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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Barcelona shoots in looking for a takedown. Ghotha tries to sprawl out of it but Barcelona keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ghotha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Barcelona fails with a takedown attempt.
Barcelona looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chester Barcelona. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Barcelona. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcelona shoots for a double leg takedown but Ghotha sprawls well. He's pushed Barcelona's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Barcelona takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Barcelona's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Barcelona instigates a clinch.
Barcelona prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghotha drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barcelona pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Barcelona gets a clinch.
Barcelona stops a takedown attempt from Ghotha.
#TD#
Barcelona pulls guard.
Ghotha looking to sit in guard and control but Barcelona gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Barcelona has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Ghotha is proving hard to escape from.
Barcelona engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Barcelona stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Ghotha has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Barcelona manages to get his head free but now Ghotha has transitioned to an armbar! Barcelona grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Ghotha! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ghoul Ghotha!
Ghoul Ghotha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
UVT 372: FAREWELL PT1
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Bean gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bean has Ghotha pressed against the cage, preventing Ghotha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ghotha blocks a body shot from Bean.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghotha is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bean gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bean - that landed with a thud.
Bean lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Butter Bean seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bean misses with an uppercut
and Ghotha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Bean clinches up against the cage.
Ghotha has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bean avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bean lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Ghotha looks winded!
Bean stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bean works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Bean is stalling here.
Bean really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Butter Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bean.
Good body shot from Bean.
Bean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bean lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards. #BC#
Bean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bean tries to clinch but Ghotha moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Bean - just one landing.
Bean throws a one two combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghotha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Bean clinches up with Ghotha and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
A hook to the body from Bean.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards. #BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Bean. Bean maintains the clinch.
Bean lands with a light punch inside.
Bean softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Bean looks to land a combination. Ghotha sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Bean closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bean moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
A left hand lands to the body for Bean.
#T3##BC#
Bean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Bean does it's job there.
Bean jabs Ghotha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghotha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bean scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Bean clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bean.
Bean lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Bean.
Ghotha is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bean pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ghotha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bean digs a right hand into Ghotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghotha's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghotha up against the cage.#T4#
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean lands a shoulder strike.
Good body shot from Bean.
A short uppercut from Bean.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Bean fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ghotha, pushing him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Bean as the two fighters clinch.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bean lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Bean.
Bean working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bean lands with a short shot to the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
A short right from Bean. #BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that round.
That's time! Bean's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Bean connects with a right hand. Ghotha shakes it off.
Bean punishes Ghotha's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghotha walks into a straight right hand from Bean.
Bean jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Ghotha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Bean rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
Bean lands a hook that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean lands with a left to the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
Bean throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghothas head. #ROC#
Ghotha is rocked!#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
Ghotha is still on wobbly legs! Can Bean finish him?
Ghotha is breathing heavily.
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!
Bean throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghotha.
Ghotha seems to have recovered his senses.
Bean misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Bean fails to land with a series of punches.
Bean connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ghotha. Ghotha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ghotha takes one to the chin there.
Bean throws out a loose jab but Ghotha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bean. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghotha has time to react.
Bean takes a swing at Ghotha's ribcage but misses.
Ghotha tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bean scores with a hook to the body. Ghotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bean lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bean scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghotha in his tracks.
Bean scores with a jab.#T2#
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!
Bean bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghotha's head backwards.
Bean lands a two punch combo.
Bean is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bean lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Butter Bean is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sloppy strikes from Bean. Those never looked like landing.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Ghotha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghotha feints the counter takedown.
Butter Bean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bean scores with a hook to the body. Ghotha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ghotha moves out of range as Bean strikes.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#T3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Bean looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bean throws a hook but Ghotha blocks it.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bean tries to clinch but Ghotha is having none of it. #CL#
Bean closes the distance and pushes Ghotha back into the cage.
Bean gets through Ghotha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bean lands a left hand.
Ghotha is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean is working Ghotha over against the cage.
Bean digs a right hand into Ghotha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ghotha's gas tank.
Bean cracks Ghotha with a nice body shot.#BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bean lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ghotha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T4##CL#
Bean rushes Ghotha and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Bean.
#BC#
Bean escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Bean has closed the distance and engaged Ghotha in a clinch.
Bean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not. #BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Ghotha tries to keep at a distance but Bean has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.
Bean prevents the takedown attempt.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bean.
A short uppercut from Bean.
A short left from Bean.
A shot in the inside from Bean.
Bean lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butter Bean dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Bean lands with a straight right. Ghotha didn't see that one coming.
Bean getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - Bean coming out on top.
Bean is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?
Ghotha blocks a jab.
Ghotha drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bean defends it well.
Bean looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghotha is just out of range.
Ghotha changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghotha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bean.
#CL#
Bean clinches. #BC#
Bean manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bean scores with a nice head shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ghotha is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Bean is defending well.
Ghotha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bean works on Ghotha's body with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Bean pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Bean on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bean.
Bean scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Bean moves into range and clinches up with Ghotha.
