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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CFC 603
Date: Nov 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Penncil takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Bond keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bond throws out a counter right but Penncil avoids it with no problem.
Bond jabs Penncil to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bond changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Penncil has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Penncil throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Penncil gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bond.#CUT2#It looks like BJ Penncil has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Bond. Beautiful body shot.
Penncil misses with a takedown
and Bond counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Bond moves into the clinch.#T1#
Bond tries to land knees in the clinch but Penncil avoids the damage to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bond.
Penncil managing to block the knees to the body from Bond.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bond lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bond lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bond missing with knees to the body.
Penncil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A shot in the inside from Bond.
Bond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bond lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from Bond.
Penncil is breathing heavily.#T2#
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not.
Penncil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bond lands a body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bond.
Bond prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Penncil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bond lands a good knee to the midsection. Penncil won't want to take too many of those.
Bond missing with knees to the body.
Bond lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Penncil or not.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bond.
A short uppercut from Bond.
Bond with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Bond.
#T3#
A hook to the body from Bond.
Bond lands a body shot.
Bond connects with a nasty looking knee right to Penncil's face.
A short right from Bond.
Bond working Penncil over with knees to the body.
Bond scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bond.
Penncil avoiding damage as Bond throws knees to the body.
Bond digs a right hand into Penncil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Penncil's gas tank.
Bond pushes Penncil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bond is working Penncil over against the cage.
Bond digs a right hand underneath Penncil's ribcage. Penncil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bond lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Penncil backwards. #T4#
Bond scores with a shot to the side of Penncil's head.
Bond working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Penncil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bond lands a left hand.
Bond presses Penncil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bond tries to land knees in the clinch but Penncil avoids the damage to the body.
Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards.
Bond lands an uppercut.
Penncil managing to block the knees to the body from Bond.
Bond lands a hook that snaps the head of Penncil backwards.
Penncil blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bond throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Penncil blocks it with crossed arms.
Bond throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Penncils head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Bond dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Penncil's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Penncil misses with a takedown attempt
and Bond counters with a nice uppercut.
Penncil gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bond counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Penncil thinking.
Bond has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Bond digs a good hook to Penncil's body.
Bond scores with a nice body kick.
#CL2#
Bond moves into the clinch.
Bond missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Bond.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bond creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bond lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Penncil on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bond lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Bond.
Danny Bond seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Penncil takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#Penncil is rocked!
Bond has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bond scores with a hook to the body.
Oh Penncil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Bond.
Bond pushes Penncil against the cage. Bond is working some dirty boxing. Bond pushes off with a quick right hook! Penncil goes down! Penncil tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Bond moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Bond! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Jack looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kooldfish!#SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kooldfish rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jack's guard! Nice work there by Kooldfish!
Kooldfish is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Kooldfish pushes his legs off easily.
Jack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kooldfish is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Kooldfish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jack looking for a sweep. Not yet Jack, not yet. #SUB2#
Jack has his foot on Kooldfish's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kooldfish works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Kooldfish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kooldfish has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Jack looking for a guillotine here but Kooldfish defends easily.
#SUB2#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Kooldfish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kooldfish stacks Jack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kooldfish!
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack looks to move to half guard but instead Kooldfish has passed into mount! Damn!#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kooldfish tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
Kooldfish looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kooldfish prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kooldfish content just to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack is looking to improve his position but Kooldfish isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kooldfish trying to control but Jack is having none of it.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Kooldfish has a good base and remains in mount.
Kooldfish tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack can't escape the position.
Kooldfish tries to control but Jack wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emelia Kooldfish dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Jack dives in and scores a takedown into Kooldfish's guard.
Kooldfish trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Jack drops back looking for a leg! Kooldfish is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kooldfish manages to kick Jack off! Jack jumps back into Kooldfish's guard.
Kooldfish looking to control.
#SUB2#
Jack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kooldfish is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kooldfish has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kooldfish is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kooldfish wanted to stand there but Jack had control of the position.
Kooldfish controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Kooldfish avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack keeping moving, preventing Kooldfish from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kooldfish can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kooldfish definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kooldfish slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kooldfish trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kooldfish sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kooldfish wants to pass the guard but Jack is keeping the position.
