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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ossilus Chiarmanda (ranked 1470 p4p, 174 weight class). Fardy comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Chiarmanda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by National Anthem of Tajikstan. 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 middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ossilus Chiarmanda!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fardy has Chiarmanda pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chiarmanda manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chiarmanda is trying to pull guard but Fardy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chiarmanda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fardy is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chiarmanda successfully pulls guard.
Chiarmanda pulls Fardy in to control the position.
Fardy controlling from the top position.
Fardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiarmanda is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chiarmanda wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chiarmanda being controlled here, momentarily.
Chiarmanda pulls Fardy in close to his closed guard and prevents Fardy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Chiarmanda 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda has control of Fardy's left arm, preventing Fardy from doing any damage.
Fardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiarmanda is keeping the position for now.
Fardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Chiarmanda is controlling Fardy's posture.
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.
Chiarmanda trying to control the position.
Fardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chiarmanda controlling the position.
Chiarmanda looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is trying to keep Fardy in close.
Chiarmanda 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: Fardy (0) vs (2) Chiarmanda
Chiarmanda is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Fardy wants to improve his position but Chiarmanda is controlling well.
Well, if Chiarmanda 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy has a hand on Chiarmanda's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Chiarmanda takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (0) vs (5) Chiarmanda
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fardy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Fardy is holding on to half guard well.
Chiarmanda works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (0) vs (8) Chiarmanda
Chiarmanda content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Chiarmanda wants to control for a moment but Fardy uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Fardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Chiarmanda pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is looking to advance position but Fardy won't allow it.
Chiarmanda controlling the action here.
Fardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiarmanda takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to hold on to Chiarmanda's head to control him but Chiarmanda postures up.
Fardy works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiarmanda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fardy keeping full guard, as Chiarmanda tries to pass.
Fardy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiarmanda trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Chiarmanda content to stall in guard here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chiarmanda looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chiarmanda is fighting to break Fardy's control of his arms but Fardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiarmanda looking to pass the guard.
Fardy working a defensive guard here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda advances to half guard.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
Chiarmanda sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fardy trying to control the position.
Chiarmanda content to stall in guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Chiarmanda controlling from the top position.
Chiarmanda tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Chiarmanda 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.
Fardy keeping full guard, as Chiarmanda tries to pass.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Chiarmanda from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy trying to keep a closed guard but Chiarmanda is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiarmanda wins on points by 8 to 0.
An out of breath Ossilus Chiarmanda 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 20 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafael Galvao (ranked 2680 p4p, 323 weight class) and Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Galvao's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kodaline - All I Want. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Rafael Galvao! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Shimada, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Galvao moves in looking to clinch but Fardy pushes him off.
Galvao sets himself, and Fardy steps forward looking for the clinch! Galvao avoids it this time.
Fardy closes the distance and clinches.
Fardy is pressed up against the cage. Galvao has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fardy down to the mat. Fardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Galvao. Galvao gets slowly back to his feet.
Fardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Galvao is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafael Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Galvao is fighting off a takedown attempt but Fardy is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Galvao to the mat. Galvao regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Fardy
Galvao working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fardy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Fardy pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've been hearing good reports from Galvao'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.
Fardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Galvao working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fardy controls the pace.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fardy is aware though and is defending well.
Galvao throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galvao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy passes Galvao's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Fardy stalling.
Galvao looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fardy uses his free foot to push down on Galvao's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Galvao. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (0) vs (5) Fardy
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controlling from mount.
Galvao tries to hold on but Fardy pushes him away.
Galvao is desperately trying to improve his position but Fardy has a good base and remains in mount.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fardy pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Fardy controlling his opponent.
Galvao keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to control the position but Fardy now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (0) vs (8) Fardy
Fardy is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Fardy let's go of the attempt for now.
Galvao wants to control his opponent's hands but Fardy gets his hands free.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Fardy is hanging on to Galvao's back as he tries to escape.
Galvao is working hard here to advance position.
Galvao trying to control the action but Fardy just sinks the hooks in.
Galvao breaks Fardy's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (8) Fardy
Galvao wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Galvao drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Galvao has Fardy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (10) Fardy
Fardy stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (13) Fardy
Fardy is staying tight to Galvao's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
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.
Galvao is looking to reverse the position.
Galvao sneaks back into half guard.
Fardy trying to control the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Galvao with the active half guard here but Fardy passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (16) Fardy
Fardy just content to control the position.
Galvao tries to bench press Fardy off him but Fardy keeps the position.
Fardy controlling the position from side mount.
Galvao tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Galvao will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Galvao can't do much from the bottom here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controls the position from side control.
Galvao is trying to improve his position.
Fardy happy to just control the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Galvao is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Galvao is not content to let Fardy control the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Galvao trying to remain calm as Fardy controls from the top position.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.
Galvao is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Galvao (6) vs (16) Fardy
Fardy just trying to survive but Galvao is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Galvao has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Fardy is really stuck here.
Fardy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Galvao looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Fardy is controlling Galvao 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (6) vs (18) Fardy
Fardy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (6) vs (21) Fardy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Galvao tries to bench press Fardy off him but Fardy keeps the position.
Galvao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Galvao is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Galvao trying to control here.
Galvao looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Fardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Galvao wants to control but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (6) vs (24) Fardy
Galvao tries to hold on but Fardy pushes him away.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Galvao can't escape the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (6) vs (27) Fardy
Fardy has the hooks in. Galvao is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fardy controls the action.
Fardy is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Galvao tries to roll but Fardy sticks to his back.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Galvao is trying to break free.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Galvao tries to escape the position.
Fardy has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Galvao's body.
Fardy working for a choke but Galvao is defending well.
Galvao tries to escape the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy biding his time, looking for the opening.
I really don't envy Galvao right now.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Fardy has good solid back control here.
Galvao wants to escape the position.
Fardy looking for the choke but no joy.
Fardy doesn't have the hooks in and Galvao manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (8) vs (27) Fardy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galvao avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fardy looking for a guillotine here but Galvao defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy wins on points by 27 to 8.
Our winner, Josh Fardy, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D2): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Philo Brathwaite (ranked 9199 p4p, 0 weight class). Fardy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Smack My Bitch Up. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Philo Brathwaite!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Ren Mimura.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Brathwaite rushes Fardy and presses him up against the cage.
Brathwaite pulls guard.
Fardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brathwaite swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brathwaite tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy wants to control from the top but Brathwaite keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brathwaite working a defensive guard here.
Brathwaite 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.
Fardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy slips nicely into half guard.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Fardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking to advance position but Brathwaite won't allow it.
Fardy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Brathwaite tries to roll over but Fardy keeps him under control.
Brathwaite desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to control Fardy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brathwaite avoid being mounted?
Fardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brathwaite controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Brathwaite wants to improve his position but Fardy is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fardy looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Brathwaite is looking to improve his position.
Fardy works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (3) vs (0) Brathwaite
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.
Brathwaite is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Brathwaite is looking to reverse the position.
Fardy controls the position.
Fardy'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.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy continues to stall.
Fardy wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping him busy.
Fardy is really struggling to control Brathwaite but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Brathwaite's face as Fardy controls the position.
Brathwaite is not content to let Fardy control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brathwaite's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fardy trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
Fardy working away.
Fardy controls the position.
Fardy wants to control but Brathwaite is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite tries to improve position but can't.
Fardy is looking to take a break and control but Brathwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fardy controlling the position.
Fardy is looking to take a break and control but Brathwaite is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fardy controls the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is looking to reverse the position.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brathwaite keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Brathwaite's face as Fardy controls the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Brathwaite is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Brathwaite is looking for a sweep.
Fardy taking a breather here.
