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Event:
The Island Season 13, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Santos.
Santos looks for a takedown but Brown sprawls well.#TD#
Santos changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brown looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Santos working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Brown tries to pass to full mount but Santos defends it.
Santos keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Santos is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Brown is controlling the pace.
#T1#
Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Santos works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Santos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Brown postures up.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown won't allow Santos to sweep him here.
Brown postures up in Santos's guard and throws a big left but Santos blocks it. #SUB#
Santos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Santos is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Santos throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Santos with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Michel Santos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#T3#
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brown pinned against the cage. Brown gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#TD2#
Brown shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Brown showed some decent athleticism there.
Brown stalling.
Santos is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.
Santos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Santos avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brown.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Santos is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Brown's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Brown's back!
Brown can't escape the position.
Santos is looking to control Brown but Brown is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Brown rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Santos trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to improve his position but Santos is controlling well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Santos shows good takedown defense.
Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brown as he avoids it easily.
Santos throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Brown counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Brown.
Santos keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Colby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Santos is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Brown sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Santos doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Brown paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Santos - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Michel Santos!
Michel Santos 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:
VFC 80 Hall vs Brown
Date: May 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brown shoots in but no luck this time.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Brown and move into the clinch.
Brown gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown is not content to let Hall control the position.
Brown tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Hall has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to control Hall's body but Hall pushes him off. Brown squirms to his side and now Hall has his back! #T1##SUB#
Hall is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Will Hall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hall gets his hands free as Brown looks to control.
Brown tries to roll but Hall sticks to his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hall's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hall has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Brown trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep!#REVR##T3#
Hall preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hall stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hall!
Hall in the domination position with Brown hanging on.
Brown looking for a sweep but Hall has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Hall content just to control the position here.
Hall trying to control but Brown is having none of it.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Brown is controlling an arm, preventing Hall from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Brown is trying to escape the mount.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Hall dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown with a poor takedown #CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brown blocking some punches.
Hall trying to control the position but instead, Brown has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hall into the cage.
Brown tries to work over Hall's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brown postures up in Hall's guard and throws a big left but Hall blocks it.
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hall controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
Hall pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Brown wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Brown's guard. #SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Hall has latched onto it... Big trouble! Hall pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Brown is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his bantamweight title!
Richard Hall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
VFC 71 Dancer vs Lorent
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by King.#CL2#
Brown pushes King up against the cage in a clinch.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
King tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - King looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
King throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
King tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brown paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill King. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and King avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown avoiding damage.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.
King avoiding damage as Brown throws knees to the body.
King fails to pull the fight into his guard.
King tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
King is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Brown to keep the fight standing.#T1#
Brown missing with knees to the body.
King tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
King jumps guard but Brown stands there with King around his waist. King gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Brown content to slow the pace in the clinch.
King managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Brown stalling.
#TD#
King successfully pulls guard.
King keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
King looking to control.
#SUB#
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brown manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. King swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T2#
King trying to control here.
Brown prevents King from improving his position.
Brown moves into full mount! King won't be happy about that!
King is looking to get to half guard.
Brown looking to control and managing it successfully.
King keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
King is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown controlling from the full mount.
Brown throws some wild stikes that King manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King trying to control here.
Brown is looking to advance position but King won't allow it.
Brown trying to control the pace.
Brown wants to pass to mount but King is defending the position.
King trying to control here.
Brown trying to pass the guard but King defending well. #SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.
King is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
King trying to control but Brown postures up.
King wants to improve his position but Brown is controlling well.
King is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can King avoid being mounted?
King is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown 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#
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Brown stalling in the clinch.
King tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brown just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brown pressing his opponent against the cage.
Brown misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
King pulls Brown into guard.
#SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
King controls Brown momentarily but Brown frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Brown advances position into side control!#T1#
Brown advances to mount.
Brown tries to control but King wriggling away.
King tries to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
Brown thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Brown unloads with some shots from mount but King bucks and avoids them well.
King tries to get back to half guard but can't.
King wants to hold on but Brown pushes him away.
King manages to regain half guard. Good work.
King has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Colby Brown has got the better of the ground game so far.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
King wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
King regains full guard. Nicely done.
King can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Brown controls the pace.
King will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
King isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Brown stacks King 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 Brown!
