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Event:
MMMA 73 Fortune vs Qasi
Date: Apr 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Dovah-Kinn.
Storm lands with a slapping head kick. #CUT2#
It looks like Laat Dovah-Kinn has been cut.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a head kick by Storm.
Dovah-Kinn blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm misses the jab.
Dovah-Kinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dovah-Kinn tests Storm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dovah-Kinn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Dovah-Kinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dovah-Kinn keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm tries to kick Dovah-Kinn off but Dovah-Kinn keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Storm has hold of Dovah-Kinn's hands but Dovah-Kinn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Dovah-Kinn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dovah-Kinn missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots but Storm is blocking nicely.
Dovah-Kinn is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control from half guard but Storm is working away.
Storm won't allow Dovah-Kinn to pass to mount.
Dovah-Kinn controlling the action here.
Storm is looking to control Dovah-Kinn's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Storm avoid being mounted?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Dovah-Kinn moves into full mount! Storm won't be happy about that!
Storm in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Storm tries to hold on but Dovah-Kinn postures up.
Dovah-Kinn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Storm hang on?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dovah-Kinn content just to control the position here.
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. #T3#
Dovah-Kinn controlling from mount.
Dovah-Kinn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dovah-Kinn content just to control the position here.
Dovah-Kinn landing shots from mount.
Dovah-Kinn landing punches.
Dovah-Kinn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storm is looking to escape.
Dovah-Kinn throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Dovah-Kinn lands a big elbow.
Dovah-Kinn lands with some strikes.
Storm is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Dovah-Kinn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dovah-Kinn lands a couple of good shots and Storm has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Dovah-Kinn cracks Storm with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Storm from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Storm has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dovah-Kinn lands a shot to the body. #ROC#
Storm is rocked!#SUB#
Dovah-Kinn looking for the RNC.
Storm is still in real trouble! Can Dovah-Kinn finish him?
Dovah-Kinn somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Storm seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Storm fending off the submission attempt from Dovah-Kinn.
Storm is covering up but some of the strikes from Dovah-Kinn are getting through and doing damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Dovah-Kinn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Storm at a distance.
Dovah-Kinn feints and then cracks Storm's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Storm down.
Storm throws a head kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Storm misses with a wild combination.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Storm takes a swing at Dovah-Kinn's ribcage but misses.
Dovah-Kinn lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dovah-Kinn.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm tries to move into range but Dovah-Kinn moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dovah-Kinn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Storm can do to turn this around?
Storm on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dovah-Kinn circles away quickly and effectively.
Laat Dovah-Kinn is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws a head kick but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dovah-Kinn. #T1#
Dovah-Kinn with a nice cross.
Both fighters circling a little - Dovah-Kinn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Storm walks into a left hand.
Dovah-Kinn lands a high kick!
Storm takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL#
Dovah-Kinn pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Dovah-Kinn lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Dovah-Kinn. #BC#
Dovah-Kinn manages to break the clinch.
Dovah-Kinn throws a good cross that connects.
#TD#
Dovah-Kinn gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dovah-Kinn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom. #T2#
Dovah-Kinn with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a couple of short punches.
Dovah-Kinn throws a strike but Storm rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Storm wants to stand but Dovah-Kinn is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dovah-Kinn keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully. #T3#
Dovah-Kinn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Dovah-Kinn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Storm can't keep his opponent in guard - Dovah-Kinn advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to advance position but Storm won't allow it.
Storm on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dovah-Kinn is keen to just control but Storm is a slippery customer.
Dovah-Kinn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T4#
Dovah-Kinn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Dovah-Kinn 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.
Dovah-Kinn drops an elbow to the side of Storm's head. #SUB#
Dovah-Kinn 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.
#SUB#
Dovah-Kinn wants to work for an arm triangle but Storm is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laat Dovah-Kinn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Laat Dovah-Kinn's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD#
Dovah-Kinn looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dovah-Kinn is looking to stall here but Storm recovers full guard.
Dovah-Kinn landing some decent shots from guard.
Storm pulls Dovah-Kinn in close to his closed guard and prevents Dovah-Kinn from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dovah-Kinn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Storm is trying to keep Dovah-Kinn in close.
Storm is looking to stand up but Dovah-Kinn isn't so interested in that idea.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Dovah-Kinn from controlling successfully.
Dovah-Kinn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dovah-Kinn.
Dovah-Kinn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dovah-Kinn throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Szandor Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dovah-Kinn postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dovah-Kinn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Storm.
#TD#
Dovah-Kinn scores with a takedown into Storm's guard.#ES2#
Storm wriggles free and stands up.
Dovah-Kinn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm throws a body punch but Dovah-Kinn moves out of range.
Dovah-Kinn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#TD#
Dovah-Kinn gets a double leg takedown into Storm's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dovah-Kinn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at School of Hard Knocks inform us that Storm has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Dovah-Kinn controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dovah-Kinn working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Storm's head.
Dovah-Kinn being controlled here momentarily.
Dovah-Kinn trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dovah-Kinn lands a couple of elbows.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Storm keeping moving, preventing Dovah-Kinn from controlling successfully.
Storm has momentary wrist control but Dovah-Kinn slips an elbow through the middle.
Dovah-Kinn's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dovah-Kinn connects with a couple of short punches.
Laat Dovah-Kinn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dovah-Kinn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Dovah-Kinn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Storm is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Dovah-Kinn, into his guard. #REVB#
Storm throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laat Dovah-Kinn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dovah-Kinn 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laat Dovah-Kinn!
Laat Dovah-Kinn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA 69 Kelly vs Telo
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Trotter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Trotter lands in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trotter trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Trotter throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Trotter has gone for a leg lock! Storm slips out almost immediately though and dives into Trotter's guard.#REVR#
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Storm tries to stand but Trotter is controlling from the bottom.
Storm slips nicely into half guard.
Storm tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Trotter manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Trotter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Trotter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Storm has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Storm gets to his feet - Trotter follows without any prompting.
Szandor Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Trotter throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Trotter counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
A combination from Storm does no damage.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Storm tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Trotter was well out of range. Poor timing from Storm.
We've been told by Storm's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Storm throws a poor cross that misses
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Trotter to counter with a crisp jab.
Trotter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A head kick misses from Storm.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm misses with a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Trotter let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Trotter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Trotter tries a quick counter leg kick but Storm is wise to it.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Trotter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #CL#
Storm has Trotter up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Storm looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Trotter blocks a head kick by Storm.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trotter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Trotter appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trotter swats away the attempt to clinch by Storm.
Trotter walks into a straight right hand from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szandor Storm dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Storm thuds his shin into the meat of Trotter's side.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Trotter. Beautiful body shot.
Trotter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Trotter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Storm connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Trotter decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Trotter is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Storm is just riding it out for now. Trotter eventually gives up the hold.
Storm keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trotter trying to control the pace. #T1#
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
Trotter performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Trotter missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Trotter is looking for submissions but instead, Storm has regained full guard.