Cactus Jack has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kooldfish is aware though and is defending well.
Kooldfish knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jack on the ground.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Jack looking for subs off his back but Kooldfish has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kooldfish wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jack keeps working. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kooldfish pulls his head out easily.
Jack is staying active underneath Kooldfish, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kooldfish is really struggling to control Jack but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a stiff right hand.
Cactus Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kooldfish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Jack shoots in and bounces Kooldfish off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Jack stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kooldfish swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Jack passes Kooldfish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura but Kooldfish is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kooldfish is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cactus Jack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Kooldfish scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Kooldfish swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jack fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Kooldfish was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jack.
Jack tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kooldfish defends well and Jack ends up having to push Kooldfish into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kooldfish tried to counter with a leg kick but Jack avoided it.
Emelia Kooldfish has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cactus Jack.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Kooldfish with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack shoots in and drives through. Kooldfish sprawls well.
Jack shoots for a double leg takedown but Kooldfish sprawls well. He's pushed Jack's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kooldfish is fending him off so far but Jack persists. Nope, Kooldfish circles away and we're back to standing.
Kooldfish appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Kooldfish.
Jack shoots and misses
and Kooldfish counters with a left to the body. #T1#
Jack fails with the takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Emelia Kooldfish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kooldfish wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jack misses with a takedown attempt
and Kooldfish counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kooldfish scores with a body shot.
Kooldfish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kooldfish lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jack's sensitive parts.
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kooldfish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kooldfish dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kooldfish is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jack can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kooldfish connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T2#
Jack shoots and misses
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Kooldfish counters with a right hand to the body.
Kooldfish scores with a hook to the body. Jack takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish lands a nice shot to the body.
Kooldfish lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.
Kooldfish is looking to wear down Jack with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Jack shoots in but Kooldfish avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kooldfish lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3#
Jack on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jack takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kooldfish punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kooldfish.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Kooldfish counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kooldfish.
Kooldfish feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kooldfish scores with a three punch combo!
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!
Jack shoots in looking for a takedown but Kooldfish manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jack's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice takedown defense from Kooldfish. No joy for Jack on that attempt.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kooldfish connects with a solid leg kick. #T4#
Jack tries for a takedown but Kooldfish circles away easily
and Kooldfish counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kooldfish buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Emelia Kooldfish is winning the standup battle so far.
Kooldfish changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kooldfish lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a straight right hand.
Jack misses with a takedown
and Kooldfish counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jack's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jack has his takedown stuffed
and Kooldfish makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kooldfish punishes Jack's body with a nice straight punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Emelia Kooldfish showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kooldfish 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emelia Kooldfish!
In his post fight interview, Emelia Kooldfish gave a big smile as he said 'I'm so unselfish and so virtuous that I want to dedicate this fight to someone not white. Because I AM A GOOD PERSON DONT YOU GET IT?!!!! And yeah, like, Love will save us all, except certain pigments I guess. I think that's what CNN told me to think...'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Jack changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Martinelli looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Jack tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jack has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinelli has escaped the position, nice work there.
Martinelli is looking to regain half guard here but Jack keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Jack is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Martinelli has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Jack is working to tighten his grip on Martinelli's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Martinelli has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Jack is really squeezing tight and eventually Martinelli passes out! Jack breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, 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: Oct 02, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Wagner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
Richards is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Wagner is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Richards is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Richards is trying to control Wagner's posture but Wagner avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB#
Wagner tries for a kimura but Richards is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Wagner thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Wagner is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Wagner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Wagner has an Americana. Richards didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Wagner is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Wagner hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Alonzo Wagner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alonzo Wagner waved his t-shirt featuring Big Dog Gains 160Q $49's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Nice takedown defense from Richards. No joy for Jung on that attempt.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Jung closes this distance looking for a takedown but Richards circles away.
Richards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Richards takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jung scores with a nice head shot.
Jung rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Richards prevents Jung from improving his position.
Richards stalling.
Richards has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Richards'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.
Further stalling from Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jung is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Richards 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Richards seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jung for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jung.#T3#
Jung looks to land a left hand but Richards moved out of range nicely.
