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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tyaf Daeland Puno (ranked 387 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9831 p4p, 0 weight class). Puno's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I'm a soldier - Tupac. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tyaf Daeland Puno! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
France moves into the clinch successfully.
France drops down looking for an ankle pick but Puno pulls his leg out and moves away.
France moves into the clinch successfully.
France pulls guard effortlessly.
France can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
France escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
France wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
France trying to control the position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Puno can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Puno stays in close to France's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Puno is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
Puno controlling from the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Puno preventing the sweep.
France keeping moving, preventing Puno from controlling successfully.
France is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Puno defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puno's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Puno has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
France looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
France has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Puno has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (3) vs (0) France
France tries to improve position but can't.
France is not content to let Puno control the position.
France trying to remain calm as Puno controls from the top position.
Puno advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Puno (5) vs (0) France
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Puno prevents France from improving his position.
France looking for submissions off his back.
Puno not doing much here.
Puno trying to control from half guard but France is working away.
France wants to get back to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Puno stalling.
Puno'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.
Puno has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Puno wants to pass the guard but France is defending well.
Still in half guard, Puno seems content to control.
France is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France wants to sweep here but Puno controlling him for the moment.
Puno trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from France.
Puno sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Puno trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that France has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puno is aware though and is defending well.
Puno controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Puno looking to pass the guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
Puno trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
France is looking for a triangle but Puno pushes his legs off easily.
Puno stays in close to France's body and controls the position.
France wants to control but Puno passes easily into half guard.
France works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France looking for a guillotine here but Puno defends easily.
Puno sitting in guard here, content to control.
France trying to control the position.
France throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws France's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (8) vs (0) France
France manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Puno stalling.
Puno is pressing down on France's thigh, looking to free his foot. France is holding on for now.
France is pressing down on Puno's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
France tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Puno trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Puno controls from within his opponent's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as France holds on and takes a little breather.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Puno controlling from the top position.
France keeping full guard, as Puno tries to pass.
France is controlling Puno's posture.
Puno is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Puno trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Puno stopping the sweep attempt from France.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Puno controls the pace.
France looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puno wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France is looking for a triangle but Puno pushes his legs off easily.
Puno looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
France throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Puno escapes and throws France's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Puno (11) vs (0) France
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to control Puno's posture but Puno avoids it.
France is looking for a sweep.
Puno is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but France is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
France is trying to get back to half guard.
France struggling a bit here.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France is trying to get back to half guard.
France is still trying to improve position.
Puno staying calm.
France tries to improve position but can't.
Puno controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
France is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Puno takes the fight on points by 11 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 27, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darwin France (ranked 10032 p4p, 0 weight class) and Black Rain (ranked 5500 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think France might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to bring me to life. Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Black Rain!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rain pushes France up against the cage in a clinch.
Rain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. France gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but France pulls him back up using the underhooks.
France is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rain gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
France ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. France no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Rain wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
France manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rain manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (2) vs (0) Rain
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
France wants to control from the top but Rain keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rain wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rain wants to control but France passes easily into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from France's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Rain works his way to full guard. Good work.
Rain had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. France defends it easily.
France slips nicely into half guard.
Rain is not content to let France control the position.
France is thwarting Rain's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France is pressing down on Rain's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rain is holding on for now.
Rain is defending against the submission attempts here by France.
Rain is refusing to be controlled, as France sits in half guard.
France is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
France is looking to advance position but Rain won't allow it.
Rain regains full guard. Nicely done.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Rain is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rain is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (2) vs (2) Rain
France looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rain is one step ahead there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now France is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (4) vs (2) Rain
France trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
France pushing down on Rain's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
France wants to take a breather but Rain is having none of it.
France is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rain sees it coming and defends easily.
Rain 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.
France sitting and controlling from the half guard.
France is looking for a kimura but Rain is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for France to get the leverage.
France is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rain has managed to free his arm - good work.
France is working for a submission of some sort.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rain makes his way to full guard, as France worked for a kimura.
Rain keeping moving, preventing France from controlling successfully.
France stopping the sweep attempt from Rain.
Rain is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rain swivels though and keeps the full guard.
France trying to control but Rain is working from the bottom.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Rain is retaining full guard.
Rain keeping moving, preventing France from controlling successfully.
Rain looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rain is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. France manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (4) vs (4) Rain
France is trying to keep Rain in close.
Rain slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
France looking to control.
Rain wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France controlling the position.
France keeping moving, preventing Rain from controlling successfully.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rain wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
France can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rain controls the pace.
