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Event:
CFC CG 4
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Dodge Schotel!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Schotel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Cao feinted with a counter takedown.
Schotel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cao 's waist but Cao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Schotel off to one side.
Cao appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cao shoots in but Schotel avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Schotel fails with a takedown attempt.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dodge Schotel.
Schotel dives in for a single leg takedown but Cao sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Cao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Schotel.
Cao shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schotel sprawls well. Schotel wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cao gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Cao closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cao lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Schotel
Cao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Schotel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB2#
Schotel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB2#
Schotel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Schotel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schotel manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Schotel's guard. #SUB#
Cao 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#
Schotel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schotel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (2) Schotel#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schotel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Schotel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2##SUB#
Cao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schotel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schotel defends well.#SUB2#
Schotel drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Schotel off! Schotel jumps back into Cao 's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Schotel drops back looking for a leg! Cao is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cao manages to kick Schotel off! Schotel jumps back into Cao 's guard. #SUB#
Cao working for a triangle but Schotel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Schotel 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. #T3#
Schotel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (2) vs (5) Schotel#SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
Cao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schotel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Schotel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cao knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schotel on the ground.
Cao tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Schotel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB2#
Schotel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #T4##SUB2#
Schotel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Schotel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Schotel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cao , who protects the arm well.
Cao is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
My spies in Freddy\'s Grappling Institute inform me that Schotel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Cao on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cao tries to get out of the position.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cao tries to improve position but can't. #T5##SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura but Cao is defending well.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cao is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cao tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Schotel is trying to get an arm triangle but Cao is defending well.
Cao is looking to regain half guard here but Schotel keeps moving and retains side control. #T6##SUB2#
Schotel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cao tries to bench press Schotel off him but Schotel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Schotel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cao is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Schotel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Schotel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Cao is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T7##SUB2#
Schotel is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Cao looks calm but he's in trouble here. Schotel gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Cao is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Schotel lets go of the hold and Cao can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG 2
Date: Mar 03, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Reinhardt!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Cao shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Reinhardt is trying to defend but Cao finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (0) Reinhardt#SUB#
Cao wants to work for an arm triangle but Reinhardt is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cao prevents Reinhardt from improving his position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao is pressing down on Reinhardt's thigh, looking to free his foot. Reinhardt is holding on for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao seems to be looking for submissions.
Cao prevents Reinhardt from improving his position.#T2##SUB#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Reinhardt is looking for a sweep. Cao is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #T3##SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Reinhardt has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Reinhardt.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Cao 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. #T5##SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
Cao has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cao looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T6##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt has his foot on Cao 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cao works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Reinhardt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cao doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cao manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cao works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7##SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#T8#
Cao wants to pass the guard but Reinhardt is defending well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Reinhardt tries to get to full guard but Cao has control of the leg. #SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reinhardt doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cao . #SUB#
Cao is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura but Reinhardt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cao to get the leverage. #T9##SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Cao is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Reinhardt sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Reinhardt defends it well. #SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T10##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt actively working from the bottom here.
Reinhardt is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cao pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Cao is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Reinhardt is just riding it out for now. Cao eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Cao is trying to work for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending well.
#T11##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Reinhardt is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cao seems to be working for a kimura but Reinhardt defends the submission attempt.
Reinhardt wants to get back to full guard.#T12##SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reinhardt manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Reinhardt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cao gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reinhardt looks winded!#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Reinhardt is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
Reinhardt 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.#T13##SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Reinhardt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cao has managed to get both his arms back between Reinhardt's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard. #SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cao tries to free his leg and advance position but Reinhardt is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Reinhardt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Cao thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T14##SUB2#
Reinhardt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cao defends it easily.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Reinhardt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cao is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Reinhardt working for a triangle but Cao defends it easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cao jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Reinhardt is looking for a triangle but Cao pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Cao drops back looking for a leg! Reinhardt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Reinhardt manages to kick Cao off! Cao jumps back into Reinhardt's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao takes the fight on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Shun Cao thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1##CL#
Cao clinches up with Django and pushes him back against the cage.
Django tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Django blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Django stalling the fight.
Cao working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Cao fails to land.
Django tries to pull guard but Cao won't allow it.
Django tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of FanDan Django.
Django is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cao throws a punch but it's blocked by Django.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cao misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Django.
Cao lands a right hand that snaps the head of Django backwards.
Cao throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Django is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cao to the mat. Cao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cao 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Django won't allow Cao to sweep him here.
Cao lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cao with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cao preventing the sweep. #T1#
Cao landing some decent shots from guard.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao distracts Django with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Django preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cao throws a big elbow that misses.