A lazy body kick from Jung #TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung gets full guard.
Richards 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. #T4#
Jung keeping full guard, as Richards tries to pass.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Our spies down at at Hellfire Academy inform us that Jung has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Richards is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Jung drives through and clinches with Richards against the cage.
#TD#
Richards turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Jung's face as Richards controls the position.
Richards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jung can do to turn this around?
Jung tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
Jung trying to remain calm as Richards controls from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing that Richards has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Jung can't do much from the bottom here.
Jung is letting Richards control him for a moment.
Jung is looking for a sweep.
Richards controls the position.
Jung is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Jung is letting Richards control him for a moment.
Jung is trying to control Richards's posture but Richards avoids it.
Richards controlling from side mount.
Kang Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jung struggling a bit here.
Richards knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jung on the ground.
Richards controls the position.
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Richards keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Jung's face as Richards controls the position.
Jung tries to buck Richards off but Richards is having none of it.
Jung is breathing heavily.
Richards advances nicely into full mount.
Richards controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Richards continues to stall.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Richards.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jung is looking to improve his position but Richards isn't that keen on the idea.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Jung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Richards swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jung throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Richards looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
More hug and hope from Richards.
Jung working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Jung is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
Richards controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Richards continues to hold on tight.
Richards pushes down on Jung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richards prevents Jung from improving his position.#SUB2#
Jung looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Jung is looking for a sweep. Richards is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Richards controlling the action here. #T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jung with a hook.
Jung misses the shot to the body.
Richards drops down looking for a counter takedown but Jung sprawls and moves away.
Chan Sung Jung is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richards avoids the head kick by Jung.
Richards appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jung is looking to clinch.
Richards changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chan Sung Jung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Richards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Richards feinted with a counter takedown.
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jung swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Richards showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Richards, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Richards!
Our winner, Kang Richards, 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: Sep 06, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Jack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tierney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
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.#SUB2#
Jack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Jack is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Jack drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jack seems to have locked his on tight now - Tierney screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jack, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Jack closes this distance looking for a takedown but Toivonen circles away.
Jack fails with the takedown
and Toivonen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toivonen scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Jack with a poor takedown
and Toivonen counters with a head kick from the bowels of hell that crumples Jack! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Otso Toivonen!
After winning the bout, Otso Toivonen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Soda with the inside leg kick.
Soda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Soda scores with a leg kick.
Soda connects with a crisp jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Soda as he connects with a hook.
Soda lands a jab to Richards's midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Soda. Richards shrugs it off though.
Soda bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#KD#
Soda drops Richards with a left right combo! Soda follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC#Richards is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Soda finish him?
Soda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1#
Soda moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Richards can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soda trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
Richards takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Richards is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Richards managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Soda.
Soda lands a decent elbow from side control.
Soda passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Richards!
Poor strikes thrown by Soda there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Soda unloads with some shots from mount but Richards bucks and avoids them well.
Soda controlling his opponent.
Soda with the ground and pound from mount. #T3##SUB#
Soda is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Richards is surviving well by controlling Soda's body position as best he can.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Richards is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Soda connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Richards is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Soda is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Richards to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Richards shrugs it off. #SUB#
Soda wants to finish this one by submission but Richards is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Soda.
Soda landing strikes from the mount and Richards is in trouble!
Soda controlling from mount.
Soda 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.#T4#
Soda can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Richards is looking to escape.
Soda thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#SUB#
Soda looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Soda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Richards is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Richards flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Richards and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soda slips an arm under Richards chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soda is squeezing on Richards like an anaconda would it's prey. Richards fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). 3 Piece Soda!
After winning the bout, 3 Piece Soda 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Sabatory scores with a takedown into Jack's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack has his feet on Sabatory's thighs here. He's pushed Sabatory off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sabatory screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!
After winning the bout, Cactus Jack 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Grimes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Richards looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB#
Grimes is trying to get an arm triangle but Richards is defending well.
Grimes advances to full mount. #SUB#
Grimes working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Richards looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Grimes ! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Grimes !
Gunnar Grimes 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: Jul 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Abdul Karim lands with a straight right. Jack didn't see that one coming.#CUT#It looks like Cactus Jack has been cut.