Alonzo Trotter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Trotter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Trotter 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.
Trotter wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Trotter looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trotter is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Storm sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Trotter's guard.
Storm passes to side control. #SU#
Storm decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Storm tries to clinch up.
Trotter misses with a body shot.
Storm is looking to clinch but Trotter is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Storm. Those never looked like landing.
Storm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trotter.#T4#
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Storm throws a series of punches but Trotter avoids them all with ease.
Szandor Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Trotter swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm throws a body punch but Trotter moves out of range.
Trotter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Trotter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Storm throws a head kick that Trotter semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Trotter darts in looking for a takedown but Storm gets double underhooks and turns Trotter into the cage.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Trotter counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Trotter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
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 Szandor Storm will probably get the nod.
That's time! Storm's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Trotter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trotter moves away.
Trotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jab from Trotter.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Trotter pushes him off.
Nice takedown defense from Storm. No joy for Trotter on that attempt.
Trotter keeps the fight on the outside.
Trotter lands with a shot to the body.
Storm misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm tries to clinch but Trotter is having none of it.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Trotter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trotter counters with a nice body shot.
Trotter punishes Storm's body with a nice straight punch.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Trotter pushes him off.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm tries to clinch but Trotter is having none of it.
Trotter cracks Storm with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Trotter cracks Storm with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Trotter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Trotter scores with a jab to the body.
Storm tries to clinch up but Trotter circles away and keeps his distance.
Storm is looking to clinch.
A combination from Storm does no damage. #T2#
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Storm is looking to clinch.
Trotter doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trotter slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Szandor Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Trotter keeps the fight on the outside.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Trotter connects with a looping right hand.
Storm throws a left and a right that both miss
and Trotter counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm wants to clinch.
Alonzo Trotter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Storm misses with an uppercut
and Trotter connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm wants to clinch.#T3#
Storm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trotter's hands.
Storm misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trotter scores with a jab to the jaw.
Storm stalks Trotter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Trotter's face. Trotter staggers backwards, shaken.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Trotter counter with a right hand.
Storm tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trotter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Storm fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Storm darts in and clinches Trotter up against the cage.
Trotter digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Trotter cracks Storm with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trotter lands a body punch. #T4#
Trotter is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Trotter lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm wants to stall.
#BC2#
Trotter's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Trotter throws a body punch but Storm moves out of range.
Trotter swings for the body but Storm moves out of range.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Trotter counters with a right hand to the body.
Trotter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Trotter. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Trotter.
Trotter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Trotter.
Trotter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Trotter paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alonzo Trotter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Storm 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Alonzo Trotter!
Alonzo Trotter really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knockdown Clothes logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
MMMA 62 Spector vs Cabrera
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Storm tries a head kick but it misses.
Hong throws a good cross that connects.
Storm misses with a combination
and Hong counters with a three punch combo that has Storm backing up. Storm nods at Hong to acknowledge the strikes.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hong to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Storm misses with the combination.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Storm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Storm wants to clinch.
As Storm looks to move away, Hong throws a big counter combo but Storm just gets out of the way.
Hong lands a glancing blow to the side of Storm's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hong scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one. #T1#
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Storm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hong avoids the head kick by Storm.
Hong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Storm's head.
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Storm tries to close the distance and clinch but Hong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Storm on the side of the head.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm darts in trying to clinch
and Hong counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Storm moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Antoni Kristofer Hong has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Storm needs to keep his hands up - Hong had a free shot at his head there.
Storm throws a lazy body kick
and Hong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!#T2#
Storm misses with the combination.
Hong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Storm on the side of the head.
Storm is still on wobbly legs! Can Hong finish him?
Hong steps in with a hook that catches Storm right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hong follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Storm looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Antoni Kristofer Hong!
Antoni Kristofer Hong thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
MMMA 57 Night of Champions 4
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm tries to land a body kick#TD#
and Perez counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Perez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm tries to roll over but Perez keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Perez controlling the action here.#T1#
Perez looks to land a strike but Storm avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Storm pulls Perez in close to prevent any damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Perez'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.
Perez postures up in Storm's guard and throws a big left but Storm blocks it.
Perez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Storm preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Storm wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Perez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Storm swivels and escapes.
Perez shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Storm as he avoids it easily.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Storm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#CL2#
Storm closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Storm makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#TD#
Perez has picked Storm up - he's going for a ride! Perez dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Perez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Storm has his hands clasped together around Perez's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Perez is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Perez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Storm controlling the position for now.
Ground and pound from Perez. #SUB#
Perez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Storm has managed to free his arm - good work.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
Storm wants to control but Perez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Storm is positioning himself well to prevent Perez advancing to mount.
Perez stops Storm from getting back to his feet.
Perez 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.
Perez thows a huge punch but Storm dodges it nicely.
Perez throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Storm kicks Perez off and gets back to his feet.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Storm rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Perez shoots in but no luck this time.
Storm throws a head kick that half lands.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pascual Perez has been cut.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perez dives in and grabs Storm's left leg, looking for a takedown. Storm pushes down on Perez's head and hops out.
Perez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Storm's waist but Storm gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Perez off to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szandor Storm dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pascual Perez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Storm gets a clinch.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Perez controls his hands.
#BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD2#
Storm lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Storm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CL#
Storm gets tackled into the cage by Perez. Perez maintains the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Storm has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Perez takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Storm takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1#
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Perez blocks a head kick by Storm.
Szandor Storm seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Storm scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Storm misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Storm lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Storm pushes Perez up against the cage in a clinch.
Perez digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Perez drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A body shot lands from Storm.
#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Perez tries to clinch up but Storm circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Perez closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Perez.
Perez prevents a body shot from Storm. #T2#
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Perez prevents a body shot from Storm. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Perez taking a breather.
Perez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.
Storm with a knee to the head.
Perez struggles to land a body shot inside as Storm controls his hands.
Perez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Perez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Szandor Storm seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Storm is trying to stall.
A short right from Storm on the inside. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that misses. #T3##CL#
Perez closes the distance and clinches.
Perez is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Storm to keep the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Perez scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Storm walks away with a smile on his face. Perez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Perez avoids the head kick by Storm.
Perez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch but Storm swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Storm digs a right hand underneath Perez's ribcage. Perez let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm blocks a body shot from Perez.
Good body shot from Storm.
#BC2#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Szandor Storm is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
Perez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Storm circles away.
Perez takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Storm stuns Perez with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Perez crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Storm - the referee stops the clock and Perez gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Storm. Perez manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.#CL2#
Storm clinches. #BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Storm. #CL2#
Storm has closed the distance and engaged Perez in a clinch.
Storm is trying to break free.#BC#
Perez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm connects with a body shot that sends Perez's belly button to the back.
Perez fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Perez moves into the clinch.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Perez wants a takedown but no success here.
Storm is pushing Perez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szandor Storm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pascual Perez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm jabs Perez to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Storm drives through and clinches with Perez against the cage.