Fardy tries for a kimura but Brathwaite is defending well.
Brathwaite trying to remain calm as Fardy controls from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control the action but Brathwaite is working from the bottom.
The referee asks Fardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brathwaite tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brathwaite keeps trying to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controls the position from side control.
Brathwaite tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy controls the position.
Brathwaite tries to buck Fardy off but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brathwaite keeps working.
Fardy controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brathwaite controls the position for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
An out of breath Josh Fardy 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:
gc173
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Fardy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Child thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fardy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Child takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fardy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Child throws out the jab. #CL2#
Child darts in and clinches Fardy up against the cage.
Child pushes Fardy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fardy can't break the clinch.
Child tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fardy avoids it.
Fardy blocks an uppercut.
#BC#
Fardy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Child.
Child looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fardy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fardy scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Child lands with a kick to the ribs.
Child throws a half hearted mid kick.
Child misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Fardy swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fardy. Child does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fardy moves out of range of the leg kick from Child.
Fardy scores with a jab to the head.
Fardy lands a nice looking body shot.
Child misses with a body kick.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Child misses with a wild body shot.
Fardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
Child throws a body kick that misses.
Child motions for Fardy to come forward. Child throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Child to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Fardy finds it's way through Child's defenses.
Child throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Fardy throws a head kick that Child semi-blocks.
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!
Fardy tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fardy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fardy thumps Child with a low kick.
Fardy digs a good body shot into Child's ribs.
Child misses with a head kick.
Marcus Child seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy body kick from Child
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Fardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fardy tries to work over Child's front leg with a kick but Child checks it.
Child clobbers Fardy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fardy misses the shot to the body.
Fardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Child.
Child digs a good hook to Fardy's body.
Child lands a leg kick that knocks Fardy off balance momentarily.
A big left from Fardy misses.
Child misses with a body punch
enabling Fardy to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Fardy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Child on the side of the head.
Child bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Child smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fardy walks into a jab.
Some wild striking there from Child.
Fardy throws a head kick but Child moves out of range.
Child misses with a right hand
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Child tries to clinch there but Fardy circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Child!
Child throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Child, right into the meat.
Fardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Fardy misses with a body shot.
Child misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T4#
Fardy takes one to the chin there.
Child wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Child throws a hook to the side of Fardy's head but Fardy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Child throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fardy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Child. That's going to slow Fardy down.
Child connects with a nice looking jab.
Fardy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Child throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Child.
Fardy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Child's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fardy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Child connects with a body shot.
Child throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Fardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Child fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fardy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Child dominated that round.
That's time! Fardy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fardy lands a jab to Child's midsection.
Child throws a hook but Fardy blocks it.
Fardy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Child. Child circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Child misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Fardy.
Fardy throws out a loose jab but Child uses good head movement to avoid it.
Child throws out a leg kick but Fardy moves out of range and Child only half commits.
Fardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Child misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Child checks a low kick from Fardy.
Fardy misses with a shot to the body
and Child makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Child misses with a straight left.
Child tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fardy is able to avoid easily.
Child fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Fardy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Fardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Child looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Child throws a series of punches but Fardy moves out of range.
Fardy ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Good work by Fardy as he checks the leg kick.
Fardy attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Child thumps Fardy with a low kick.
Fardy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Child.
Fardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fardy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Child.
Fardy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Child throws a leg kick
and Fardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Child thinking.
Fardy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Child.
A leg kick checked by Fardy.
Fardy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fardy blocks a head kick by Child.
#T2#
Child takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Child lands a nice shot that snaps Fardy's head back.
Fardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
Child steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fardy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Child wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Child checks a leg kick.
Child thows a leg kick but Fardy checks it
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Child tries to clinch up but Fardy circles away and keeps his distance.
Child feints and then cracks Fardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fardy down.
Fardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Child.
Child tries to score with a low kick but Fardy moves his leg out of the way.
Child tries to score with a low kick but Fardy moves his leg out of the way.
Fardy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fardy tries to move into range but Child moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Child with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Child blocks a jab.
Child scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Fardy looks to land a combination but Child avoids it well.
Child fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Child misses with a wild combination.
Fardy misses the jab.
Child throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Child throws a lazy right hand but Fardy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Child keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fardy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Child.
Marcus Child seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fardy avoids a kick to the body.
Child throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fardy on the side of the head.
Fardy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Child doesn't seem bothered though.
Fardy checks a low kick from Child.
Child throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Child turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fardy misses with a two punch combination.
Child misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Child tries to work over Fardy's front leg with a kick but Fardy checks it.
Fardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fardy will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Child swings away with a body shot that misses
and Fardy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
An inside leg kick from Child misses.
Child takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Child has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fardy finds it's way round the side to connect with Child's head.
Child blocks a head kick by Fardy.
Fardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Child throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marcus Child will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Fardy connects with a body shot that sends Child's belly button to the back.
Fardy tries a head kick but it misses.
Child wants to clinch.
Child scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Child slips under a jab from Fardy.
Fardy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Child steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Fardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Child counters with a nice leg kick.
Child throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Child lands a nice shot to the body.
Fardy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fardy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Child finds it's way round the side to connect with Fardy's head.
Fardy misses with a body shot.
Child takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fardy connects with a high kick.
Child tries to clinch but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy moves away from the strike by Child.
Fardy is looking to counter punch.
Child lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fardy.
Child checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Child swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Child showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fardy.
Josh Fardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fardy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Child.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fardy throws a lazy body kick
and Child counters with a good low kick that Fardy was not able to check.
Child throws a leg kick but Fardy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Child loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Child pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Child tries to land a leg kick but Fardy saw it coming and moves away.
Fardy lands a nice shot that snaps Child's head back.
Fardy blocks a low kick nicely.
Child scores with a head kick. Fardy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fardy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Child ducks right into an uppercut from Fardy.
Fardy scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Fardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Child moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Child throws the kick towards the body but Fardy avoids it.
Fardy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Child.
Child with a jab.
Child scores with a hook.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Child. Fardy shrugs it off though.
Fardy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Marcus Child is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Child misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fardy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Fardy backs off Child throws a huge counter combo but Fardy manages to avoid it all.
Fardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Child counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Child works Fardy's body with a nice hook.
Child connects with an inside leg kick.
Fardy misses with the combination.
#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fardy ducks under a wild hook from Child.
Child throws an off balance right hand
and Fardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fardy misses with a wild combination.
Fardy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Child counters with a thumping low kick.
Child throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from Child misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Fardy misses the target.
Child dodges the punch combination from Fardy.
Child misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fardy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Josh Fardy.
Well Child has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
Gc168
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Munoz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fardy circles away.
Fardy misses the shot to the body.
Fardy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at AREA 51 in the buildup to the fight.
Munoz throws a half hearted mid kick.
Fardy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fardy backing away here, and Munoz unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Armondo Munoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fardy takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Munoz takes one to the side of the head.
Munoz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fardy misses with a right hand
and Munoz counters with an inside leg kick.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Fardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz throws a sloppy head kick and Fardy moves out of range easily.
Fardy throws a big counter combination but Munoz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Fardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Josh Fardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Fardy lands with a hook. Munoz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fardy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Munoz on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut.#T1#
Fardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz. #CL2#
Munoz gets a clinch.
Fardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Fardy manages to break the clinch.
Munoz throws a front kick that sends Fardy stumbling back into the cage.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fardy.
Munoz shoots in but Fardy avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Munoz scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Munoz.
Fardy swings for the body but Munoz moves out of range.
#T2#
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Fardy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fardy misses with a few strikes there.
Munoz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but Fardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fardy.