Abdul Karim knocks out Jack with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Abdul Karim before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Abdul Karim picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Khadem Abdul Karim!
During a confident post fight interview, Khadem Abdul Karim thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
IronSide gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
IronSide escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
IronSide drives through and clinches with Jack against the cage.
#BC2#
IronSide's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jack avoids the head kick by IronSide.
Jack attempts a counter takedown but IronSide avoids it well and moves away.
IronSide pushes Jack away with a front kick.
IronSide lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
IronSide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jack goes for a takedown attempt but IronSide pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
IronSide instigates a clinch. #T1##TD2#
IronSide is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Jack can't fight it off and eventually IronSide manages to take the fight to the floor. Jack looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
IronSide throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB#
Jack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. IronSide gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
IronSide wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving. #T2##SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but IronSide defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. IronSide is aware though and is defending well.
Jack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as IronSide controls the pace.#SUB2#
IronSide thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. IronSide doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. IronSide manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
IronSide 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. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T3##SUB#
Jack has his foot on IronSide's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. IronSide works his way back into a safe position though.
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but Jack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jack will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
IronSide must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
IronSide stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
IronSide would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
IronSide not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
IronSide loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jack looking for a guillotine here but IronSide defends easily.
#SUB#
Jack has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. IronSide doesn't defend quickly enough and Jack has managed to lock this one up! Can IronSide escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jack on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Cactus Jack thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
#R1#
Richards has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Juan finds it's way round the side to connect with Richards's head.
Juan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Don Juan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Juan takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Juan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Juan lands a nice shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richards has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A slow jab from Juan misses its intended target.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juan defends it well.
Juan connects with a right hand. Richards shakes it off.
Richards staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Juan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
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!
A jab from Juan does it's job there.#ROC#Richards is rocked!#T1#
Juan throws a jab when Richards was well out of range.
Richards avoids the body shot from Juan.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Richards is still on wobbly legs! Can Juan finish him?
Juan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Juan lands with a right hand.
Juan throws a right and a left that Richards avoids nicely.
Juan lands with a cross.
Juan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Don Juan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Juan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into side control. Juan won't be happy with that. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Richards content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Juan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Juan tries to get out of the position.
Juan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Richards is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Juan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that Richards 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Juan throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Juan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Juan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Richards keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Juan.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Juan defends it well.
A low kick from Juan misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Juan throws a lazy right hand but Richards sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Juan misses the target.
Juan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Juan lands with a nice body punch.
Juan scores with a jab. Richards acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Juan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Juan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Juan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards takes one to the chin there.
Juan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Richards with the counter takedown but Juan avoids it easily.
Juan throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Juan being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Juan.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Juan lands a really nice looking cross but Richards seems unphased.
Don Juan is winning the standup battle so far.
Juan looks to land a body kick but Richards moved away.
Nice shot by Juan.
Richards slips a jab and a cross from Juan.
#T3#
A jab from Juan misses.
Richards with the counter takedown but Juan avoids it easily.
Juan cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
Juan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Juan being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Juan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Richards is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Juan connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Juan throws a combination. Richards tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Juan misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Juan dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Richards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Juan.
Juan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Richards's hands.
Richards moves out of range of the strikes.
Juan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Juan scores with a sloppy right hand. Richards should have avoided that one.
Richards ducks under a wild hook from Juan.
Richards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Juan does no damage.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Juan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Juan lands a left and a right that send Richards crashing to the mat, dazed. Juan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Juan.#T1#
Richards slips a jab from Juan.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Juan pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Juan lands a big right hand that sends Richards crashing to the mat! Juan stays standing though and waves Richards back to his feet!
Richards gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Juan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Juan! |
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Event:
CFC 537
Date: Mar 18, 2023 |
#R1#
Wright slips under a jab from Penncil.
Penncil shoots for a double leg takedown but Wright sprawls well. He's pushed Penncil's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt - Penncil sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Penncil closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Penncil is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wright pushes Penncil off looking to stand but Penncil dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Wright is refusing to be controlled, as Penncil sits in half guard. #T1#
Wright is trying to maintain the position but Penncil is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Penncil seems to be working for a kimura but Wright defends the submission attempt.