Perez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Storm has him pressed against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Storm.
#BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Storm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Storm throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Perez.
Perez swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Perez takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Storm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Perez fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1##CL2#
Storm forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Perez jumps guard but Storm stands there with Perez around his waist. Perez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Perez.
A short right from Perez on the inside.
Perez lands with a left to the head.
Storm swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pascual Perez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Storm throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Storm scores with a hook to the body. Perez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Perez tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Storm manages to circle out of the way.#T2##CL2#
Storm takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pascual Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Perez has him pressed against the cage.
Storm tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Storm is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Perez is keeping busy.
Perez is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez digs a right hand into Storm's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Storm's gas tank. #TD#
Perez jumps guard.
Storm controls from within his opponent's guard.
Storm won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Storm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Perez is proving hard to escape from. #T3##SU2#
Perez is working an open guard so Storm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Perez rather than just go for the knockout.
Perez on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Storm lands a head kick. Perez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Storm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Storm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Storm takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perez has a takedown stuffed.
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Perez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Storm rushes Perez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
Perez wants to take the fight to the mat but Storm manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Perez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perez drops down looking for an ankle pick but Storm pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T4##KD2#
Storm lands a big head kick that sends Perez tumbling to the mat! Storm takes a step backwards and waves Perez back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Perez is rocked!
Storm lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Perez falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Szandor Storm!
After the fight, Szandor Storm was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
MMMA Clown Caos 25
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Storm trying to land knees to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Storm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczerbiec's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Szczerbiec fails to land.
Szczerbiec swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stalling in the clinch from Storm.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczerbiec has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm gets underhooks to prevent Szczerbiec's takedown attempt.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Szczerbiec creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Szczerbiec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Szczerbiec leaning his opponent against the cage.
Szczerbiec lands a left hand.
Storm blocks a body shot from Szczerbiec. #T1#
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Szczerbiec's elbow.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Szczerbiec scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Szczerbiec throws a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries to break free but Szczerbiec pushes him back against the cage.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Szczerbiec digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm takes a knee right on the jaw!
Storm is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Szczerbiec as Storm tries to tie him up.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Storm takes an elbow to the temple. #T2#
Szczerbiec avoiding damage as Storm throws knees to the body.
Szczerbiec misses with some punches.
Storm goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Szczerbiec's head.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Szczerbiec tries to land a knee to the head but Storm blocks with his arms.
Szczerbiec misses with a hook from the clinch.
Szczerbiec has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Szczerbiec tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Szczerbiec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Szczerbiec with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Szczerbiec stalling the fight.
Szczerbiec stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Storm tries to stall but Szczerbiec uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Szczerbiec prevents a body shot from Storm. #T3#
Nice body punch from Storm - that landed with a thud.
Szczerbiec blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Szczerbiec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Storm lands a body punch in the clinch.
Szczerbiec managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Szczerbiec misses with a short punch on the inside.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm misses with the head strike.
Szczerbiec on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Szczerbiec.
Szczerbiec is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Storm pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Szandor Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patryk Szczerbiec.
A short right from Szczerbiec.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm. #BC2#
Szczerbiec manages to break the clinch.
Storm throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Szczerbiec's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Storm dives in looking to finish as Szczerbiec flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Storm's strikes! Storm is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Szczerbiec's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Szczerbiec was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Szandor Storm!
Szandor Storm 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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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Szandor Storm (ranked 3803 p4p, 506 weight class) and Bessarion Alexius (ranked 2436 p4p, 0 weight class). Storm's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. Alexius has chosen A Country Boy Can Survive as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Szandor Storm! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Bessarion Alexius!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Steve Erwin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Storm wants to clinch.
Alexius rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Storm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Alexius to keep the fight standing.
Storm tries to pull guard but Alexius won't allow it.
Alexius has clasped his hands together around Storm's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Storm (0) vs (4) Alexius
Alexius staying calm.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Storm is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexius controls the position from side control.
Alexius advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Storm (0) vs (6) Alexius
Storm regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm gets full guard.
Alexius content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Alexius 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.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Alexius is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexius 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.
Storm 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.
Alexius stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Storm swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
Storm controls Alexius momentarily but Alexius frees himself.
Storm seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Alexius slips nicely into half guard.
Alexius trying to mount his opponent but Storm defends it.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm is working hard here to advance position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to control but can't.
Alexius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alexius is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Still in half guard, Alexius seems content to control.
Alexius trying to pass the guard but Storm defending well.
Storm wants to improve his position but Alexius is controlling well.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Alexius tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alexius with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Alexius prevents Storm from improving his position.
Well, if Alexius 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 nine minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to improve his position but Alexius is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Alexius keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alexius is continuing to stall.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Storm is positioning himself well to prevent Alexius advancing to mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Alexius is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Alexius moves into full mount! Storm won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Storm (0) vs (9) Alexius
Storm wants to control but Alexius is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Storm is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alexius is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius looking to control and managing it successfully.
Storm is working to get back to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to hold on but Alexius pushes him away.
Storm is desperately trying to improve his position but Alexius has a good base and remains in mount.
Alexius sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Storm wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Storm (0) vs (12) Alexius
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm tries to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexius wins on points by 12 to 0.
Bessarion Alexius seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Grzegorz Gorski (ranked 5140 p4p, 0 weight class) and Szandor Storm (ranked 3793 p4p, 502 weight class). Storm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Grzegorz Gorski! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Ben Hemmingworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gorski goes for a double leg but Storm avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Storm continues to drive forward.
Storm gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Storm gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gorski.
Gorski tries to score a body lock takedown but Storm shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grzegorz Gorski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Storm has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Gorski regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gorski (0) vs (2) Storm
Gorski escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Storm won't allow Gorski to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm postures up.
Gorski 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Storm is one step ahead there.
Storm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gorski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is looking to sweep but instead, Storm has passed into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gorski is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm is looking to advance position but Gorski won't allow it.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm controlling the pace.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Storm looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm trying to control from half guard but Gorski is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski actively working from the bottom here.
Gorski looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gorski is staying active underneath Storm, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gorski is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorski avoid being mounted?
Gorski is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm content to control rather than advance.
Gorski looking for submissions off his back.
Storm 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.
Storm controlling the action here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Storm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gorski is defending against the submission attempts here by Storm.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to control but Gorski is keeping him busy.
Gorski is holding on to half guard well.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
Gorski is working hard here to advance position.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Gorski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gorski actively working from the bottom here.
Storm slows the pace down in half guard.
Storm is keen to just control but Gorski is a slippery customer.
Storm is working for a kimura but Gorski is defending it quite comfortably.
Gorski looking for a kimura from the bottom but Storm passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (0) vs (5) Storm
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Storm wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Storm tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Gorski is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
Gorski wants to control but Storm postures up.
Gorski is looking to reverse the position.
