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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Spar and Ichabod Crane. Crane comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Broken Bones - Decapitated kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Spar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ichabod Crane!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Crane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spar did well to prevent Crane getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spar (0) vs (2) Crane
Spar tries to get to full guard but Crane has control of the leg.
Spar is trying to maintain the position but Crane is very close to passing his half guard.
Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crane seems to be working for a kimura but Spar defends the submission attempt.
Spar won't allow Crane to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Spar makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spar.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crane is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spar is trying to hold Crane in close to prevent damage but Crane has managed to pass into half guard.
Crane controlling the pace.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Crane with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Crane working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Spar's thigh. Spar counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Spar wants to sweep but no luck.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Soul Supremacy Rio inform me that Crane has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Spar looking to control.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Crane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spar can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crane controls the pace.
Spar controls Crane momentarily but Crane frees himself.
Crane tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Spar working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Spar trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Crane slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Spar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Spar wants to control but Crane passes easily into half guard.
Spar wants to get back to full guard but Crane has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (5) Crane
Crane is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar is looking to reverse the position.
Spar struggling a bit here.
Spar is trying to improve his position.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Spar trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Crane manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (8) Crane
Crane prevents Spar from getting the reversal.
Spar is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crane tries to control but Spar wriggling away.
Spar tries to hold on but Crane postures up.
Crane trying to control but Spar is having none of it.
Spar tries to lock up and control but Crane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spar sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Crane is keen to just control but Spar is a slippery customer.
Crane is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Spar! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (11) Crane
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Spar is desperately trying to improve his position but Crane has a good base and remains in mount.
Spar is working hard here to advance position.
Crane can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spar is looking to escape.
Spar is wriggling around trying to escape.
Spar manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
Crane is pressing down on Spar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spar is holding on for now.
Spar trying to control here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Spar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Crane has managed to get both his arms back between Spar's legs - danger averted.
Crane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Crane not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Crane from controlling successfully.
Spar being controlled here, momentarily.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Crane is one step ahead there.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Spar working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Crane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spar working for a triangle but Crane defends it easily.
Spar trying to keep a closed guard but Crane is proving a slippery customer.
Crane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spar working a defensive guard but Crane manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (14) Crane
Spar is trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Crane's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Crane works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (0) vs (17) Crane
Crane wants to control the pace but Spar is squirming around nicely.
Crane content just to control the position here.
Spar regains half guard.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Crane trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.
Spar actively working from the bottom here.
Crane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Spar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Crane trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking to control.
Spar has control of Crane's left arm, preventing Crane from doing any damage.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Spar manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Crane manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (2) vs (17) Crane
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Crane is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (2) vs (19) Crane
Spar throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Crane escapes and throws Spar's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (2) vs (22) Crane
Spar is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Crane 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.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Crane is thwarting Spar's attempts to control the position.
Spar is looking to improve his position.
Crane is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar tries to roll over but Crane keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Crane is keeping busy.
Spar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Crane pulls his head out easily.
Spar is pressing down on Crane's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Crane trying to control the position from guard on top but Spar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crane stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Spar is looking to sweep but instead, Crane has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Crane is working for a kimura but Spar is defending it quite comfortably.
Spar is looking for a sweep. Crane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Crane wins on points by 22 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Ichabod Crane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Evgeniy Malkin and Bjj Spar. Malkin comes to the cage accompanied by The Heavy - How You Like Me Now?. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Evgeniy Malkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Malkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Malkin gets a clinch.
Spar is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Malkin to keep the fight standing.
Spar successfully pulls guard.
Spar looking to control.
Spar 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.
Malkin's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Spar looking for a sweep. Not yet Spar, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malkin controlling from the top position.
Spar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Malkin is aware though and is defending well.
Malkin has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Malkin tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is trying to keep Malkin in close.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
Spar looking to hit a scissor sweep but Malkin is one step ahead there.