Wright blocking the ground and pound attempt from Penncil.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penncil prevents Wright from standing back up.
#SUB#
Penncil seems to be looking for submissions.
Penncil wants to take a breather but Wright is having none of it.
Wright is controlling Penncil's trapped leg to prevent Penncil from advancing to side control.
We've been hearing that Penncil has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Penncil is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wright missing with punches from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wright is trying to stand up here but Penncil is controlling him well. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wright misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Penncil counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wright can do anything to dispel that myth.
Penncil trying to control from half guard but Wright is working away.
Wright tries to get to full guard but Penncil has control of the leg.
Penncil is nestled in close to Wright, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wright wants to control but Penncil is keeping busy.
#T3#
Penncil throwing shots but Wright is blocking nicely.
Wright wants to improve his position but Penncil is controlling well.
Penncil thows a huge punch but Wright dodges it nicely.
Wright avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Penncil.
Wright is controlling Penncil's trapped leg to prevent Penncil from advancing to side control.
Penncil 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.#SUB#
Penncil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wright has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wright is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Penncil is thwarting Wright's attempts to control the position.
Penncil trying to control the action but Wright is working from the bottom.
Penncil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penncil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Penncil is trying to control the action in half guard but Wright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penncil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wright defends well and Penncil ends up having to push Wright into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#BC2#
Wright breaks from the clinch.
Wright is looking to slow Penncil down with leg kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BJ Penncil dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Wright shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Penncil as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Wright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Penncil kicks Wright off and gets to his feet. #TD2#
Wright closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penncil to the mat! Penncil manages to get full guard.
Wright really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Penncil. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Penncil is looking to cinch up a triangle. Wright throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Penncil's body to avoid the submission. Penncil has instead reached around Wright's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Penncil arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). BJ Penncil!
A very excited looking BJ Penncil 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.
In defeat, Lincoln Wright stepped up to the mic, saying 'Im sorry things didnt go may way, so i will go back to trining harder smarter...next time victory will be mine'. |
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Event:
NYF:Fight Night 1
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Alvarez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Alvarez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Richards has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Alvarez wants to clinch up but Richards keeps it at a distance.
Richards gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Alvarez throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richards looking to pass the guard.
Alvarez wants to sweep here but Richards controlling him for the moment.
Richards is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Richards being controlled here momentarily. #T1#
Richards is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Richards controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez misses with a double jab.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alvarez duly obliges.
Alvarez tries to bum rush Richards with a series of wild strikes but Richards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Alvarez clobbers Richards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
#T2#
Alvarez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Sloppy strikes from Alvarez. Those never looked like landing.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Alvarez.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards walks into a left hand.
Alvarez throws a big shot that misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Alvarez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Alvarez scores with a one two! Richards had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Alvarez dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!#T3#
Alvarez lands an overhand right.
Alvarez works over Richards's head and body with a nice combination.#ROC#Richards is rocked!
Alvarez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richards is still in real trouble! Can Alvarez finish him?
Richards is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Richards seems to have recovered his senses.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Alvarez tries to kick Richards off but Richards keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Richards perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Alvarez is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice shot lands for Alvarez.
Ricky Alvarez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez misses with a wild combination.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Alvarez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a hook but Richards avoids it easily.
Richards drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Alvarez defends it well.
No joy there for Alvarez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Richards with the counter takedown but Alvarez avoids it easily.
Alvarez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Richards.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Richards feints the counter takedown.
Alvarez tests Richards's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice defenses there by Richards.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Richards gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Alvarez connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
Alvarez throws out a loose jab but Richards uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Richards tries to counter it with a takedown but Alvarez pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alvarez seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ricky Alvarez is winning the standup battle so far.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Richards paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Alvarez throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Alvarez didn't expect that.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Alvarez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Richards sitting in guard here, content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T3#
Alvarez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alvarez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ricky Alvarez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alvarez scores with a jab to the jaw.
Richards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Alvarez is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Alvarez throws a series of punches but Richards moves out of range.
Richards changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A nice combination there by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a sloppy body shot
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kang Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alvarez being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Richards is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Richards 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Alvarez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Alvarez scores with a nice head shot.
