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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL2#
Frederick moves into range and clinches up with Benedict.
Benedict misses with some punches.
Benedict cracks Frederick with a nice body shot.
Frederick holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frederick jumps guard but Benedict turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benedict misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedict lands a right hand. #BC2#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Benedict moves into the clinch.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benedict avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Julius Benedict has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Frederick.
Benedict has a couple of punches blocked by Frederick.
Benedict misses with a body punch.
Benedict lands a body shot in the clinch.
Frederick has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Frederick looks winded!
Benedict lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Benedict swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Benedict throws a head punch that misses.
Benedict lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Benedict scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frederick is trying to break the clinch but Benedict is controlling him.
Frederick blocking some punches.
Benedict tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frederick's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Benedict.
Benedict lands a body shot in the clinch.
Benedict lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedict lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
Benedict lands with a short shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Benedict.
Benedict scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Benedict digs a right hand into Frederick's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Frederick's gas tank.
Benedict scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Frederick avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage. #T2#
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Benedict.
Benedict lands with a right to the head.
Benedict swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frederick tries to break free but Benedict pushes him back against the cage.
Benedict lands a hook that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Benedict stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedict lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedict works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Benedict misses with a body punch.
Benedict lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Benedict pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benedict lands a left hand.
Benedict tries to throw a body punch but Frederick avoids it by throwing Benedict back against the cage.
Frederick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benedict makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Benedict.
Benedict lands with a left to the head.
Benedict misses with some punches.
Benedict throws a head punch that misses.
Benedict stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Benedict goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Benedict scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Benedict lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Benedict fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Benedict.
Benedict misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Benedict softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frederick's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Frederick is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Kent Frederick has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
Frederick is still on wobbly legs! Can Benedict finish him?
Still in the clinch, Benedict scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benedict presses Frederick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Benedict lands a nice uppercut.
Benedict creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Frederick with a big uppercut! Frederick tries to clinch up but Benedict pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Frederick to the mat! Frederick covers up and Benedict unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Julius Benedict!
Julius Benedict 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Frederick changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Claws looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Claws regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick wants to free his trapped foot but Claws is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Frederick stalling.
Claws gets full guard.#SUB#
Frederick got a little sloppy there for a moment and Claws has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Frederick has managed to get both his arms back between Claws's legs - danger averted.
Frederick preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Frederick avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Claws looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Frederick puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Claws is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Claws looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Frederick prevents Claws from improving his position.#T1#
Frederick lands with a punch from half guard.
Claws wants to get back to full guard.
Frederick wants to stand up but Claws has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Claws gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Claws looking for subs off his back but Frederick has passed one foot through into half guard.
Claws is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2##SUB2#
Frederick is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Claws is just riding it out for now. Frederick eventually gives up the hold.
Frederick working Claws over with strikes.
Frederick not doing much here.
#SUB#
Claws looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Claws tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Claws is defending against the submission attempts here by Frederick.
#T3#
Claws is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Frederick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Claws has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Frederick. Oh but Claws has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Frederick goes limp - he's gone! Claws jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sandy Claws!
A victorious Sandy Claws thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Frederick.
Gunn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Frederick keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gunn.
Frederick on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Frederick tries a head kick but it misses.
Frederick slips under a jab from Gunn.
Frederick drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gunn defends it well.
Gunn connects with a nice looking jab.
#CUT#It looks like Kent Frederick has been cut.
Frederick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#KD#
Gunn feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frederick sprawling to the canvas! Frederick rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gunn finish him?!
#ROC#Frederick is rocked!
Frederick looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick drops his hands momentarily. Gunn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Frederick staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Frederick doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tommy Gunn!
An out of breath Tommy Gunn 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mc Walles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Mc Walles has managed to clinch.
Frederick pushes off an throws an elbow but Mc Walles leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Frederick fails to pull guard.
#BC2#
Frederick breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Frederick drives through and clinches with Mc Walles against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mc Walles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Stalling in the clinch from Frederick.