France keeping full guard, as Rain tries to pass.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rain is aware though and is defending well.
France being controlled here, momentarily.
Rain is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Rain has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France makes his way to full guard. A much better position for France.
Rain stopping the sweep attempt from France.
Rain slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: France (4) vs (7) Rain
Rain controlling the position.
France is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rain trying to control the position but France is working away.
France is looking for a sweep.
Rain working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rain wants to control but France is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rain looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
France gets back to half guard.
Rain trying to mount his opponent but France defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Rain wins on points by 7 to 4.
Black Rain decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jack Burton (ranked 3275 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9874 p4p, 0 weight class). France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Jack Burton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Burton gets tackled into the cage by France. France maintains the clinch.
France jumps guard and drags Burton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. France swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Burton sitting in guard, not really doing much.
France is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Burton stopping the sweep attempt from France.
France is trying to keep Burton in close.
Burton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton preventing the sweep.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Burton trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton tries to free his leg and advance position but France is retaining full guard.
France has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burton has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (3) vs (0) France
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
France tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, France has escaped the position, nice work there.
What's France going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
France manages to get back to half guard.
France 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.
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France wants to control but Burton is keeping busy.
France tries to get to full guard but Burton has control of the leg.
France gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France looking to control.
France looking for a guillotine here but Burton defends easily.
Burton postures up.
France keeping moving, preventing Burton from controlling successfully.
France looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
France wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
Burton works a leg free and moves into half guard.
France tries to roll over but Burton keeps him under control.
Burton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but France does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Burton prevents France from improving his position.
Burton stalling.
France is looking to get back to full guard here but Burton has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Burton (6) vs (0) France
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Burton trying to control the action but France is working from the bottom.
France is trying to control Burton's posture but Burton avoids it.
France manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Burton is working for a kimura but France is defending it quite comfortably.
Burton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a sweep. Burton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Burton is trying to control the action in half guard but France is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burton tries to pass the half guard into mount. France knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Burton is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Burton is thwarting France's attempts to control the position.
France wants to get back to full guard.
France wants to control but Burton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Burton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. France doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Burton.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
France is concentrating on defense, preventing Burton from advancing position.
Burton seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
France is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burton's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Burton (6) vs (4) France
France has his arm under Burton's chin here. Game over son! France squeezes tightly and Burton is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darwin France!
A very excited looking Darwin France made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joaquim Rapture (ranked 184 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darwin France (ranked 9845 p4p, 0 weight class). Rapture comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Darwin France is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Joaquim Rapture! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rapture stuffs the takedown attempt from France. France gets slowly back to his feet.
France shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than France was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rapture (0) vs (4) France
France working away.
France is trying to get an arm triangle but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is looking to regain half guard here but France keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France is looking to take a break and control but Rapture is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
France swings around for an armbar but Rapture sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (4) France
That's one minute gone in the round.
France bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rapture's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (2) vs (6) France
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
France wants to control from the top but Rapture keeps moving.
Rapture is trying to keep France in close.
Rapture is looking for a triangle but France pushes his legs off easily.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France won't allow Rapture to sweep him here.
France trying to control but Rapture is working from the bottom.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rapture wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rapture wants to sweep but no luck.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rapture swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
Rapture has an active guard here but France has managed to pass into half guard.
Rapture gets back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France looking to sit in guard and control but Rapture gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (6) France
Rapture works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Well, if Rapture 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.
Rapture trying to mount his opponent but France defends it.
The fighters are battling for position here. France manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rapture stopping the sweep attempt from France.
France has his hands on Rapture's head, controlling the position.
Rapture's corner is telling him to maintain position.
France looking for a sweep. Not yet France, not yet.
Rapture tries to free his leg and advance position but France is retaining full guard.
Rapture trying to control but France is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rapture is really struggling to control France but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rapture preventing the sweep.
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (4) vs (8) France
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rapture tries to roll over but France keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rapture manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Rapture looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but France puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
France wants to pass the guard but Rapture is defending well.
Rapture is trying to maintain the position but France is very close to passing his half guard.
France wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rapture keeps working.
Rapture works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rapture wants to sweep here but France controlling him for the moment.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rapture is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. France is aware though and is defending well.
France is stalling in the full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Rapture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
France has gone for a leg lock! Rapture slips out almost immediately though and dives into France's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rapture (6) vs (8) France
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
Rapture got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rapture has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
France trying to control the position.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rapture doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rapture manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rapture pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
France wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rapture is now in half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from the bottom.
France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
France wants to control but Rapture is keeping busy and won't allow it.