A short right from Bean.
A body shot lands from Bean.
Bean lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Bean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bean lands a right hand.
Bean lands a shot to the body.
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!#BC#
Bean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghotha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bean works Ghotha's body with a nice hook.
Ghoul Ghotha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Butter Bean is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Bean lands a head shot.
Bean throws a series of strikes that have Ghotha backpedaling.
Bean lands with a big left! Ghotha is wobbled badly! Bean comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ghotha to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Butter Bean!
A relieved looking Butter Bean 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:
UVT 369: Mattos vs Bruno
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Powell misses with a straight right.
Ghotha has a takedown stuffed.
Powell lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Powell. Ghotha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghotha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Powell paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Powell defends well and Ghotha ends up having to push Powell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghotha shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Powell but Powell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Love-Hate Powell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ghoul Ghotha.#T1#
Ghotha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice sprawl there from Powell as Ghotha shoots in.
Ghotha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Powell has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Powell scores with a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Powell.
Ghotha moves away from the strike by Powell.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Love-Hate Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Powell scores with a hook to the body.
Powell lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ghotha or not.
Ghotha looks winded!
Powell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Powell scores with a shot to the side of Ghotha's head. #T2#
A right hand to the body from Powell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Powell landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ghotha backwards.
Powell stalling.
Powell presses Ghotha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Powell just leaning against Ghotha, taking a breather.
Powell scores with a shoulder strike.
Powell pushes Ghotha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Powell lands a body punch.
The referee calls for Powell to work.
A bit of stalling here from Powell.
Powell gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Powell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Powell lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #TD#
Powell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Powell is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T3#
Ghotha won't allow Powell to pass to mount.
Powell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Powell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghotha is just riding it out for now. Powell eventually gives up the hold.
Powell passes to full mount!
Ghotha is bucking up trying to escape but Powell cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#T4#
Powell controlling from the full mount.
Powell dominating with strikes here.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Powell tries to control but Ghotha wriggling away.
Ghotha is trying to escape the mount.
Powell content just to control the position here.
Ghotha swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love-Hate Powell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Powell.
Powell goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ghotha is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice jab there from Powell. #TD#
Powell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Powell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghotha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T1#
Powell cracks Ghotha with a solid left hand.
Powell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Powell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghotha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom.
Ghotha is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghotha being controlled here, momentarily.
Powell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ghotha has his foot on Powell's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Powell works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Powell advances position into side control!#SUB#
Powell is trying to get an arm triangle but Ghotha is defending well.
Powell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghotha to see if he's OK.
Love-Hate Powell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Powell slows the pace down.
Ghotha tries to buck Powell off but Powell is having none of it.
Powell in side control lands a decent elbow.
Powell tries to advance to mount but Ghotha denies him.
Powell landing a few strikes.
Powell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ghotha is desperately trying to improve his position but Powell has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Powell controlling the position easily from mount.
Ghotha takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control but Ghotha is having none of it.
Powell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ghotha's face.
Ghotha is wriggling around trying to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha 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.
Powell controlling the pace.
Powell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghotha can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Ghotha is defending against the submission attempts here by Powell.
#T4#
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
Powell scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghotha is trying to get back to full guard.
Powell slows the pace down in half guard.
Powell prevents Ghotha from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Powell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghotha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Love-Hate Powell dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Ghotha gets tackled into the cage by Powell. Powell maintains the clinch.
Powell stalls.
Ghotha drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghotha wants to take the fight to the mat but Powell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ghotha works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Ghotha content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Powell has locked up a guillotine! Powell's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Ghotha is holding on here and Powell must be using up a lot of energy. Ghotha has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Powell gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Love-Hate Powell!
After the big win, Love-Hate Powell made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Spartan Nutrition 160Q with Proof and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
UVT 366: Warzone
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Bourque tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bourque throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Ghotha counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bourque won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha is looking to take a break and control but Bourque is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ghotha throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ghotha throws a strike aimed at the side of Bourque's head but Bourque avoids it well.
Ghotha postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghotha throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Ghotha misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
#SUB#
Ghotha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bourque is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bourque managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Ghotha.
#T1#
Bourque dodges the ground and pound from Ghotha.
Bourque looks to move to half guard but instead Ghotha has passed into mount! Damn!
Ghotha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ghotha avoids the attempt from Bourque to control.
Ghotha throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ghotha thowing shots but they're missing. #T2#
Ghotha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Bourque tries to reverse the position but Ghotha maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Ghotha'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.
Ghotha thowing shots but they're missing.
Bourque is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha working the ground and pound effectively.
#CUT#
It looks like Timothy Bourque has been cut.
Ghotha controlling his opponent.
Ghotha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ghotha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
The referee warns Bourque that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Ghotha with good strikes from the mount here!
Ghotha wants to control the pace but Bourque is squirming around nicely.
Ghotha landing punches.
Ghotha misses with a head shot.
Bourque wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Ghotha 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.
Ghotha thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Bourque wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ghotha.
