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Event:
CCC 23 : Kallio vs Harris
Date: Apr 24, 2024 |
#R1#
Liu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Liu dips to his left and cracks Brands with an uppercut!
Liu lands a nice hook to Brands's body. Brands takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Brands dives in and grabs Liu's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liu pushes down on Brands's head and hops out.
Liu connects with a right hand. Brands shakes it off.
Brands looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A solid leg kick lands there for Liu.
A cross from Liu lands.
Brands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brands tries to move into range but Liu moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've been told by Liu's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Brands shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Liu is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Liu is trying is best to control the position here.
Brands passes to side control. #SUB2#
Brands goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Liu has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brands but great work by Liu.#T1##SU#
Liu decides to stand back up. Liu steps back and let's Brands get back to his feet.
Brands looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Liu is fending him off so far but Brands persists. Nope, Liu circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Liu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#CL#
Liu darts in and clinches Brands up against the cage.
Liu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Liu scores a nice knee to the body.
Brands looks winded!
Liu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Brands jumps guard but Liu stands there with Brands around his waist. Brands gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jun Liu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Brands.
Brands fails to pull guard.
Liu landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Liu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brands backwards.
Knees to the body from Liu.
Liu lands an elbow that stopped Brands in his tracks for a moment.
A short uppercut from Liu.
A right hook to the body lands for Liu.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brandss head. #T2#
Brands tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liu smiles and moves away.
Brands's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Liu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brands scrambles back to his feet.
Liu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Liu throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Brands is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jun Liu!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jun Liu thanked Stoner's Killer Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Bo Brands stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Brands with a poor takedown
and Coooie Cobber counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A right-left combo lands from Coooie Cobber.
A cross from Coooie Cobber lands.
Brands wants to clinch but Coooie Cobber slips to the side
and Coooie Cobber counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Brands is lucky that one didn't land flush. #ROC2#Brands is rocked!
Brands takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coooie Cobber lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Brands is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whack! Coooie Cobber lands a heavy head kick that drops Brands. The ref tackles Coooie Cobber to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Brands was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Andy Coooie Cobber!
Andy Coooie Cobber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Bo Brands had this to say: 'I will Train Harder and Be Back Better.'. |
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Event:
CCC 3 : Hulk vs Kuznecov
Date: Feb 03, 2024 |
#R1##TD#
Brands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Stojnic on his heels. He'll look to pass Stojnic's guard now, I'm sure.
Brands distracts Stojnic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Brands sitting in guard here, content to control.
Brands passes Stojnic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Brands is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Stojnic actively working from the bottom here.
Brands prevents Stojnic from improving his position.
We've been hearing good reports from Brands's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands passes to full mount!
Brands postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Stojnic looks a forlorn figure.
Brands lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T1#
Brands can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stojnic is looking to escape.
Stojnic takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Brands tries to control but Stojnic wriggling away.
BOOM! Brands connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands fails to take his opponent's back.
Brands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brands raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Brands working for a guillotine from mount but Stojnic is in no mood to give up.
Brands lands with some strikes.#T2##SUB#
Brands jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Stojnic is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Stojnic and Brands has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Stojnic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brands off and has taken his back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brands trying to control the hands but Stojnic won't let him.
Well, with Stojnic on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Brands is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Stojnic is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Brands trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Stojnic 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Stojnic working for a choke but Brands is defending well.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Stojnic 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#T3#
Brands just trying to survive but Stojnic is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brands holding on to Stojnic's left wrist, preventing the choke. #SUB2#
Stojnic working for the choke.
Stojnic is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Stojnic. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Stojnic's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands.#SUB2#
Stojnic looking for subs off his back but Brands has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've been informed that Stojnic has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stojnic wants to get back to full guard.
Brands is trying to control. Stojnic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Brands 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.
#T4#
Brands trying to control from half guard but Stojnic is working away. #SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Stojnic defends it well.
Brands frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Brands dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Brands closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Stojnic did well to prevent Brands getting side control.#SUB#
Brands is looking for submissions but instead, Stojnic has regained full guard.
#SUB2#
Stojnic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brands can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brands works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stojnic!