Spar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Malkin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Spar 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.
Malkin trying to control but Spar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Malkin wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar has his hands on Malkin's head, controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Spar is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (0) vs (2) Spar
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Malkin trying to keep a closed guard but Spar is proving a slippery customer.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Spar wants to control from the top but Malkin keeps moving.
Spar tries to free his leg and advance position but Malkin is retaining full guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Malkin is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (2) vs (2) Spar
Spar working for a triangle but Malkin defends it easily.
Spar trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malkin wants to pass the guard but Spar is keeping the position.
Spar controlling the position.
Spar looking to control.
Malkin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spar is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Malkin defends well.
Spar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Malkin passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (5) vs (2) Spar
Malkin is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Malkin postures up.
Malkin is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
Spar manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Malkin is taking a breather. Spar says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Malkin frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Malkin (8) vs (2) Spar
Malkin moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Malkin (11) vs (2) Spar
Spar trying to control the action but Malkin just sinks the hooks in.
Malkin has the hooks in. Spar is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Spar keeps trying to improve his position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Malkin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Spar manages to reverse the position and now he's in Malkin's guard. Nice work there by Spar.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Malkin (11) vs (4) Spar
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Malkin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar pushes down on Malkin's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Spar wants to take a breather but Malkin is having none of it.
Spar wants to pass to mount but Malkin is defending the position.
Malkin controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is pressing down on Malkin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Malkin is holding on for now.
Malkin is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Spar has latched onto it... Big trouble! Spar pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Malkin is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Spar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjj Spar!
In his post fight interview, Bjj Spar started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Evgeniy Malkin spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks everyone. It's time to hang up gloves.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D1): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bjj Spar and Michael Blake. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Michael Blake was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjj Spar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Michael Blake!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Aleksei Zolotukhin and Illya Tyunina.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Spar darts in and clinches Blake up against the cage.
Spar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blake gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Blake tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blake has picked Spar up - he's going for a ride! Blake dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Spar (0) vs (2) Blake
Blake is trying to control the action in half guard but Spar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spar is holding on to half guard well.
Spar tries to roll over but Blake keeps him under control.
Blake wants to take a breather but Spar is having none of it.
Blake is pressing down on Spar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spar is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is trying to control. Spar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blake is controlling the pace.
We've been hearing good reports from Spar'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Spar does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Blake seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Spar still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Spar 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: Spar (4) vs (2) Blake
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar is staying tight to Blake's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Blake is trying to get back to half guard.
Blake can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar controlling the position from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Spar goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Blake has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Spar but great work by Blake. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Spar (4) vs (6) Blake
Spar wants to control but Blake postures up.
Blake is looking to take a break and control but Spar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar tries to bench press Blake off him but Blake keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Blake looking to control but instead Spar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard but Spar defending well.
Blake is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Spar is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Spar continues to stall.
Blake controlling the action here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Blake sits in half guard.
Spar trying to control but Blake postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to control from half guard but Spar is working away.
Spar is trying to maintain the position but Blake is very close to passing his half guard.
Blake is trying to control. Spar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spar wants to sweep but Blake has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (4) vs (9) Blake
Blake moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Spar can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar is not content to let Blake control the position.
Spar gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Spar (4) vs (11) Blake
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Blake controlling his opponent.
Spar gets back to half guard.
Blake slows the pace down in half guard.
Spar is refusing to be controlled, as Blake sits in half guard.
Spar is trying to get back to full guard.
Spar manages to get to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Blake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blake stopping the sweep attempt from Spar.
Blake looking to pass the guard.
Spar is adopting a defensive guard.
Blake wants to control from the top but Spar keeps moving.
Spar is pulling down on Blake's head to control his posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Spar keeping moving, preventing Blake from controlling successfully.
Blake tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Blake trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (6) vs (11) Blake
Blake keeping full guard, as Spar tries to pass.
