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Event:
CWC 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
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 33 wins and 16 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Jamaica Jones!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Jones
Declan won't allow Jones to sweep him here.
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Jones won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jones is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jones keeps working.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Jones tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Jones felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Jones is still trying to improve position.
Jones makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jones.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jones swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Declan stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Jones
Jones is trying to escape the position but Declan is controlling the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Jones is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Declan not doing much here.
Jones is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Declan controlling the action here.
Jones wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Jones is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Jones trying to control here.
Declan controlling the pace.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.#T4#
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Jones
Declan tries to control but Jones wriggling away.
Jones is looking to get to half guard.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jones for as long as he can get away with.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jones is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Jones manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Jones tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (0) Jones
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jones is looking to escape.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T6#
Declan controlling from mount.
Jones really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jones is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.
Jones gets back to half guard.
Declan is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T7#
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back.
Declan is keen to just control but Jones is a slippery customer.
Declan prevents Jones from improving his position.
Jones has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Jones is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Jones is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Jones is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Jones is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jones trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan stays in close to Jones's body and controls the position.
Jones looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Jones looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Declan trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T10#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Declan wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Declan passes Jones's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jones wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Declan wants to pass to mount but Jones is defending the position.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jones manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Jones looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (11) vs (2) Jones#T12#
Declan pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
Declan is trying to keep Jones in close.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jones wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Jones might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Declan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan controlling the position.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan looking to control.
Jones won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is adopting a defensive guard.#T14#
Declan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones advances to half guard.
Declan gets full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
As Aedan Declan got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Thank you for all the support over the years but I told myself win or lose this was the final one. My skills aren't as sharp as they used to be so I'm gonna call it a day & go to coaching full time. A big thank you to Catch Wrestling Championship for breathing new life into my combat sports career.'. |
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Event:
CWC 289
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
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 32 wins and 16 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 29 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Yasuomi Hirokawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Schultz
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan'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.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Schultz controlling Declan's posture.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Declan passes Schultz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Schultz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Schultz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Declan trying to control but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Schultz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Schultz is retaining full guard.
Declan pushing down on Schultz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Schultz is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan stalling.
Schultz wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#T4#
Declan trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Schultz gets full guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Schultz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (2) vs (4) Schultz
Declan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (2) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Declan is trying to break free.
Schultz just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T5#
Declan just trying to survive but Schultz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Schultz really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Declan.
Declan wants to escape the position.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan turns into Schultz and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (7) Schultz
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Schultz.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Schultz keeps moving. #T7#
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Schultz managing to control the position.
Schultz being controlled here, momentarily.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now. #T8#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schultz is keeping the position for now.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Schultz keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan being controlled here momentarily. #T9#
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schultz controlling Declan's posture.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Schultz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T10#
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (7) Schultz
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
Declan working away.
Schultz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Declan is staying active.
Declan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (9) vs (7) Schultz
Declan avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.#T11#
Declan controlling the pace for now.
Schultz wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan looking to control but Schultz is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Schultz wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (12) vs (7) Schultz
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Declan wants to control but Schultz is keeping busy.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Schultz is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan wants to control the position but Schultz frees himself and scrambles - Declan manages to regain control in side control.
Declan tries to advance to mount but Schultz denies him. #T13#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Schultz keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Schultz stops Declan from passing to mount.
Declan working away.
Declan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T14#
Schultz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (12) vs (9) Schultz
Schultz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Declan wants to improve his position but Schultz is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 288
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
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 32 wins and 15 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 7 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Vieira shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Vieira
Declan 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.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan is not content to let Vieira control the position.
Declan wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Declan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Declan seems keen to control Vieira's posture.#T1#
Vieira not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Vieira
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to control.
Declan stays in close to Vieira's body and controls the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Vieira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Vieira is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vieira looking for a sweep. Not yet Vieira, not yet.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vieira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vieira 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.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Vieira working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Declan has passed into half guard!
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Declan stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Vieira#T4#
Vieira is trying to work for a sweep but Declan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (2) Vieira
Vieira is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Vieira doesn't allow it.
Vieira wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Declan controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Declan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vieira has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vieira 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.
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Vieira regains half guard.
Declan is keen to just control but Vieira is a slippery customer.