Storm is trying to move to mount but Gorski reverses beautifully and ends up in Storm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (5) Storm
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gorski looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gorski (2) vs (7) Storm
Gorski looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Storm has picked Gorski up and slammed him! Gorski can't keep hold of the triangle and Storm manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (10) Storm
Gorski can't do much from the bottom here.
Gorski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Gorski is retaining full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Storm stands and throws Gorski's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (13) Storm
Gorski tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Storm easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gorski (2) vs (15) Storm
Storm looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gorski is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Storm sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Gorski working to try and regain half guard.
Gorski 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.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gorski moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gorski is trying to hold Storm in close to prevent damage but Storm has managed to pass into half guard.
Gorski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gorski keeps working.
Gorski trying to control but Storm postures up.
Gorski is in trouble now - Storm has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gorski (2) vs (18) Storm
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Storm takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Storm prevents Gorski from getting the reversal.
Storm fails to advance to Gorski's back.
Gorski has given up his back. Will we see Storm going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Gorski (2) vs (21) Storm
Gorski is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Storm.
Storm not allowing Gorski to control his hands.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gorski is trying to break free.
Storm is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Storm is looking to control Gorski but Gorski is wriggling around and keeping busy.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Gorski looking very determined here, making life difficult for Storm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gorski is really stuck here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Storm wins on points by 21 to 2.
Szandor Storm was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
MMMA 36: Boudain vs Satan
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Martin slips a straight right by Storm.
Storm thows a body kick. Martin tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Storm misses with a body shot
and Martin counters with a good low kick that Storm was not able to check.
Storm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martin.#CUT2#
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Storm throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Storm wants to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Storm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm moves to clinch but Martin breaks away
and Martin counters with a body kick that stops Storm in his tracks momentarily.
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!
Martin throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
Martin cracks Storm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Martin moves into range and clinches up with Storm.
Martin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards. #T1##BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Martin staying out of range there.
Storm avoids the head kick by Martin.
Martin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Storm lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Martin circles away quickly and effectively.
Martin cracks the inside of Storm's front leg.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Storm moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A shot to the body from Storm misses
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Storm off the cage and back into range.
Storm throws a right and a left that Martin avoids nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Storm.
A head kick by Storm misses
and Martin counters with an inside leg kick.
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Storm in his tracks.
Storm swinging wildly here.
#T2#
Storm throws a series of punches but Martin moves out of range.
Storm's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Storm throws a right hand that Martin ducks under and follows up with a left that Martin also avoids with ease.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Storm tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Storm with an uppercut!
Martin scores with a head kick.
Martin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Storm shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Martin eats them both and turns towards Storm to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Storm gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Storm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Storm misses with a head kick.
Martin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Martin throws a leg kick which misses Storm's front leg but catches the back leg as Storm tries to avoid it.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.#CL2#
Storm moves into the clinch.
Martin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Martin unloads a knee to the mid-section. Storm lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #T3#
Storm pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC2#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm misses with a kick to the body
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Martin drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
Martin landing knees to the body.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Martin has him pressed against the cage.
Storm has had enough of the clinch but Martin keeps him there for the moment.
Martin with a knee to the head.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Martin has double underhooks.
Martin trying to land knees to the body.
Martin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Storm tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Martin scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martin.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Martin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin scores with a kick to the midsection.
Martin throws a sloppy head kick and Storm moves out of range easily.
Martin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Storm's sensitive parts.
Martin throws a head kick but Storm moves out of range.
Martin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin counters with a stiff right hand.
Martin lands a slapping body shot.
Martin lands with a kick to the ribs.
Storm looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a solid body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Martin. Storm shrugs it off though.
Storm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Martin'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#
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Martin fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Martin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Martin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A shot to the liver by Martin. Beautiful body shot.
Storm tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Storm takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Storm falls off balance throwing a combination
and Martin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Martin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Szandor Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Martin gets tackled into the cage by Storm. Storm maintains the clinch.
Martin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
Martin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.#T1#
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A knee to the head by Martin.
Martin scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
Storm misses with a punch to the body.
Storm misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm lands a hook that snaps the head of Martin backwards. #BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Martin, right into the meat.
Storm closes the distance but Martin moves to the side
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Martin misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Martin quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Storm takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Martin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Martin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Storm misses with a two punch combination.
Martin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm misses with a double jab
and Martin counters with a flying knee that drops Storm! Martin dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
Frank Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bueller chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#CL#
Bueller drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
#BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Storm has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bueller throws a head kick that Storm semi-blocks.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Storm closes the distance and clinches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Bueller goes for a takedown attempt but Storm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Storm moves in looking to clinch but Bueller pushes him off.
Bueller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bueller moves away.
Storm fails with an attempt to clinch.
Storm is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
No joy there for Storm, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Storm throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Storm moves to clinch but Bueller breaks away
and Bueller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Storm looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T1#
Bueller ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
A looping hook to the body misses from Storm. Bueller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Storm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bueller connects with a solid leg kick.
Bueller is looking to slow Storm down with leg kicks. #CL#
Bueller clinches up against the cage.
Storm works on Bueller's body with a couple of short punches.
Storm tries to break free but Bueller pushes him back against the cage.
Bueller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bueller blocks an elbow strike.
Bueller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bueller avoids a wild elbow strike from Storm.
Storm is trying to break free.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Storm wants to break the clinch but can't.
Storm tries a body shot but Bueller blocks it.
#T2#
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bueller has him pressed against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Bueller.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow.
Bueller prevents a body shot from Storm.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bueller has him pressed against the cage.
Storm tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Bueller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Bueller blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Storm tries to circle away but Bueller has him pinned against the cage.
Storm struggles to land a body shot inside as Bueller controls his hands.
#BC#
Bueller breaks from the clinch.
Bueller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bueller scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one. #T3#
Storm misses with a head kick.
Bueller's corner calls for a 1-2. Bueller obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bueller moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bueller moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Storm pushes Bueller up against the cage in a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bueller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Storm tries to break free but Bueller pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Bueller drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bueller controlling the position.
Storm forces his way into half guard.
Bueller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bueller is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Bueller gets full guard.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bueller wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment.
Storm not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Storm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bueller's guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Bueller will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Bueller moves out of range easily. #CL#
Bueller moves into the clinch successfully.
A bit of stalling here from Bueller.
Bueller prevents Storm from breaking the clinch.
Storm is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bueller is defending well for now.
Storm letting Bueller take a breather here.
Bueller lands an uppercut.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bueller dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Storm's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Storm looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It looked like Bueller wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eric Bueller is winning the standup battle so far.
Storm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bueller tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Bueller tries to land a leg kick but Storm saw it coming and moves away.
#T1#
Storm throws a head kick but Bueller moves out of range.
Storm pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL#
Bueller moves into the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bueller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Storm is looking to break free of the clinch but Bueller has double underhooks.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Bueller avoids the damage to the body.
Bueller goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bueller presses Storm against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bueller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#BC#
Bueller breaks from the clinch.