Stojnic is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Stojnic defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brands. #SUB#
Brands looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Brands is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Stojnic has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Stojnic! #T1##SUB#
Brands looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stojnic is defending well. Brands quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stojnic has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Brands celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
Our winner, Bo Brands, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 26, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Brands gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands sitting and controlling from the half guard.
My spies in Cozad MMA Los Angeles inform me that Brands has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Brands trying to control the action but Cokanauto is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cokanauto has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Brands seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cokanauto is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Bo Brands!
A relieved looking Bo Brands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Brands swinging wildly here.
#TD#
Brands gets a double leg takedown into Putovas's guard.
Brands throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brands in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Putovas is looking to stand up but Brands isn't so interested in that idea.
Putovas keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Putovas wants to get back to his feet but Brands is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Brands sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Putovas's guard. #T1#
Putovas looks like he's trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Brands's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Brands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Putovas is just riding it out for now. Brands eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Brands is working for a kimura but Putovas is defending it quite comfortably.
Putovas tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Brands manages to move to mount!
#T2##SUB#
Brands has hold of Putovas's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Putovas manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB#
Brands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Putovas is surviving well by controlling Brands's body position as best he can. #SUB#
Brands is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Putovas has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Putovas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Brands.
Putovas wants to try and get back to his feet.
Brands tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Putovas takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Brands goes for an armbar but Putovas turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Putovas.
Brands has his hands on Putovas's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Brands has his foot on Putovas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Putovas works his way back into a safe position though.
Brands controlling Putovas's posture. #SUB#
Brands is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brands has his hands on Putovas's head, controlling the position. #T4##SUB#
Brands is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Putovas rolls with it to try and escape but Brands cranks on the arm and Putovas is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
A victorious Bo Brands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 07, 2023 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Brands looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#TD#
Brands shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gorfiene is trying to defend but Brands finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Brands wants to control but Gorfiene is keeping him busy.
Brands throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gorfiene really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brands. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Brands is working for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorfiene trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Brands wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorfiene is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gorfiene defends it well. #T1#
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorfiene keeps working.
Brands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorfiene defending well though. #SUB#
Brands is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gorfiene doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Brands. #SUB2#
Gorfiene looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorfiene is looking to escape.
Brands missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Brands looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gorfiene has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brands sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gorfiene defending well though.
Gorfiene is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Brands is trying to work for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending well.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brands is working for a kimura but Gorfiene is defending it quite comfortably.
Brands trying to pass the guard but Gorfiene defending well.
Gorfiene on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Brands is looking for a kimura but Gorfiene is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Brands to get the leverage. #SUB#
Brands is working for a submission of some sort.
Brands winds up and cracks Gorfiene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Brands takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Brands is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gorfiene sees it coming and defends easily.
Gorfiene is trying to get back to full guard.
Brands working Gorfiene over with strikes.
Brands stalling. #SUB#
Gorfiene is defending against the submission attempts here by Brands.
#T4#
Brands is trying to control the action in half guard but Gorfiene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Brands throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB#
Brands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brands with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Brands throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Gorfiene to regain full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brands forces his way into half guard.
Brands thows a huge punch but Gorfiene dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Brands is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Brands dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Brands fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gorfiene sprawls well initially but Brands persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gorfiene kicks off Brands and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Gorfiene shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Gorfiene was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorfiene working away.
Brands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gorfiene sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brands defending well though.
Brands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brands trying to hold on to Gorfiene's head to control him but Gorfiene postures up.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
#T1#
Brands is controlling Gorfiene's posture.#SUB#
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gorfiene defends it easily.
Gorfiene working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Brands is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Gorfiene rolls with it to try and escape but Brands cranks on the arm and Gorfiene is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bo Brands!
A victorious Bo Brands thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
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; Broady Hallows! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hallows shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Brands manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (0) Brands
Brands wants to sweep here but Hallows controlling him for the moment.
Hallows works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Brands regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hallows passes Brands's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Brands is staying active underneath Hallows, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Hallows seems content to control.
Hallows trying to control from half guard but Brands is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands won't allow Hallows to pass to mount.
Brands is looking to improve his position.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Brands working for a triangle but Hallows defends it easily.
Hallows tries to free his leg and advance position but Brands is retaining full guard.
Brands bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hallows's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (2) vs (2) Brands
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brands stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hallows swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hallows tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brands pushes down on Hallows's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hallows keeping hold of Brands's head, controlling as best he can.