France makes his way to full guard. A much better position for France.
Rapture looking to pass the guard.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rapture is one step ahead there.
Rapture slips nicely into half guard.
Rapture wants to pass to mount but France is defending the position.
Rapture is trying to control. France wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
France is looking to control Rapture's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can France avoid being mounted?
France is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rapture seems to be looking for submissions.
Rapture is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so France is just riding it out for now. Rapture eventually gives up the hold.
France is trying to maintain the position but Rapture is very close to passing his half guard.
Rapture wants to control but France is keeping him busy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France is looking for a sweep. Rapture is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rapture content to control rather than advance.
Rapture wants to pass the guard but France is defending well.
France trying to control but Rapture postures up.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rapture wants to control from the top but France keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 8 to 6.
Darwin France decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Darwin France and Kazuka Fuujin. France comes to the cage accompanied by bring me to life. Fuujin has chosen his shirt says "bout to smack the stepchild out you" as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Darwin France! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Kazuka Fuujin!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
France shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fuujin is trying to defend but France finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: France (2) vs (0) Fuujin
Fuujin looking for submissions off his back.
Fuujin actively working from the bottom here.
Fuujin is refusing to be controlled, as France sits in half guard.
Fuujin is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuujin wants to improve his position but France is controlling well.
France is pressing down on Fuujin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuujin is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France uses his free foot to push down on Fuujin's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fuujin. Score +3 for passing guard: France (5) vs (0) Fuujin
We've been hearing good reports from France's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
France looking to control but Fuujin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
France takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fuujin regains half guard.
France is trying to control. Fuujin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fuujin works his way to full guard. Good work.
France looking to sit in guard and control but Fuujin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (5) vs (2) Fuujin
That's two minutes gone in the round.
France wants to sweep here but Fuujin controlling him for the moment.
Fuujin 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.
France looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Fuujin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: France (5) vs (5) Fuujin
Fuujin has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for France! Score +2 for reaching mount: France (5) vs (7) Fuujin
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France working to try and regain half guard.
Fuujin content just to control the position here.
France slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
France is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fuujin is looking for a kimura but France is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fuujin to get the leverage.
France looking for submissions off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin prevents France from improving his position.
France is positioning himself well to prevent Fuujin advancing to mount.
France is looking for a sweep. Fuujin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France won't allow Fuujin to pass to mount.
France tries to get to full guard but Fuujin has control of the leg.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin 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.
France is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fuujin avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fuujin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fuujin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fuujin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuujin stays in close to France's body and controls the position.
France is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
France is pulling down on Fuujin's head. It's preventing any offense from Fuujin, at least for the moment.
Fuujin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
France not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fuujin controlling from the top position.
Fuujin preventing the sweep.
Fuujin controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Fuujin looking to pass the guard.
Fuujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fuujin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fuujin got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fuujin has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
France looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
France is trying to keep Fuujin in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin 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.
France looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fuujin is one step ahead there.
Fuujin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: France (5) vs (10) Fuujin
Fuujin trying to control the position but France is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
France wants to control but Fuujin postures up.
France is trying to get back to half guard.
Fuujin just content to control the position.
Fuujin trying to control the position but France is working away.
Fuujin working away.
France tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fuujin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fuujin controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France tries to improve position but can't.
France trying to remain calm as Fuujin controls from the top position.
Fuujin trying to control the position but France is working away.
You can see the frustration on France's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
France is not content to let Fuujin control the position.
France is trying to improve his position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: France (7) vs (10) Fuujin
Fuujin is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but France pulls his head out easily.
Fuujin tries to get to full guard but France has control of the leg.
France performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fuujin manages to get to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fuujin is trying to control the position from the bottom.
France pushing down on Fuujin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
France seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fuujin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fuujin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Fuujin is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France is working hard here to advance position.
Fuujin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. France doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. France manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuujin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fuujin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fuujin is controlling France's posture.
Fuujin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fuujin wins on points by 10 to 7.
An out of breath Kazuka Fuujin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Tomas Marley and Darwin France. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Tomas Marley! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
France slaps away a takedown attempt from Marley, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Marley fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Marley is defended easily by France.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomas Marley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from France as Marley shoots in.
France drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Marley defends it well.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
France gets caught napping as Marley dives in and scores a takedown. France manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Marley (2) vs (0) France
Marley not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marley'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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
France working for a triangle but Marley defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
France tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Marley is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Marley has managed to sneak the leg through.
France wants to get back to full guard.
France regains full guard. Nicely done.
France has his feet on Marley's thighs here. He's pushed Marley 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! Marley screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darwin France!
