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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Jett Robins! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt #CL#
and Robins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopson tries to score a body lock takedown but Robins shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopson wants a takedown.
Jett Robins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Hopson.#TD#
Robins manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Robins looking to control.
Robins seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hopson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Robins working for a triangle but Hopson defends it easily.
#SUB#
Robins is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Robins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hopson is one step ahead there.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hopson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T2#
Hopson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Robins looking for a sweep. Not yet Robins, not yet. #SUB#
Robins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hopson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hopson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hopson is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Robins is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hopson is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Hopson postures up.
Hopson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hopson looking to pass the guard.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Hopson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T4##SUB#
Robins is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hopson defends well.
Hopson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Robins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Robins working a defensive guard here.
Hopson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Robins tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hopson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5#
Hopson forces his way into half guard.
Robins gets back to full guard.
Robins managing to control the position. #SUB#
Robins throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopson tries to free his leg and advance position but Robins is retaining full guard.
Hopson stays in close to Robins's body and controls the position. #T6#
Robins can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Robins is positioning himself well to prevent Hopson advancing to mount.
Robins trying to control here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Robins wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T7#
Robins tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Robins knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Robins is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hopson trying to mount his opponent but Robins defends it. #T8#
Robins is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Hopson is pressing down on Robins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Robins is holding on for now.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Hopson passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Robins (0) vs (3) Hopson#T9#
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T10#
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Robins to control.
Robins is trying to escape the mount.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Hopson fails to advance to Robins's back.
Hopson controlling the pace for now. #T11#
Robins is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Robins is trying to escape the mount.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Hopson is continuing to stall.
The adventures of Hopson the control monster continue. Boring.
Robins tries to hold on but Hopson postures up.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T13#
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Robins is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robins really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Hopson takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Robins (0) vs (6) Hopson
Hopson controlling from the back.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Robins tries to break free.
Robins is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hopson looking to break Robins's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Robins remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson wins on points by 6 to 0.
Julian Hopson is the new featherweight champion!
Julian Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Lox Sleech!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And Sleech tries to counter it with a takedown but Hopson pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Hopson scores with a takedown into Sleech's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Sleech
Sleech not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sleech wants to sweep but no luck.
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sleech swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hopson postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sleech pulls Hopson in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sleech looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Sleech is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (2) Sleech
Hopson wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Hopson is positioning himself well to prevent Sleech advancing to mount.
Sleech prevents Hopson from improving his position.
Sleech takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hopson tries to roll over but Sleech keeps him under control.
Sleech tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Hopson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sleech's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sleech's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hopson (6) vs (2) Sleech
I really don't envy Sleech right now.
Sleech turns into Hopson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (6) vs (4) Sleech#T3#
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Hopson.
Hopson seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now.
Hopson is pulling down on Sleech's head to control his posture.
Sleech stopping the sweep attempt from Hopson.
Hopson seems keen to control Sleech's posture.
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving. #T4#
Hopson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sleech looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sleech slips nicely into half guard.
Hopson is not content to let Sleech control the position.
Hopson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hopson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sleech from advancing position. #T5#
Sleech seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hopson tries to roll over but Sleech keeps him under control.
Sleech with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson tries to get to full guard but Sleech has control of the leg.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sleech is trying to control. Hopson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hopson is concentrating on defense, preventing Sleech from advancing position.
Hopson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T6#
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Sleech being controlled here momentarily.
Hopson wants to sweep here but Sleech controlling him for the moment.
Sleech pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hopson is keeping the position for now.
Hopson pulls Sleech in to control the position.
Hopson keeping full guard, as Sleech tries to pass. #T7#
Sleech wants to control from the top but Hopson keeps moving.
Sleech showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sleech trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sleech is one step ahead there.
Sleech is stalling in the full guard. #T8#
Hopson is pulling down on Sleech's head to control his posture.
Hopson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (8) vs (4) Sleech
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Sleech for as long as he can get away with.
Hopson tries to pass to full mount but Sleech defends it. #T9#
Hopson stalling.
Sleech is trying to get back to full guard.
Sleech trying to control here.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hopson is thwarting Sleech's attempts to control the position.#T10#
Hopson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (11) vs (4) Sleech
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Sleech defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hopson.