Fardy leaves Munoz with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munoz misses with a kick to the body
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Fardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Munoz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fardy stuffs the takedown.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munoz pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fardy misses with the body kick
and Munoz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Munoz has his takedown stuffed
and Fardy counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
A jab from Fardy does it's job there.
Munoz will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fardy throws a leg kick which misses Munoz's front leg but catches the back leg as Munoz tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Munoz.
Munoz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Munoz steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fardy throws a sloppy head kick and Munoz moves out of range easily.
Fardy stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fardy wants it to stay on the feet.
Fardy connects with a solid leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Munoz.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munoz is defended easily by Fardy.#T4#
Munoz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fardy just misses with a punch to the body.
Fardy slaps away a takedown attempt from Munoz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fardy throws a quick counter head kick but Munoz was just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Fardy as Munoz shoots in.
Fardy lands a head shot.
Fardy is looking to slow Munoz down with leg kicks.
Munoz throws a big shot that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fardy. Munoz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fardy feints and then cracks Munoz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Munoz down.
A slow jab from Fardy misses its intended target.
Munoz defending well as Fardy loads up on a big left hand.
Munoz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fardy throws out the jab.
Fardy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fardy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fardy misses with a body shot.
That kick from Munoz tenderised Fardy's leg. Fardy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fardy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Munoz momentarily.
Fardy checks a leg kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Fardy misses the target.
Munoz moves out of range as Fardy strikes.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fardy but Fardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fardy connects with a single shot there.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy throws a series of punches but Munoz avoids them all with ease.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Josh Fardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Fardy moves out of range of the body kick from Munoz.
#T1#
Fardy misses with a kick to the body.
Munoz dives in and grabs Fardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fardy pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Fardy missing with a left hand there. Munoz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fardy stuffs the takedown.
Fardy misses with a straight right.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fardy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Munoz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Josh Fardy is winning the standup battle so far.
Fardy moves out of range of the body kick from Munoz.
Fardy throws a head kick that half lands.
Fardy throws the left hand but Munoz avoids the punch easily.
Munoz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Munoz checks a leg kick.
Munoz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Munoz misses with a kick to the body.
Fardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fardy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fardy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Munoz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Fardy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fardy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fardy misses with a body shot.
Fardy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Fardy is looking to counter punch.#TD2#
Munoz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Fardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Munoz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fardy keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3#
Munoz lands strikes from half guard.
Munoz is just content to waste time from the top position. Fardy takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Munoz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Munoz postures up in Fardy's guard and throws a big left but Fardy blocks it.
Fardy seems keen to control Munoz's posture.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fardy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fardy wants to sweep but no luck.
Fardy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munoz shoots and misses
and Fardy counters with a left and a right that stings Munoz.
Fardy misses with a combination
and Munoz counters with a nice leg kick.
Fardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Fardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fardy stuffs the takedown attempt from Munoz. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fardy as he avoids it easily.
Fardy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Munoz looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Fardy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Munoz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fardy throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses.
Munoz slips under a jab from Fardy.
Munoz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fardy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Munoz somewhat.
Munoz looks for the body kick but Fardy saw that one coming.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fardy but Fardy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz tests Fardy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munoz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Munozs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Fardy scores with a nice head shot.
Munoz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fardy throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Fardy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fardy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Munoz moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Munoz shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Fardy is looking to control Munoz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fardy avoid being mounted?
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Munoz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Fardy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Munoz.
Munoz drops an elbow to the side of Fardy's head.
Fardy has hold of Munoz's hands but Munoz slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
Munoz prevents Fardy from improving his position.
Fardy is pressing down on Munoz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Munoz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fardy is really struggling to control Munoz but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
Munoz throwing strikes from guard but Fardy blocks nicely.
Fardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Fardy throws a nice looking combination but Munoz bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Armondo Munoz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Munoz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Josh Fardy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Armondo Munoz.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fardy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Munoz tries a head kick but it misses.
Fardy throwing a counter right hand but Munoz manages to avoid it.
Fardy throws a hook but Munoz blocks it.
As Fardy backs off Munoz throws a huge counter combo but Fardy manages to avoid it all.
Munoz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fardy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Munoz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fardy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Fardy misses with an uppercut. Munoz saw that one coming.
Munoz was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown. Fardy tries to sprawl out of it but Munoz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fardy manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fardy is looking to counter punch.
Munoz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fardy connects with a leg kick. Munoz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Munoz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Fardy tries to land a front kick but Munoz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Munoz misses with a wild combination.
Munoz blocks a jab.
Munoz blocks a head kick by Fardy.
Munoz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Fardy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fardy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Fardy!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Fardy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gc164
Date: Aug 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Fardy as Munoz shoots in.
Fardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Fardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fardy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armondo Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Munoz will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Fardy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Fardy.#CUT2#
It looks like Armondo Munoz has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Munoz.
Munoz misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick there by Munoz.#TD#
Munoz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fardy's half guard.#T1#
Munoz scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Munoz is nestled in close to Fardy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fardy is positioning himself well to prevent Munoz advancing to mount.
Fardy trying to control but Munoz postures up.
Munoz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Munoz misses with a head shot. Fardy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Munoz 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.
Fardy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Munoz postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Munoz landing with the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Munoz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Munoz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Munoz looking to pass the guard.
Munoz scoring with punches to the head and body.
Munoz throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Fardy is trying to control the position but Munoz postures up.
Munoz wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fardy is trying to keep Munoz in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fardy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Munoz.
Fardy unleashes a big counter combination but Munoz bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Fardy sprawls well. Fardy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Munoz gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munoz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fardy as he avoids it easily.
Fardy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Munoz shoots in looking for a takedown but Fardy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Munoz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD#
Munoz looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Munoz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Munoz is trying to control the action in half guard but Fardy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Munoz is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fardy 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.
Armondo Munoz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Munoz closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good exchange - Munoz coming out on top.
Munoz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Fardy defends it nicely.
Munoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munoz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fardy was well out of range. Poor timing from Munoz.
Munoz really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Munoz looks to land a combination. Fardy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy throws a poor cross that misses
and Munoz counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Munoz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fardy can pounce on him.
Fardy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Munoz.
#T1#
Munoz feints and then cracks Fardy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fardy down.
Munoz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fardy's waist but Fardy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Munoz off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armondo Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A leg kick checked by Munoz.
Munoz dives in and grabs Fardy's left leg, looking for a takedown. Fardy pushes down on Munoz's head and hops out.
Munoz lands a front kick.
Fardy throws a body kick that misses
and Munoz counters with a nice uppercut.
Fardy throws a head kick but Munoz moves out of range.
Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but Fardy gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the cage.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt - Fardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T2#
Fardy looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Munoz counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from Munoz.
Fardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Munoz backwards.
Fardy utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Munoz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fardy misses with a knee to the head.
Fardy misses with a body punch.
Fardy taking a breather.
Fardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fardy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fardy digs a right hand underneath Munoz's ribcage. Munoz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Munoz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Fardy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Fardy tries to throw a body punch but Munoz avoids it by throwing Fardy back against the cage.
Munoz has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fardy lands a nice uppercut.
Fardy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Fardy breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Munoz scores with a takedown into Fardy's guard.
Munoz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fardy has control of Munoz's left arm, preventing Munoz from doing any damage.
Fardy trying to control the position.
#T4#
Munoz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munoz trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Munoz from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Fardy circles away easily
and Fardy counters with a one-two to the body.
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 Armondo Munoz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Armondo Munoz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A nice leg kick lands there from Fardy.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Fardy circles away easily
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Munoz darts in looking for a takedown but Fardy gets double underhooks and turns Munoz into the cage.