Cao throws a big elbow that misses.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Django works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cao 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.
Cao throws a big right hand that misses.
Django working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cao .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Django trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Django wants to get back to his feet but Cao is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cao scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Django 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.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Django doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Django utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao is looking to work some ground and pound but Django has wrist control.
Cao throws a big right hand that misses.
Cao prevents Django from getting back to his feet.
Cao postures up in Django's guard and throws a big left but Django blocks it.
Cao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
FanDan Django has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Cao got a little sloppy there for a moment and Django has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cao has managed to get both his arms back between Django's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shun Cao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cao has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight for Shun Cao !
Shun Cao wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Shun Cao thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 160
Date: Apr 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Takanori tries to land a leg kick but Cao saw it coming and moves away.
Cao dives in and grabs Takanori's left leg, looking for a takedown. Takanori pushes down on Cao 's head and hops out.
Takanori lands a body shot.
Cao doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takanori counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Shun Cao has been cut.
Cao tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Takanori defends well and Cao ends up having to push Takanori into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It seemed like Takanori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shun Cao . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cao misses with a body punch.
Takanori throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Cao breaks from the clinch.
Takanori stuffs the takedown attempt from Cao . Cao gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cao defending well as Takanori loads up on a big left hand.
Takanori throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cao moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Takanori connects with a body shot that sends Cao 's belly button to the back.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Takanori. No joy for Cao on that attempt.
Takanori swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takanori.
Takanori connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#Cao is rocked!
Takanori has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cao is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Takanori lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Cao crumples to the floor! Takanori milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Koba Takanori!
A very excited looking Koba Takanori made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Oil Check 4:
Date: Sep 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Manuel Neuer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Andrew Berry and Daniel Bishop.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cao feints and as Neuer raises his hands in defense, Cao changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Neuer (0) vs (2) Cao
Neuer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (2) vs (2) Cao
Cao has Neuer pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neuer looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Neuer trying to control but Cao is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cao holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Neuer drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cao looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cao looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cao ! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Neuer (2) vs (6) Cao
Cao tries to advance to mount but Neuer instead regains half guard. #T2#
Neuer keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Cao is working for an americana but Neuer has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cao was thinking about the submission.#T3#
Neuer pulls Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer has control of Cao 's left arm, preventing Cao from doing any damage. #T4##SUB2#
Cao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Neuer manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cao has Neuer in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (6) Cao
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuer passes Cao 's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T5#
Cao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Neuer is working away from the top position though.
Neuer content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Neuer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Neuer trying to control from half guard but Cao is working away. #T6##SUB#
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cao trying to control here.
#T7#
Cao tries to roll over but Neuer keeps him under control.
Neuer wants to free his trapped foot but Cao is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neuer trying to control from Cao 's half guard. Cao has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T8#
Neuer wants to pass the guard but Cao is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neuer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Neuer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cao is trying to control the position but Neuer postures up.
Cao keeping full guard, as Neuer tries to pass. #T9##SUB#
Neuer is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cao has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (4) vs (8) Cao
Cao must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Neuer pulls Cao in to control the position.
Neuer'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.#T10##T11#
Neuer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cao wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.
Neuer pulls Cao in to control the position. #T12#
Neuer wants to sweep but no luck.
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Neuer is keeping the position for now.
Neuer managing to control the position.
Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Neuer gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (8) Cao #T13#
Neuer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neuer advances to half guard.
Neuer is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cao reverses the position - he's now on top in Neuer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Neuer (6) vs (10) Cao
Neuer controlling Cao 's posture. #T14#
Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Neuer has Cao pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao trying to control but Neuer is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 10 to 6.
Our winner, Shun Cao , 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:
Oil Check 3
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Won Chuen Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Won Chuen Cao looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shun Cao ! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (0) Shun Cao
Won Chuen Cao working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Won Chuen Cao has control of an arm but Shun Cao manages to advance to Won Chuen Cao 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (4) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB2#
Shun Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Won Chuen Cao is controlling his hands well.
Shun Cao avoiding Won Chuen Cao 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Shun Cao 's arms.
Won Chuen Cao 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T1##SUB2#
Shun Cao working for a choke but Won Chuen Cao is defending well.
Won Chuen Cao wants to control his opponent's hands but Shun Cao gets his hands free. #T2##SUB2#
Won Chuen Cao is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shun Cao gets his way!
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the hands but Shun Cao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Shun Cao looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Won Chuen Cao is controlling Shun Cao 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (6) vs (4) Shun Cao #T3#
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Shun Cao is pulling down on Won Chuen Cao 's head. It's preventing any offense from Won Chuen Cao , at least for the moment.