A victorious Darwin France thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Darwin France. France is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bring me to life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
France has taken the fight to the clinch.
France manages to pull guard.
France pulls Ghost in to control the position.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost 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.
France trying to control the position.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but France is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
France looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because France is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to pass into half guard but France pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now France is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (0) vs (2) France
Ghost pulls France in to control the position.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. France doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. France manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
France is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
France drops back looking for a leg! Ghost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghost manages to kick France off! France jumps back into Ghost's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghost looking for subs off his back but France has passed one foot through into half guard.
France is looking to advance position but Ghost won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ghost! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (5) France
Ghost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
France trying to control but he's not successful this time.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghost tries to hold on but France postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
France tries to control but Ghost wriggling away.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for France on the ground.
Ghost tries to hold on but France pushes him away.
Ghost is looking to get to half guard.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France wants to take Ghost's back but he can't do it this time.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghost tries to reverse the position but France maintains control.
France avoids the attempt from Ghost to control.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
France controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has given up his back here. Will France look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (8) France
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France tightening his grip on Ghost, looking for the choke.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
France tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghost pushed the leg off.
Ghost is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if France gets his way!
France looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
Ghost looking very determined here, making life difficult for France.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
France is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ghost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape the position.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
France seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from Ghost's half guard. Ghost has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ghost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead France passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (11) France
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
France tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
France trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ghost! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (13) France
Ghost manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghost trying to control from the bottom.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ghost. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (16) France
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
France tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ghost's legs.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom here.
France is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ghost will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ghost is not content to let France control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
France wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Ghost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 16 to 0.
A relieved looking Darwin France thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hakuin Ekaku Jr and Darwin France. Ekaku Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Jiu Jitsu. France has chosen bring me to life as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hakuin Ekaku Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ekaku Jr fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging France to the ground. Ekaku Jr is now in France's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (0) France
France bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ekaku Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (2) vs (2) France
Ekaku Jr wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
France looking to pass the guard.
France is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ekaku Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Ekaku Jr, not yet.
Ekaku Jr is working hard here to advance position.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr trying to keep a closed guard but France is proving a slippery customer.
France is pushing down on Ekaku Jr's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ekaku Jr is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ekaku Jr avoid being mounted?
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ekaku Jr doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a sweep. France is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr is controlling France's posture.
Ekaku Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Ekaku Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ekaku Jr is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
France looking to pass the guard.
France drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ekaku Jr manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now France has Ekaku Jr in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (4) vs (2) France
France is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ekaku Jr defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr passes into half guard.
France looking for submissions off his back.
France has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
France looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but France won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to improve his position.
France moves into full guard.
Ekaku Jr wants to pass the guard but France is keeping the position.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
France is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
France has his foot on Ekaku Jr's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ekaku Jr works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing that Ekaku Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
France looking for subs off his back but Ekaku Jr has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is looking to advance position but France won't allow it.
France wants to get back to full guard.
France manages to get to full guard.
Ekaku Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed France's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France tries to roll over but Ekaku Jr keeps him under control.
Ekaku Jr frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (7) vs (2) France
France working to try and regain half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, France has managed to escape the submission attempt.
France is looking to improve his position but Ekaku Jr isn't that keen on the idea.
France bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (7) vs (4) France
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ekaku Jr is keeping the position for now.
France stopping the sweep attempt from Ekaku Jr.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ekaku Jr manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. France manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (9) vs (4) France
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed France's guard.
Ekaku Jr moves into full mount! France won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (12) vs (4) France
France is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape.
France tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ekaku Jr can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape.
Ekaku Jr looking to secure an arm triangle but France defends it well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
France manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ekaku Jr is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but France still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, France has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ekaku Jr (12) vs (8) France
Ekaku Jr tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but France wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
France tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ekaku Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr tries to bench press France off him but France keeps the position.
Ekaku Jr struggling a bit here.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
France tries for a kimura but Ekaku Jr is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France in the domination position with Ekaku Jr hanging on.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
France tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no France has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
I wouldn't like to be where Ekaku Jr is right now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ekaku Jr knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ekaku Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (14) vs (8) France
France is looking to improve his position.
Ekaku Jr trying to pass the guard but France defending well.
France slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ekaku Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. France is keeping the position for now.
France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ekaku Jr is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Ekaku Jr has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ekaku Jr looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ekaku Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but France sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. France manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
France is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ekaku Jr is aware though and is defending well.
France isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ekaku Jr stacks France 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 Ekaku Jr! Score +3 for passing guard: Ekaku Jr (17) vs (8) France
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ekaku Jr moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ekaku Jr (19) vs (8) France
Ekaku Jr goes for an armbar but France turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from France. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (19) vs (10) France
Ekaku Jr working a defensive guard here.
Ekaku Jr pulls France in close to his closed guard and prevents France from doing any damage or advancing position.
France drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ekaku Jr looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ekaku Jr looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ekaku Jr! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ekaku Jr (23) vs (10) France
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ekaku Jr (23) vs (12) France
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ekaku Jr wants to control but France is keeping busy.
France is working for an americana but Ekaku Jr has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst France was thinking about the submission.
France won't allow Ekaku Jr to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
France slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ekaku Jr takes the fight on points by 23 to 12.
Hakuin Ekaku Jr looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Thank you to my inspiration, my father, THE GREATEST EVER Hakuin "Zen" Ekaku.'. |
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Event:
EVO 248: Seia vs Vinetto
Date: Jun 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Thumbhisbum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and France connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thumbhisbum scrambles back to his feet.
France looks to land a right hand but Thumbhisbum moved out of range.
Thumbhisbum tries a quick counter leg kick but France is wise to it.
France has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook but France blocks it.
France jabs Thumbhisbum right on the nose. Thumbhisbum blinks but takes it well.
France throws a head kick that misses
and Thumbhisbum counters with a nice body kick.
Thumbhisbum closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thumbhisbum waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
Thumbhisbum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thumbhisbum tries a head kick but it misses.
Thumbhisbum connects with a nice looking jab.
Thumbhisbum with a nice cross.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a body kick but France moved away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thumbhisbum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but France moves away.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick but France sees it coming and moves out of range.
France lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
France tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Thumbhisbum defends well and France ends up having to push Thumbhisbum into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
France moves out of range of the strikes.
Thumbhisbum's hands are dropping dangerously low here and France connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thumbhisbum scrambles back to his feet.
France takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thumbhisbum fails to land with a series of punches.
France moves out of range as Thumbhisbum strikes.
Thumbhisbum misses the shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum blocks a low kick nicely.
Thumbhisbum swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
France feinted with a counter takedown.
Thumbhisbum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but France moves away.
We've been informed that Thumbhisbum has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A shot to the liver by Thumbhisbum. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Thumbhisbum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as France blocks the leg kick.
Thumbhisbum throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and France counters with a shoot takedown. Thumbhisbum fights it but they end up in guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
France postures up in Thumbhisbum's guard and throws a big left but Thumbhisbum blocks it.
France is looking to work some ground and pound but Thumbhisbum has wrist control.
France trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thumbhisbum is on top in guard.
#REVB#
France wants to hit a switch here but Thumbhisbum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for France there!
Thumbhisbum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Let's hope that Thumbhisbum 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.
France blocking the ground and pound.
France regains half guard.
France 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.
France is trying to get back to full guard.
Thumbhisbum takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thumbhisbum is continuing to stall.
France wants to improve his position but Thumbhisbum is controlling well.
Thumbhisbum stalling. #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.
France works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Thumbhisbum's corner is telling him to maintain position.
France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
France wants to sweep here but Thumbhisbum controlling him for the moment.
France manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Thumbhisbum manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
France throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
France lands a nice shot to the body.
Thumbhisbum looks to land a right hand but France moved out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by France or perhaps it was just good defense by Thumbhisbum, which made it look bad.
Thumbhisbum throws a shot from downtown. France moves away and avoids it.
A telegraphed right hand from France misses the target.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slow jab from Thumbhisbum misses its intended target.
France thinks about countering with a body kick.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick that misses.
Thumbhisbum throws a low kick but France moves out of range easily.
France misses with a low kick.
Thumbhisbum looks like he wants to counter punch here.
France ducks under a wild hook from Thumbhisbum.#T1#
France throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum just misses with a punch to the body.
France is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Thumbhisbum was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
France avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
France throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
France is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thumbhisbum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but France moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thumbhisbum throws a head kick that misses.
France tries to counter with a takedown but Thumbhisbum is quick to defend against it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thumbhisbum. That's going to slow France down.
Good standup being displayed there by Thumbhisbum as he connects with a hook.
Thumbhisbum throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
France tries to counter with a takedown but Thumbhisbum is quick to defend against it.
Thumbhisbum scores with a kick to the midsection.
France throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Thumbhisbum's waist but Thumbhisbum gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing France off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Thumbhisbum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Some wild striking there from Thumbhisbum.