Brown tries to score with some ground and pound. King controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Brown trying to control the position but King is working away.
Brown controlling from side mount. #SUB2#
Brown tries for a kimura but King is defending well.
King is trying to control Brown's posture but Brown avoids it. #T3#
Brown is looking to take a break and control but King is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
King tries to buck Brown off but Brown is having none of it.#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, King has escaped the position, nice work there.
Brown creates some space and throws a big elbow, but King sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The referee asks Brown politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Brown prefers to stall for the moment though.
King stops Brown from passing to mount.
King is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brown's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working. #T4#
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.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed King's head.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with King. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Brown not doing much here.
Brown is thwarting King's attempts to control the position.
King won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Brown has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
King blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brown.
King wants to get back to full guard.
Brown controlling the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
Brown avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
King tries to clinch up.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by King.
King doesn't manage to clinch there - Brown circles away.
King wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Brown rushes King and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#TD#
King manages to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown controlling from the top position.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brown passes into half guard. #T1#
Brown seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Brown prevents King from improving his position.
Brown is trying to control the action in half guard but King is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #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.
Brown is figuring out what he wants to do next.
King trying to control but Brown postures up.
Brown seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but King does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown thows a huge punch but King dodges it nicely.
Brown is trying to control. King wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
King moves into full guard.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches King up against the cage.#TD#
King gets control of Brown's arms and successfully pulls guard. King will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
King trying to control here.
King regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Brown throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as King works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brown wants to control from the top but King keeps moving. #SUB#
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
King is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
King has an active guard here but Brown has managed to pass into half guard.
King wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Brown.
Bill King has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brown looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colby Brown comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brown 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 David Hoff scores the fight for Colby Brown!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Colby Brown!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Colby Brown!
Colby Brown wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Brown fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fowel, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Brown gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fowel regains guard.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fowel pulls Brown in close to prevent any damage.
Fowel keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Fowel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fowel has his foot on Brown's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Brown works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is looking to pass into half guard but Fowel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fowel is in guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brown isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Fowel stacks Brown on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Fowel!#SUB2#
Fowel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fowel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Fowel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#T2#
Fowel is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown managing to control the position.
Fowel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Fowel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
#T3##SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Brown's guard.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fowel trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Fowel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fowel defends well.#T4#
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.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fowel passes into half guard.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
Fowel wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fowel moves nicely into side control.
Brown is not content to let Fowel control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Colby Brown will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Brown tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Brown moves into the clinch.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Fowel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brown moves to clinch but Fowel breaks away #TD2#
and Fowel decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Brown's guard.
Fowel wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Fowel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brown looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fowel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fowel passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Fowel from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown wants to control but Fowel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fowel wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2##SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fowel pulls his head out easily.
Brown controlling the position well.
Fowel tries to pass to full mount but Brown defends it. #SUB#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Fowel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Brown trying to control but Fowel postures up.
#SUB2#
Fowel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking to control Fowel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?
Brown is looking for a sweep. Fowel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brown has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fowel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Fowel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Fowel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to get to full guard but Fowel has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robby Fowel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Brown moves into the clinch successfully.
Fowel misses with the head strike.
Brown is pressed up against the cage. Fowel has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brown down to the mat. Brown avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Fowel against the cage.
Fowel tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown controlling the position.
Brown continues to stall.#SUB#
Brown working for a triangle but Fowel defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brown working for submissions but it's allowed Fowel to get to half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fowel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Fowel maintains control.#SUB2#
Fowel looking for a guillotine from mount but Brown is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Fowel working for a submission but Brown is keeping him at bay.
Fowel tries to control but Brown wriggling away. #T2#
Brown is working to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to hold on but Fowel pushes him away. #SUB2#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Fowel wants to finish this one by submission but Brown is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Fowel. #SUB2#
Fowel looking to secure an arm triangle but Brown defends it well.
Fowel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brown wants to control but Fowel is having none of it.
Brown is looking to get to half guard.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T3#
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't. #SUB2#
Fowel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Brown is surviving well by controlling Fowel's body position as best he can.
Fowel wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Fowel prevents Brown from getting the reversal.
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Fowel wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Brown really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Brown has given up his back. Will we see Fowel going for some submissions?