Fardy shapes to counter with a head kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armondo Munoz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Munoz is defended easily by Fardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Fardy circles away easily
and Fardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
Munoz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fardy swivels and escapes.
A countering left hand to the body from Fardy misses.
Fardy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Munoz.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fardy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Munoz with a poor takedown
and Fardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Munoz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Munoz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Fardy is out of range.
Fardy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Munoz tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fardy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Munoz has a takedown stuffed.
Josh Fardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Munoz tried to score with a low kick but Fardy checks it.
Munoz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fardy throws a leg kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Fardy.
Fardy throws a body shot but no joy.
Fardy throws a low kick, looking for Munoz's leg but Munoz calmly moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Munoz!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt - Fardy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Fardy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fardy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munoz.#T3#
Munoz tries for a takedown but Fardy sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Munoz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fardy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Munoz fails with the takedown.
Munoz fails with the takedown
and Fardy counters with a left to the body.
Munoz tries for a takedown but Fardy circles away easily
letting Fardy counter with a right hand.
Armondo Munoz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Fardy misses with a body shot.
Munoz goes for a double leg but Fardy avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fardy continues to drive forward.
Fardy stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Fardy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Munoz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Munoz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fardy tries to avoid it but Munoz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fardy to the ground. Fardy escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Munoz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fardy counters with a good, hard body kick but Munoz shrugs it off.
Munoz misses with a takedown attempt
and Fardy counters with a right hand to the body.
Josh Fardy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munoz avoids the body shot from Fardy.
Fardy throws a leg kick
and Munoz counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Munoz fails with a takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Fardy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Munoz 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Donk. Pourramenazanali catches Fardy right on the button with a cross.
Fardy blocks a jab.
A nice side step and Fardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
Fardy has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali misses with a looping right.
Fardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pourramenazanali lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fardy throws a body punch but Pourramenazanali moves out of range.
Fardy just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromPourramenazanali.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pourramenazanali's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pourramenazanali was well out of range. Poor timing from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali lands a really nice looking cross but Fardy seems unphased.
Pourramenazanali lands a head shot.
Pourramenazanali slips a jab from Fardy.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1##CL#
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Fardy lands a nice uppercut.
Fardy blocks an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#TD#
Pourramenazanali is trying to trip Fardy. He has hold of a leg but Fardy is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Pourramenazanali persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fardy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pourramenazanali doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pourramenazanali manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pourramenazanali working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Pourramenazanali working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Pourramenazanali from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pourramenazanali stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pourramenazanali 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.
Pourramenazanali connects with a couple of short punches.
Pourramenazanali missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Pourramenazanali throwing strikes from guard but Fardy blocks nicely.
Fardy has a closed guard, preventing Pourramenazanali from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Fardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Fardy has his foot on Pourramenazanali's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pourramenazanali works his way back into a safe position though.
Pourramenazanali postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Pourramenazanali is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Pourramenazanali's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Pourramenazanali trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy is pulling down on Pourramenazanali's head. It's preventing any offense from Pourramenazanali, at least for the moment.
Pourramenazanali trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Pourramenazanali postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pourramenazanali lands a couple of digs.
Pourramenazanali trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pourramenazanali wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy controls Pourramenazanali momentarily but Pourramenazanali frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pourramenazanali not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Pourramenazanali scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Fardy throws a combination that misses
and Pourramenazanali counters with a nice uppercut.
Pourramenazanali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fardy.
Fardy throws a fast counter high kick but Pourramenazanali manages to duck under it in time.
Fardy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pourramenazanali misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Fardy.
Fardy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pourramenazanali wants to clinch
and Fardy counters with a low kick, right behind Pourramenazanali 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pourramenazanali ducks under a wild hook from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali throws a shot from downtown. Fardy moves away and avoids it.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali is winning the standup battle so far.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with an outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali doesn't manage to clinch there - Fardy circles away.
Pourramenazanali is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Pourramenazanali lands a slapping body shot.
Pourramenazanali with a hook.
Fardy slips under a jab.
Pourramenazanali throws a looping overhand right but Fardy ducks down to avoid it.
Josh Fardy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pourramenazanali fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Fardy misses.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali fails to land with a series of punches.
And Fardy responds with a good body kick, but Pourramenazanali manages to step out the way in time.
Pourramenazanali uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali misses with a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a hook to the body
and Fardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fardy looks to throw the jab but Pourramenazanali is out of range. #T2#
Pourramenazanali is looking to land body kicks.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Pourramenazanali has Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Pourramenazanali is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fardy can do to turn this around?
Fardy pushes Pourramenazanali back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy prevents a body shot from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fardy.
Fardy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pourramenazanali blocking some punches.
Fardy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fardy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pourramenazanali backwards.
Fardy throws a head punch that misses.
Pourramenazanali blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fardy fails to land. #T3#
Pourramenazanali misses with some punches.
Fardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fardy controlling the action here for a moment.
Fardy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pourramenazanali is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy can't find room to land a body shot as Pourramenazanali controls the action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pourramenazanali - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Fardy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pourramenazanali's elbow.
Fardy lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Fardy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fardy needs to keep his hands up - Pourramenazanali had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut.
Fardy dips to his left and cracks Pourramenazanali with an uppercut!#T4#
Nice defenses there by Fardy.
Pourramenazanali ducks right into an uppercut from Fardy.
Pourramenazanali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fardy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pourramenazanali with a poor takedown
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Amirezza Pourramenazanali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pourramenazanali shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fardy eats them both and turns towards Pourramenazanali to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pourramenazanali falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pourramenazanali misses with a double jab
and Fardy counters with a nice body kick.
Pourramenazanali throws a leg kick but Fardy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Fardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Pourramenazanali with a body shot.
Pourramenazanali connects with a single shot there.
Fardy tries to score with a low kick but Pourramenazanali moves his leg out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Josh Fardy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Fardy's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Fardy scores with a jab to the jaw.
A punch combination from Pourramenazanali misses.
Fardy is looking for the big counter here.
Pourramenazanali throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
An inside leg kick from Fardy misses.
Fardy looks to land a right hand but Pourramenazanali moved out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Pourramenazanali finds it's target.
Pourramenazanali throws a series of punches but Fardy moves out of range.
Pourramenazanali misses with a wild combination.
Pourramenazanali swings widly with a right hand
and Fardy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pourramenazanali bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fardy's head.#T1#
Pourramenazanali throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pourramenazanali plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fardy slips a straight right by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Pourramenazanali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy misses with a two punch combination.
Pourramenazanali tries a head kick but it misses.
Pourramenazanali throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL#
Pourramenazanali closes the distance and clinches.
Pourramenazanali being controlled against the cage.
Fardy working aggressively here.
Pourramenazanali swings wildly with an uppercut but Fardy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fardy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T2#
Pourramenazanali digs a right hand into Fardy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Fardy's gas tank.
Pourramenazanali creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pourramenazanali misses with an elbow over the top.
Nice body punch from Fardy - that landed with a thud.
Fardy looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fardy gets through Pourramenazanali's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fardy misses with an elbow strike.
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#
Pourramenazanali manages to break the clinch.
Pourramenazanali misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pourramenazanali needs to keep his hands up - Fardy had a free shot at his head there.
Pourramenazanali will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pourramenazanali connects with the punch.#T3#
Fardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Pourramenazanali counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fardy slips a jab from Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a low kick but Fardy moves out of range easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pourramenazanali.
Pourramenazanali throws a jab but it's blocked by Fardy.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Pourramenazanali loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Fardy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Pourramenazanali is able to avoid easily.
Pourramenazanali throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fardy counters with a good low kick that Pourramenazanali was not able to check.