Alvarez cracks a nice hook into Richards's ribs.
Alvarez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Richards defending well as Alvarez loads up on a big left hand.
Alvarez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Richards with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Alvarez to score with a decent uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a body shot
#TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Alvarez!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Richards controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Alvarez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Richards controls the position.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.#T1#
Richards advances to mount.
Richards content just to control the position here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.#T3#
Richards avoids the attempt from Alvarez to control.
Richards controlling his opponent.
Alvarez is working to get back to half guard.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Richards sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kang Richards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Richards swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Alvarez is now in Richards's guard. A big mistake from Richards there, giving up the dominant position!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kang Richards.
I think Alvarez 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Alvarez! |
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Event:
SSG 113 Hlervu vs Kyng
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Javier Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Paulo Santos and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Martinez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jack sprawls well. Jack wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Martinez gets slowly back to his feet.#CL2#
Martinez moves into the clinch.
Martinez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Martinez is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez tries to score a body lock takedown but Jack shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cactus Jack has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Martinez.
Martinez goes for a takedown attempt but Jack pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
We've been told by Jack's head coaches at Blacksmith MMA Gym 🇺🇲 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#TD2#
Martinez looking to score a takedown here. Jack is defending well but Martinez drives through and ends up in Jack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Martinez#T1##SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martinez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martinez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Martinez stopping the sweep attempt from Jack.
Martinez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Martinez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Jack has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martinez should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Jack has tightened it up now! Martinez should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cactus Jack!
Our winner, Cactus Jack, 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:
SSG 105 Shaver vs Waterman
Date: Feb 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Henri Laulhere! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Laulhere tries for a takedown but Jack circles away easily#TD2#
and Jack counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Laulhere (0) vs (4) Jack#SUB2#
Jack goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Laulhere has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Jack but great work by Laulhere. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (4) vs (4) Jack
Jack tries to improve position but can't.
Jack manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Laulhere is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Jack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Laulhere. #SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Laulhere pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard. #SUB#
Jack is defending against the submission attempts here by Laulhere.
#T1#
Laulhere controlling the action here.
Jack is refusing to be controlled, as Laulhere sits in half guard.
Laulhere wants to pass the guard but Jack is defending well.
Laulhere prevents Jack from improving his position.
Jack is pressing down on Laulhere's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Laulhere passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (7) vs (4) Jack
Laulhere trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to reverse the position.
Laulhere trying to control the position but Jack is working away. #T2#
Jack tries to buck Laulhere off but Laulhere is having none of it.
Jack felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jack manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Laulhere (7) vs (6) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Jack 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.
Laulhere works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Jack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Jack pushes down on Laulhere's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Jack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Laulhere has managed to free his arm - good work.
Laulhere wants to improve his position but Jack is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Laulhere is defending against the submission attempts here by Jack.
Laulhere keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Laulhere is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Jack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Jack's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Laulhere (11) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Jack preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Laulhere.
Jack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Laulhere tries to control but Jack wriggling away. #T4#
Jack regains half guard.#SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Laulhere is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Laulhere eventually gives up the hold.
Laulhere uses his free foot to push down on Jack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (14) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling the pace for now.
Laulhere prevents Jack from getting the reversal.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Jack is desperately trying to improve his position but Laulhere has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack working to try and regain half guard.
Jack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jack is still trying to improve position.
Laulhere mounts Jack! Really nice guard pass there!
Laulhere can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape. #SUB#
Laulhere jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Jack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jack gets back to half guard.
Jack is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Laulhere works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Laulhere (17) vs (6) Jack
Jack is looking to get to half guard.
Laulhere controlling his opponent.
Jack is squirming around, avoiding Laulhere's attempts to control the action.
Laulhere is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Jack is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Laulhere (20) vs (6) Jack#SUB#
Laulhere looking for the RNC.
Laulhere is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T7##SUB#
Laulhere is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Laulhere controlling the positon.#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.
Jack is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Laulhere is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Jack is defending well though. Laulhere let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Jack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Laulhere's arms.