Declan is stalling here. Vieira is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Declan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Vieira has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (7) vs (6) Vieira
Vieira tries to move to mount but Declan blocks the move with his legs.
Declan is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Declan is trying to control Vieira's posture but Vieira avoids it. #T7#
Declan is trying to improve his position.
Vieira wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Vieira keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan wants to control but Vieira postures up.
Declan tries to buck Vieira off but Vieira is having none of it.#T8#
Declan can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan tries to bench press Vieira off him but Vieira keeps the position.
Declan is letting Vieira control him for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Declan denies him.
Declan tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Declan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T9#
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Declan denies him.
Declan is trying to work for a sweep but Vieira has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (8) Vieira
Declan tries to hold on but Vieira pushes him away.
Declan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
Vieira wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Declan wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy.
#T10#
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Declan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Vieira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Vieira has control of the leg.
Declan trying to control here.
#T11#
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan wants to improve his position but Vieira is controlling well.
Vieira looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Vieira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (11) Vieira
Declan tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T12#
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Declan actively working from the bottom here.
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Vieira passes Declan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Vieira passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (14) Vieira
Declan is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action. #T13#
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan gets back to half guard.
Vieira prevents Declan from improving his position.
Vieira trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away. #T14#
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan can't keep his opponent in guard - Vieira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vieira's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vieira's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (11) vs (14) Vieira
Declan trying to control momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan doesn't have the hooks in and Vieira manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (11) vs (16) Vieira
Vieira preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 16 to 11.
Our winner, Eduardo Vieira, 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:
CWC 287 - Tokyo
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
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 31 wins and 15 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Shirou Masuda and Shigeki Fujiwara.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Mazzini scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan 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.
Declan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazzini has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Mazzini
Declan stops Mazzini from passing to mount.
Declan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mazzini off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (5) Mazzini
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Mazzini right now.
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Declan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T1#
Mazzini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Mazzini prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
Declan 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.
Declan has good solid back control here.
A lull in the action here.
Mazzini trying to control the hands but Declan won't let him.
Declan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mazzini's body.
#T2#
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan is hanging on to Mazzini's back as he tries to escape.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mazzini is trying to break free.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Mazzini is staying busy.#SUB#
Declan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Declan controlling well, preventing Mazzini from escaping the position.
#T3#
Mazzini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Declan.
Mazzini tries to escape the position.
Declan is trying to stick to Mazzini's back but Mazzini is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mazzini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (7) Mazzini
Declan is trying to keep Mazzini in close.
#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mazzini trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet. #T4#
Declan keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Mazzini controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mazzini is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mazzini's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (9) vs (7) Mazzini
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzini seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.#T5#
Mazzini is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is really struggling to control Mazzini but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan happy to just control the position for now.
Mazzini wants to control but Declan postures up.
Mazzini prevents Declan from improving position.
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Mazzini sneaks back into half guard.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (12) vs (7) Mazzini
Declan wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Mazzini regains half guard.
Mazzini tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazzini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan is keen to just control but Mazzini is a slippery customer.
Mazzini 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.
Declan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (15) vs (7) Mazzini
Declan looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Mazzini 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: Declan (15) vs (9) Mazzini#T8#
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan seems keen to control Mazzini's posture.
Mazzini trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Declan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mazzini trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mazzini is one step ahead there.
Mazzini works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Mazzini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Declan tries to roll over but Mazzini keeps him under control.#T10##SUB2#
Mazzini is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan is pressing down on Mazzini's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mazzini looking to sit in guard and control but Declan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (17) vs (9) Mazzini#SUB2#
Mazzini working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #T11#
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is keeping the position.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mazzini is retaining full guard.
Mazzini 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.#T12#
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazzini has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Mazzini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Declan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (20) vs (9) Mazzini
Mazzini seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.#T13#
Mazzini prevents Declan from improving position.
Declan wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini is trying to improve his position.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mazzini's legs.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mazzini keeps working.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#T14#
Mazzini tries to buck Declan off but Declan is having none of it.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Mazzini tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Mazzini will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Mazzini is looking to reverse the position.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Declan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (22) vs (9) Mazzini
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Mazzini defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Declan.
