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Event:
IFC 3: Joshua vs Heart
Date: Sep 21, 2021 |
#R1#
Hornby keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masten.
Masten has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hornby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Masten at a distance.
Masten looks to throw the jab but Hornby is out of range.
Hornby on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Masten lands a slapping body shot.
Masten lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hornby tries to bum rush Masten with a series of wild strikes but Masten uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hornby slips under a jab.#CL2#
Hornby clinches up with Masten and pushes him back against the cage.
Masten lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#It looks like Ben Hornby has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Masten.
Masten scores with a nice hook to the head.#TD#
Masten pulls guard.
Masten seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Masten working for a triangle but Hornby defends it easily.
Masten has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Masten pulls Hornby in close to prevent any damage.
Masten has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Masten'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.
Masten tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Masten managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Further stalling from Masten.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Hornby gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Masten lands an uppercut.
Masten lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Masten.
Still in the clinch, Masten scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Hornby is rocked!
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hornby is still on wobbly legs! Can Masten finish him?
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hornby is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hornby has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Masten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornby blocks it with crossed arms.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten prevents Hornby from breaking the clinch.
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masten is breathing heavily.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten tries to land a knee to the head but Hornby blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Masten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Masten fails to land.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with a knee strike.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with a knee to the head.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten misses with the head strike.
Masten prevents Hornby from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hornby blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Hornby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masten misses with some punches.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hornby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masten.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten swings wildly with an uppercut but Hornby uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hornby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten misses with a knee to the head.
Hornby is trying to push Masten away but Masten has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Hornby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Hornby blocking some punches.
Masten working aggressively here.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten throws a head punch that misses.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
Masten working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masten has a couple of punches blocked by Hornby.
Masten tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Masten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masten fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornby wants to break free but Masten has control.
Masten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Masten misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten throws a punch but it's blocked by Hornby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hornby.
Masten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Masten misses with some punches.
Masten misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gordon Masten dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Hornby's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Hornby tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hornby avoids the body shot from Masten.
Gordon Masten seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masten looks to land a left hand but Hornby moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Masten gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masten lands with a short shot to the head.
Masten is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornby to keep the fight standing.
Masten throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hornby wants to get back to striking at distance but Masten won't allow it.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hornby wants to break the clinch but can't.
Masten dips a shoulder and cracks Hornby with a mighty uppercut! Hornby falls back against the cage and Masten unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hornby is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Masten screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gordon Masten!
Gordon Masten is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Gordon Masten was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Mosey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hornby defends well and Mosey ends up having to push Hornby into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hornby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hornby wants it to stay on the feet.
Mosey shoots in and drives through. Hornby sprawls well.
Hornby definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lil Mosey.
Mosey shoots for a takedown but Hornby saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hornby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Mosey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornby.
Hornby displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hornby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hornby wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mosey looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornby is fending him off so far but Mosey persists. Nope, Hornby circles away and we're back to standing.
Hornby tries to clinch up.
Hornby tries to clinch up.#CL#
Mosey gets tackled into the cage by Hornby. Hornby maintains the clinch.
Mosey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornby pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Mosey has a takedown stuffed.
Mosey has a takedown stuffed.
Hornby lands with a nice combination. Mosey backs away looking to recover.
Mosey swats away the attempt to clinch by Hornby.
Mosey tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hornby swivels and escapes.
Hornby throws a big counter combination but Mosey scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mosey or perhaps it was just good defense by Hornby, which made it look bad.
Hornby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Hornby drives through and clinches with Mosey against the cage.
#T2#
Hornby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mosey.
Mosey has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornby is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hornby gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mosey.
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Mosey's takedown attempt.
Mosey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hornby stops a takedown attempt from Mosey.
#T3#
Mosey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hornby pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mosey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD2#
Mosey shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hornby napping and manages to drive through into side control!
You can see the frustration on Hornby's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Mosey has an Americana. Hornby didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Mosey is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Mosey hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Lil Mosey! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Appleby shoots in for a double leg but Hornby sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Appleby lands a head kick. Hornby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Appleby.