Hopson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sleech on the ground.#T11#
Sleech tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away.
Sleech is desperately trying to improve his position but Hopson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Hopson wants to take Sleech's back here but Sleech is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Sleech keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Sleech tries to hold on but Hopson pushes him away. #T12#
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sleech is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
Sleech slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Sleech is defending the position.
Hopson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Hopson'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.#T14#
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Sleech is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Sleech is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hopson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hopson's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hopson (11) vs (8) Sleech#SUB2#
Sleech is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hopson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hopson for a finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sleech is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Julian Hopson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Charles Abel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hopson looking to score a takedown here. Abel is defending well but Hopson drives through and ends up in Abel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Abel
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Abel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Abel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Hopson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abel wants to sweep here but Hopson controlling him for the moment.
Hopson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Hopson stands and throws Abel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (0) Abel
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Hopson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Hopson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Abel is trying to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB#
Hopson tries for a kimura but Abel is defending well.
Hopson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hopson staying calm.
Abel prevents Hopson from moving into mount. #T3##SUB#
Hopson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Abel, who protects the arm well.
Hopson tries to move into full mount but can't pass Abel's legs.
Hopson controls the position.
Abel prevents Hopson from improving position.
Abel is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
A lull in the action here as Hopson stalls from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Abel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopson controlling the action here.
Abel is trying to maintain the position but Hopson is very close to passing his half guard.#T5#
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Hopson wants to work for an arm triangle but Abel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Abel actively working from the bottom here.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Abel is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Abel is defending the position.
Hopson controlling the pace.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hopson.
Abel is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Hopson is pressing down on Abel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Abel is holding on for now.
Hopson stalling.
Hopson trying to mount his opponent but Abel defends it.
Abel tries to roll over but Hopson keeps him under control.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.
Hopson passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (8) vs (0) Abel
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Abel keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hopson controlling from mount. #T10#
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abel for as long as he can get away with.#T11#
Abel is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Hopson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Abel manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Hopson controlling the position.
Hopson advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hopson (10) vs (0) Abel
Hopson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Hopson'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.
Abel is trying to reverse the position but instead Hopson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (13) vs (0) Abel
Abel tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hopson content just to control the position here.
Abel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (16) vs (0) Abel#T13#
I would not like to be Abel right now.
Further stalling from Hopson.
Hopson continues to stall.
Abel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Abel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T14#
Hopson has good solid back control here.
Abel tries to escape the position.
Abel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hopson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Abel is defending well though. Hopson let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Hopson working for a choke but Abel reverses nicely into Hopson 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hopson (16) vs (2) Abel
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 16 to 2.
Julian Hopson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Wrestler Mcwrestle!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Sosuke Kotani and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mcwrestle gets caught napping as Hopson dives in and scores a takedown. Mcwrestle manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hopson (2) vs (0) Mcwrestle#SUB2#
Mcwrestle had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hopson defends it easily.
Hopson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopson is pushing down on Mcwrestle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mcwrestle is fighting to maintain full guard but Hopson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB2#
Mcwrestle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcwrestle won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Mcwrestle is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Mcwrestle is defending the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mcwrestle can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Mcwrestle looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Mcwrestle wants to get back to full guard but Hopson has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (5) vs (0) Mcwrestle
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson avoids the attempt from Mcwrestle to control.
Hopson controlling from mount.
Mcwrestle is trying desperately to improve position.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hopson prevents Mcwrestle from getting the reversal.
Hopson content just to control the position here. #T2#
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mcwrestle working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Mcwrestle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mcwrestle is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hopson has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (8) vs (0) Mcwrestle
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4##SUB#
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson is hanging on to Mcwrestle's back as he tries to escape.
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Mcwrestle keeps trying to improve his position.
Hopson controlling from the back.#T5#
Mcwrestle wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Mcwrestle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Hopson's arms. #SUB#
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
#T6#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle can't escape the position.
Mcwrestle is still trying to improve position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.
Mcwrestle is trying to break free.
Mcwrestle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T7#
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hopson'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.#T8##SUB#
Hopson patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hopson is not going to allow Mcwrestle to sit and survive in this position. #SUB#
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Mcwrestle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hopson controlling the positon.#T9#
Mcwrestle rolls, trying to escape but Hopson keeps control of the position.