Bueller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bueller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T2#
Bueller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#CL2#
Storm clinches with his opponent.
Storm trying to control the position but instead, Bueller has worked for underhooks and has pushed Storm into the cage.
Bueller taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Storm wants to break free but Bueller has control.
Storm has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bueller tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Storm tries to land knees in the clinch but Bueller avoids the damage to the body.
Storm misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Storm.
Storm on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Storm misses with a few strikes there.
A left lands for Bueller.#T3#
Bueller scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#CL#
Bueller closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Bueller up against the cage.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Storm is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm swinging wildly here.
Storm looks to land a combination but Bueller avoids it well.
Bueller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL2#
Storm clinches. #BC2#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bueller throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bueller tries to clinch there but Storm circles away.
Storm swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Bueller to counter with a crisp jab. #T4#
Bueller tries to bum rush Storm with a series of wild strikes but Storm uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Storm swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Bueller counters by clinching up.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bueller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bueller is pushing Storm up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Storm is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Storm wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bueller has him pressed against the cage.
Eric Bueller has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Bueller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bueller blocks a head kick by Storm.
Bueller is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Storm throws a right and a left that Bueller avoids nicely.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Bueller.
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 Eric Bueller will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm scores with a jab. Bueller acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL#
Bueller closes the distance and clinches.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Bueller takes a kick to the side of the head.
A combination from Storm does no damage. #CL2#
Storm instigates a clinch.
Bueller content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bueller slows down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Storm's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Bueller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Storm can't fight it off and eventually Bueller manages to take the fight to the floor. Storm looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Storm is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Storm is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Bueller slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Storm trying to control the position.
Szandor Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bueller content to stall in guard here.
Bueller throws a big right hand that misses.
Bueller's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Bueller closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.#BC#
Bueller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bueller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Storm throws a body punch but Bueller moves out of range.
Szandor Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Storm has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T3#
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Bueller won't allow it.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow.
Storm tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bueller's elbow.
Storm misses with a hook to the ribs.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bueller keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Storm's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Bueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bueller lands with a thumping leg kick.
Storm swings for the body but Bueller moves out of range.
Storm scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bueller counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bueller rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Storm takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Storm works over Bueller's head and body with a nice combination.
Bueller feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Storm's calf.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm throws a head kick but Bueller moves out of range.
Storm takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Bueller has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
Storm wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Eric Bueller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Storm is trying to break the clinch but Bueller has him pressed against the cage.
Bueller has Storm pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Bueller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Storm throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Bueller crashing down! Bueller tries to stagger back to his feet but Storm just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Bueller asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Szandor Storm!
Szandor Storm decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
MMMA 25: Night of Champions
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm throws a series of punches but Ford avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Storm misses.
We've been hearing reports that Storm has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ford scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Ford drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
A short right from Ford.
Ford lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ford lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ford lands an elbow that stopped Storm in his tracks for a moment.
Ford goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Storm looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ford.
Ford scores with a shot to the side of Storm's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ford takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Ford scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and Ford counters with a nice kick to the body. #T1#
Storm takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Storm.
Ford throws out a counter right but Storm avoids it with no problem.
Storm closes the distance looking to clinch
and Ford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Storm has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ford finds it's way round the side to connect with Storm's head.
Storm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Ford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Storm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Nice straight punches there by Ford. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ford.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick
and Ford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ford lands a head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Storm misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Ford gets a clinch.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Szandor Storm has been cut.
Ford manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ford stalls. #T2#
Ford taking a breather.
Ford lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Ford on the inside.
Ford lands with a left to the head.
Ford lands a right hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm misses with a body punch.
Ford lands a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Ford.
Ford keeps control of Storm as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ford utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ford.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ford comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Ford lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ford creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Storm's defenses.
Ford has Storm pressed against the cage, preventing Storm from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Ford counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Ford lands a left and a right that send Storm crashing to the mat, dazed. Ford thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Storm throws a combination that misses
and Ford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Storm is rocked!
Ford shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Storm takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Ford sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Storm bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alan Ford!
In his post fight interview, Alan Ford started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
MMMA 19: Final Verdict
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Storm fakes the leg kick and cracks Randall in the body. #KD2#
Storm lands a left and a right that send Randall crashing to the mat, dazed. Storm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Randall is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Storm throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Randall is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Szandor Storm!
Szandor Storm tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 7
Date: Mar 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Perez rushes Storm and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Storm moves into the clinch.
Perez lands a hook that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Perez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Storm wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm working hard to break the clinch.
Perez misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm blocks a body shot from Perez.
Storm doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perez is looking for a takedown.
Perez swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez is looking to break free of the clinch but Storm has double underhooks.
Storm manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perez takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1##BC#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Perez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Storm, pushing him back against the cage.
Perez pushes off an throws an elbow but Storm leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Perez has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#BC2#
Perez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Storm lands a left and a right that send Perez crashing to the mat, dazed. Storm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Perez is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pascual Perez has been cut.
Perez blocks a head kick by Storm.
Perez is still on wobbly legs! Can Storm finish him?#CL#
Storm moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Perez seems to have recovered his senses.#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Storm moves into the clinch.
Storm can't break the clinch.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
#BC#
Storm escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Storm misses with a combination
and Perez counters with a two punch combo.
A head kick misses from Storm. #KD#
Storm lands a big head kick that sends Perez tumbling to the mat! Storm takes a step backwards and waves Perez back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Storm throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range. #CL2#
Perez gets a clinch. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Perez throws an elbow but misses.
Storm lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perez digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Storm is breathing heavily.
Perez wants a takedown.
Perez lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Perez is trying to pull guard but Storm turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Szandor Storm has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pascual Perez.
Storm tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Perez avoids it.
Storm blocks an elbow strike from Perez.
Perez is struggling to control the position.
Storm managing to block the knees to the body from Perez.
Storm stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Storm manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Storm closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Perez has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Storm is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Storm is trying to break free.
Perez digs a right hand underneath Storm's ribcage. Storm let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Storm pressing his opponent against the cage.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
Perez with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#BC#
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Storm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Perez on the side of the head.
Storm feints a jab promting Perez to slip. Storm then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Perez is looking to clinch.
Perez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
#CL2#
Perez gets a clinch.
Perez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perez misses with some punches.
Storm wants to get back to striking at distance but Perez won't allow it.
#TD2#
Perez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez wants to sweep here but Storm controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Perez trying to control the position.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Perez swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Storm has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Perez to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Storm is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Perez pulls down on the head and he's put Storm to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pascual Perez!
Our winner, Pascual Perez, 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:
Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Storm lands a left and a right that send Randall crashing to the mat, dazed. Storm thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Jason Randall has been cut.
Storm plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Randall to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Randall just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Szandor Storm!
A less than humble Szandor Storm misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Madness MMA Clown Chaos 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Storm throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Perez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Storm tries to score a body lock takedown but Perez shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Perez.