Fardy defending well as Pourramenazanali loads up on a big left hand.
Fardy flicks out a counter leg kick but Pourramenazanali steps away.
Fardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pourramenazanali.
Fardy fails to land with a series of punches.
#T4#
Pourramenazanali misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a nice uppercut.
Fardy throws a hook but Pourramenazanali blocks it.
Pourramenazanali throws a body shot but no joy.
Fardy appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD#
Pourramenazanali scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Pourramenazanali sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fardy defending well though. #SUB#
Pourramenazanali is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Pourramenazanali 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Pourramenazanali is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Amirezza Pourramenazanali showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pourramenazanali has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Amirezza Pourramenazanali!
A relieved looking Amirezza Pourramenazanali 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 17 (205lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy and Sungwon Jung. Fardy comes into the arena with Smack My Bitch Up blaring out of the sound system. Jung is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sungwon Jung enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Sungwon Jung!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Fardy is working for takedown but Jung is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jung avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jung jumps into guard, dragging Fardy to the mat.
Jung wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Let's hope that Jung 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.
Jung is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung looking for a sweep. Not yet Jung, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung trying to control the position here.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Jung.
Jung manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fardy manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (0) vs (2) Jung
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to keep Jung in close.
Fardy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jung is one step ahead there.
Jung slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jung pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fardy is keeping the position for now.
Jung passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jung frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (0) vs (5) Jung
Jung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Jung's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Jung might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Fardy is trying to escape the mount.
Jung content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Jung the control monster continue. Boring.
Fardy tries to hold on but Jung pushes him away.
Jung sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Jung controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to escape the mount.
Jung controlling the pace for now.
Fardy regains half guard.
Jung is controlling the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control here.
Jung not doing much here.
Fardy won't allow Jung to pass to mount.
Jung is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard.
Jung keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Jung passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (0) vs (8) Jung
Jung controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
More stalling from Jung.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jung looking to control but Fardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jung takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Fardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Jung tries to control but Fardy wriggling away.
Jung might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fardy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jung content just to control the position here.
Fardy working to try and regain half guard.
Jung controlling from mount.
Yet more stalling tactics from Jung.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jung with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Fardy tries to lock up and control but Jung gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jung controlling from the full mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Jung can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Jung controlling the position easily from mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is working to get back to half guard.
Jung controlling his opponent.
Jung wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jung tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung wins on points by 8 to 0.
A victorious Sungwon Jung 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 (185lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jamie Varner and Josh Fardy. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Jamie Varner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Jamie Varner! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Varner fails with the takedown
and Fardy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Fardy.
Fardy wants a takedown but no success here.
Varner wants a takedown but no success here.
Fardy tries for a takedown but Varner manages to get underhooks.
Fardy is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Varner pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamie Varner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Fardy.
Fardy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Varner is defending well.
Fardy can't get the takedown.
Varner has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Varner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Varner stops a takedown attempt from Fardy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy is looking for a takedown.
Fardy is pressed up against the cage. Varner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fardy down to the mat. Fardy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fardy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Fardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy prevents the takedown attempt.
Varner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fardy after a bit of a struggle.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fardy prevents it.
Fardy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Varner is looking for a takedown.
Varner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fardy has Varner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Varner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Varner prevents the takedown attempt.
Fardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Varner after a bit of a struggle.
Varner tries to score a body lock takedown but Fardy shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Varner goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fardy prevents it.
Fardy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Varner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is looking for a takedown.
Fardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Varner shoots in for a takedown but Fardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fardy pushes Varner up against the cage in a clinch.
Varner gets underhooks to prevent Fardy's takedown attempt.
Fardy's coach down at FIERCE was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fardy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Varner has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Fardy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Varner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fardy clinches.
Varner has Fardy pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Varner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fardy tumbling to the mat - Varner dives into Fardy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Varner (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy is pulling down on Varner's head. It's preventing any offense from Varner, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Varner passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (5) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy looking for a sweep but Varner has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (7) vs (0) Fardy
Varner controlling from the full mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Varner prevents Fardy from getting the reversal.
Varner content just to control the position here.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Varner'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 five minutes gone in the round.
Varner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner postures up.
Varner looking to control but Fardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Varner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Varner can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Fardy is looking to escape.
Varner controlling the position easily from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Varner is stalling here but it's allowed Fardy to get half guard.
Varner wants to pass the guard but Fardy is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Varner working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Fardy's thigh. Fardy counters though and makes it back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Varner trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Varner slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fardy 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: Varner (7) vs (2) Fardy
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Varner trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Varner keeps working.
Fardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Varner is trying to control but Fardy passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (7) vs (5) Fardy
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Varner is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Varner (11) vs (5) Fardy
Varner tries to get the hooks in deep but Fardy pushed the leg off.
Varner biding his time, controlling Fardy.
Fardy can't escape the position.
Varner wants to control the position but Fardy frees himself and scrambles - Varner manages to regain control in side control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Varner passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fardy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Varner (13) vs (5) Fardy
Varner wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Varner is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fardy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Varner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Varner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Varner avoids the attempt from Fardy to control.
Fardy 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.
Varner is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Varner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to improve his position but Varner is controlling well.
Fardy is looking to control Varner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fardy avoid being mounted?
Fardy trying to get back to full guard but Varner takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Varner (16) vs (5) Fardy
Fardy is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Fardy tries to hold on but Varner postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Varner can't control as he wanted to and Fardy manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Varner takes the fight on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Jamie Varner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Scott Fleming and Josh Fardy. Fleming comes to the cage accompanied by T.N.T.. Fardy comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Smack My Bitch Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Scott Fleming! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fleming fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fardy to the ground. Fleming is now in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fleming (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
Fleming trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy 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: Fleming (2) vs (2) Fardy
Fardy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleming is trying to control but can't.
Fleming wants to control but Fardy passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fleming (2) vs (5) Fardy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
Fleming holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Fleming is looking for a sweep.
Fleming wants to control but Fardy postures up.
Fleming is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Fardy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fleming looking for submissions off his back.
Fleming moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fardy should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Fleming has tightened it up now! Fardy should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Scott Fleming!
An intense looking Scott Fleming took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Roosters Coup BJJ is the best in the world!!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Dec 30, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryo Theyer and Josh Fardy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fardy's choice of entrance music: Smack My Bitch Up. 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 Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Ryo Theyer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fardy has Theyer up against the cage in a clinch.
Fardy can't get the takedown.
Theyer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fardy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Theyer (0) vs (4) Fardy
Theyer is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Theyer sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Fardy is pressing down on Theyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Theyer is holding on for now.
Theyer looking for subs from the bottom but Fardy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (0) vs (7) Fardy
That's one minute gone in the round.
Theyer is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Theyer is working hard here to advance position.
Theyer is trying to reverse the position but instead Fardy has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Theyer (0) vs (10) Fardy
Theyer tries to roll but Fardy sticks to his back.
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.
Theyer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fardy's guard. Nice work there by Theyer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (10) Fardy
Theyer has gone for a leg lock! Fardy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Theyer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (2) vs (12) Fardy
Theyer throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fardy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (2) vs (15) Fardy
Theyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Theyer being controlled for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Theyer tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy happy to just control the position for now.
Theyer is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Theyer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fardy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (2) vs (18) Fardy
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Theyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Theyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Theyer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Theyer is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theyer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fardy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Theyer (6) vs (18) Fardy
Fardy defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (6) vs (20) Fardy
Fardy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Theyer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fardy has managed to get both his arms back between Theyer's legs - danger averted.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Theyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Theyer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fardy has picked Theyer up and slammed him! Theyer can't keep hold of the triangle and Fardy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (6) vs (23) Fardy
Theyer being controlled for a moment.