Hopson biding his time, controlling Mcwrestle.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Mcwrestle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hopson controls the action.
Mcwrestle trying to control the action but Hopson just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Mcwrestle tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hopson is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcwrestle is defending well though. Hopson let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcwrestle tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
Hopson is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T11#
You can see the frustration on Mcwrestle's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hopson looking for the choke from the back.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Hopson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Hopson working for a choke but Mcwrestle is defending well.
Hopson has the hooks in. Mcwrestle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T12##SUB#
Mcwrestle fending off the submission attempt from Hopson. #SUB#
Mcwrestle preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hopson.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mcwrestle for as long as he can get away with.
Mcwrestle is in bad spot here.
#T13#
Mcwrestle is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hopson gets his hands free as Mcwrestle looks to control.
Hopson biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hopson keeps control of the position as Mcwrestle tries to break free.
#SUB#
Hopson looking for the RNC.
Mcwrestle tries to escape but Hopson has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hopson looking to break Mcwrestle's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Mcwrestle remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hopson will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T14#
Hopson trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mcwrestle doesn't escape.
Hopson avoiding Mcwrestle 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Mcwrestle 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 Hopson gets his way!
#SUB#
Mcwrestle showing good submission defense here.
Hopson controlling well, preventing Mcwrestle from escaping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Julian Hopson, 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:
HFC 94: Ilmarinen vs Davito
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Hopson keeps the fight on the outside.
Wyatt tries to clinch but Hopson is having none of it.
Wyatt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hopson throws an overhand right that lands on Wyatt's shoulder, as Wyatt tries to avoid the shot. #TD2#
Hopson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Wyatt is trying to defend but Hopson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hopson in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Wyatt actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wyatt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1##SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Hopson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Wyatt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hopson pulls his head out easily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Wyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Hopson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopson works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Wyatt is being controlled here.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Wyatt struggling a bit here.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Wyatt is looking to regain half guard here but Hopson keeps moving and retains side control.
Hopson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Wyatt's shoulder. That is not cool.
Wyatt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hopson staying calm.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hopson scores with punches from side control.
Wyatt seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopson dominates the positioning.
More stalling from Hopson.
Hopson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wyatt seems a little lost for a moment, as Hopson dominates the positioning.
Hopson is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hopson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wyatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wyatt is trying to improve his position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hopson cracks Wyatt with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Wyatt is letting Hopson control him for a moment.
Wyatt gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wyatt wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Hopson works his foot free and advances to mount.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
Wyatt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Wyatt tries to get out of the position.
Wyatt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wyatt is working to get back to half guard.
Hopson controlling his opponent. #T2#
Wyatt is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hopson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Julian Hopson has got the better of the ground game so far.
The adventures of Hopson the control monster continue. Boring.
The referee warns Wyatt that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Wyatt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
A nice elbow there by Hopson.
Hopson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wyatt can't escape the position.
Hopson controlling the pace for now.
Wyatt is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hopson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hopson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face as Hopson controls the position.
Wyatt can't do much from the bottom here.
Hopson controls the position from side control.
Hopson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Wyatt's face as Hopson controls the position.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Hopson.#T1#
Hopson working the ground and pound.
Wyatt is being controlled here.
Julian Hopson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wyatt is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hopson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tanner Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Wyatt napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Wyatt manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hopson's best efforts.
Hopson controlling the pace. #T3#
Hopson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wyatt tries to get to full guard but Hopson has control of the leg.
Wyatt wants to control but Hopson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wyatt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wyatt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hopson swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Hopson gets a takedown into half guard.
Hopson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Wyatt looking for submissions off his back.
Tanner Wyatt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Hopson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hopson 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 26:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Hopson!
A very excited looking Julian Hopson 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Vic Romano!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hopson takes the fight into the clinch.
Hopson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Romano changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hopson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Romano shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hopson sprawls well. Hopson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Romano gets slowly back to his feet.
Hopson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Romano has a takedown stuffed.
Julian Hopson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vic Romano.
Romano throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopson's waist but Hopson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Romano off to one side.
Romano looks for a takedown but Hopson sprawls well.
Hopson moves in looking to clinch but Romano pushes him off.