Laulhere has the hooks in. Jack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T8##SUB#
Laulhere has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Jack is defending well but eventually Laulhere manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Jack has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Henri Laulhere! |
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Event:
NYF 7: Sam vs McCoy
Date: Feb 04, 2023 |
#R1#
Combs closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2#
and Richards counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Richards seems content to control.
Let's hope that Richards 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richards's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T1#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Richards.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Yet more stalling tactics from Richards.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but Richards moves away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a single leg into guard. Combs didn't expect that. #T2#
Richards engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
More stalling from Richards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Combs is breathing heavily.
It looks like Richards 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.
Richards passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Richards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Combs gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kang Richards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richards controlling the action here.
Richards with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Combs looks like he's trying to stand up.
Richards is controlling the pace.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Richards is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Richards showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Combs tries to clinch but Richards moves away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Combs! #T3#
Richards taking a breather here.
The adventures of Richards the control monster continue. Boring.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kang Richards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Combs moves to clinch but Richards breaks away #TD2#
and Richards counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Richards is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Richards stands and throws Combs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Richards moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Richards working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Richards has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Richards advances to full mount.
Richards controlling from mount. #T4#
Kang Richards is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rich Combs has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
And that's the end of the fight!
Kang Richards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Richards 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 26:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Richards!
A victorious Kang Richards 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:
Stepping Stone 98
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Cactus Jack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Majid Shah!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Shah clinches up against the cage.
Jack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Shah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Jack is trying to keep an underhook but Shah manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jack (0) vs (2) Shah#SUB2#
Shah is trying to work for a kimura but Jack is defending well.
Shah seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shah in particular looking to stall.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack tries to roll over but Shah keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shah stalling. #T2##SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back.
Shah is controlling the pace.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jack defends it well.
Shah content to control rather than advance.
Shah trying to control the action but Jack is working from the bottom.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Shah tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jack knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shah is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
Jack is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Jack is working hard here to advance position.
Shah perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
My spies in Tappelukerho inform me that Shah has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Jack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jack.#SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shah sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Jack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shah defends it easily.
Shah 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. #T5##SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Shah is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Jack has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shah can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Shah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shah's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T6##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Jack has his foot on Shah's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shah works his way back into a safe position though.
Shah controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jack wants to sweep but no luck.
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
#SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T7#
Shah sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jack keeping full guard, as Shah tries to pass.
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shah 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. #T8##SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shah doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shah manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Jack escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shah gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Jack working for a triangle but Shah defends it easily.
Jack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a triangle but Shah pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Shah advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (5) Shah
Shah just content to control the position.
Shah advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Jack (0) vs (7) Shah
Jack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Shah is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Jack (0) vs (10) Shah#T10#
Jack is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here.
Jack prevents Shah from improving position.
Jack tries to buck Shah off but Shah is having none of it.#T11#
Shah controls the position from side control.
Jack tries to bench press Shah off him but Shah keeps the position.
Jack sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.
Shah sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Shah 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.
Let's hope that Shah 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#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Shah.#T12##SUB2#
Shah is looking for a kimura but Jack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Shah to get the leverage. #SUB#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jack is pressing down on Shah's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Jack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Shah defends well.
Jack is breathing heavily.
Shah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Jack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T13#
Shah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shah looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Jack is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Shah's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shah pushing down on Jack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T14#
Shah is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jack is looking for a sweep. Shah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shah pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Jack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Shah is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jack sees it coming and defends easily.
Shah is looking to advance position but Jack won't allow it.
Jack gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Jack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shah is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Jack pushes a forearm under Shah's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shah is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cactus Jack!
During a confident post fight interview, Cactus Jack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CFC 522
Date: Jan 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Foster will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Foster fails with a takedown attempt.
Penncil half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Penncil shoots in and drives through. Foster sprawls well.#TD2#
Foster scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Penncil controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Foster working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Foster is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil is pressing down on Foster's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Foster wants to pass the guard but Penncil is keeping the position.#SUB#
Foster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Penncil keeping full guard, as Foster tries to pass.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Foster is stalling in the full guard.
Foster postures up in Penncil's guard and throws a big left but Penncil blocks it. #SUB#
Penncil is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Foster looking to pass the guard.
Foster tries to stand but Penncil is controlling from the bottom.