Bourque is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Ghotha fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ghotha is landing with some decent strikes but Bourque is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT#
That has opened up Timothy Bourque's cut even more.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghotha sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Ghotha throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ghotha unloads with some shots from mount but Bourque bucks and avoids them well.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ghotha cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
#ROC#
Bourque is rocked!#CUT#
Timothy Bourque's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Timothy Bourque's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ghoul Ghotha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ghoul Ghotha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (265lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Drew Pinksy and Ghoul Ghotha. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Drew Pinksy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ghoul Ghotha!
The judges for this bout are Vladimir Khabensky, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pinksy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pinksy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Pinksy has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ghotha clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Pinksy (4) vs (0) Ghotha
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghotha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Pinksy's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Pinksy working for a choke but Ghotha is defending well.
Pinksy looking for the choke but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinksy is persistently looking for the submission but Ghotha is defending it well.
Ghotha is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinksy tightening his grip on Ghotha, looking for the choke.
Pinksy trying to control momentarily.
Ghotha just trying to survive but Pinksy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Pinksy has the hooks in. Ghotha is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pinksy tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghotha pushed the leg off.
Ghotha is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Pinksy seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Ghotha's chin but Ghotha turns very nicely into Pinksy's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Ghotha.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (4) vs (2) Ghotha
Pinksy wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ghotha is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha trying to mount his opponent but Pinksy defends it.
Ghotha is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Ghotha trying to control but Pinksy is working from the bottom.
Pinksy keeping full guard, as Ghotha tries to pass.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Pinksy holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghotha manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (6) vs (2) Ghotha
Pinksy passes Ghotha's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghotha is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghotha is pressing down on Pinksy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinksy wants to control from the top but Ghotha keeps moving.
Pinksy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (9) vs (2) Ghotha
We've been hearing good reports from Pinksy'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.
Pinksy tries to advance to mount but can't.
Pinksy works to advance to full mount. Ghotha defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Pinksy (11) vs (2) Ghotha
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is controlling an arm, preventing Pinksy from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pinksy working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Pinksy wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ghotha is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghotha regains half guard.
Ghotha makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ghotha.
Pinksy stopping the sweep attempt from Ghotha.
Ghotha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pinksy defends well.
Pinksy pushes down on Ghotha's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy is pressing down on Ghotha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghotha is holding on for now.
Pinksy passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (14) vs (2) Ghotha
Pinksy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ghotha! Score +2 for reaching mount: Pinksy (16) vs (2) Ghotha
Pinksy wants to finish this one by submission but Ghotha is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Pinksy.
Pinksy tries to control but Ghotha wriggling away.
Pinksy looking for a guillotine from mount but Ghotha is having none of it.
Ghotha defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pinksy.
Ghotha is looking to get to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha is still trying to improve position.
Ghotha 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: Pinksy (16) vs (4) Ghotha
Ghotha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pinksy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghotha has managed to get both his arms back between Pinksy's legs - danger averted.
Pinksy pulls Ghotha in close to prevent any damage.
Ghotha trying to control but Pinksy is working from the bottom.
Pinksy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
My spies in The Warehouse inform me that Ghotha has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghotha won't allow Pinksy to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy is trying to control the position but Ghotha postures up.
Ghotha is looking to pass into half guard but Pinksy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Pinksy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (18) vs (4) Ghotha
Pinksy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghotha is keeping the position for now.
Ghotha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pinksy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (18) vs (6) Ghotha
Ghotha tries to free his leg and advance position but Pinksy is retaining full guard.
Ghotha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pinksy seems keen to control Ghotha's posture.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Pinksy keeps moving.
Ghotha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pinksy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghotha is one step ahead there.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha forces his way into half guard.
Ghotha works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (18) vs (9) Ghotha
Pinksy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Pinksy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ghotha slows the pace down in half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy wants to get back to full guard.
Pinksy is working hard here to advance position.
Ghotha passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (18) vs (12) Ghotha
Ghotha goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Pinksy turns into him and now he's in Ghotha's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (20) vs (12) Ghotha
Pinksy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (23) vs (12) Ghotha
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha prevents Pinksy from moving into mount.
Ghotha is looking for a sweep.
Ghotha manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (23) vs (14) Ghotha
Ghotha seems to be looking for submissions.
Pinksy is trying to control but can't.
Pinksy is pressing down on Ghotha's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Pinksy has his hands on Ghotha's head, controlling the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghotha wants to control from the top but Pinksy keeps moving.
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinksy 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.
Ghotha controls from within his opponent's guard.
Ghotha trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinksy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ghotha trying to control but Pinksy is working from the bottom.
Ghotha looking to sit in guard and control but Pinksy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (25) vs (14) Ghotha
Pinksy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghotha's guard.
Pinksy works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Pinksy (28) vs (14) Ghotha
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pinksy goes for an armbar but Ghotha turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Ghotha. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pinksy (28) vs (16) Ghotha
Ghotha stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pinksy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pinksy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pinksy takes the fight on points by 28 to 16.
A very excited looking Drew Pinksy 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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