Romano stuffs the takedown attempt from Hopson. Hopson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Romano tries for a takedown but Hopson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Romano darts in looking for a takedown but Hopson gets double underhooks and turns Romano into the cage.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romano is defended easily by Hopson.
Romano keeps the fight on the outside.#T1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Romano wants a takedown but no success here.
Hopson wants a takedown.
Romano drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hopson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hopson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hopson tries to score a body lock takedown but Romano shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hopson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hopson prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Romano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hopson (0) vs (4) Romano
Romano controlling the position well here. Hopson rolled but Romano kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Romano tries to get the hooks in deep but Hopson pushed the leg off. #T2#
Romano has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Hopson's body.
Romano's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Romano might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romano is not going to allow Hopson to sit and survive in this position. #T3#
Romano controlling from the back.
Romano is hanging on to Hopson's back as he tries to escape.
Good control from Romano.
Hopson wants to control his opponent's hands but Romano gets his hands free.
Hopson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Romano.
Hopson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Romano avoiding Hopson 's attempts to control his hands.
Romano has good solid back control here.
Hopson staying busy and making it hard for Romano to control.
Romano really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Hopson.
Romano is continuing to stall.#T5#
Hopson looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Romano tries to keep control of the position but Hopson is staying busy.
Romano gets his hands free as Hopson looks to control.
Hopson is trying to break free.
Romano trying to control.
Romano is controlling the position but Hopson somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
#T6#
Romano looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Romano trying to control the pace. #T7#
Romano tries to pass to full mount but Hopson defends it.
Romano is controlling the pace.
Romano prevents Hopson from improving his position.
Romano controlling the action here.
Hopson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hopson tries to get out of the position.
Romano is trying to control. Hopson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T8#
Hopson is looking to improve his position.
Romano is keen to just control but Hopson is a slippery customer.
Romano not doing much here.
Hopson wants to improve his position but Romano is controlling well.
Hopson is not content to let Romano control the position.#T9#
Hopson is controlling Romano's trapped leg to prevent Romano from advancing to side control.
Romano is looking to take a break and control but Hopson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Romano might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hopson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Romano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Romano with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hopson trying to control here.
Romano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hopson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T10#
Hopson desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hopson is not content to let Romano control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romano uses his free foot to push down on Hopson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hopson. Score +3 for passing guard: Hopson (0) vs (7) Romano
Romano looking to control but Hopson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Romano controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Hopson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Romano controlling the position easily from mount.
Hopson is working to get back to half guard.
Hopson is working hard here to advance position.
Romano tries to control but Hopson wriggling away. #T12#
Romano controlling from the full mount.
Romano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hopson is looking to escape. #T13#
Hopson is looking to improve his position but Romano isn't that keen on the idea.
Romano takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Hopson (0) vs (10) Romano
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.
More stalling from Romano.#T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Romano's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Romano controlling the positon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Romano trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Romano wins on points by 10 to 0.
An out of breath Vic Romano 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chilly Willy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hopson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Willy (0) vs (2) Hopson
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson prevents Willy from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willy trying to control here.
Hopson is controlling the pace.
#T1##SUB#
Willy actively working from the bottom here.
Willy trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hopson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Willy is looking for a sweep. Hopson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson trying to mount his opponent but Willy defends it.
Hopson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hopson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Hopson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Willy defends it well.
Willy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.#SUB#
Willy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Willy is looking to control Hopson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willy avoid being mounted?
Hopson is looking to advance position but Willy won't allow it. #SUB#
Willy looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Hopson content to control rather than advance.
Hopson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Willy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Willy won't allow Hopson to pass to mount.
Hopson is taking a breather. Willy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Willy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hopson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hopson looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hopson content to stall in guard here.
Hopson passes into half guard.
Hopson not doing much here.
#T7#
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB#
Willy looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Willy is trying to get back to full guard.
Hopson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Willy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Willy is defending the position.
Willy is looking to improve his position.
Hopson slows the pace down in half guard. #T9#
More stalling from Hopson.
Hopson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Willy! Score +3 for passing guard: Willy (0) vs (5) Hopson
Willy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10#
Hopson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Willy is looking to improve his position but Hopson isn't that keen on the idea.
Hopson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Willy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Willy tries to lock up and control but Hopson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hopson fails to take his opponent's back.