Penncil looking for a sweep. Not yet Penncil, not yet. #T3#
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Penncil throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Penncil is looking for a triangle but Foster pushes his legs off easily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving.
Penncil looking to control.
Foster trying to control but Penncil is working from the bottom. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Foster shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penncil sprawls well. Penncil wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Foster gets slowly back to his feet.
BJ Penncil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyler Foster.
Penncil slaps away a takedown attempt from Foster, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Penncil is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Foster.
Foster tries to clinch but Penncil is having none of it.
Foster closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penncil circles away.
Penncil attempts a counter takedown but Foster avoids it well and moves away.
Foster darts in looking for a takedown but Penncil gets double underhooks and turns Foster into the cage.
Foster looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Penncil throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Foster counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Penncil looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Penncil tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that BJ Penncil will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Penncil looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Foster not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
BJ Penncil overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penncil makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Penncil wants to control from the top but Foster keeps moving.
Penncil cracks Foster with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penncil trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Foster controls Penncil momentarily but Penncil frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Foster can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Penncil is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Foster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penncil can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penncil scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Penncil drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Foster dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Penncil escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Foster gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Penncil is retaining full guard. #T2##SUB#
Penncil has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Foster can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penncil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Foster can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Penncil looking for subs off his back but Foster has passed one foot through into half guard.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penncil trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Foster is taking a breather. Penncil 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.
Penncil trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Foster is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Penncil sees it coming and defends easily.
Penncil is not content to let Foster control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Penncil is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Foster scores with a couple of nice shots.
Penncil tries to roll over but Foster keeps him under control.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Penncil is looking to improve his position.
Penncil is refusing to be controlled, as Foster sits in half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Foster wants to pass to mount but Penncil is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Foster with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster checks a leg kick nicely.
Penncil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Foster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyler Foster will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Foster slaps away a takedown attempt from Penncil, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nice takedown defense from Penncil. No joy for Foster on that attempt. #TD2#
Foster closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Penncil to the mat! Penncil manages to get full guard.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Penncil throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Foster trying to control the position from guard on top but Penncil is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Penncil throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Foster must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Foster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Penncil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Foster has managed to get both his arms back between Penncil's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Penncil looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Penncil throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster wants to control from the top but Penncil keeps moving.
Foster passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Foster scoring with punches from side control.
Foster is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Penncil's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Penncil stops Foster from passing to mount.
Penncil is trying to get back to half guard.
Foster trying to control the action but Penncil is working from the bottom.
Foster lands some shots froms side control.
The referee asks Foster politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Foster prefers to stall for the moment though.#T3#
Foster is putting a hurting on Penncil here, landing some big shots from side control.
Foster scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Penncil to see if he's OK.
Foster connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Penncil some visible discomfort.
Penncil is being controlled here.
Foster trying to control the position but Penncil is working away.
Penncil is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Foster is controlling him well.#SUB2#
Foster thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Foster tries to advance to mount but Penncil instead regains half guard.
Penncil wants to control but Foster is keeping busy.
#T4#
Foster lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy.
Foster slips a nice elbow through Penncil's hands, connecting with Penncil's forehead.
Penncil is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Foster is working for a submission of some sort.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Foster wants to control but Penncil is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Foster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Foster!
After the big win, Tyler Foster made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors White Gorilla and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Stepping Stone 97
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 5 losses; Tim Smooth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Cactus Jack!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Smooth shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Smooth was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Smooth (4) vs (0) Jack
Smooth in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smooth gets to mount! Jack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (6) vs (0) Jack
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Smooth.
Smooth controlling from the full mount.
Jack tries to reverse the position but Smooth maintains control.
Smooth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Smooth in particular looking to stall.#T1##SUB2#
Jack actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Jack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Smooth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Jack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Smooth moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Jack. Score +3 for passing guard: Smooth (9) vs (0) Jack
Smooth advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Smooth (11) vs (0) Jack
Jack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smooth controlling his opponent.
Jack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB#
Jack tries to improve his position but Smooth has taken his back! Smooth has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Jack tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smooth pushes Jack away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Smooth!
Our winner, Tim Smooth, 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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