosnic.
Checkert trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3#
Bosnic trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Checkert can't keep his opponent in guard - Bosnic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bosnic is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Checkert is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at MMA LA , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Checkert wants to control but Bosnic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Checkert wants to improve his position but Bosnic is controlling well.
Checkert tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bosnic throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Checkert is looking for a sweep. Bosnic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert is not content to let Bosnic control the position.
Checkert missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Bosnic is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Admir Bosnic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Checkert throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Bosnic tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Checkert is in Bosnic's guard.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Bosnic keeps moving.
Checkert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bosnic keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bosnic trying to control the position.
Checkert stopping the sweep attempt from Bosnic.#SUB#
Checkert postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bosnic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Checkert , into his guard. #REVB##T1##SUB#
Checkert has his foot on Bosnic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bosnic works his way back into a safe position though.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Checkert looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bosnic is one step ahead there.
Checkert tries to strike from the bottom.
Bosnic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bosnic passes into side control.
Bosnic scores with punches from side control. #T2#
Bosnic trying to control the position but Checkert is working away.
Checkert is trying to control Bosnic's posture but Bosnic avoids it.
Checkert tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bosnic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Checkert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bosnic's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Checkert is refusing to be controlled, as Bosnic sits in half guard.
Checkert misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Checkert moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Checkert working for a triangle but Bosnic defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Checkert is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bosnic defends well.
Bosnic trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bosnic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Admir Bosnic has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Checkert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Checkert controlling the position.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Checkert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Checkert throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Checkert thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bosnic's waist but Bosnic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Checkert off to one side. #TD2#
Bosnic closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Checkert to the mat! Checkert manages to get full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Admir Bosnic will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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##TD#
Checkert fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Bosnic to the ground. Checkert is now in Bosnic's guard.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Bosnic keeps moving.
Bosnic is trying to keep Checkert in close.
Checkert advances to half guard. #SUB#
Bosnic makes his way to full guard, as Checkert worked for a kimura.
Checkert stays in close to Bosnic's body and controls the position.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Bosnic has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Checkert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bosnic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bosnic has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Bosnic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Checkert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bosnic passes Checkert 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Checkert trying to hold on to Bosnic's head to control him but Bosnic postures up.
Bosnic looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Checkert keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Bosnic trying to control from Checkert 's half guard. Checkert has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bosnic showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bosnic lands a couple of elbows.
Bosnic wants to control from the top but Checkert keeps moving. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bosnic tries to free his leg and advance position but Checkert is retaining full guard. #T3#
Bosnic passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Checkert is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Checkert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bosnic pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bosnic is pressing down on Checkert 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Checkert is holding on for now. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bosnic is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Checkert trying to control from the bottom.
Bosnic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bosnic frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB2#
Bosnic looking to secure an arm triangle but Checkert defends it well.
Bosnic trying to control but Checkert is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Admir Bosnic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bosnic 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Admir Bosnic! |
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Event:
BFC SYNDICATE 5
Date: Nov 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Canel scores with the left hand. Checkert knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Canel lands.
Canel with the inside leg kick. #CL2#
Checkert closes the distance and pushes Canel back into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Canel fails to land.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canel slowing the pace effectively.
Canel tries to land a knee to the head but Checkert blocks with his arms.
Canel misses with an elbow over the top.#BC2#
Checkert breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Checkert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Canel's guard.
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!
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
Canel on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Canel tries to get out of the position.#T1##SUB#
Canel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Canel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Checkert trying to control but Canel is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Checkert is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Nice cross by Canel.
Canel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Canel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Checkert .#T2#
Canel scores with a jab. Checkert acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Canel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Checkert takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Canel throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Checkert throws a half hearted mid kick.
Canel blocks the body kick.
#TD2#
Checkert closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Checkert lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Canel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Checkert doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Checkert manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Canel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Checkert slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Checkert slips nicely into half guard.
Canel trying to control here.
Checkert wants to take a breather but Canel is having none of it.
Checkert moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Checkert looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4##SUB2#
Checkert is trying to get an arm triangle but Canel is defending well. #SUB2#
Checkert is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Checkert swings around for an armbar but Canel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Checkert 's guard.
Checkert keeping full guard, as Canel tries to pass.
Canel wants to control from the top but Checkert keeps moving. #SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Maikel Canel will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Canel throws out a powerful jab.
Checkert doesn't manage to clinch there - Canel circles away.
Canel tries to clinch up.
Canel lands with a nice body punch.
Checkert takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Checkert takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Canel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canel doesn't manage to clinch there - Checkert circles away.