Brands wants to free his trapped foot but Hallows is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Hallows is trying to maintain the position but Brands is very close to passing his half guard.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands looking to pass the guard.
Hallows 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.#T3#
Hallows 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: Hallows (4) vs (2) Brands
Well, if Hallows 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.
Hallows trying to pass the guard but Brands defending well.
Brands slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hallows pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.
Brands can't keep his opponent in guard - Hallows advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brands can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hallows wants to pass the guard but Brands is defending well.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard. #T4#
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows preventing the sweep.
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Hallows.
Brands is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Brands keeps trying to improve his position.
Hallows wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brands keeps working.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (7) vs (2) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (10) vs (2) Brands
Brands staying busy and making it hard for Hallows to control.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.
Hallows is trying to stick to Brands's back but Brands is turning into Hallows. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hallows's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Brands. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (10) vs (4) Brands
Hallows is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here. #T6#
Hallows trying to control the position.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (7) Brands
Hallows manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hallows tries to get to full guard but Brands has control of the leg.
Hallows works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hallows wants to sweep here but Brands controlling him for the moment.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (10) vs (10) Brands
Brands wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hallows keeps working.
Hallows tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brands wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T7#
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs.
Hallows tries to improve position but can't.
Brands tries to move to mount but Hallows blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Brands is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hallows has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Brands tries for a kimura but Hallows is defending well. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Brands looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hallows can't do much from the bottom here.
Hallows manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brands's best efforts.#T8#
Brands tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hallows knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows gets back to full guard.
Hallows manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brands manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (12) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hallows passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (15) vs (10) Brands
Hallows works to advance to full mount. Brands defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hallows (17) vs (10) Brands
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (20) vs (10) Brands#SUB#
Hallows 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hallows keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
#T9##SUB#
Hallows is looking for the choke from the back position but Brands is controlling his hands well.
Brands rolls, trying to escape but Hallows keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Brands is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB#
Hallows 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, Brands has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Brands turns into Hallows and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hallows (20) vs (12) Brands
Brands won't allow Hallows to sweep him here.
Brands trying to control but Hallows is working from the bottom.
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows looking to control.
#SUB#
Hallows is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Hallows keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully. #T10#
Brands pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hallows is keeping the position for now.
Hallows 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: Hallows (22) vs (12) Brands
Hallows passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Brands! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (25) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows working for a guillotine from mount but Brands is in no mood to give up.
Brands is working to get back to half guard.
Hallows takes Brands's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hallows (28) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Brands showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Hallows is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Brands is defending well though. Hallows let's go of the attempt for now.#T11##SUB#
Hallows is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Brands knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Brands for a finish.
Brands is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brands rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Brands is trying to get back to full guard.
Hallows tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brands knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands manages to get to full guard.
Hallows trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet. #T12#
Hallows slips nicely into half guard.
Hallows is pressing down on Brands's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brands is holding on for now.
Hallows passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (31) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Brands tries to bench press Hallows off him but Hallows keeps the position.
Hallows tries to move to mount but Brands blocks the move with his legs.
Brands manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hallows's best efforts.
Hallows wants to pass to mount but Brands is defending the position. #SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.#T13#
Brands is looking for a sweep. Hallows is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hallows trying to mount his opponent but Brands defends it.
Hallows prevents Brands from improving his position.
Brands is refusing to be controlled, as Hallows sits in half guard.
Brands wants to get back to full guard.
Hallows wants to free his trapped foot but Brands is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Brands tries to get to full guard but Hallows has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hallows is working for a submission of some sort.
Hallows tries to pass to full mount but Brands defends it. #T14#
Brands is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hallows seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.
Hallows passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hallows (34) vs (12) Brands#SUB#
Hallows looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Brands is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hallows wants to take Brands's back but he can't do it this time.
Brands is desperately trying to improve his position but Hallows has a good base and remains in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallows takes the fight on points by 34 to 12.
After winning the bout, Broady Hallows 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D4): Los Angeles 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 St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Blue River ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Brands manages to get an easy takedown there - catching River on his heels. He'll look to pass River 's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: River (0) vs (2) Brands
River has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Brands trying to control the position from guard on top but River is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
River controls Brands momentarily but Brands frees himself.