Hopson controlling his opponent. #T11#
Willy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hopson controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hopson with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Willy has given up his back. Will we see Hopson going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Willy (0) vs (8) Hopson#T12#
Hopson has good solid back control here.
Well,Willy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Willy tries to roll but Hopson sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Hopson working for a choke but Willy is defending well.
Hopson keeps control of the position easily here as Willy tries to buck him off.
#T13##SUB2#
Hopson has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Willy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Willy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hopson.
Hopson has the hooks in. Willy is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Willy is working hard here to advance position.
Hopson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Willy's body.
Willy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hopson's guard. Nice work there by Willy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Willy (2) vs (8) Hopson
Willy trying to control but Hopson is working from the bottom.
Willy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Willy (5) vs (8) Hopson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Willy tries for a kimura but Hopson is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hopson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hopson is trying to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hopson wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Julian Hopson 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Stu Pendous! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Julian Hopson!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pendous defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hopson.
Julian Hopson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Pendous rushes Hopson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hopson goes for a takedown attempt but Pendous pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hopson shoots in for a takedown but Pendous shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stu Pendous has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Julian Hopson.#TD2#
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pendous (0) vs (2) Hopson
Hopson advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (0) vs (5) Hopson#SUB2#
Hopson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Pendous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Pendous's shoulder. That is not cool. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Pendous's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Hopson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Pendous being controlled for a moment.
Pendous is trying to control Hopson's posture but Hopson avoids it.
Hopson taking a breather here. #T2##SUB2#
Hopson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pendous, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Hopson swings around for an armbar but Pendous sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hopson's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (5) Hopson
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Combat Wombat Burrow. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Hopson keeping full guard, as Pendous tries to pass.
Pendous has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hopson keeping moving, preventing Pendous from controlling successfully.
Hopson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T3#
Hopson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pendous is one step ahead there.
Hopson is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T4#
Pendous preventing the sweep.
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hopson is adopting a defensive guard.
Pendous trying to control the position from guard on top but Hopson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Pendous looking to sit in guard and control but Hopson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pendous (2) vs (7) Hopson
Hopson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hopson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pendous is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Pendous is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hopson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T6#
Pendous can't keep his opponent in guard - Hopson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pendous wants to improve his position but Hopson is controlling well.
#T7#
Pendous trying to control but Hopson postures up.
Hopson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Hopson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hopson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Pendous sees it coming and defends easily.
Hopson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pendous is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Hopson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hopson wants to pass to mount but Pendous is defending the position.
Hopson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Hopson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pendous has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hopson is taking a breather. Pendous says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Hopson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Hopson wants to pass the guard but Pendous is defending well. #T9#
Pendous trying to hold on to Hopson's head to control him but Hopson postures up.
Pendous is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hopson jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Pendous (2) vs (10) Hopson#SUB2#
Hopson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hopson happy to just control the position for now.
Pendous is looking for a sweep.#T10#
Hopson staying calm.
Pendous tries to bench press Hopson off him but Hopson keeps the position. #SUB2#
Hopson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hopson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Hopson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T11#
Hopson working away.
Pendous being controlled for a moment. #SUB2#
Pendous is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hopson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hopson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Pendous has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Julian Hopson!
A very excited looking Julian Hopson 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Hopson shoots in and bounces Akatsuki off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Akatsuki wants to get back to his feet but Hopson passes into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Akatsuki can do anything to dispel that myth.#REVB#
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hopson throwing shots but Akatsuki is blocking nicely.
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes.
Akatsuki has hold of Hopson's hands but Hopson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hopson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Akatsuki keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hopson passes to full mount!
Hopson unloading with bombs!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hopson raining down hammerfists from mount.#T1#
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hopson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Akatsuki?
Akatsuki is working to get back to half guard.
Hopson lands a big shot there that rocks Akatsuki but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Akatsuki looks a forlorn figure.
Hopson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Akatsuki hang on?
Hopson cracks Akatsuki with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson lands a nice shot to the head.
Hopson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Hopson unloading with bombs!#T2#
Akatsuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
A nice elbow there by Hopson.
Hopson working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hopson cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Akatsuki looks winded!
Hopson landing shots from mount.
Hopson controlling his opponent.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson with a couple of short strikes.
Hopson scoring with strikes but Akatsuki is staying in there.