Canel sets himself, and Checkert steps forward looking for the clinch! Canel avoids it this time.
Canel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Checkert darts in looking for a takedown but Canel gets double underhooks and turns Checkert into the cage. #CL#
Checkert tries to keep at a distance but Canel has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Canel breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Checkert tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Checkert takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Maikel Canel is winning the standup battle so far.
Checkert on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canel lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Canel stuffs the takedown attempt from Checkert . Checkert gets slowly back to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Canel misses its target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Canel connects with a looping right hand.
Canel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Checkert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Canel dips to his left and cracks Checkert with an uppercut!
Checkert looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Canel works Checkert 's body with a nice hook.
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Canel lands with a thumping leg kick.
Canel throws a nice head kick!
Canel cracks Checkert with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good exchange - Canel coming out on top.
Canel tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T2#
Canel connects with a leg kick. #CL#
Canel instigates a clinch. #BC#
Canel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Canel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Checkert fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Maikel Canel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Checkert .
Checkert on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Canel. Canel obviously looking to wear him down.
Maikel Canel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Canel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Checkert closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canel circles away.
Checkert throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Canel's waist but Canel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Checkert off to one side. #CL#
Canel closes the distance and pushes Checkert back into the cage.#BC#
Canel breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Checkert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Canel circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canel slaps away a takedown attempt from Checkert , before circling back to the center of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Canel. #T3##CL#
Canel clinches up with Checkert and pushes him back against the cage.
Canel lands a nice uppercut.
Checkert takes a shot to the head.
Canel swings wildly with an uppercut but Checkert uses good head movement to avoid it.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.
Canel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Canel trying to land knees to the body.
Canel has Checkert pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Canel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Checkert throws a sloppy head kick and Canel moves out of range easily.
Checkert misses with a takedown attempt - Canel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Canel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Checkert under the eye.#T4#
Canel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Canel tries to close the distance and clinch but Checkert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Checkert .
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Canel fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Checkert , pushing him back against the cage.
Checkert slowing the pace effectively.#BC#
Canel breaks from the clinch.
Checkert is trying hard to land a takedown here. Canel sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Canel clobbers Checkert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A head kick from Canel lands but Checkert takes it in his stride.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Canel digs a good body shot into Checkert 's ribs.
Canel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Checkert throws a head kick that misses.
Canel lands a jab to Checkert 's midsection.
Canel throws a head kick that half lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maikel Canel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Donk. Canel catches Checkert right on the button with a cross.
Checkert takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Canel cracks Checkert with a good jab.
A jab from Canel does it's job there.
Good standup being displayed there by Canel as he connects with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - Canel looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Checkert takes a jab right on the kisser.
Canel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Canel connects with a leg kick.
Canel scores with a nice right hand.
Canel with the inside leg kick.
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!
Canel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Checkert s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
Checkert shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Canel is trying to defend but Checkert finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Vince Checkert has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Canel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Checkert can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Checkert is looking for a kimura but Canel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Checkert to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Checkert is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canel is just riding it out for now. Checkert eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Canel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Canel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Checkert pulls his head out easily.
Checkert is trying to control the action in half guard but Canel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Canel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Canel wants to sweep here but Checkert controlling him for the moment.
Canel has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Canel keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Checkert avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Checkert wants to pass the guard but Canel is keeping the position.
Checkert 's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Checkert wants to control from the top but Canel keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Canel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Checkert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canel has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Checkert doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Canel tries to free his leg and advance position but Checkert is retaining full guard.
Canel throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Checkert working for a triangle but Canel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4##SUB2#
Canel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Checkert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Canel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Checkert pulls down on the head and he's put Canel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Vince Checkert ! |
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Event:
CACC 114
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Callum Dent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Vince Checkert !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Checkert darts in and clinches Dent up against the ropes.#TD2#
Checkert wants the takedown. Dent is fighting it off but Checkert persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Dent's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dent (0) vs (2) Checkert #SUB#
Dent is looking for a triangle but Checkert pushes his legs off easily.
Checkert trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Dent is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert trying to control but Dent is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Checkert thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dent is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Checkert defends well.
Checkert forces his way into half guard.
Dent knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Checkert on the ground.#T1#
Checkert slows the pace down in half guard.
Dent might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Dent is defending against the submission attempts here by Checkert .
#SUB2#
Checkert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Dent sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Checkert is trying for a kimura here. Dent looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Checkert wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Vince Checkert !
Callum Dent spoke after the fight, saying 'You win some lose some.'. |
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Event:
CACC 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Vince Checkert ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Checkert gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Checkert (0) vs (2) Cunha
Cunha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Checkert is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Checkert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cunha defends it easily.