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Shun Cao is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Won Chuen Cao is pushing down on Shun Cao 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shun Cao is fighting to maintain full guard but Won Chuen Cao has managed to sneak the leg through.
Won Chuen Cao passes into side control, despite Shun Cao 's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (4) Shun Cao #SUB#
Won Chuen Cao goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shun Cao has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Won Chuen Cao but great work by Shun Cao . Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Won Chuen Cao (9) vs (8) Shun Cao #T5#
Won Chuen Cao controls the position for a moment.
Shun Cao tries to move into full mount but can't pass Won Chuen Cao 's legs.
Won Chuen Cao sneaks back into half guard.
Shun Cao is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Won Chuen Cao reverses the position - he's now on top in Shun Cao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (8) Shun Cao #T6#
Shun Cao has his hands on Won Chuen Cao 's head, controlling the position.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Shun Cao looking to control.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Won Chuen Cao is working hard here to advance position.#T8#
Won Chuen Cao looking to sit in guard and control but Shun Cao gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (11) vs (10) Shun Cao
Shun Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Won Chuen Cao is keeping the position for now.
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Shun Cao content to stall in guard here.
Won Chuen Cao pulls Shun Cao in close to his closed guard and prevents Shun Cao from doing any damage or advancing position.#T10#
Shun Cao trying to control but Won Chuen Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao has his hands on Shun Cao 's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Shun Cao drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Won Chuen Cao dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Won Chuen Cao (13) vs (10) Shun Cao #T11#
Won Chuen Cao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shun Cao is keeping the position for now. #T12#
Shun Cao working a defensive guard here.
Won Chuen Cao controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T13#
Won Chuen Cao advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Won Chuen Cao (16) vs (10) Shun Cao
You can see the frustration on Shun Cao 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao trying to control the action but Shun Cao is working from the bottom.
Won Chuen Cao advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Won Chuen Cao (18) vs (10) Shun Cao #T14##SUB#
Won Chuen Cao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Won Chuen Cao jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Shun Cao is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Shun Cao and Won Chuen Cao has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shun Cao tries to buck Won Chuen Cao off but Won Chuen Cao is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Won Chuen Cao takes the fight on points by 18 to 10.
Won Chuen Cao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Oil Check 2
Date: Aug 21, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Phillip Thomas Barker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Shun Cao !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Chris Dean and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Cao dives in and scores a takedown into Barker's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Barker (0) vs (2) Cao
Barker trying to keep a closed guard but Cao is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Barker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cao has picked Barker up and slammed him! Barker can't keep hold of the triangle and Cao manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Barker (0) vs (5) Cao
Barker gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Barker (0) vs (7) Cao
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
Cao looking to secure an arm triangle but Barker defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barker working to try and regain half guard.
#T1#
Barker is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Cao is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barker to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barker shrugs it off. #SUB2#
Cao looking for a guillotine from mount but Barker is having none of it.
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.
Cao wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T2#
Barker tries to hold on but Cao postures up.
Barker is desperately trying to improve his position but Cao has a good base and remains in mount.
Cao tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Barker is desperately trying to improve his position but Cao has a good base and remains in mount.
Cao controlling his opponent.
Barker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#SUB2#
Cao working for a guillotine from mount but Barker is in no mood to give up.
Barker wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (10) Cao
Barker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Barker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Cao working for a choke but Barker is defending well.
Barker tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Cao looking for the choke from the back.
I really don't envy Barker right now.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip. #T4##SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Barker fending off the submission attempt from Cao . #SUB2#
Barker showing good submission defense here.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T5##SUB2#
Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Barker is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cao controlling from the back.
Cao controlling well, preventing Barker from escaping the position.
#T6#
Cao is not going to allow Barker to sit and survive in this position. #SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker is in bad spot here.
Barker trying to control the position but Cao manages to sink in the hooks.
Cao keeps control of the position as Barker tries to break free.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao won't let him. #SUB2#
Cao is looking for the choke from the back position but Barker is controlling his hands well. #T7#
Barker tries to break free.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip. #SUB2#
Cao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Cao really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Barker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
Barker trying to control the action but Cao just sinks the hooks in.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#T8#
Barker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB2#
Cao with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Barker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barker wants to control but Cao is having none of it.#SUB2#
Cao looking to secure an arm triangle but Barker defends it well.
Barker is working to get back to half guard.
Cao takes Barker's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Barker is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (13) Cao #T9#
Cao not allowing Barker to control his hands.
Cao controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Cao is persistently looking for the submission but Barker is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
#T10##SUB2#
Cao is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Barker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Barker for a finish. #SUB2#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cao gets his way!