Blake not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blake is keeping the position for now.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Spar is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blake wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Spar is now in half guard.
Spar is looking to take a break and control but Blake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Well,Spar is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Blake is in trouble now - Spar has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (9) vs (11) Blake
Spar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Blake tries to hold on but Spar pushes him away.
Blake can't escape the position.
Spar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Blake is looking to escape.
Spar controlling his opponent.
Spar tries to control but Blake wriggling away.
Spar is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Blake has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Blake! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Spar (9) vs (13) Blake
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blake's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Spar is trying to keep Blake in close.
Blake passes into half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Blake tries to pass to full mount but Spar defends it.
Spar preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Spar is looking to control Blake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Spar avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Blake 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.
Blake passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Spar (9) vs (16) Blake
And that's the end of the fight!
Blake wins on points by 16 to 9.
Our winner, Michael Blake, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Prawn is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Prawn 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.
Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Prawn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Prawn is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Prawn not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has hold of Prawn's hands but Prawn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee has hold of Prawn's hands but Prawn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Prawn is controlling the pace.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Prawn 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.#T1#
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Prawn is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Prawn is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Prawn moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Lee regains half guard.#SUB#
Prawn is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Prawn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ground and pound from Prawn.
Prawn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Prawn working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prawn passes to side control. #SUB#
Prawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Prawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prawn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Prawn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Prawn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Prawn wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Prawn lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB#
Prawn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Prawn is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Prawn lands a nice forearm strike.
Prawn landing a few strikes.
Prawn trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T4#
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Prawn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Prawn just content to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Prawn has hold of Lee's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lee seems comfortable defending it but Prawn has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lee is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lee is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Prawn couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Harcore Prawn!
Harcore Prawn very nearly forgot to thank Museum of Monsters & Madmen 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 13, 2016 |
#R1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Prawn.
Moco looks winded!
A decent looking cross lands there for Prawn.#CUT#
It looks like Lonje Moco has been cut.
Prawn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Moco takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've been told by Prawn's head coaches at Broken Halo Vegas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Prawn lands with an uppercut that bounces Moco off the cage and back into range.
Prawn feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Moco collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Harcore Prawn!
Harcore Prawn really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Museum of Monsters & Madmen logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Ataman blocks a head kick by Prawn.
Ataman wants to counter the offense by Prawn and move into the clinch position.
Ataman jabs at Prawn's body.#CL#
Prawn closes the distance and pushes Ataman back into the cage.
Ataman gets through Prawn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman trying to land knees to the body.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ataman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ataman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
Prawn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ataman's elbow.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ataman lands an uppercut.#T1#
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Prawn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ataman tries to throw a body punch but Prawn avoids it by throwing Ataman back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn misses with a punch to the body.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ataman tries to work over Prawn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ataman misses with a knee strike.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman pushes Prawn back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ataman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman misses with the head strike.
Ataman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Ataman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.#CL2#
Ataman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ataman lands a hook that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Prawn misses with some punches.
#T3#
Ataman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ataman.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Ataman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn lands a right hand.
Ataman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman lands a right hand.
Ataman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Prawn backwards.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Prawn can't find room to land a body shot as Ataman controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Prawn fails to land.
Prawn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Prawn tries a body shot but Ataman blocks it.
Prawn scores with a shoulder strike.
Ataman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ataman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Prawn misses with a punch on the inside.
Ataman scores with a hook to the body.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Prawn avoiding damage as Ataman throws knees to the body.
Prawn working aggressively here.
Ataman misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Ataman.
Ataman has a couple of punches blocked by Prawn.
Ataman digs a right hand underneath Prawn's ribcage. Prawn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Prawn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Prawn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ataman tries to stall but Prawn uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ataman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ataman wants to clinch up but Prawn keeps it at a distance.
Prawn looks for the body kick but Ataman saw that one coming.
Ataman checks a low kick from Prawn.
Ataman fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prawn on the side of the head.