Hornby fails to land with a series of punches.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Hornby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Appleby - the referee stops the clock and Hornby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Appleby. Hornby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Appleby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hornby as he avoids it easily.
Hornby wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Appleby.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hornby leaves Appleby with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hornby misses the target.
Appleby misses with a takedown
and Hornby counters with a three punch combo that has Appleby backing up. Appleby nods at Hornby to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Appleby misses with a left hand
and Hornby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Appleby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hornby stalks Appleby and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Appleby's face. Appleby staggers backwards, shaken.
Appleby throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hornby counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hornby swinging wildly here.
#CL2#
Appleby closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Appleby is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hornby to keep the fight standing.
Hornby looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2#
Appleby pulls Hornby into guard.
Hornby preventing the sweep.
Hornby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Appleby pulls Hornby in close to his closed guard and prevents Hornby from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hornby trying to control but Appleby is working from the bottom. #T3#
Appleby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hornby's guard. #REVB#
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.
Appleby not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Appleby postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Appleby stays in close to Hornby's body and controls the position.
Let's hope that Appleby has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SU2#
Appleby decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T4#
Hornby misses with a double jab
#CL2#
and Appleby counters by clinching up.
Hornby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Appleby is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2#
Appleby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ben Hornby is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hornby misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL2#
Appleby rushes Hornby and presses him up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Hornby dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Hornby misses with a wild combination.
Appleby throws a lazy body kick
and Hornby counters with a one-two to the body.
Appleby connects with a high kick.
Appleby with a poor takedown
letting Hornby counter with a right hand.
Hornby throws a series of punches but Appleby moves out of range.
Appleby lands with a cross.
Appleby shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hornby as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Appleby clinches up with Hornby and pushes him back against the cage.
Appleby is trying to drag Hornby to the mat but Hornby just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Appleby.#T1#
Hornby gets underhooks to prevent Appleby's takedown attempt.
Appleby is breathing heavily.
Hornby stops a takedown attempt from Appleby.
Hornby wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Appleby escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hornby looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Appleby shoots in but Hornby avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A quick step to the side and Hornby tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL2#
Appleby closes the distance and pushes Hornby back into the cage.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD2#
Appleby jumps guard and drags Hornby to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hornby throwing strikes from guard but Appleby blocks nicely.
Hornby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hornby won't allow Appleby to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Appleby is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Appleby is looking to work some ground and pound but Hornby has wrist control.
Appleby won't allow Hornby to sweep him here.
Appleby trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hornby wants to get back to his feet but Appleby is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T3#
Appleby stopping the sweep attempt from Hornby.
Appleby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Appleby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Appleby controlling from the top position.
Appleby preventing the sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hornby wants to stand up but Appleby is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hornby slaps away a takedown attempt from Appleby, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dylan Appleby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Appleby lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hornby will feel that in the morning.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Appleby misses with a double jab
and Hornby counters with a one-two to the body.
Appleby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hornby.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ben Hornby will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Appleby moves into the clinch.
Appleby has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hornby after a bit of a struggle.
Appleby goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hornby prevents it.
Appleby stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hornby tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Appleby breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hornby throws a head kick that misses #CL2#
and Appleby moves into the clinch.
Appleby just leaning against Hornby, taking a breather. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Appleby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hornby has had enough of the clinch but Appleby keeps him there for the moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Appleby takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Appleby slows down the pace here.
Appleby receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Appleby is trying to pull guard but Hornby has him pressed against the cage.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Appleby.
Appleby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hornby avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Appleby takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#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.
Appleby can't get the takedown.
Appleby looking to stall.
Appleby tries to pull guard but Hornby holds him up against the cage and eventually Appleby drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Appleby pulls Hornby into guard.
Hornby is looking to stand up but Appleby won't let him.
Hornby postures up.
Hornby tries to stand but Appleby is controlling from the bottom.
Appleby is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Appleby has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hornby can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Appleby avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hornby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Appleby on the ground.
Hornby showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Appleby is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Appleby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Appleby tries to pull guard but Hornby holds him up against the cage and eventually Appleby drops back down to his feet.