Hopson scoring with strikes but Akatsuki is staying in there.
Hopson punishing his opponent with strikes. #T3#
Hopson is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson landing punches.
Akatsuki is in a horrible position here. Hopson smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hopson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hopson landing strikes from the mount and Akatsuki is in trouble!
The referee warns Akatsuki that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hopson breaks from Akatsuki's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Hopson lands with some strikes.
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
#T4#
Hopson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Hopson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hopson with good strikes from the mount here!
Hopson landing punches.
Akatsuki taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hopson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Akatsuki in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Hopson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Hopson raining down shots from the mount!
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
BOOM! Hopson connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Hopson 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.
Hopson fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julian Hopson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hopson goes for a double leg but Akatsuki avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Akatsuki continues to drive forward.
Akatsuki is looking for the big counter here.
Akatsuki gets underhooks to prevent Hopson's takedown attempt.
Hopson is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Julian Hopson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Akatsuki gets underhooks to prevent Hopson's takedown attempt.
Hopson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Akatsuki can do to turn this around?
Hopson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Akatsuki after a bit of a struggle.
Hopson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Akatsuki prevents it.
Akatsuki stops a takedown attempt from Hopson.
Akatsuki looking to slow down the pace here.
Akatsuki lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hopson backwards.
Hopson can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hopson tries for a takedown but Akatsuki manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Akatsuki pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Akatsuki or perhaps it was just good defense by Hopson, which made it look bad.
Akatsuki scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Akatsuki is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hopson closes the distance and clinches up with Akatsuki, looking for a takedown. Hopson pushes Akatsuki against the cage but Akatsuki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Akatsuki appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hopson misses with a takedown attempt
and Hopson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akatsuki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hopson.
Hopson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akatsuki connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hopson shoots in and drives through. Akatsuki sprawls well.
Hopson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Akatsuki counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hopson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Akatsuki scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Akatsuki fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Hopson to the ground. Akatsuki is now in Hopson's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Hopson slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Akatsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Well, if Hopson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ground and pound from Hopson.
Hopson is trying to control. Akatsuki wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akatsuki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hopson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hopson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Akatsuki on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Hopson 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.
Hopson slips a nice elbow through Akatsuki's hands, connecting with Akatsuki's forehead.
Hopson working over Akatsuki with some ground and pound. Akatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Hopson drops an elbow to the side of Akatsuki's head.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akatsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Hopson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Nice strikes from Hopson there.
Still in half guard, Hopson seems content to control.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
Hopson working over Akatsuki with some ground and pound. Akatsuki looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hopson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hopson trying to control the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Hopson lands a nice short elbow.
Akatsuki really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hopson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hopson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Akatsuki with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Hopson working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Hopson working Akatsuki over with strikes.
Hopson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julian Hopson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hopson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##TD#
Hopson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hopson connects with a couple of short punches.
Hopson controlling from the top position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hopson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hopson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hopson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Akatsuki takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hopson scoring with some ground and pound.
Hopson wants to control from the top but Akatsuki keeps moving.
Hopson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hopson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hopson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hopson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hopson is in close to Akatsuki's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hopson stands up over Akatsuki, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hopson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hopson stays in close to Akatsuki's body and controls the position.
Julian Hopson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Hopson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hopson'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##TD#
Hopson gets the takedown into side control.
Hopson controlling the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Hopson.#T4#
Hopson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Akatsuki for as long as he can get away with.
Aito Akatsuki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Julian Hopson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hopson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:26
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julian Hopson!
Julian Hopson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 09, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Testone gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Magamedov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Magamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Testone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magamedov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Testone is controlling Magamedov's posture.
Magamedov wants to control from the top but Testone keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magamedov wants to get up but he can't break Testone's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Magamedov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Magamedov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Magamedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Testone swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Testone tries for a takedown but Magamedov circles away easily
and Magamedov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Testone fails with a takedown attempt.
Magamedov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD#
Magamedov gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Testone struggling a bit here.#T2#
Magamedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Testone keeps working.
Magamedov working away.
Magamedov looking to control but instead Testone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Magamedov trying to control from half guard but Testone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magamedov thows a huge punch but Testone dodges it nicely.
Magamedov is stalling here. Testone is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Magamedov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Testone has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
The strikes coming from Testone are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Testone lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Magamedov down.