An inside leg kick from Prawn misses.
Ataman lands with a shot to the body.
Prawn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ataman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ataman wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ataman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Prawn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL#
Prawn moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Ataman - that landed with a thud.
Prawn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ataman tries to land knees in the clinch but Prawn avoids the damage to the body.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn taking a breather.
Ataman lands a body punch.
Ataman lands with a right to the head.
Prawn throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman struggles to land a body shot inside as Prawn controls his hands.
Ataman tries a knee to the head but Prawn blocks it.
Prawn misses with the head strike.
Ataman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Prawn prevents a body shot from Ataman.
Ataman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman. #T2#
A short uppercut from Prawn.
Prawn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ataman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Prawn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Prawn tries to throw a body punch but Ataman avoids it by throwing Prawn back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Prawn is pressed up against the cage. Ataman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Prawn down to the mat. Prawn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ataman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Prawn is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Prawn clinches up against the cage.
Prawn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ataman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Prawn cracks Ataman with a nice body shot.
Prawn has a couple of punches blocked by Ataman.
Ataman with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Ataman.
Ataman swings wildly with an uppercut but Prawn uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Ataman misses with a body punch.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn takes a shot to the head.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ataman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ataman working aggressively here.
Prawn blocks the elbow strike.
Ataman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ataman missing with knees to the body.
Prawn misses with some punches.
Ataman throws a punch but it's blocked by Prawn.
Ataman gets underhooks to prevent Prawn's takedown attempt.
Prawn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
Prawn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ataman blocking some punches.
#T4#
Ataman blocks a body shot from Prawn.
A right hook to the body lands for Prawn.
Prawn swings wildly with an uppercut but Ataman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ataman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A shot in the inside from Prawn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prawn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Prawn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Prawn looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harcore Prawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ataman.
Ataman can't find room to land a body shot as Prawn controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ataman.
Ataman connects with a nasty looking knee right to Prawn's face.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn blocks an uppercut.
Prawn wants a takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Ataman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Prawn.
Prawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ataman misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ataman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Prawn, pushing him back against the cage.
Prawn blocks a body shot from Ataman.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Ataman throws a head punch that misses.
Ataman has Prawn pressed against the cage.
Prawn lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawn struggles to land a body shot inside as Ataman controls his hands.
Prawn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Prawn is looking for a takedown.
Ataman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Prawn has Ataman pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Prawn pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Ataman tumbling to the mat - Prawn dives into Ataman's guard.
Prawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Ataman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Prawn drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ataman looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ataman looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ataman! #REVB#
Prawn tries to buck Ataman off but Ataman is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman working away.
Harcore Prawn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Prawn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Prawn gets back to half guard.
Prawn slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Prawn is on top in guard.
#REVR##ES2#
Ataman pushes Prawn off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T3#
Ataman throws a body punch but Prawn moves out of range.
Ataman lands an overhand right.
Ataman's jab looks to have found its range, popping Prawn under the eye.
Ataman tries to clinch but Prawn moves out of range.
Prawn avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Prawn circles away from the clinch attempt
and Prawn counters with an inside leg kick.
Sergiusz Ataman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Prawn swats away the attempt to clinch by Ataman.
Ataman works Prawn's body with a nice hook.
Prawn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ataman is able to avoid easily.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Ataman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sergiusz Ataman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ataman tries to clinch there but Prawn circles away.
Prawn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ataman lands with a good body shot.
Ataman closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Ataman lands a really nice looking cross but Prawn seems unphased.
Ataman is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Prawn rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ataman doesn't manage to clinch there - Prawn circles away.
Prawn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prawn throws a body kick that misses.
Ataman appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ataman lands a leg kick that knocks Prawn off balance momentarily.
Ataman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ataman tries to clinch up.
Prawn takes a swing at Ataman's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sergiusz Ataman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ataman 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiusz Ataman!
Sergiusz Ataman decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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