Cunha slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cunha seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Cunha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Cunha is working for a kimura but Checkert is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Checkert is looking to control Cunha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Checkert avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but Checkert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunha to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Cunha is working for a kimura but Checkert is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cunha wants to free his trapped foot but Checkert is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Cunha is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Checkert is just riding it out for now. Cunha eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Checkert defends it well. #T2##SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Checkert tries to get to full guard but Cunha has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura here.
Checkert is trying to maintain the position but Cunha is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Checkert defends it well. #T3#
Checkert wants to control but Cunha is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Cunha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Checkert sees it coming and defends easily.
Checkert is in trouble now - Cunha has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (5) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Checkert is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Cunha wants to finish this one by submission but Checkert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cunha.
Checkert can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Cunha is working for a guillotine from mount but Checkert frees his head quite easily.
Checkert is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Cunha has hold of Checkert 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Checkert manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Cunha is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Checkert has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Cunha working for a guillotine from mount but Checkert is in no mood to give up.
Checkert slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but Checkert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunha to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but Checkert is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cunha to get the leverage.
Checkert trying to control but Cunha postures up.
#SUB2#
Cunha 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#
Cunha is working for a submission of some sort.
#T5#
Checkert is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Checkert is looking to control Cunha's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Checkert avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Cunha is working for a kimura but Checkert is defending it quite comfortably.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T6#
Checkert regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Checkert is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cunha is aware though and is defending well.
Cunha passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cunha is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.
Checkert is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Cunha is trying to work for a kimura but Checkert is defending well.
#SUB2#
Cunha is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Checkert has managed to free his arm - good work. #T7#
Checkert moves into full guard.
Cunha passes Checkert 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Checkert is pressing down on Cunha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Cunha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cunha drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cunha jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Checkert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cunha passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (8) Cunha
Checkert is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cunha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T8##SUB2#
Cunha is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Checkert wants to improve his position but Cunha is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Cunha seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Cunha is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Checkert is defending against the submission attempts here by Cunha.
#T9##SUB2#
Cunha seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Checkert is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Eduardo Cunha!
An out of breath and clearly excited Eduardo Cunha thanked Conviction for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vince Checkert ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roy Reddick !
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Reddick shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Checkert is trying to defend but Reddick finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Checkert (0) vs (2) Reddick #SUB#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reddick prevents Checkert from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Checkert wants to control but Reddick is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Reddick is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Reddick 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#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.#T1#
Checkert manages to get to full guard.
Reddick slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Reddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Checkert has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reddick can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Reddick is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Checkert throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Checkert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Reddick passes into half guard.
Reddick trying to pass the guard but Checkert defending well.
Reddick is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Reddick frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (5) Reddick
Checkert 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.#T3#
Checkert trying to control from the bottom.
Reddick is looking to advance position but Checkert won't allow it. #SUB#
Checkert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reddick pulls his head out easily.
Reddick trying to control from half guard but Checkert is working away. #SUB2#
Reddick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Checkert has managed to free his arm - good work.
Checkert is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T4#
Reddick trying to control from half guard but Checkert is working away. #SUB2#
Reddick is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Checkert sees it coming and defends easily.
Checkert wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reddick is trying to work for a kimura but Checkert is defending well.
Checkert wants to get back to full guard but Reddick has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (8) Reddick #T5#
Reddick working away.#SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Checkert has escaped the position, nice work there.
Reddick trying to control the position but Checkert is working away. #SUB2#
Reddick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Checkert struggling a bit here.
Reddick tries to move into full mount but can't pass Checkert 's legs.
Checkert tries to buck Reddick off but Reddick is having none of it.#T6#
You can see the frustration on Checkert 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reddick trying to control the position but Checkert is working away.
Checkert is trying to work for a sweep but Reddick has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Checkert (0) vs (10) Reddick
Reddick wants to control the pace but Checkert is squirming around nicely.
Reddick is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Reddick pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Reddick looking to control but Checkert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Reddick working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T7#
Reddick fails to move to back control.
Checkert regains half guard.#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Checkert wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reddick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T8#
Checkert tries to roll over but Reddick keeps him under control.
Checkert is looking to control Reddick 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Checkert avoid being mounted?
Reddick wants to control but Checkert is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Reddick is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Checkert has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reddick is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T9##SUB2#
Reddick is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Checkert is staying active underneath Reddick , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Checkert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Reddick is working away from the top position though.
Checkert is trying to get back to full guard.