#TD2#
Frederick drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Mc Walles trying to control from the bottom.
Frederick perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mc Walles's coaches at Cozad MMA London have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Frederick tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Mc Walles tries to get to full guard but Frederick has control of the leg.
Frederick wants to stand up but Mc Walles is controlling the position.
Mc Walles moves into full guard.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Walles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mc Walles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mc Walles is pulling down on Frederick's head to control his posture. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Mc Walles keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mc Walles shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mc Walles sprawls well. Mc Walles wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Mc Walles shoots in and drives through. Frederick sprawls well.
Mc Walles sets himself, and Frederick steps forward looking for the clinch! Mc Walles avoids it this time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mc Walles or perhaps it was just good defense by Frederick, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Floopy Mc Walles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mc Walles shoots in and drives through. Frederick sprawls well.#TD2#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mc Walles quickly recovers to half guard.
Frederick is keen to just control but Mc Walles is a slippery customer.
Mc Walles is trying to get back to full guard.
Frederick controlling the pace.
Mc Walles knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frederick on the ground.#T4#
Ground and pound from Frederick.
Frederick wants to take a breather but Mc Walles is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frederick seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mc Walles is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Frederick is going to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Frederick dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Mc Walles gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mc Walles to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Mc Walles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Frederick has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mc Walles prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frederick missing with knees to the body.
Frederick jumps guard but Mc Walles turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Floopy Mc Walles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kent Frederick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mc Walles has had enough of the clinch but Frederick keeps him there for the moment.
Mc Walles stalling in the clinch.
#BC2#
Frederick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mc Walles looks for a takedown but Frederick sprawls well.#T1##CL2#
Frederick darts in and clinches Mc Walles up against the cage.
Mc Walles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Frederick pulls his leg out and moves away.
Frederick fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mc Walles half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mc Walles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mc Walles throws a low kick, looking for Frederick's leg but Frederick calmly moves out of range. #TD2#
Frederick fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Mc Walles sprawls well initially but Frederick persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frederick wants to stand up but Mc Walles has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Frederick sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mc Walles on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mc Walles tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Mc Walles trying to control but Frederick postures up.
Mc Walles is looking for a sweep. Frederick is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mc Walles is working hard here to advance position.
Frederick tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #ES#
Mc Walles manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Frederick keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Mc Walles effectively controlling the action here.
Mc Walles wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##TD2#
Frederick jumps into guard, dragging Mc Walles to the mat.
Frederick utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frederick pulls Mc Walles in close to his closed guard and prevents Mc Walles from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mc Walles wants to stand and escape but instead Frederick has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##SUB#
Mc Walles has his foot on Frederick's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frederick works his way back into a safe position though.
Kent Frederick has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mc Walles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Frederick works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Frederick passes to side control.
Frederick works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SU2#
Frederick decides to stand back up. #TD2#
Frederick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mc Walles wants to control but Frederick is keeping busy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frederick trying to control the action but Mc Walles is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Frederick working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frederick works his way into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kent Frederick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD2#
Frederick closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Mc Walles did well to prevent Frederick getting side control.
It looks like Frederick is going to stand back up.
#SUB2#
Frederick wants to work for an arm triangle but Mc Walles is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mc Walles looks like he's trying to stand up.
Frederick is taking a breather. Mc Walles 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Mc Walles tries to kick Frederick off in order to stand up. Frederick Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Mc Walles is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Mc Walles takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mc Walles is not content to let Frederick control the position.
Mc Walles is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Frederick asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Frederick trying to control the position but Mc Walles is working away. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Frederick working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Frederick is working Mc Walles over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mc Walles being controlled for a moment.
Frederick tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T3#
Frederick tries to stand but Mc Walles controls the position and pulls Frederick into his guard.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mc Walles is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mc Walles thows a leg kick but Frederick checks it #TD2#
and Frederick counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mc Walles wants to stand but Frederick is controlling the position.