Appleby with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Appleby pulls guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylan Appleby comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hornby has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylan Appleby! |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Ben Hornby! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Miguel Chimaev!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Chimaev dives in for a single leg takedown but Hornby sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Chimaev fails with a takedown attempt.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hornby but Hornby pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ben Hornby has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Chimaev.
Chimaev shoots in for a takedown but Hornby shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miguel Chimaev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Chimaev has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Chimaev has picked Hornby up - he's going for a ride! Chimaev dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hornby (0) vs (2) Chimaev
Chimaev not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Chimaev has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T1#
It looks like Chimaev might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Hornby is defending against the submission attempts here by Chimaev.
#SUB2#
Chimaev is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hornby defends it well.
Chimaev performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Chimaev uses his free foot to push down on Hornby's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hornby. Score +3 for passing guard: Hornby (0) vs (5) Chimaev
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #T3##SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Hornby tries to reverse the position but Chimaev maintains control.
Chimaev controlling from the full mount.
Hornby on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hornby tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T4#
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Chimaev looking to secure an arm triangle but Hornby defends it well.
Chimaev controlling the position easily from mount. #T5##SUB2#
Chimaev is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Hornby has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Hornby! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hornby (2) vs (5) Chimaev
Chimaev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Chimaev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hornby (2) vs (7) Chimaev
Chimaev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chimaev passes Hornby's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Chimaev is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hornby sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Well, if Chimaev 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.
Chimaev is continuing to stall.
Chimaev is looking to advance position but Hornby won't allow it. #T7##SUB2#
Chimaev is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hornby has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Chimaev 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.
Chimaev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Chimaev.#T8##SUB2#
Chimaev seems to be working for a kimura but Hornby defends the submission attempt.
Chimaev content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T9#
Chimaev frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hornby (2) vs (10) Chimaev#SUB2#
Chimaev jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Hornby is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Hornby and Chimaev has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Chimaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hornby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chimaev has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hornby is looking to reverse the position.#T10#
Chimaev controls the position.
Hornby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chimaev on the ground.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Chimaev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hornby will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura but Hornby is defending well. #SUB2#
Chimaev tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hornby is trying to escape the position but Chimaev is controlling the position. #T11#
Hornby is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Chimaev is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hornby (2) vs (12) Chimaev#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Chimaev controlling from mount. #T12##SUB2#
Chimaev is working for a guillotine from mount but Hornby frees his head quite easily.
Chimaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Chimaev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Chimaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hornby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hornby shrugs it off.
Hornby can't escape the position.
#T13#
Chimaev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Chimaev looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Chimaev working for a submission but Hornby is keeping him at bay. #SUB2#
Chimaev is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Hornby to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Hornby shrugs it off.
Hornby working to try and regain half guard.
Chimaev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Hornby is trying to escape the mount.
Chimaev controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Chimaev wins on points by 12 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Kent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kent gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kent (2) vs (0) Hornby
Kent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hornby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kent (5) vs (0) Hornby
Hornby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kent is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hornby is trying to escape and Kent transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hornby is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kent! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kent!
Our winner, James Kent, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
YRMMA 2
Date: Apr 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Kiatpatarphan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kiatpatarphan pushes Hornby away with a front kick.
Kiatpatarphan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kiatpatarphan lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hornby takes a step back to recover.
Aranchai Kiatpatarphan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kiatpatarphan with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan delivers a nice body kick.
Kiatpatarphan digs a good hook to Hornby's body.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a good body shot.
Kiatpatarphan lands with an uppercut that bounces Hornby off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiatpatarphan bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kiatpatarphan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hornby has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kiatpatarphan finds it's way round the side to connect with Hornby's head.
Kiatpatarphan scores with a hook.
Kiatpatarphan lands with a thumping leg kick.
#T1#
Some wild striking there from Hornby.
Kiatpatarphan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hornby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Kiatpatarphan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Hornby is rocked!
Kiatpatarphan throws a pinpoint strike between Hornby's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hornby crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kiatpatarphan scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aranchai Kiatpatarphan! |
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