Barker trying to control the action but Cao just sinks the hooks in.
Barker tries to escape but Cao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Barker just trying to survive but Cao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T11#
Barker is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
Barker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Barker tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Barker is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Barker tries to control Cao 's body but Cao pushes him off. Barker squirms to his side and now Cao has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Barker (0) vs (16) Cao
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T12#
Barker is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Cao working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Well,Barker is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Barker is really stuck here.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao breaks the grip.
Cao has the hooks in. Barker is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Barker defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cao 's arms.
You can see the frustration on Barker's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Barker trying to control the hands but Cao won't let him. #SUB2#
Barker is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cao gets his way!
#T14#
Barker tries to roll but Cao sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cao gets his hands free as Barker looks to control. #SUB2#
Cao looking to break Barker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#SUB2#
Cao looking to break Barker's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Barker remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Cao will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Barker tries to escape but Cao has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Barker breaks Cao 's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Barker (2) vs (16) Cao
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cao can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao keeping moving, preventing Barker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cao wins on points by 16 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Shun Cao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Oil Check 1
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Shun Cao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pete Prescott!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Ben Hemmingworth.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Prescott tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cao swivels and escapes.
Cao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cao shoots in for a double leg but Prescott sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Prescott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cao defends well and Prescott ends up having to push Cao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shun Cao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pete Prescott.
Cao shoots in looking for a takedown but Prescott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cao 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Prescott gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cao (0) vs (2) Prescott#SUB2#
Prescott is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Prescott seems to be working for a kimura but Cao defends the submission attempt.#T1##SUB2#
Prescott is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cao has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prescott is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cao ! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (0) vs (5) Prescott#T2#
Cao tries to lock up and control but Prescott gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Prescott is looking to take Cao 's back but instead Cao gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Prescott trying to pass the guard but Cao defending well. #T3#
Cao is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Prescott is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cao is just riding it out for now. Prescott eventually gives up the hold.
Cao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T4##SUB2#
Cao makes his way to full guard, as Prescott worked for a kimura.
Cao looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB2#
Prescott has gone for a leg lock! Cao slips out almost immediately though and dives into Prescott's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (2) vs (5) Prescott#T5#
Prescott looking to control but Cao passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Prescott can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cao is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prescott defends it well. #T6#
Prescott wants to sweep but Cao has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cao (5) vs (5) Prescott
Prescott sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Prescott has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cao is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Cao is looking for a kimura here.
#T7#
Prescott controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Cao 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Prescott trying to control here.
Prescott is trying is best to control the position here. #T9#
Prescott trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cao is working for a kimura but Prescott is defending it quite comfortably.
Prescott trying to hold on to Cao 's head to control him but Cao postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T10#
Cao is trying to control. Prescott wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cao is pressing down on Prescott's thigh, looking to free his foot. Prescott is holding on for now.
Prescott is controlling Cao 's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T11#
Cao is looking to stall here but Prescott recovers full guard.
Cao wants to control from the top but Prescott keeps moving. #T12#
Cao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prescott is keeping the position for now.
Cao trying to control the position from guard on top but Prescott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13##SUB#
Cao has gone for a leg lock! Prescott slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cao 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cao (5) vs (7) Prescott
Prescott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Prescott stalling.
Cao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Prescott is working away from the top position though.#T14##SUB2#
Prescott is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cao won't allow Prescott to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cao is trying to control but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prescott wins on points by 7 to 5.
Pete Prescott thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 26: Hunter v Philippe
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Laden lands a slapping body shot.
Kangas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Laden moves away.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Laden moves away and avoids it.
Kangas takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kangas moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Kangas.
Kangas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Laden under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Laden. Kangas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Kangas misses.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Laden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Laden misses with a body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kangas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Laden on the side of the head.
Laden throws a shot from downtown. Kangas moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Laden misses #CL2#
and Kangas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kangas.
A short left from Laden. #T1#
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Laden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Laden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Laden looking to stall.
Laden misses with a body punch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Laden prevents a body shot from Kangas.
Laden digs a right hand underneath Kangas's ribcage. Kangas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas cracks Laden with a nice body shot.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Kangas blocks an uppercut.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas blocks a body shot from Laden.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laden controls his hands.
Laden blocking some punches.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Laden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
Kangas lands a body punch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Kangas throws a punch but it's blocked by Laden.
Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Kangas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
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!
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas misses with the head strike.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kangas's elbow.
Laden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kangas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Laden can't find room to land a body shot as Kangas controls the action.
Laden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kangas - that landed with a thud.
Good body shot from Kangas.
Kangas lands an uppercut.
Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Laden throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Laden has a couple of punches blocked by Kangas.