Theyer is looking for a sweep.
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Fardy is looking to advance position but Theyer won't allow it.
Theyer is trying to get back to full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Theyer. Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (6) vs (26) Fardy
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Theyer looking for subs from the bottom but Fardy mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (6) vs (29) Fardy
Fardy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Theyer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Theyer tries to improve his position but instead Fardy has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Theyer (6) vs (32) Fardy
Theyer is in bad spot here.
Theyer manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fardy's guard. Nice work there by Theyer.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (8) vs (32) Fardy
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fardy manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Theyer has Fardy in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (8) vs (34) Fardy
Theyer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fardy defends well.
Theyer working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fardy has passed into half guard!
Theyer is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Theyer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Theyer is looking for a triangle here but Fardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (8) vs (37) Fardy
Theyer is letting Fardy control him for a moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is trying to get back to half guard.
Theyer is letting Fardy control him for a moment.
Theyer is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Fardy taking a breather here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Theyer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Theyer (10) vs (37) Fardy
Theyer is looking for a kimura here.
Theyer is working for a kimura but Fardy is defending it quite comfortably.
Theyer seems to be working for a kimura but Fardy defends the submission attempt.
Theyer is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fardy 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: Theyer (10) vs (41) Fardy
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Theyer's face as Fardy controls the position.
Theyer is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Fardy politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Fardy prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Theyer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fardy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fardy controlling from side mount.
Theyer tries to bench press Fardy off him but Fardy keeps the position.
Fardy happy to just control the position for now.
Theyer is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy controls the position.
Theyer is looking for a sweep.
Fardy controlling from side mount.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Theyer is trying to improve his position.
Fardy taking a breather here.
Theyer is trying to improve his position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Theyer manages to get back to half guard.
Theyer is looking to improve his position.
Theyer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fardy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Theyer (10) vs (44) Fardy
Fardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fardy manages to capitalize on a mistake by Theyer to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Theyer (10) vs (47) Fardy
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fardy keeps control of the position as Theyer tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy wins on points by 47 to 10.
A victorious Josh Fardy 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 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy and Ville Marakatti. Fardy comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Marakatti has chosen Beyoncé - Halo as his entrance music. 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 London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ville Marakatti!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Fardy gets a clinch.
Fardy turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fardy (4) vs (0) Marakatti
Fardy controlling the position.
Marakatti struggling a bit here.
Fardy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Marakatti's shoulder. That is not cool.
Marakatti is trying to get back to half guard.
Fardy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
Marakatti can't do much from the bottom here.
Fardy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Marakatti wants to control but Fardy postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy just content to control the position.
Marakatti regains half guard.
Marakatti actively working from the bottom here.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back.
Marakatti trying to control from the bottom.
Marakatti gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fardy wants to pass the guard but Marakatti is keeping the position.
Marakatti trying to control the position.
Marakatti wants to sweep here but Fardy controlling him for the moment.
Fardy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marakatti throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fardy uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (7) vs (0) Marakatti
Marakatti is trying to control Fardy's posture but Fardy avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (7) vs (4) Marakatti
Marakatti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Fardy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Marakatti working for the choke.
Fardy holding both Marakatti 's hands and preventing any damage.
Marakatti gets his hands free as Fardy looks to control.
Marakatti seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Fardy's chin but Fardy turns very nicely into Marakatti's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Fardy.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (9) vs (4) Marakatti
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti has his foot on Fardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Marakatti is looking for a triangle here but Fardy uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (12) vs (4) Marakatti
Fardy controls the position.
Marakatti is looking to regain half guard here but Fardy keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Fardy is staying active.
Marakatti is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fardy off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (12) vs (8) Marakatti
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marakatti patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fardy just trying to survive but Marakatti is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Fardy defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Marakatti's arms.
Well, with Marakatti on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Fardy is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Marakatti is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fardy is defending well though. Marakatti let's go of the attempt for now.
Marakatti is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Fardy knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Fardy for a finish.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy turns into Marakatti and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (14) vs (8) Marakatti
Marakatti looking to control.
Fardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marakatti is keeping the position for now.
Marakatti is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fardy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Marakatti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy content to stall in guard here.
Marakatti looking to control but Fardy passes into half guard.
Marakatti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marakatti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fardy's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fardy's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fardy (14) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti is trying to stick to Fardy's back but Fardy is turning into Marakatti. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Marakatti's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fardy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (16) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fardy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fardy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy stays in close to Marakatti's body and controls the position.
Marakatti looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Fardy has picked Marakatti up and slammed him! Marakatti can't keep hold of the triangle and Fardy manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (19) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti struggling a bit here.
Fardy controlling the position.
Marakatti manages to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marakatti is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Fardy jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (22) vs (12) Marakatti
Marakatti keeps Fardy under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Marakatti's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Marakatti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Still in half guard, Fardy seems content to control.
Marakatti is trying to maintain the position but Fardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fardy is controlling the pace.
Marakatti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Marakatti is trying to get back to full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Marakatti is trying to control but can't.
Marakatti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Marakatti is trying to control but can't.
Marakatti actively working from the bottom here.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
Marakatti is trying to maintain the position but Fardy is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy prevents Marakatti from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fardy in particular looking to stall.
Marakatti wants to control but Fardy is keeping busy.
Fardy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marakatti tries to get to full guard but Fardy has control of the leg.
Marakatti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy takes the fight on points by 22 to 12.
An out of breath Josh Fardy 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 14 (265lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josh Fardy and Carlos Shirahama. Fardy comes to the cage accompanied by Smack My Bitch Up. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Josh Fardy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Carlos Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fardy moves into the clinch.
Fardy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shirahama avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shirahama has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fardy avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fardy is trying to drag Shirahama to the mat but Shirahama just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fardy is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Shirahama can't fight it off and eventually Fardy manages to take the fight to the floor. Shirahama looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fardy (2) vs (0) Shirahama
Shirahama trying to keep a closed guard but Fardy is proving a slippery customer.
Fardy is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy stays in close to Shirahama's body and controls the position.
Fardy passes into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fardy content to control rather than advance.
Fardy prevents Shirahama from improving his position.
Shirahama tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fardy has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (5) vs (0) Shirahama
Shirahama is trying desperately to improve position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shirahama is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fardy with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Shirahama working to try and regain half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Fardy (8) vs (0) Shirahama
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy'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.
Fardy continues to stall.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
More hug and hope from Fardy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama manages to reverse the position and now he's in Fardy's guard. Nice work there by Shirahama.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (8) vs (2) Shirahama
Fardy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Shirahama not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shirahama advances to half guard.
Shirahama trying to mount his opponent but Fardy defends it.
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Shirahama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Shirahama in particular looking to stall.
Fardy controlling the position for now.
Shirahama seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fardy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fardy tries to get to full guard but Shirahama has control of the leg.
Fardy won't allow Shirahama to pass to mount.
Fardy is looking for a sweep. Shirahama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control from the bottom.
Shirahama not doing much here.
Shirahama frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Fardy (8) vs (5) Shirahama
Shirahama takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Shirahama is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Fardy has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Fardy! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (10) vs (5) Shirahama
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shirahama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy trying to move into half guard but instead Shirahama has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fardy (10) vs (7) Shirahama
Shirahama postures up.
Shirahama trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Fardy has his hands on Shirahama's head, controlling the position.
Shirahama wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy is trying to keep Shirahama in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shirahama wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
After winning the bout, Josh Fardy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kelvin Bang and Josh Fardy. The crowd seem to be enjoying Fardy's choice of entrance music: Smack My Bitch Up. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Kelvin Bang! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bang pushes Fardy up against the cage in a clinch.