France throws a body kick that misses
and Thumbhisbum counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thumbhisbum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Thumbhisbum scores with a jab.#ROC2#
France is rocked!
Thumbhisbum keeps France at a distance using the push kick.
Oh France is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thumbhisbum takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
France seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice shot lands for Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
France takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thumbhisbum. That's going to slow France down.
Thumbhisbum misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from France.
#TD#
France closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Thumbhisbum's guard.#T3#
France is fighting to break Thumbhisbum's control of his arms but Thumbhisbum is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
France works a leg free and moves into half guard.
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
France passes to side control.
Thumbhisbum managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by France.
Thumbhisbum is trying to control France's posture but France avoids it.
France is trying to ground and pound but Thumbhisbum uses the momentary lack of control by France to regain half guard.
Thumbhisbum is doing well to control the position and prevent France from advancing to side control.
France thows a huge punch but Thumbhisbum dodges it nicely.
#T4#
France sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thumbhisbum defending well though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thumbhisbum manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Darwin France overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
France looking to pass the guard.
Thumbhisbum looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells France's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
France wants to pass the guard but Thumbhisbum is keeping the position.
Thumbhisbum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
France is pushing down on Thumbhisbum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thumbhisbum is fighting to maintain full guard but France has managed to sneak the leg through.
France throwing shots but Thumbhisbum is blocking nicely.
Thumbhisbum is trying to get back to full guard.
France looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Benjamin Thumbhisbum will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
That's time! France's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thumbhisbum throws a body shot but no joy.
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild body shot.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
France scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
France working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thumbhisbum defending against the ground and pound.
Thumbhisbum is trying to control France's posture but France avoids it.
Thumbhisbum parries the strikes from France easily there. France is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thumbhisbum to escape.
#SUB#
France goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Thumbhisbum rolls with the submission and now he's on top in France's guard! Nice work there by Thumbhisbum! #SUB#
France throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thumbhisbum uses it to pass to side control.
France is trying to control Thumbhisbum's posture but Thumbhisbum avoids it. #T1#
France is not content to let Thumbhisbum control the position.
France is looking for a sweep.
Thumbhisbum trying to control the action but France is working from the bottom.
Thumbhisbum taking a breather here.
France wants to control but Thumbhisbum postures up.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Thumbhisbum slows the pace down.
France is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Thumbhisbum is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
France tries to reverse the position but Thumbhisbum maintains control.
Thumbhisbum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
France is working to get back to half guard.
Thumbhisbum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape. #T3#
Thumbhisbum controlling his opponent.
France is working to get back to half guard.
France is working hard here to advance position.
Darwin France has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
France regains half guard.#SUB#
France is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thumbhisbum pulls his head out easily.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4##SUB#
France actively working from the bottom here.
Thumbhisbum is figuring out what he wants to do next.
France is refusing to be controlled, as Thumbhisbum sits in half guard.
Thumbhisbum not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thumbhisbum content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
France looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Thumbhisbum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Thumbhisbum winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benjamin Thumbhisbum!
A victorious Benjamin Thumbhisbum 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:
EVO 244: Frazier vs Maldini
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Finch lands a jab to the nose.
Finch misses with a kick to the body
and France counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Finch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
France dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
France throws a series of punches but Finch avoids them all with ease.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A big right from Finch misses.
Finch looks to throw the jab but France is out of range.
France swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
France throws an overhand right that lands on Finch's shoulder, as Finch tries to avoid the shot.
Finch quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Finch fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch is looking to counter with a body kick.
France uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Finch.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Finch enables France to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Finch manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Finch wriggles free and stands up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
France staying out of range there.
Richmond Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
France avoids the body shot from Finch.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from France.
Nice defenses there by France.
Finch swings widly with a right hand
letting France counter with a right hand.
France throws a nice inside leg kick.
France avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
France throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Finch scoring well with a low kick there.
Finch misses with a hook.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but France manages to avoid it.
Finch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. France sees it coming and avoids it easily.
France uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Finch.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Finch scores with a crisp jab that stopped France in his tracks. #CUT#
It looks like Darwin France has been cut.#T2#
Finch jabs France to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A head kick by France misses
and Finch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
France tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jab, jab by France - just one landing.
Finch catches France with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Finch looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Finch lands with a right hand. #ROC#
France is rocked!
Finch misses with a left hand
and France counters with a straight right hand.
France fails to land the takedown.
A left lands for France.#T3#
Finch misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Finch as France shoots in.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Finch throws a head kick but France moves out of range.
Finch tries to land a front kick but France steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice leg kick lands there from Finch.