Frederick is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Mc Walles trying to control the position.
Frederick lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Frederick tries to stand but Mc Walles is controlling from the bottom.
Mc Walles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frederick's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mc Walles trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Floopy Mc Walles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kent Frederick is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Frederick working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mc Walles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kent Frederick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Frederick 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kent Frederick! |
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Event:
Empire: GP145 Semi Finals
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frederick pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rodriquez throws a jab but it's blocked by Frederick. #CL#
Frederick clinches up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Frederick breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Frederick looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rodriquez wants to stand but Frederick is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriquez working a defensive guard here.
Rodriquez is pulling down on Frederick's head. It's preventing any offense from Frederick, at least for the moment.#T1#
Frederick content to stall in guard here.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here.
Rodriquez keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rodriquez is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriquez circles away.
#CL#
Frederick moves into the clinch.
Rodriquez pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rodriquez.
Rodriquez wants to stall.
Rodriquez working aggressively here.
Frederick jumps guard but Rodriquez stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriquez is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriquez throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Frederick counters by clinching up. #T3#
Frederick is trying to pull guard but Rodriquez turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Rodriquez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#TD#
Frederick lands a takedown into guard.
Rodriquez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Frederick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodriquez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodriquez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frederick wants to sweep here but Rodriquez controlling him for the moment.
Rodriquez trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Rodriquez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Rodriquez trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick controls Rodriquez momentarily but Rodriquez frees himself.
Rodriquez is looking to work some ground and pound but Frederick has wrist control.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodriquez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Kent Frederick will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD#
Frederick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Frederick is trying to control the action in half guard but Rodriquez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #ES2#
Rodriquez pushes Frederick off and gets back to his feet.
Rodriquez stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rodriquez to the mat! Rodriquez manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriquez trying to keep a closed guard but Frederick is proving a slippery customer.
Frederick trying to control but Rodriquez is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rodriquez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Frederick's guard. #REVB##T1#
Rodriquez wanted to stand there but Frederick had control of the position.
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodriquez is one step ahead there.
Rodriquez wanted to stand there but Frederick had control of the position.
Frederick wants to get back to his feet but Rodriquez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Rodriquez being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rodriquez wants to control from the top but Frederick keeps moving.
Rodriquez's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Frederick tries to close the distance and clinch but Rodriquez swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriquez misses with a hook. Frederick ducked under it nicely.
Rodriquez doesn't manage to clinch there - Frederick circles away.
We've been informed that Rodriquez has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD#
Frederick closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Frederick is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rodriquez wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Rodriquez manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Frederick won't allow Rodriquez to get back to his feet.
Frederick's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rodriquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Frederick wants to control but Rodriquez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rodriquez slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Rodriquez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Frederick working to try and regain half guard.
Frederick manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rodriquez is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Rodriquez has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Rodriquez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Rodriquez lunges at Frederick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frederick's hand.
Rodriquez digs a good body shot into Frederick's ribs.#CL#
Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
Rodriquez taking a breather.
Rodriquez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Frederick manages to break the clinch.
Kent Frederick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriquez lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frederick. Rodriquez does a little dance to reset his feet.
A combination from Frederick does no damage.
Frederick 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.
Frederick tries to clinch but Rodriquez moves out of range. #T1#
Frederick closes the distance but Rodriquez moves to the side
and Rodriquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Frederick throws a looping overhand right but Rodriquez ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Rodriquez.
Frederick on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rodriquez. Rodriquez obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Frederick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rodriquez lands with a nice combination. Frederick backs away looking to recover.
Frederick takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL2#
Rodriquez takes the fight into the clinch.
Rodriquez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rodriquez. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.#T2##BC#
Frederick breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Rodriquez!
Rodriquez connects with a single shot there.
Frederick keeps the fight on the outside.
Rodriquez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hector Rodriquez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rodriquez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rodriquez lands a lovely overhand right.
Rodriquez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frederick has time to react.
Rodriquez with a nice calf kick.#T3#
A leg kick checked by Rodriquez.