Perez tries to throw a body punch but Storm avoids it by throwing Perez back against the cage.
Storm looking to slow down the pace here.
Storm blocking some punches.
Perez tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Perez managing to block the knees to the body from Storm.
Storm presses Perez against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Perez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perez looking to slow down the pace here.
Perez missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Storm's elbow. #BC2#
Storm breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Storm fails to land with a series of punches.
Storm misses with a jab, cross combination.
Perez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Storm thuds a left hand into Perez's body.#CL#
Perez drives through and clinches with Storm against the cage.
#T1##TD#
Perez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perez manages to end up in side control.
Storm tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Perez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
Storm tries to improve position but can't.
Storm is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Perez off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Perez is in bad spot here.
Storm biding his time, controlling Perez. #SUB2#
Perez showing good submission defense here.
Perez tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Storm trying to control momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Storm has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Perez! Can he survive? No! He's out! Storm gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Szandor Storm!
Szandor Storm bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Oct 17, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Andrew Henry and Szandor Storm. Henry comes to the cage accompanied by knuck if you buck . Storm has chosen Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Szandor Storm told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Andrew Henry ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Albert Achterberg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Henry looks for a takedown but Storm sprawls well.
Storm forces Henry back against the cage and clinches.
Henry goes for a takedown attempt but Storm pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Henry has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm jumps guard.
Henry 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is pushing down on Storm's leg trying to pass to half guard. Storm is fighting to maintain full guard but Henry has managed to sneak the leg through.
Storm trying to control but Henry postures up.
Henry with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Henry trying to control the pace.
Storm wants to control but Henry is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is in trouble now - Henry has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Henry (3) vs (0) Storm
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Storm wants to control but Henry is having none of it.
Storm keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Henry controlling from the full mount.
Henry has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Storm tries to reverse the position but Henry maintains control.
Henry controlling the pace for now.
Storm really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Henry controlling his opponent.
Storm working to try and regain half guard.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to hold on but Henry pushes him away.
Henry sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Henry is stalling here but it's allowed Storm to get half guard.
Storm wants to control but Henry is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Henry haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Storm keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Storm trying to hold on to Henry 's head to control him but Henry postures up.
Storm wants to get back to full guard.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Storm is staying active underneath Henry , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Henry is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Henry '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.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Storm regains full guard. Nicely done.
Henry passes into half guard.
Storm wants to improve his position but Henry is controlling well.
Henry controlling the action here.
Storm trying to control but Henry postures up.
Henry wants to pass the guard but Storm is defending well.
Storm tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Storm manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Storm tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Storm being controlled here, momentarily.
Henry passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henry stalling.
Henry wants to pass to mount but Storm is defending the position.
Henry is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Henry seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Storm does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Storm tries to roll over but Henry keeps him under control.
Storm has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Henry is working away from the top position though.
Henry is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Storm defends it well.
Henry is thwarting Storm's attempts to control the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Storm is looking to improve his position.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Henry .
Henry is pressing down on Storm's thigh, looking to free his foot. Storm is holding on for now.
Storm looking for submissions off his back.
Henry tries to pass the half guard into mount. Storm knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Henry prevents Storm from improving his position.
Henry controlling the pace.
Storm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm keeping full guard, as Henry tries to pass.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry tries to free his leg and advance position but Storm is retaining full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Henry 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.
Storm has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Henry can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Storm can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Henry controls the pace.
Storm looking for a sweep. Not yet Storm, not yet.
Henry 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Henry passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Henry seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Storm controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Henry looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Storm gets back to full guard.
Henry sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Storm's guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Henry keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Henry 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.
Henry wants to free his trapped foot but Storm is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Henry controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henry continues to hold on tight.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry takes the fight on points by 3 to 0.
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 16, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between James Schnider and Szandor Storm. Storm comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; James Schnider! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Storm rushes Schnider and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Schnider tries for a takedown but Storm manages to get underhooks.
Storm manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Storm is adopting a defensive guard.
Schnider passes Storm's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (0) vs (2) Storm
Storm must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Storm 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Schnider is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Storm sitting in guard here, content to control.
Storm is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Storm's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm wants to pass the guard but Schnider is keeping the position.
Storm wants to control from the top but Schnider keeps moving.
Storm looking to pass the guard.
Storm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Schnider is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Schnider bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Storm's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (2) Storm
Storm bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Schnider's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (2) vs (4) Storm
Storm passes into half guard.
Storm is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Schnider! Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (2) vs (7) Storm
Storm wants to take Schnider's back but he can't do it this time.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schnider tries to lock up and control but Storm gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Storm controlling the position easily from mount.
Schnider bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (4) vs (7) Storm
Storm is pulling down on Schnider's head to control his posture.
Storm 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: Schnider (4) vs (9) Storm
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Schnider tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.
Schnider makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schnider.
Storm tries to free his leg and advance position but Schnider is retaining full guard.
Storm postures up.
Storm passes Schnider's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schnider knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Storm seems to be looking for submissions.
Storm takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Schnider is trying to control but can't.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Schnider trying to hold on to Storm's head to control him but Storm postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Storm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Schnider moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Schnider trying to control the position.
Schnider is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Storm is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Storm trying to control but Schnider is working from the bottom.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schnider is keeping the position for now.
Storm is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Schnider keeping full guard, as Storm tries to pass.
Storm drops back looking for a leg! Schnider is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schnider manages to kick Storm off! Storm jumps back into Schnider's guard.
Schnider working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Schnider can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Storm controls the pace.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Schnider (4) vs (12) Storm
Schnider tries to control but Storm manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Schnider (4) vs (15) Storm
Schnider definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm controlling the position well here. Schnider rolled but Storm kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Storm is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Schnider knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Schnider for a finish.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
What can Schnider do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Schnider trying to control the action but Storm just sinks the hooks in.
Schnider tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm tightening his grip on Schnider, looking for the choke.
Storm has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Storm is trying to stick to Schnider's back but Schnider is turning into Storm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Storm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Schnider. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Schnider (6) vs (15) Storm
Schnider preventing the sweep.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Schnider being controlled here momentarily.
Storm not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schnider defends it easily.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Storm has his hands on Schnider's head, controlling the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Schnider trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Schnider slips nicely into half guard.
Storm slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Schnider wants to pass the guard but Storm is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Storm working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schnider doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schnider manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that's the end of the fight!
Storm wins on points by 15 to 6.
Szandor Storm seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Moloch Madakassan and Szandor Storm. Storm is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Moloch Madakassan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Madakassan is looking to clinch.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Madakassan.
Storm with the counter takedown but Madakassan avoids it easily.
Madakassan forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
Madakassan lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (0) Storm
Madakassan trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Madakassan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Madakassan looking to sit in guard and control but Storm gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (2) vs (2) Storm
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madakassan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Storm passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (5) Storm
Madakassan is not content to let Storm control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
A control attempt from Madakassan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Madakassan (2) vs (7) Storm
Storm is working for a guillotine from mount but Madakassan frees his head quite easily.