Magamedov is looking to get back to his feet here but Testone is keeping cool and he's managed to take Magamedov's back.
Testone lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Testone lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Magamedov.
Testone connects with a big shot to the side of Magamedov's head.
Testone is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Testone gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Testone gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Testone apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Magamedov moves into the clinch.#BC#
Magamedov breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Magamedov. No joy for Testone on that attempt.
Nikolai Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smol Testone.#TD#
Magamedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Testone manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Magamedov looking to sit in guard and control but Testone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Testone landing some decent shots from guard.
Testone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Testone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Magamedov is breathing heavily.
Testone postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magamedov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Testone drives through with a takedown into Magamedov's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Testone working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Testone has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Testone throwing strikes from guard but Magamedov blocks nicely.
Testone throwing strikes from guard but Magamedov blocks nicely.
Testone works over Magamedov with some ground and pound from guard.
Testone throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Magamedov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Magamedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Testone cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Testone scoring with some ground and pound.
Testone connects with a couple of short punches.
Testone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Testone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Testone gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Magamedov counters with a three punch combo that has Testone backing up. Testone nods at Magamedov to acknowledge the strikes.#T1#
Testone misses with a takedown attempt
and Magamedov counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Testone avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Testone with the counter takedown but Magamedov avoids it easily.
Testone fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nikolai Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smol Testone.
Testone shoots in but Magamedov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Testone is breathing heavily.
Testone fails with the takedown
and Magamedov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Magamedov slaps away a takedown attempt from Testone, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL#
Magamedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Testone goes for a takedown attempt but Magamedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Testone shoots and misses
and Magamedov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL#
Magamedov closes the distance and pushes Testone back into the cage.#T2#
Testone goes for a takedown attempt but Magamedov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Testone tries for a takedown but Magamedov circles away easily
and Magamedov counters with an inside leg kick.
Magamedov lands a head kick!
#CUT#It looks like Smol Testone has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Magamedov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Testone, pushing him back against the cage.#TD#
Magamedov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Testone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Testone throwing strikes but missing.
Testone scoring with punches to the head and body.
Magamedov wants to sweep but no luck.
Testone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3#
Testone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smol Testone has got the better of the ground game so far.
Testone lands a couple of elbows.
Testone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Magamedov gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Testone is defending against the submission attempts here by Magamedov.
Testone is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Testone tries to get to full guard but Magamedov has control of the leg.
Magamedov is looking to advance position but Testone won't allow it.
Testone slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Testone controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Magamedov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Smol Testone's cut.
That's time! Magamedov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Testone feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Testone working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Magamedov's head.
Testone throwing strikes from guard but Magamedov blocks nicely. #ES#
Magamedov has his feet on Testone's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Magamedov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Testone can do to turn this around?
Testone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Testone doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Magamedov counters with a two punch combo. #CL#
Magamedov pushes Testone up against the cage in a clinch.
Testone has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magamedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Magamedov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Testone drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Testone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Testone landing with the ground and pound.
Testone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Magamedov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magamedov looking to control.
Testone chips away with some ground and pound.
Magamedov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Testone working some strikes from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Testone keeps the fight on the outside.
Magamedov is looking to clinch.
Testone shoots and misses
and Magamedov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nikolai Magamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Smol Testone.#TD#
Magamedov shoots in and gets a takedown into Testone's guard.
Smol Testone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Magamedov preventing the sweep.
Magamedov throws a strike but Testone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Testone lands a couple of digs.
Testone lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Testone is in close to Magamedov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Testone is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Testone lands a couple of digs.
Testone cracks Magamedov with a solid left hand.
Testone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Testone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Testone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Testone chips away with some ground and pound.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Magamedov leaves Testone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smol Testone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Testone shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Magamedov's guard.
Testone postures up and lands a big shot to Magamedov's brow.
Testone makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Magamedov trying to control the position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Testone's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Testone keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Magamedov's head.
Testone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Testone postures up.
#T4#
Testone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Testone fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Testone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Magamedov to the mat! Magamedov manages to get full guard.
Testone landing with the ground and pound.
Testone landing some decent shots from guard.
Testone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Testone drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Testone jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Testone connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Smol Testone.
I think Magamedov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Magamedov! |
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