Rodriquez lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rodriquez bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rodriquez looks to land a combination but Frederick avoids it well.
Nice straight punches there by Rodriquez. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rodriquez.
Frederick drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#Frederick is rocked!
Frederick throws a head kick that misses
and Rodriquez counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Frederick falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hector Rodriquez! |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 18, 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Tor KillsInWater! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kent Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
KillsInWater shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Frederick as he jumps to the side.
KillsInWater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KillsInWater off to one side.
KillsInWater throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Frederick's waist but Frederick gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing KillsInWater off to one side.
And Frederick tries to counter it with a takedown but KillsInWater pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tor KillsInWater. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Frederick looking to score a takedown here. KillsInWater is defending well but Frederick drives through and ends up in KillsInWater's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: KillsInWater (0) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick is looking to pass into half guard but KillsInWater pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now KillsInWater is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: KillsInWater (2) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick wants to control the position but KillsInWater says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. KillsInWater is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
KillsInWater perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Frederick has a hand on KillsInWater's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. KillsInWater takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (5) vs (2) Frederick
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Frederick is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
KillsInWater takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
KillsInWater pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
KillsInWater prevents Frederick from getting the reversal.#T2#
KillsInWater content just to control the position here.
Frederick is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
KillsInWater avoids the attempt from Frederick to control.
KillsInWater prevents Frederick from getting the reversal.
Frederick regains half guard.#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Frederick is trying to maintain the position but KillsInWater is very close to passing his half guard.
KillsInWater stalling.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
KillsInWater tries to pass to full mount but Frederick defends it. #T4#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Frederick looking for a sweep. Not yet Frederick, not yet. #SUB2#
Frederick is looking for a triangle here but KillsInWater uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (8) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick is holding KillsInWater down, trying to stall.
KillsInWater taking a breather here. #T5#
KillsInWater'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.
Frederick is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
KillsInWater controls the position. #T6#
Frederick is trying to improve his position.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
The referee asks KillsInWater politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. KillsInWater prefers to stall for the moment though.
KillsInWater working away.
A lull in the action here as KillsInWater stalls from top position.
Frederick tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but KillsInWater wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T8#
KillsInWater staying calm.
KillsInWater seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Frederick for as long as he can get away with.
Further stalling from KillsInWater.
Frederick is looking for a sweep.#T9#
KillsInWater is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Frederick is looking to regain half guard here but KillsInWater keeps moving and retains side control.
KillsInWater controlling the position from side mount. #T10#
Frederick tries to bench press KillsInWater off him but KillsInWater keeps the position.
Frederick is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Frederick looking for submissions off his back.
KillsInWater controlling the action here.
Frederick wants to improve his position but KillsInWater is controlling well.
#T11#
Frederick trying to get back to full guard but KillsInWater takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: KillsInWater (11) vs (2) Frederick
KillsInWater content just to control the position here.
Frederick keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
KillsInWater controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Frederick is trying to escape the mount.
KillsInWater controlling the position easily from mount.
Frederick tries to hold on but KillsInWater pushes him away. #T13#
KillsInWater moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: KillsInWater (14) vs (2) Frederick
Frederick trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
KillsInWater controls the action.
Frederick trying to control the hands but KillsInWater won't let him. #T14#
KillsInWater has good solid back control here.
KillsInWater is hanging on to Frederick's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frederick keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
KillsInWater takes the fight on points by 14 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (265+lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 10, 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 1 wins and 0 losses; Kent Frederick! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Donald Fonald!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Shigeki Sano and Taro Takaoka.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fonald tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Fonald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fonald gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frederick.
Fonald tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Fonald pulls guard effortlessly.
Fonald keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frederick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Frederick stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fonald swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fonald controlling Frederick's posture.
Fonald looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Frederick not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Frederick looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Frederick has gone for a leg lock! Fonald slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frederick's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (0) vs (2) Fonald
Frederick tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Frederick is trying to keep Fonald in close.