Robby Fowel has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brown knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brown for a finish. #SUB2#
Fowel working for the choke. #T4#
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Brown tries to escape but Fowel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Fowel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Brown trying to control the position but Fowel manages to sink in the hooks.
Brown is trying to break free.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fowel won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown trying to control the hands but Fowel won't let him. #SUB2#
Fowel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brown is defending well though. Fowel let's go of the attempt for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robby Fowel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fowel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robby Fowel! |
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Event:
VFC 49 New Blood
Date: Mar 18, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Brown clinches with his opponent.
Soto definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brown fails to pull guard.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Brown has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Soto uses from the top position. #SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soto can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1##SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard.
Soto wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB2#
Brown has his foot on Soto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soto works his way back into a safe position though.
Soto tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soto. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soto looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Soto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown is trying to control the position but Soto postures up.
Soto passes into half guard.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy.
Soto trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown wants to improve his position but Soto is controlling well.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Soto defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Soto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Soto trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown is trying to keep Soto in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Brown darts in and clinches Soto up against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Soto won't allow it.
#TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Soto works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura here.
Brown trying to control here.
#SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soto passes into side control, despite Brown's attempt to control the position.
#SUB#
Soto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Soto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Soto keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Soto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Soto trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown wants to control but Soto postures up.
Rafael Soto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Soto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
#SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura but Brown is defending well.
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but Brown is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soto to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is controlling Soto's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Brown trying to control but Soto postures up.
#SUB#
Soto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB#
Soto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Brown actively working from the bottom here.
Soto with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brown moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Soto trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Soto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Soto has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Soto has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Soto manages to pass to side control!
Soto gets to mount! Brown was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Soto forces the positional change into back control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3##CL2#
Brown instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto pulls guard successfully.
Soto can't keep his opponent in guard - Brown advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is not content to let Brown control the position.
Brown thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto won't allow Brown to pass to mount. #T1#
Soto is looking to control Brown's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soto avoid being mounted?
Brown sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Soto defending well though. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Soto defends it well.
Soto is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Soto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Brown pulls his head out easily. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Soto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brown. #SUB#
Soto looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown seems to be working for a kimura but Soto defends the submission attempt.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Soto is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Soto looking for submissions off his back.
Brown thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Soto's head. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brown wants to free his trapped foot but Soto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soto is trying to maintain the position but Brown is very close to passing his half guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Soto tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Brown ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brown no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Brown has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Soto is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Brown.#SUB#
Soto is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colby Brown really dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R4##CL2#
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Soto tries to pull guard but Brown won't allow it.
#TD2#
Brown successfully pulls guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Soto defends easily.
Soto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soto drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soto jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soto defends it easily.#T1#
Soto stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Soto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Soto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Soto.
Brown is pressing down on Soto's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Brown is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Soto is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Soto drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Soto off! Soto jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB#
Soto thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Soto stands and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Soto wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Soto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brown tries to roll over but Soto keeps him under control.
Brown wants to control but Soto is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soto is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Soto pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Soto 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.
Soto is pressing down on Brown's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Soto seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soto is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rafael Soto had his way with Colby Brown in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
Soto instigates a clinch. #TD#
Soto manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Soto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brown doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Soto is tightening it up a little... Brown has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brown reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brown taps out! Nice BJJ there by Soto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rafael Soto!
Rafael Soto retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Rafael Soto, 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:
VFC 42 Let Them Bleed
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Seagull lands a really nice looking cross but Brown seems unphased.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Seagull fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brown takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Colby Brown has been cut.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Seagull is just out of range.
Seagull tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Seagull.
Seagull misses with a wild combination.
Brown throws a chopping leg kick but Seagull manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Seagull lands a nice looking body shot.
Seagull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Brown has managed to clinch.
Brown tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD#
Seagull has Brown pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Seagull pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Brown tumbling to the mat - Seagull dives into Brown's guard.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Seagull trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Brown keeping moving, preventing Seagull from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Seagull works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Seagull passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Seagull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Seagull definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seagull pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown trying to control here.
Seagull working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Brown is trying is best to control the position here. #T2#
Seagull trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Seagull trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown 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.
Brown is staying active underneath Seagull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.#SUB#
Seagull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Seagull not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Seagull trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown keeping control of the position. #T3#
Seagull missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Seagull has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Seagull throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Seagull trying to mount his opponent but Brown defends it.