Reddick is looking to advance position but Checkert won't allow it. #T10##SUB2#
Reddick is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Checkert wants to improve his position but Reddick is controlling well.
#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Checkert looking for submissions off his back.
Reddick content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Reddick is trying to control. Checkert wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Checkert moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Reddick trying to control the position from guard on top but Checkert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Checkert is looking for a triangle but Reddick pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Checkert isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Reddick stacks Checkert 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 Reddick ! Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (13) Reddick #SUB2#
Reddick thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Checkert tries to bench press Reddick off him but Reddick keeps the position. #T12#
Checkert is not content to let Reddick control the position. #SUB2#
Reddick tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Checkert wants to control but Reddick postures up.
Reddick is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Checkert 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Reddick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Checkert keeps working.
Checkert is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Reddick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Checkert knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Checkert tries to bench press Reddick off him but Reddick keeps the position.
Reddick trying to control the position but Checkert is working away. #T14#
Checkert tries to improve position but can't.
Checkert wants to control but Reddick postures up.
Checkert is letting Reddick control him for a moment.
Checkert is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Checkert 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Checkert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Checkert is defending against the submission attempts here by Reddick .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Checkert looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Reddick pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (16) Reddick
And that's the end of the fight!
Reddick wins on points by 16 to 0.
Roy Reddick decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 96
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Max Strasburg! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Vince Checkert !
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Strasburg bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Strasburg (4) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Checkert is looking to reverse the position.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Checkert is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Checkert 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Strasburg is looking to take a break and control but Checkert is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strasburg tries to move into full mount but can't pass Checkert 's legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Strasburg'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.
Checkert is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Checkert tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Strasburg presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasburg (6) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert tries to reverse the position but Strasburg maintains control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is having none of it.
Checkert wants to hold on but Strasburg pushes him away.
Checkert is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasburg has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasburg (9) vs (0) Checkert #SUB#
Strasburg tightening his grip on Checkert , looking for the choke. #T2##SUB#
Strasburg is persistently looking for the submission but Checkert is defending it well.
Will Strasburg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Checkert can't escape the position.
Checkert trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Checkert defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Strasburg's arms.
Will Strasburg go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T3#
Checkert looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Checkert is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB#
Checkert is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Strasburg gets his way!
Checkert trying to control the position but Strasburg manages to sink in the hooks.
Strasburg has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Checkert 's body.
#T4#
Strasburg controlling well, preventing Checkert from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Strasburg is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Checkert has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Checkert is in bad spot here.
I would not like to be Checkert right now.
Strasburg avoiding Checkert 's attempts to control his hands.
Checkert rolls, trying to escape but Strasburg keeps control of the position.
#T5##SUB#
Strasburg is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Checkert knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Checkert for a finish. #SUB#
Strasburg looking to break Checkert 's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Checkert remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Strasburg will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Strasburg has good solid back control here.
Checkert just trying to survive but Strasburg is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Strasburg 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, Checkert has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Checkert trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Strasburg working for a choke but Checkert is defending well. #T6#
Checkert rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Strasburg in particular looking to stall.#SUB2#
Checkert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasburg has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (12) vs (0) Checkert
Strasburg looking to control but Checkert is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Checkert is wriggling around trying to escape.
Strasburg content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Strasburg working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Checkert manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Checkert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Strasburg pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.
Strasburg trying to control the action but Checkert is working from the bottom. #T8#
Checkert wants to get back to full guard.
Checkert is in trouble now - Strasburg has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (15) vs (0) Checkert
Checkert is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Strasburg tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Strasburg has hold of Checkert 's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Checkert manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Strasburg wants to control the pace but Checkert is squirming around nicely.
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg is having none of it.#SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Checkert is looking to improve his position but Strasburg isn't that keen on the idea.
Strasburg avoids the attempt from Checkert to control.
Strasburg content just to control the position here.
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.
Checkert is squirming around, avoiding Strasburg's attempts to control the action.
Checkert working to try and regain half guard.
Strasburg sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T10#
Strasburg can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Checkert is looking to escape.
Checkert is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Checkert is trying desperately to improve position.#T11##SUB#
Strasburg wants to finish this one by submission but Checkert is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Strasburg.
Checkert tries to lock up and control but Strasburg gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Checkert tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Checkert is controlling an arm, preventing Strasburg from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Checkert 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: Strasburg (15) vs (2) Checkert
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasburg is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (17) vs (2) Checkert
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Strasburg trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Strasburg slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasburg (20) vs (2) Checkert
Checkert wants to control but Strasburg postures up.