#T3##SUB#
Frederick throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Frederick is trying to control the position but Fonald postures up.
Frederick lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (2) Fonald
Frederick wants to control from the top but Fonald keeps moving.
Frederick has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fonald working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Frederick sitting in guard here, content to control.
Frederick wants to pass the guard but Fonald is keeping the position.
Frederick being controlled here momentarily.
Frederick trying to control but Fonald is working from the bottom. #T5#
Frederick 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.
Frederick will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Frederick drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fonald manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Frederick has Fonald in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (2) vs (4) Fonald
Frederick trying to control the position.
Fonald slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T6#
Fonald preventing the sweep.
Frederick is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Frederick controls Fonald momentarily but Fonald frees himself.
Fonald trying to control but Frederick is working from the bottom.
Fonald pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frederick is keeping the position for now. #T7##SUB#
Frederick is looking for a triangle but Fonald pushes his legs off easily.
Fonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Frederick controls Fonald momentarily but Fonald frees himself. #SUB#
Frederick looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Fonald 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. #SUB#
Frederick working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fonald doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fonald manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Frederick on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frederick tries to get out of the position.
Frederick is pulling down on Fonald's head to control his posture.
Frederick can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fonald controls the pace.#T9#
Frederick looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fonald is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Frederick is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fonald defends well.
Fonald engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fonald trying to control the position from guard on top but Frederick is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Fonald looking to sit in guard and control but Frederick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (4) vs (4) Fonald
Frederick 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.
Fonald working a defensive guard here.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Frederick is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fonald is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Frederick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Frederick trying to control but Fonald is working from the bottom.
Fonald has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Frederick wants to control from the top but Fonald keeps moving. #T12#
Fonald wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fonald keeping full guard, as Frederick tries to pass.
Frederick trying to control but Fonald is working from the bottom.
Frederick postures up.
#T13#
Frederick wants to control from the top but Fonald keeps moving.
Fonald pulls Frederick in to control the position.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but Fonald is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick is really struggling to control Fonald but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Frederick stands and throws Fonald's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Frederick (7) vs (4) Fonald#T14#
Frederick staying calm.
Fonald is looking to regain half guard here but Frederick keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee asks Frederick politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Frederick prefers to stall for the moment though.#SUB#
Frederick goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Fonald rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Frederick's guard! Nice work there by Fonald! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Frederick (7) vs (6) Fonald
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Dez Havok! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kent Frederick!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Hirohito Nitta.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Havok closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frederick did well to prevent Havok getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Havok (2) vs (0) Frederick
Frederick keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Frederick trying to control here.
Frederick is doing well to control the position and prevent Havok from advancing to side control.
Havok is looking to take a break and control but Frederick 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Frederick can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Havok prevents Frederick from improving his position.
Frederick won't allow Havok to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Frederick looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Frederick slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Frederick working for submissions but it's allowed Havok to get to half guard.
Frederick trying to control here.
Frederick controlling the position well. #T3#
Frederick is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Havok is looking to take a break and control but Frederick is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Frederick preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Frederick is continuing to stall.#T4#
Frederick is trying to control but can't.
Frederick keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick trying to control from the bottom.
Havok not doing much here.
#T5#
Frederick tries to get to full guard but Havok has control of the leg.
Havok knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frederick on the ground.
Havok wants to control but Frederick is keeping him busy.
Frederick is positioning himself well to prevent Havok advancing to mount.
Frederick wants to improve his position but Havok is controlling well.
Frederick is looking to control Havok's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Frederick avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Frederick is refusing to be controlled, as Havok sits in half guard.
Havok with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Havok wants to pass the guard but Frederick is defending well.
Frederick is looking for a sweep. Havok is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Havok is trying to control. Frederick wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Frederick moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Frederick is looking to cinch up a triangle. Havok throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Frederick's body to avoid the submission. Frederick has instead reached around Havok's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Frederick arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kent Frederick! |
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