Madakassan wants to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Madakassan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Madakassan is trying to escape the mount.
Madakassan regains half guard.
Storm seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Madakassan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Storm is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Storm has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at School of Hard Knocks (Elite Training for $225). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Madakassan keeping moving, preventing Storm from controlling successfully.
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Madakassan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Storm advances to half guard.
Madakassan is looking to control Storm's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Madakassan avoid being mounted?
Madakassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm prevents Madakassan from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Let's hope that Storm 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.
Storm is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Madakassan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Storm passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (10) Storm
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Storm has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan is trying to control Storm's posture but Storm avoids it.
Storm gets to mount! Madakassan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Madakassan (2) vs (12) Storm
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madakassan is looking to escape.
Storm working for a submission but Madakassan is keeping him at bay.
Madakassan regains half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Storm trying to pass the guard but Madakassan defending well.
Madakassan is trying to control but can't.
Madakassan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Madakassan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Storm pulls his head out easily.
Storm is trying to control. Madakassan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Madakassan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Madakassan gets full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to control but Storm passes easily into half guard.
Madakassan looking for submissions off his back.
Storm controlling the action here.
Storm is looking to advance position but Madakassan won't allow it.
Storm is working for a submission of some sort.
Madakassan is trying to maintain the position but Storm is very close to passing his half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan wants to get back to full guard.
Storm wants to free his trapped foot but Madakassan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Storm works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (2) vs (15) Storm
Storm trying to control the action but Madakassan is working from the bottom.
Madakassan is looking to regain half guard here but Storm keeps moving and retains side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Storm moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Madakassan (2) vs (17) Storm
Storm looking to control but Madakassan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Madakassan wants to hold on but Storm pushes him away.
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madakassan is looking to escape.
Storm looking for a guillotine from mount but Madakassan is having none of it.
Madakassan tries to improve his position but instead Storm has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Madakassan (2) vs (20) Storm
Storm not allowing Madakassan to control his hands.
Madakassan tries to escape the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan just trying to survive but Storm is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Storm is trying to stick to Madakassan's back but Madakassan is turning into Storm. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Storm's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Madakassan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Madakassan (4) vs (20) Storm
Madakassan trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom.
Madakassan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Storm had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Madakassan defends it easily.
Madakassan trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Madakassan drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Madakassan off! Madakassan jumps back into Storm's guard.
Storm keeping full guard, as Madakassan tries to pass.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Storm is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Madakassan is aware though and is defending well.
Madakassan forces his way into half guard.
Madakassan wants to take a breather but Storm is having none of it.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Madakassan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Madakassan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Madakassan (4) vs (24) Storm
I really don't envy Madakassan right now.
Madakassan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Storm performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madakassan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Madakassan.
Storm passes Madakassan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Madakassan is looking for a sweep. Storm is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madakassan wants to control but Storm is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Madakassan trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Storm manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Madakassan (4) vs (27) Storm
Madakassan tries to reverse the position but Storm maintains control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Storm can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Madakassan is looking to escape.
Madakassan is looking to improve his position but Storm isn't that keen on the idea.
Madakassan is controlling an arm, preventing Storm from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Madakassan can't escape the position.
Storm wants to control the pace but Madakassan is squirming around nicely.
Madakassan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Madakassan reaches up and pulls Storm towards him, trying to control the position. Storm manages to get a guillotine from the mount though! This could be big trouble for Madakassan! Madakassan tries to roll over - now Storm is on the bottom but the guillotine is really deep and Madakassan has to tap out! Great work there by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Szandor Storm!
During a confident post fight interview, Szandor Storm thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 13 (205lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 07, 2016 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Wayne Kane and Szandor Storm. Kane comes to the cage accompanied by The Imperial March. Storm has chosen Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone as his entrance music. 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 Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Wayne Kane! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kane rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kane is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Storm gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Storm stops a takedown attempt from Kane.
Storm jumps guard.
Storm looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kane is one step ahead there.
Kane slips nicely into half guard.
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
Storm is not content to let Kane control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm tries to get to full guard but Kane has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Storm is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kane's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kane (0) vs (4) Storm
Kane tries to escape but Storm has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Storm tightening his grip on Kane, looking for the choke.
Kane preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Storm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Kane right now.
Storm just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kane trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Kane's body.
Storm looking for the choke but no joy.
Storm is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Kane is defending well though. Storm let's go of the attempt for now.
Storm is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Kane taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Storm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Szandor Storm!
A victorious Szandor Storm 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:
WFB: First Blood
Date: Aug 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Storm half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donkashane blocks a head kick by Storm.
#CL2#
Donkashane closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Storm changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Donkashane tries to avoid it but Storm manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Donkashane to the ground. Donkashane escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Donkashane tries to counter with a clinch but Storm shakes him off and moves away.
Donkashane tries to clinch up.
Storm lands with a nice combination. Donkashane backs away looking to recover.
Donkashane shoots in for a takedown but Storm shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL#
Donkashane tries to keep at a distance but Storm has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Storm clobbers Donkashane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Donkashane drives through with a takedown into Storm's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Storm is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Donkashane dives into side control.
#T1##REVR#
Storm tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Donkashane wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Donkashane throws a strike aimed at the side of Storm's head but Storm avoids it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donkashane trying to control the action but Storm is working from the bottom.
Storm is looking to reverse the position.
Donkashane has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Donkashane working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Storm has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Storm is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Donkashane wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Storm, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Donkashane tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Donkashane has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Donkashane working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Donkashane working away.
Donkashane misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Donkashane working away.
Storm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Storm wants to control but Donkashane postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#SUB2#
Donkashane swings around for an armbar but Storm sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Donkashane's guard.#SUB2#
Donkashane isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Storm stacks Donkashane on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Storm!#T3#
Storm wants to control but Donkashane is keeping him busy.
Donkashane tries to improve position but can't.
Donkashane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Storm looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Storm is thwarting Donkashane's attempts to control the position.
Storm tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donkashane. #SUB2#
Donkashane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Storm lands a nice short elbow.#T4##SUB#
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Donkashane tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Donkashane is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Storm is nestled in close to Donkashane, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Donkashane actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Donkashane looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Storm is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Szandor Storm dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Storm will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Donkashane let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donkashane looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Storm fails with the takedown.#CL#
Storm gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Donkashane is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Storm is defending well.
Donkashane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donkashane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Storm after a bit of a struggle. #BC#
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Szandor Storm is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Storm shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Donkashane is trying to defend but Storm finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES2#
Donkashane has one foot on Storm's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Storm darts in looking for a takedown but Donkashane gets double underhooks and turns Storm into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Szandor Storm. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Donkashane rushes Storm and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Donkashane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Szandor Storm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donkashane walks forward, straight into a front kick from Storm.
Storm throws a sloppy head kick and Donkashane moves out of range easily.
Nice body kick there by Storm.
Storm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Donkashane takes one to the side of the head.