Fardy tries to score a body lock takedown but Bang shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fardy has picked Bang up - he's going for a ride! Fardy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bang (0) vs (2) Fardy
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fardy pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (2) Fardy
Bang trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bang engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fardy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fardy working for submissions but it's allowed Bang to get to half guard.
Bang perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bang is keen to just control but Fardy is a slippery customer.
Fardy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bang pulls his head out easily.
Fardy is trying to control but can't.
Fardy tries to roll over but Bang keeps him under control.
Bang controlling the pace.
Fardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is pressing down on Bang's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang content to stall in guard here.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
Bang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bang manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (2) vs (4) Fardy
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (4) Fardy
Fardy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fardy is looking for a triangle but Bang pushes his legs off easily.
Bang is looking to pass into half guard but Fardy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Fardy is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (4) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to control from the top but Bang keeps moving.
Bang is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fardy looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control but Bang is working from the bottom.
Bang has his foot on Fardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Bang keeping moving, preventing Fardy from controlling successfully.
Bang working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
Fardy sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bang's guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to work for a kimura but Bang is defending well.
Bang tries to get to full guard but Fardy has control of the leg.
Fardy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Bang reverses the position - he's now on top in Fardy's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (6) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy wants to sweep here but Bang controlling him for the moment.
Bang trying to control but Fardy is working from the bottom.
Fardy looking to control but Bang passes into half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bang content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fardy wants to get back to full guard but Bang has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (9) vs (6) Fardy
Bang wants to control the pace but Fardy is squirming around nicely.
Fardy slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Bang is trying to control. Fardy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bang has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bang stalling.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bang wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fardy keeps working.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
Bang is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Fardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bang has passed into half guard!
Bang wants to control but Fardy is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Bang 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.
Bang wants to take a breather but Fardy is having none of it.
Fardy manages to get to full guard.
Bang sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bang passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (12) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bang is working away from the top position though.
Fardy makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fardy.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bang is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Bang looking to pass the guard.
Bang wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Fardy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bang has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bang (15) vs (6) Fardy
Bang tries for a kimura but Fardy is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A control attempt from Fardy but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Bang (17) vs (6) Fardy
Fardy tries to lock up and control but Bang gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fardy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bang wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Fardy is looking to improve his position but Bang isn't that keen on the idea.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bang tries to take his opponent's back but Fardy turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bang (17) vs (8) Fardy
Bang wants to improve his position but instead Fardy has moved into half guard.
Fardy seems to be working for a kimura but Bang defends the submission attempt.
Bang trying to control but Fardy postures up.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bang is looking to improve his position.
Bang manages to get to full guard.
Bang being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bang swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bang takes the fight on points by 17 to 8.
A relieved looking Kelvin Bang 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 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jorry Benton and Josh Fardy. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jorry Benton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fardy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice takedown defense from Fardy. No joy for Benton on that attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Benton fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorry Benton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Benton jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fardy walks away with a smile on his face. Benton gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Benton moves into the clinch.
Fardy lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Benton (0) vs (2) Fardy
Benton is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rape Academy (7 elite, 6 2x elite) that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fardy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Benton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fardy is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Fardy 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benton trying to control the position here.
Benton 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.
Fardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fardy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fardy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fardy wants to pass the guard but Benton is keeping the position.
Fardy trying to control but Benton is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
More stalling from Fardy.
Fardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Benton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Benton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy 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.
Benton keeping moving, preventing Fardy from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Benton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Benton keeping full guard, as Fardy tries to pass.
Fardy sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Benton can't keep his opponent in guard - Fardy advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fardy controlling the pace.
Fardy is trying to control. Benton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Benton trying to hold on to Fardy's head to control him but Fardy postures up.
Fardy is taking a breather. Benton 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.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Benton is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fardy not doing much here.
Benton won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Fardy controlling the action here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Fardy tries to pass to full mount but Benton defends it.
Fardy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benton keeps working.
Fardy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Benton trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Fardy 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.
Benton is adopting a defensive guard.
Fardy controlling from the top position.
Benton working for a triangle but Fardy defends it easily.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Benton wants to sweep but no luck.
Benton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fardy controls the pace.
Fardy stopping the sweep attempt from Benton.
Fardy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fardy looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Benton wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Fardy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Benton is keeping the position for now.
Fardy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Benton dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Benton (2) vs (2) Fardy
Benton passes Fardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Benton is working away from the top position though.
Benton is trying to work for a kimura but Fardy is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Benton gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Benton takes the fight on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Marco Macotti and Josh Fardy. Macotti comes into the arena with Drown - Theory of a Deadman blaring out of the sound system. Fardy has chosen Smack My Bitch Up as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Marco Macotti! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Josh Fardy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Macotti closes the distance and pushes Fardy back into the cage.
Fardy stops a takedown attempt from Macotti.
Macotti tries for a takedown. No joy.
Macotti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Fardy regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Macotti (2) vs (0) Fardy
Fardy pulls Macotti in close to prevent any damage.
Our spies down at at Hell's Balls Grappling Academy inform us that Fardy has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macotti content to stall in guard here.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fardy pulls Macotti in close to his closed guard and prevents Macotti from doing any damage or advancing position.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy pulls Macotti in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fardy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fardy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Fardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fardy manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Fardy's guard.
Fardy is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fardy is continuing to stall.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy is adopting a defensive guard.
Macotti wants to control from the top but Fardy keeps moving.
Macotti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fardy seems keen to control Macotti's posture.
Fardy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Macotti is fighting to break Fardy's control of his arms but Fardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
Macotti trying to control the position from guard on top but Fardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Macotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fardy working a defensive guard here.
Fardy is pulling down on Macotti's head to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti tries to free his leg and advance position but Fardy is retaining full guard.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Macotti drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Macotti jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fardy keeping moving, preventing Macotti from controlling successfully.
Fardy trying to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fardy keeping full guard, as Macotti tries to pass.
Macotti drops back looking for a leg! Fardy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fardy manages to kick Macotti off! Macotti jumps back into Fardy's guard.
Macotti being controlled here momentarily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fardy looking to control.
Macotti wants to pass the guard but Fardy is keeping the position.
Fardy can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macotti is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Fardy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Fardy is trying to maintain the position but Macotti is very close to passing his half guard.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fardy sees it coming and defends easily.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've been hearing good reports from Macotti'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.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fardy defends it well.
Macotti is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fardy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Macotti.
Fardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Macotti wants to work for an arm triangle but Fardy is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Fardy is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Fardy still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Fardy 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: Macotti (2) vs (4) Fardy
Macotti is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Macotti gets back to half guard.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Macotti trying to control from the bottom.
Fardy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Macotti is looking for a sweep. Fardy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Macotti won't allow Fardy to pass to mount.
Fardy perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fardy is pressing down on Macotti's thigh, looking to free his foot. Macotti is holding on for now.
Fardy is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fardy wins on points by 4 to 2.
Our winner, Josh Fardy, 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:
UPG 33 Prelims
Date: May 18, 2016 |
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Newport misses the target.
Fardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Newport lands a nice looking body shot.
Newport rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Fardy counters with a nice leg kick.
Fardy moves forwards but Newport connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
Fardy misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Newport forces Fardy back against the cage and clinches.
Fardy misses with a punch on the inside.
Fardy prevents a body shot from Newport.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newport blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Newport blocks an elbow strike from Fardy.
Newport lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fardy.
Fardy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fardy blocks an uppercut.
Fardy gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Fardy can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Fardy.
Newport struggles to land a body shot inside as Fardy controls his hands.
Fardy can't find room to land a body shot as Newport controls the action.
Newport lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fardy has a couple of punches blocked by Newport.