Checkert manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (20) vs (4) Checkert #SUB2#
Checkert seems to be working for a kimura but Strasburg defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Checkert is looking for a kimura here.
#T13#
Strasburg gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Strasburg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Strasburg on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Strasburg tries to get out of the position.
Checkert trying to control the position from guard on top but Strasburg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Strasburg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Checkert defends it easily.
Strasburg controls Checkert momentarily but Checkert frees himself.
Checkert wants to control from the top but Strasburg keeps moving. #T14#
Strasburg manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Checkert manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasburg (22) vs (4) Checkert
Strasburg trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Strasburg postures up.
Strasburg forces his way into half guard.
Strasburg keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Checkert actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Checkert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Strasburg takes the fight on points by 22 to 4.
A very excited looking Max Strasburg made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 91
Date: May 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Vince Checkert (ranked 6062 p4p, 119 weight class) and John Diokane (ranked 5848 p4p, 191 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Vince Checkert ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Diokane!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Diokane tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Checkert defends well and Diokane ends up having to push Checkert into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Diokane shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Checkert (0) vs (2) Diokane
Diokane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Checkert has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diokane has managed to get both his arms back between Checkert 's legs - danger averted.
Diokane passes Checkert 's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Checkert is staying active underneath Diokane, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Checkert tries to roll over but Diokane keeps him under control.
Checkert trying to hold on to Diokane's head to control him but Diokane postures up.
Checkert moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diokane trying to control but Checkert is working from the bottom.
Diokane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Checkert has control of Diokane's left arm, preventing Diokane from doing any damage.
Checkert keeping moving, preventing Diokane from controlling successfully.
Diokane slips nicely into half guard.
Diokane tries to pass the half guard into mount. Checkert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Diokane has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (5) Diokane
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diokane is working for a guillotine from mount but Checkert frees his head quite easily.
Checkert working to try and regain half guard.
Diokane fails to move to back control.
Checkert wants to hold on but Diokane pushes him away.
Checkert manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Diokane wants to work for an arm triangle but Checkert is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is trying to control but can't.
Diokane passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Checkert (0) vs (8) Diokane
Checkert is looking for a sweep.
Diokane passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Checkert ! Score +2 for reaching mount: Checkert (0) vs (10) Diokane
Checkert can't escape the position.
Checkert is working hard here to advance position.
Checkert is squirming around, avoiding Diokane's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diokane moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Checkert (0) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane avoiding Checkert 's attempts to control his hands.
Checkert is in a bad position with Diokane working for a choke. Checkert manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Checkert (2) vs (13) Diokane
Diokane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Checkert stopping the sweep attempt from Diokane.
Diokane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Checkert looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diokane controls Checkert momentarily but Checkert frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diokane keeping moving, preventing Checkert from controlling successfully.
Diokane is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Diokane is looking for a triangle but Checkert pushes his legs off easily.
Diokane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Checkert is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Diokane keeping full guard, as Checkert tries to pass.
Diokane pushes a forearm under Checkert 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Checkert is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Diokane! |
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Event:
CACC 82
Date: May 02, 2020 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Max Campos (ranked 5368 p4p, 119 weight class) and Vince Checkert (ranked 5534 p4p, 120 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Max Campos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Vince Checkert !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Checkert keeps the fight on the outside.
Checkert clinches up against the ropes.
Checkert has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Campos uses from the top position.
Campos advances to half guard.
Campos tries to pass the half guard into mount. Checkert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Checkert regains full guard. Nicely done.
Checkert 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: Campos (0) vs (2) Checkert
Campos wants to improve his position but Checkert is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campos is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campos is looking to improve his position.
Checkert passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Campos! Score +3 for passing guard: Campos (0) vs (5) Checkert
Checkert controlling the pace for now.
Checkert prevents Campos from getting the reversal.
Checkert seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Campos is holding on tight.
Checkert controlling the position easily from mount.
Checkert 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Checkert really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Campos. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Checkert is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Campos is surviving well by controlling Checkert 's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Checkert can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Campos is looking to escape.
Campos is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Checkert controlling the position easily from mount.
Campos is in all sorts of trouble here.
Campos wants to hold on but Checkert pushes him away.
Checkert takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Campos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Checkert stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campos actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Checkert is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Checkert is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Campos sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Campos is looking to control Checkert 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Campos avoid being mounted?
Campos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Campos looking for a guillotine here but Checkert defends easily.
Checkert must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Checkert won't allow Campos to sweep him here.
Checkert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campos keeping full guard, as Checkert tries to pass.
Campos looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Checkert is defending well. Campos quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Checkert has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Campos celebrates on the ropes, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Campos! |
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