Storm stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Storm wants it to stay on the feet.#T2#
Storm has a takedown stuffed.
Donkashane shoots in looking for a takedown but Storm manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donkashane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Szandor Storm is winning the standup battle so far.
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!#CL2#
Donkashane closes the distance and clinches.
Donkashane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Storm fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Donkashane closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.#TD#
Storm ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Storm no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Donkashane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Storm works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rascal Donkashane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Storm wants to stand up but Donkashane is controlling him.
Storm trying to keep a closed guard but Donkashane is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Storm working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Donkashane has passed into half guard!
#T3#
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Donkashane is looking to take a break and control but Storm is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Storm works his way to full guard. Good work.
Donkashane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Donkashane trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Donkashane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donkashane stopping the sweep attempt from Storm.#SUB2#
Donkashane drops back looking for a leg! Storm is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Storm manages to kick Donkashane off! Donkashane jumps back into Storm's guard.
Donkashane trying to control but Storm is working from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Donkashane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Donkashane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Storm is keeping the position for now.
Donkashane is looking to stand up but Storm won't let him.
Donkashane wants to control from the top but Storm keeps moving. #SUB#
Storm looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Donkashane thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Donkashane trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Rascal Donkashane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Storm shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donkashane as he avoids it easily.
Storm connects with a body shot.#CL2#
Donkashane moves into the clinch.
Storm lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm gets underhooks to prevent Donkashane's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Storm breaks from the clinch.
Storm lands a head kick!
#TD#
Storm closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Donkashane to the mat! Donkashane manages to get full guard.
Storm is looking to stand up but Donkashane won't let him. #SUB2#
Donkashane is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Storm defends well.
Donkashane looking for a sweep. Not yet Donkashane, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Storm avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Storm content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Donkashane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Donkashane is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Donkashane looking for a sweep. Not yet Donkashane, not yet. #SUB2#
Donkashane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Storm doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Storm manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Donkashane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Storm lands a couple of digs.
Storm has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Donkashane is proving hard to escape from. #T2#
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Donkashane swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Donkashane escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Storm gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Storm trying to stand up but can't free himself from Donkashane's guard.#SUB2#
Donkashane is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Storm looking to pass the guard. #SU#
Donkashane is working an open guard so Storm takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T3#
Donkashane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Storm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Donkashane thinking. #TD#
Storm gets a takedown into half guard.
Storm seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Storm working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Storm tries to stand and escape but Donkashane is controlling the position.
Storm trying to pass the guard but Donkashane defending well.
Storm tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Donkashane. #SUB#
Storm is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Donkashane tries to roll over but Storm keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Donkashane is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Storm is tapping! Great win for Donkashane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rascal Donkashane!
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nickthaniel Diaz and Szandor Storm. Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by Feiticeira. Storm has chosen Pantera - 5 Minutes Alone 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 Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Nickthaniel Diaz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Szandor Storm!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Storm looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Diaz! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Diaz (0) vs (4) Storm
Diaz is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Storm's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Diaz manages to get to full guard.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz is looking for a triangle but Storm pushes his legs off easily.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Storm has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Storm trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Storm has his hands clasped together but Diaz extends and breaks Storm's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel Diaz tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Storm drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by McGuire. #TD#
McGuire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Storm quickly recovers to half guard.
Storm has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Storm actively working from the bottom here.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire 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.
McGuire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Storm taking some punishment here, with McGuire in his half guard.
Storm tries to kick McGuire off but McGuire keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
McGuire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Storm tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Storm looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Storm is pressing down on McGuire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Storm is looking to sweep but instead, McGuire has passed into half guard.
McGuire slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGuire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Storm tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. McGuire lands a nice short elbow.
McGuire wants to pass the guard but Storm is defending well.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
Storm is trying to get back to full guard.
Nice strikes from McGuire there.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Storm's hands, connecting with Storm's forehead.
Storm is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
McGuire lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Storm looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Storm is looking to get back to full guard here but McGuire has managed to pass to side control instead.
Storm is looking for a sweep.
McGuire landing a few strikes.
McGuire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Storm keeps working.
McGuire taking a breather here.
Storm is working to avoid the ground and pound but McGuire connects with a decent elbow.
A lull in the action here.
Storm wants to get back to his feet.
Storm is letting McGuire control him for a moment. #T4#
McGuire scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Storm to see if he's OK.
Storm is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Storm is pushing McGuire's head away, looking to escape. McGuire manages to hold on to the position though.
McGuire scores with a couple of short elbows.
McGuire moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Storm is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McGuire lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Storm gets tackled into the cage by McGuire. McGuire maintains the clinch.
Storm blocks a body shot from McGuire.
Storm is working for takedown but McGuire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Storm is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables McGuire to keep the fight standing.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
McGuire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from McGuire.
I was talking to McGuire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD#
McGuire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. #SUB2#
Storm throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGuire sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1#
McGuire working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McGuire scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire passes Storm's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Storm tries to roll over but McGuire keeps him under control.
Storm is staying active underneath McGuire, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Storm is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGuire pulls his head out easily.
McGuire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
McGuire works his way into side control. #T2#
Storm manages to get back to half guard.
McGuire is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Storm is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
McGuire scoring with strikes but Storm is staying in there.
BOOM! McGuire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Storm is looking to improve his position but McGuire isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Storm is looking to escape.
Storm is looking to get to half guard.#T3#
The referee warns Storm that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
McGuire with the ground and pound from mount.
McGuire lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
McGuire postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Storm looks a forlorn figure.
McGuire pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#ROC#
Storm is rocked!
McGuire controlling his opponent.
Storm is still in real trouble! Can McGuire finish him?
Oooooh, big shot lands for McGuire! Storm is hurt baaadly! McGuire is firing away with more strikes - Storm is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mike McGuire!
During a confident post fight interview, Mike McGuire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Chille misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chille defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Storm.#TD2#
Storm throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chille was covering up waiting for the punch and Storm finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Storm prevents Chille from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Storm pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chille is keeping the position for now.
Storm stops Chille from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chille swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Storm tries to stand but Chille is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Storm gets to his feet. Chille looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T1#
Storm shoots in looking for a takedown. Chille tries to sprawl out of it but Storm keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chille manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chille has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Storm is looking to land body kicks.
Storm shoots in but Chille avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Szandor Storm.
Storm shoots in but Chille avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL#
Chille clinches with his opponent.
#T2#
Chille lands a nice elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Chille.
Storm tries to work over Chille's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chille misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Storm.
Storm fails to pull guard.
Chille lands an elbow just above Storm 's eye. #TD2#
Storm has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Chille uses from the top position.
Chille has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chille trying to control the position from guard on top but Storm is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chille is looking to stand up but Storm won't let him. #SUB2#
Chille is posturing up here but Storm has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Chille tries to roll out but it's too tight and Chille has to tap! Slick submission there by Storm!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Szandor Storm!
Szandor Storm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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