Fardy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fardy lands with a short shot to the head.
Fardy misses with some punches.
Newport throws a punch but it's blocked by Fardy.
Fardy has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Newport seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fardy can turn it around.
Fardy throws a punch but it's blocked by Newport.
Fardy misses with some punches.
Fardy lands with a light punch inside.
Newport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Fardy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fardy throws a nice looking combination but Newport bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Newport connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fardy momentarily.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newport just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Fardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fardy throws a jab but it's blocked by Newport.
Fardy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Fardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newport tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fardy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Newport clinches up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Fardy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Newport blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Fardy breaks the clinch.
Newport throws a body punch but Fardy moves out of range.
Fardy takes one on the button.#CL#
Newport moves into the clinch.#T3#
Newport swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fardy misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Fardy manages to break the clinch.
Fardy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Newport.
Newport takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Newport lands a jab.
Newport scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Newport wants to land a leg kick but Fardy is out of range.
Fardy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fardy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Newport lands with a hook. Fardy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Newport scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Newport lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Newport throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Fardy colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Newport as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Fardy is left battered and dazed whilst Newport and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Newport!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Newport made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
UPG 30
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Fardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fardy swings for the body but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes connects with a body shot.
Fardy is looking to slow McHughes down with leg kicks.
McHughes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
McHughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses
and McHughes counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Fardy misses the target.
McHughes loads up on a big right hand but Fardy slips the punch.
Fardy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy checks a leg kick.
McHughes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fardy.
Fardy avoids the body shot from McHughes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fardy. McHughes does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
Fardy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Fardy there as he acknowledges the shot.
McHughes throws a right and a left that Fardy avoids nicely.
McHughes is looking to slow Fardy down with leg kicks.
McHughes lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fardy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fardy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fardy tries to land a front kick but McHughes steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fardy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Fardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by McHughes's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McHughes throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fardy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McHughes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Fardy. Fardy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T2#
McHughes scores with a hook to the body. Fardy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McHughes swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Fardy.
A bone on bone clash there as Fardy blocks the leg kick.
Fardy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McHughes.
Fardy moves forwards but McHughes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
McHughes thows a leg kick but Fardy checks it
and Fardy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fardy misses with a low kick.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes throws a head kick that misses.
Fardy checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Fardy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fardy slips a jab from McHughes.
Fardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Fardy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by McHughes.
Fardy is looking to land body kicks.
McHughes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fardy.
McHughes scores with a nice strike.
Fardy jabs McHughes right on the nose. McHughes blinks but takes it well.
Fardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from McHughes misses
letting Fardy counter with a right hand.
Fardy avoids the body shot from McHughes.
Fardy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from McHughes with a body shot.
McHughes slips under a jab.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fardy.#T4#
Fardy wants to slow McHughes down by chopping away at his legs.
An inside leg kick lands from McHughes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fardy throws a quick inside leg kick.
McHughes takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McHughes throws a chopping leg kick but Fardy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McHughes on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
McHughes lands with a cross.
McHughes misses with an uppercut. Fardy saw that one coming.
McHughes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fardy moves out of range of the body kick.
McHughes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
McHughes throws a leg kick
and Fardy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Fardy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McHughes looks to land a left hand but Fardy moved out of range nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Fardy might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, McHughes has got the better of the exchanges.
Fardy throws a hook but McHughes blocks it.
Nigel McHughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fardy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McHughes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fardy moves away.
Fardy defending well as McHughes loads up on a big left hand.
Fardy drops his hands momentarily and McHughes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McHughes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fardy's calf.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fardy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McHughes misses with a body punch
and Fardy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McHughes checks a leg kick.
As Fardy tries to get set, McHughes tries to push him back and clinch up but Fardy manages to avoid the attempt.
Fardy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Fardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fardy throws a head kick but McHughes moves out of range.
McHughes digs a good body shot into Fardy's ribs.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McHughes is looking to wear down Fardy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McHughes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fardy was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fardy avoids the body shot from McHughes.
McHughes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Fardy in his tracks.
McHughes misses with the body kick
and Fardy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McHughes checks a low kick from Fardy.
McHughes throws a quick inside leg kick.
McHughes will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T2#
McHughes cracks Fardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McHughes misses with a looping right.
Fardy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fardy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McHughess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fardy throws a lazy right hand but McHughes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by McHughes.
McHughes tries a low kick but Fardy avoids it.
Fardy misses with a looping right.
Fardy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fardy misses with a hook
and McHughes counters with a slapping leg kick.
McHughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fardy.#T3#
McHughes is looking to score with low kicks.
McHughes throws a body shot but no joy.
Fardy scores with a head kick.
#CUT2#
It looks like Nigel McHughes has been cut.
McHughes misses the shot to the body.
Fardy lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McHughes tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fardy is able to avoid easily.
Fardy thuds his shin into the meat of McHughes's side.
McHughes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McHughes thuds a left hand into Fardy's body.
Fardy 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.
McHughes checks a low kick from Fardy.#T4#
Fardy throws out a loose jab but McHughes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nigel McHughes is winning the standup battle so far.
Fardy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McHughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McHughes thuds his right hand into Fardy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McHughes lands with a straight right. Fardy didn't see that one coming.
McHughes throws a jab when Fardy was well out of range.
McHughes slips a jab and a cross from Fardy.
McHughes tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Fardy manages to circle out of the way.
McHughes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fardy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fardy tries to work over McHughes's front leg with a kick but McHughes checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel McHughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nigel McHughes's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Fardy misses with a head kick.
McHughes half committed to a counter leg kick.
McHughes moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Josh Fardy has been cut.
McHughes cracks a nice hook into Fardy's ribs.
A low kick from McHughes misses
enabling Fardy to counter with a crisp jab.
McHughes throws out a leg kick but Fardy moves out of range and McHughes only half commits.
Fardy checks the leg kick.
McHughes cracks Fardy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McHughes just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from McHughes is predictable there
and Fardy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McHughes thuds a left hand into Fardy's body.#T1#
Fardy misses the body punch
and Fardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McHughes misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Fardy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fardy is looking to slow McHughes down with leg kicks.
Fardy throws a front kick that sends McHughes stumbling back into the cage.
McHughes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fardy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
McHughes is looking to slow Fardy down with leg kicks.
A shot to the body from McHughes misses
and Fardy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McHughes thinking.
McHughes throws a leg kick but Fardy checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Fardy misses the target.
McHughes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fardy throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McHughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fardy.
Josh Fardy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
McHughes lands a nice looking body shot.
McHughes misses with a low kick.
Fardy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McHughes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fardy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McHughes.
McHughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
McHughes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fardy paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A nice side step and Fardy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McHughes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fardy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McHughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fardy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T3#
McHughes takes a swing at Fardy's ribcage but misses.
McHughes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Fardy counters with a thumping low kick.
McHughes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from McHughes misses
and Fardy counters with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Fardy.
Nigel McHughes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fardy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McHughes cracks Fardy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fardy looks to land a left hand but McHughes moved out of range nicely.
McHughes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fardy.
McHughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fardy.
Fardy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A solid leg kick lands there for McHughes.
#T4#
McHughes lands with a nice body punch.
A clash of legs there as Fardy blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Fardy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McHughes scores with a leg kick.
McHughes will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fardy looks to land a right hand but McHughes moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McHughes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McHughes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McHughes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fardy can do to turn this around?
McHughes misses with an uppercut
and Fardy counters with a straight right hand.
Fardy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fardy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McHughes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Fardy backs away, McHughes returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
McHughes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nigel McHughes.
Well McHughes has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel McHughes!
Nigel McHughes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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