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kangas misses with some punches.
Kangas takes a shot to the head.
Kangas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Laden's ribcage. Laden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kangas tries a body shot but Laden blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas tries to work over Laden's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Laden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laden's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Laden gets through Kangas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kangas swings wildly with an uppercut but Laden uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Kangas as he connects with a hook.
Jab from Kangas.
A big right from Kangas misses.
Kangas swings for the body but Laden moves out of range.
Laden tries to counter by clinching up but Kangas breaks away and moves out of range.
Kangas has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Laden moves away and avoids it.
Kangas lands a nice hook to Laden's body. Laden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Laden tries to clinch up.
Kangas throws an overhand right that lands on Laden's shoulder, as Laden tries to avoid the shot.
Laden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Laden's head but Laden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laden was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Laden lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kangas throws a hook to the side of Laden's head but Laden sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Laden tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kangas was well out of range. Poor timing from Laden.
Tapani Kangas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden is looking to wear down Kangas with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kangas digs a good body shot into Laden's ribs.
Laden thuds his right hand into Kangas's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
Laden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laden misses with a hook.
Kangas wants to counter the offense by Laden and move into the clinch position.
Kangas lands with a cross.
Kangas scores with a nice head shot.
Kangas with a nice cross.
Laden throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Laden slips a jab from Kangas.
Laden is looking to counter punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Laden pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden throws a big shot that misses.
Laden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kangas scores with a shot to the body.
Kangas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kangas scores with a body shot.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by Laden.
Laden lands with a right hand.
Kangas connects with a jab.
Laden avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice cross by Kangas.
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Laden swings for the body but Kangas moves out of range.
Kangas walks into a stiff left hand from Laden.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Laden takes a swing at Kangas's ribcage but misses.
Laden misses with an uppercut.
Kangas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Laden moves out of range as Kangas strikes.
Laden slips under a jab.#T3#
Kangas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laden.
Kangas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laden.
Kangas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Laden cracks Kangas with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Kangas.
Laden is looking to counter the offense by Kangas and move into the clinch.
Laden's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kangas under the eye.
Laden tries to clinch up.
Laden throws a body punch but Kangas moves out of range.
Laden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kangas momentarily.
Kangas lands with a hook. Laden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Laden misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Laden connects with a body shot.
Kangas defending well as Laden loads up on a big left hand.
Kangas throws a body shot but no joy.
As Kangas tries to get set, Laden tries to push him back and clinch up but Kangas manages to avoid the attempt.
Laden slips under a jab.
Laden swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Kangas moves out of range as Laden strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas throws a looping overhand right but Laden ducks down to avoid it.
Kangas avoids the body shot from Laden.
Kangas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Laden throws out the jab.
Laden lands a really nice looking cross but Kangas seems unphased.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Laden sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Laden is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Kangas has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas misses with a punch on the inside.
Laden misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapani Kangas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Laden ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kangas moves away.
Kangas throws a hook but Laden blocks it.
Kangas misses with a hook. Laden ducked under it nicely.
Kangas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Laden scores with a body shot.
Kangas throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Laden was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kangas.
Nice jab there from Kangas.
Laden tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kangas is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Laden lands a body shot.
Kangas is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Laden misses the target.
Kangas fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laden looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Laden scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kangas lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kangas.#T1#
Kangas moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laden throwing a counter right hand but Kangas manages to avoid it.
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Laden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kangas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Laden misses.
Kangas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Laden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kangas finds it's way round the side to connect with Laden's head.
Laden moves out of range of the strikes.
Kangas lands a really nice looking cross but Laden seems unphased.
Kangas lands a lovely overhand right.
Laden misses with a body shot
#CL2#
and Kangas counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Kangas cracks Laden with a nice body shot.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hook to the body lands for Kangas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kangas digs a right hand underneath Laden's ribcage. Laden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kangas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kangas throws a head punch that misses.
Kangas struggles to land a body shot inside as Laden controls his hands.
Laden lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kangas backwards.
Laden looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
Kangas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kangas misses with a punch to the body.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Laden's elbow.
Laden misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Kangas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kangas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Laden backwards.
Laden lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Laden.
Laden holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kangas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Laden blocks an uppercut.
Kangas tries to throw a body punch but Laden avoids it by throwing Kangas back against the cage.
Tapani Kangas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Laden lands a nice shot to the body.
Laden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden tries a body shot but Kangas blocks it.
#T4#
Laden swings wildly with an uppercut but Kangas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Laden misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bin Laden has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Laden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Laden fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Laden throws a punch but it's blocked by Kangas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapani Kangas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kangas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapani Kangas! |
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