Richmond Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finch throws a hook but France avoids it easily.
France misses with an uppercut.
France throws an off balance right hand
and Finch counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps France thinking.
Finch throws a leg kick but France moved away.
France is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Finch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by France.
And France tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T4#
France slips under a jab.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice shot lands for France.
Finch throws a leg kick that misses.
Finch misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch gets off balance looking for a body kick
and France counters with an inside leg kick.
France moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Finch dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract France.
Finch avoids a kick to the body.
France has his takedown stuffed
and Finch counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richmond Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finch stuffs the takedown.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
France looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A cross from Finch lands.
Finch looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and France counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Finch!
France working the strikes but Finch uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
France wants to pass to mount but Finch is defending the position.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that France can do to turn this around?
Finch wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
France thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Finch's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to mount his opponent but Finch defends it.
France throws a strike but Finch avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
France with a flurry of punches that miss. #T1#
France lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
France is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Finch is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Finch has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
France has his foot on Finch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Finch works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
France looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
France can't keep his opponent in guard - Finch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Finch tries to stand but his hand is stuck under France. #SUB2#
France looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SU#
Finch stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows France to get to his feet.
Finch blocks the body kick.
France moves out of range as Finch strikes.
France takes a swing at Finch's ribcage but misses.
Finch scores with a jab.
France scores with the left hand. Finch knows he should have avoided that one.
Finch swings for the body but France moves out of range.
France delivers a nice body kick.
Finch thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Finch throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It seemed like France was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
France walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Finch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by France.
Finch misses with a right hand #TD2#
and France counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
France throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
France is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Finch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time France.
France lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
France is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
France is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Finch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
France wants to free his trapped foot but Finch is holding on for dear life with his legs.
France has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
France sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Finch defending well though.
France throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Darwin France will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darwin France's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good leg kick by France there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch thuds a left hand into France's body.
France takes one on the chin but seems OK.
France misses with a low kick.
#TD2#
France gets a double leg takedown into Finch's guard.
Finch is pulling down on France's head. It's preventing any offense from France, at least for the moment.
Finch looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France postures up in Finch's guard and throws a big left but Finch blocks it.
Finch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. France manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Finch wants to control from the top but France keeps moving. #T1#
Finch won't allow France to sweep him here. #SUB2#
France throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
France working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Finch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Finch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Finch is pushing down on France's leg trying to pass to half guard. France is fighting to maintain full guard but Finch has managed to sneak the leg through.
France moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
France being controlled here, momentarily.
Finch passes France's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU#
Finch stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
France avoids the body shot from Finch.
France is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
France keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Finch scores with a head kick. France tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
France dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3#
Finch on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
France avoids a kick to the body.
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but France was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch throws out a loose jab but France uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Finch misses
and France makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Finch works the jab nicely.
France is still on wobbly legs! Can Finch finish him?
Finch just misses with a punch to the body.
Finch fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and France has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
France seems to have recovered his senses.
Finch listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big right from Finch misses.
France misses with a looping left.
France misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Good standup being displayed there by Finch as he connects with a hook.
France shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Finch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Finch loads up on a big right hand but France slips the punch.
France shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Richmond Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darwin France.
Finch slaps away a takedown attempt from France, before circling back to the center of the mat.
France takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by France.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richmond Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Richmond Finch!
Richmond Finch very nearly forgot to thank Pearson Specter Litt amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
EVO 237: Hunt vs Todd
Date: Apr 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Thumbhisbum. That snapped France's head back.
France lands a glancing blow to the side of Thumbhisbum's head.
Thumbhisbum takes one on the button.
A jab from Thumbhisbum misses. #TD#
France shoots in and gets a takedown into Thumbhisbum's guard.
France trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
France really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
France throwing strikes but missing.
Thumbhisbum is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thumbhisbum managing to control the position.
France trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
France trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thumbhisbum is pulling down on France's head. It's preventing any offense from France, at least for the moment.
France tries to free his leg and advance position but Thumbhisbum is retaining full guard. #T1#
France throws an elbow that misses. Thumbhisbum uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in France's guard. Nice move by Thumbhisbum!#REVB#
Thumbhisbum must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Thumbhisbum slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
France has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
France keeping moving, preventing Thumbhisbum from controlling successfully.
France 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
France is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thumbhisbum defends well.
Thumbhisbum in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thumbhisbum preventing the sweep.
France keeping moving, preventing Thumbhisbum from controlling successfully. #SUB#
France throws his legs up looking for a submission but Thumbhisbum uses it to pass to side control.