Brown tries to get to full guard but Seagull has control of the leg. #SUB#
Seagull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Seagull wants to free his trapped foot but Brown is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brown has his hands clasped together around Seagull's back. He's all about the action.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Seagull is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Seagull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Brown is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Brown is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seagull pulls his head out easily.
Seagull slips a nice elbow through Brown's hands, connecting with Brown's forehead.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Seagull working Brown over with strikes.
Brown wants to get back to full guard.
Seagull is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Brown moves into full guard.
Seagull trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Seagull dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Colby Brown's cut.
That's time! Seagull's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Brown tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Brown closes the distance and pushes Seagull back into the cage.
Brown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Seagull has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brown avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Brown manages to pull guard.
Steven Seagull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Seagull pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brown is keeping the position for now.
Seagull is working Brown over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Brown working a defensive guard here.
Seagull throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Seagull forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Brown trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is doing well to control the position and prevent Seagull from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Seagull is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Seagull. #T1##SUB#
Seagull is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown is looking to control Seagull's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Seagull seems to be working for a kimura but Brown defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Seagull is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Seagull is looking for a kimura here.
Seagull is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#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.
Seagull prevents Brown from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brown manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Seagull trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Brown escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Seagull gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brown can't keep his opponent in guard - Seagull advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brown is staying active underneath Seagull, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brown tries to roll over but Seagull keeps him under control.
Seagull working the head and body with strikes. #T3#
Seagull is trying to control. Brown wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Seagull thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Seagull seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Seagull wants to work for an arm triangle but Brown is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown.#SUB2#
Seagull is posturing up here but Brown has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Seagull tries to roll out but it's too tight and Seagull has to tap! Slick submission there by Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Colby Brown! |
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Event:
VFC 24 Murder Mondays
Date: Feb 21, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Fowel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Fowel getting side control.#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Brown doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fowel.
Brown is looking to control Fowel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brown avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Fowel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Fowel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brown has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Fowel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brown keeping control of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fowel prevents Brown from improving his position.#SUB#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.#T1##SUB2#
Fowel 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.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
Brown is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Fowel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown wants to improve his position but Fowel is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Fowel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brown defends it well.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown is trying to keep Fowel in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Brown is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fowel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Fowel drops back looking for a leg! Brown is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Brown manages to kick Fowel off! Fowel jumps back into Brown's guard. #SUB#
Fowel has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Fowel is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Fowel to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Brown! |
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Event:
VFC 15 Feb is Fight Month
Date: Feb 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Brown tries to clinch up but French circles away and keeps his distance.
French throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown doesn't manage to clinch there - French circles away.
French lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT#It looks like Colby Brown has been cut.
French lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
French with a hook.
Brown wants to clinch.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown wants to clinch.#CL2#
Brown drives through and clinches with French against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown can't get the takedown.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
French manages to break the clinch.
Brown takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The fighters circle momentarily. French darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
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!
French connects with a looping right hand.
#ROC#Brown is rocked!#T1#
French weaves into range and cracks Brown right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Brown goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! French is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank French!
Our winner, Frank French, 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:
VFC 13 Payback
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
#TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Murphy defends well.
Murphy passes into half guard. #SUB#
Brown is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Murphy is tapping! Great win for Brown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Colby Brown! |
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Event:
VFC 6 Extinction Event
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Hoshino is looking to slow Brown down with leg kicks. #CL#
Brown gets a clinch.
Hoshino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hoshino holds him up against the cage and eventually Brown drops back down to his feet.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hoshino smiles and moves away.
Hoshino looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL#
Brown drives through and clinches with Hoshino against the cage.
Brown tries to pull guard but Hoshino won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colby Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hoshino misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Hoshino manages to break the clinch.
Hoshino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoshino jabs at Brown's body.
Hoshino clobbers Brown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hoshino keeps Brown at a distance using the push kick.
Brown wants to clinch up but Hoshino keeps it at a distance.
Hoshino throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Hoshino.
Brown tries to clinch but Hoshino moves away
and Hoshino counters with a left to the body.
Hoshino uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brown.#CL#
Brown gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Brown fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Brown drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hoshino wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving. #SUB#
Hoshino has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Brown to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hoshino is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Brown pulls down on the head and he's put Hoshino to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Colby Brown! |
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