Brands wants to pass the guard but River is keeping the position.
River can't keep his opponent in guard - Brands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
River wants to get back to full guard.
River on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if River tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Brands is trying for a kimura here. River looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Brands wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bo Brands!
A very excited looking Bo Brands 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): Los Angeles 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; Joe Moon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bo Brands!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Moon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brands is fending him off so far but Moon persists. Nope, Brands circles away and we're back to standing.#TD2#
Brands throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Moon was covering up waiting for the punch and Brands finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Moon (0) vs (2) Brands
Brands tries to free his leg and advance position but Moon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Moon looking for a guillotine here but Brands defends easily.
#SUB#
Moon is looking for a triangle but Brands pushes his legs off easily.
Moon keeping moving, preventing Brands from controlling successfully.
Brands passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (0) vs (5) Brands
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Brands thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Moon is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Brands moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Moon (0) vs (7) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB2#
Brands working for a submission but Moon is keeping him at bay.
Brands moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (0) vs (10) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Brands is looking to control Moon but Moon is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T2##SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Brands trying to control momentarily.
Moon can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands working for the choke.
Moon is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3##SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon rolls, trying to escape but Brands keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke but no joy.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
Moon is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#T4##SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.
Moon tries to roll but Brands sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Brands trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5##SUB2#
Brands working for the choke. #SUB2#
Brands is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Moon defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Brands tries to keep control of the position but Moon is staying busy.
Brands is hanging on to Moon's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Moon 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 Brands gets his way!
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#T6##SUB2#
Moon 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 Brands gets his way!
Brands trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Brands is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Moon is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Brands looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Brands is trying to stick to Moon's back but Moon is turning into Brands. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brands's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Moon. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (10) Brands#T7#
Brands keeping moving, preventing Moon from controlling successfully.
Brands looking for a sweep. Not yet Brands, not yet.
Brands lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (2) vs (12) Brands
Moon keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (15) Brands
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T8#
Brands is still trying to improve position.
Brands tries to advance position but instead Moon slips a leg back in to half guard.
Brands wants to pass the guard but Moon is defending well.
Brands uses his free foot to push down on Moon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Moon. Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (2) vs (18) Brands#SUB2#
Brands is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Moon is surviving well by controlling Brands's body position as best he can.
Brands fails to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Brands looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#T9#
Brands wants to control the pace but Moon is squirming around nicely.
Moon tries to reverse the position but Brands maintains control.
Brands moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (2) vs (21) Brands
Moon is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish. #SUB2#
Brands is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Moon looking very determined here, making life difficult for Brands.
#T10#
I really don't envy Moon right now.
#SUB2#
Brands patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Brands is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Moon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Moon for a finish.
Moon can't escape the position.
Moon turns into Brands and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Moon (4) vs (21) Brands
Moon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Moon won't allow Brands to sweep him here.
Brands 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: Moon (4) vs (23) Brands#SUB#
Moon looking for submissions off his back.
Moon is breathing heavily.
Brands is keen to just control but Moon is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Brands is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Moon won't allow Brands to pass to mount. #T11#
Brands works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Moon (4) vs (26) Brands
Brands looking to control but Moon is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Brands is trying to take his opponent's back.
Moon is trying desperately to improve position.
Brands pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for a guillotine from mount but Moon frees his head quite easily.
#SUB2#
Brands has control of Moon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Moon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T12#
Brands seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Moon is holding on tight.
Moon is looking to get to half guard.
Brands forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Moon (4) vs (29) Brands
Moon tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Moon showing good submission defense here.
Brands trying to control.#T13##SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands. #SUB2#
Moon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Moon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Brands.
Moon staying busy and making it hard for Brands to control. #SUB2#
Moon fending off the submission attempt from Brands.
Brands controlling well, preventing Moon from escaping the position.
Moon wants to control his opponent's hands but Brands gets his hands free. #T14##SUB2#
Brands is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Moon is defending well though. Brands let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Brands tightening his grip on Moon, looking for the choke.
Moon prevents Brands from getting a body triangle.
Brands just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB2#
Brands is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Moon has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Moon can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Brands is persistently looking for the submission but Moon is defending it well.
Moon tries to escape but Brands has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brands wins on points by 29 to 4. |
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