Thumbhisbum postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
France manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thumbhisbum is trying to control. France wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Thumbhisbum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
France wants to improve his position but Thumbhisbum is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thumbhisbum is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
France throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Thumbhisbum to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A head kick misses from France.
Thumbhisbum slips under a jab.
Thumbhisbum loads up on a big right hand but France slips the punch.
France throws a sloppy head kick and Thumbhisbum moves out of range easily.
Thumbhisbum misses with a shot to the body
and France cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thumbhisbum throws a solid leg kick but France takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thumbhisbum.
Thumbhisbum uses good head movement to avoid the hook from France.
France works Thumbhisbum's body with a nice hook.
Thumbhisbum jabs at France's body.
Thumbhisbum misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thumbhisbum swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
France half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Thumbhisbum throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and France counters with a single leg into guard. Thumbhisbum didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Darwin France dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
France moves out of range as Thumbhisbum strikes.
France lands with an uppercut that bounces Thumbhisbum off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Thumbhisbum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thumbhisbum lands a glancing blow to the side of France's head.
Thumbhisbum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thumbhisbum throws a leg kick #TD#
and France counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
France throwing shots but Thumbhisbum is blocking nicely.
France will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
France 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.
France not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Thumbhisbum is looking to control France's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thumbhisbum avoid being mounted?
Thumbhisbum tries to get to full guard but France has control of the leg.
Thumbhisbum taking some punishment here, with France in his half guard.
Thumbhisbum wants to control but France is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thumbhisbum is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
France is trying to work for a kimura but Thumbhisbum is defending well.
#SUB#
France seems to be looking for submissions.
Thumbhisbum tries to get to full guard but France has control of the leg.
Thumbhisbum won't allow France to pass to mount. #T2#
Thumbhisbum is doing well to control the position and prevent France from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Thumbhisbum is defending against the submission attempts here by France.
France trying to control the action but Thumbhisbum is working from the bottom.
Thumbhisbum is trying is best to control the position here.
Thumbhisbum moves into full guard.
Thumbhisbum not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
France pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thumbhisbum is keeping the position for now.
Thumbhisbum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
France wants to get back to full guard but Thumbhisbum has mounted him!
France tries to reverse the position but Thumbhisbum maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
France wants to hold on but Thumbhisbum pushes him away.
France really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thumbhisbum punching from mount but France doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
France is looking to get to half guard.
Thumbhisbum wants to control but instead France manages to regain half guard.
France wants to control but Thumbhisbum is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Thumbhisbum's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
France actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Darwin France will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
France bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thumbhisbum keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thumbhisbum throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thumbhisbum misses with a wild body shot.
Thumbhisbum lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thumbhisbum throws a sloppy head kick and France moves out of range easily.
France avoids the head kick by Thumbhisbum.
The fighters circling - Thumbhisbum throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thumbhisbum swings widly with a right hand
and France counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Thumbhisbum throws a combination but it was largely blocked by France.
France was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
France closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Thumbhisbum to the mat! Thumbhisbum manages to get full guard.
France being controlled here momentarily.
France working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
France is looking to work some ground and pound but Thumbhisbum has wrist control.
France is looking to work some ground and pound but Thumbhisbum has wrist control.
Thumbhisbum preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
France postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Thumbhisbum is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of France, into his guard. #REVB#
Thumbhisbum trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Thumbhisbum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
France looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Thumbhisbum got a little sloppy there for a moment and France has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thumbhisbum has managed to get both his arms back between France's legs - danger averted.
Thumbhisbum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
France is looking for a triangle here but Thumbhisbum uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T3#
Thumbhisbum slows the pace down.
France looking for a sweep but Thumbhisbum has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Thumbhisbum controlling the pace for now.
Thumbhisbum can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as France is looking to escape.
France sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
Thumbhisbum performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
France tries to roll over but Thumbhisbum keeps him under control.
Benjamin Thumbhisbum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Darwin France is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Benjamin Thumbhisbum comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think France 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
EVO 235: Tires vs McColgan 2
Date: Mar 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Marley defending well as France loads up on a big left hand.
Marley has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as France is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Marley gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and France counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
France missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
France thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marley blocking the ground and pound attempt from France. #SUB#
France is looking for submissions but instead, Marley has regained full guard.
France trying to control the position from guard on top but Marley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marley is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
France postures up.
France in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Marley is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but France frees his head nicely. Oh but Marley has switched to an armbar! France is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Tomas Marley!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Tomas Marley waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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