Declan wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 22 to 9.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 286
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
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 31 wins and 14 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 17 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Priest slaps away a takedown attempt from Declan, before circling back to the center of the mat.#CL2#
Priest clinches up against the cage.
Declan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Priest is defending well.
Priest is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Declan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Priest changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Declan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Priest has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Judas Priest seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Priest.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Judas Priest.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Declan is defended easily by Priest.
Declan shoots in for a takedown but Priest shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Priest gets a clinch. #TD2#
Priest lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Priest not doing much here.
Priest passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Priest
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan 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.
Priest moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (0) vs (8) Priest
Priest tries to keep control of the position but Declan is staying busy.#SUB2#
Declan defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Declan wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Declan just trying to survive but Priest is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Priest has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Declan is in real trouble here. Priest gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Declan is tapping out! Priest wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Judas Priest!
An out of breath Judas Priest thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 284 NY
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
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 31 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 28 losses; Mike Schultz!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Schultz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Declan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Schultz closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Declan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Schultz
Declan 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.
Declan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Declan being controlled here, momentarily.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Declan managing to control the position.
Declan continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schultz is one step ahead there. #T1#
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schultz being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Schultz 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.
Declan trying to control the position.
Schultz looking to pass the guard.
Declan controlling the position.#T3#
Schultz 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.
Declan wants to sweep here but Schultz controlling him for the moment.
Declan is trying to keep Schultz in close.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Schultz 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. #T4#
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan pulls Schultz in to control the position.
Schultz won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Schultz controlling from the top position.
Schultz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Schultz is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Schultz has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Schultz
Declan tries to improve position but can't. #T5#
Schultz controlling the position from side mount.
Let's hope that Schultz 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.
Schultz moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (0) vs (7) Schultz
Declan tries to reverse the position but Schultz maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Declan stops Schultz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T6#
Schultz controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan tries to hold on but Schultz postures up.
Declan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but Schultz has a good base and remains in mount.
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Schultz prevents Declan from getting the reversal.#T7#
Schultz takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Declan wants to control but Schultz is having none of it.
Schultz tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Schultz controlling the pace for now.
Declan is squirming around, avoiding Schultz's attempts to control the action. #T8#
Schultz tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Schultz avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Schultz prevents Declan from getting the reversal.
Declan is squirming around, avoiding Schultz's attempts to control the action.
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Schultz controlling his opponent.
Declan 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: Declan (2) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9#
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (7) Schultz
Schultz prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Schultz is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan trying to control the action but Schultz is working from the bottom.
Schultz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Declan is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (7) Schultz#T10#
Declan avoids the attempt from Schultz to control.
Declan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Schultz is holding on tight.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Schultz gets back to half guard.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Declan seems content to control.#T11#
Schultz wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Schultz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Schultz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Schultz is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Declan stalling.
Well,Declan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Declan trying to control from half guard but Schultz is working away.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Schultz won't allow it. #T13#
Declan is stalling here. Schultz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Declan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Schultz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (7) vs (11) Schultz
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Schultz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Schultz sits in half guard. #T14#
Schultz controlling the action here.
Declan tries to roll over but Schultz keeps him under control.
Schultz stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is pressing down on Schultz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schultz wins on points by 11 to 7.
Mike Schultz is the new middleweight champion!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Mike Schultz waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
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 30 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Timmermans doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
#CL2#
Timmermans moves into the clinch successfully.
Timmermans jumps guard but Declan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Timmermans jumps guard.
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.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Timmermans is retaining full guard.
Declan 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.
Timmermans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmermans pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Timmermans keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Timmermans can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T2#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Timmermans not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3##SUB2#
Timmermans has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Timmermans wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Timmermans is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Timmermans trying to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Timmermans is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T5#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Timmermans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Timmermans 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.
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Timmermans is keeping the position for now.
Timmermans is trying to keep Declan in close.
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Timmermans has Declan pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan passes Timmermans's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Timmermans regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Timmermans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Timmermans swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Timmermans manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Declan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Timmermans
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Timmermans has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Declan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Timmermans
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Timmermans is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to move to mount but Timmermans blocks the move with his legs. #T9#
Declan trying to control the action but Timmermans is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan working away.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Timmermans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Declan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T10#
Timmermans is not content to let Declan control the position.
Timmermans is being controlled here.
Declan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (2) Timmermans
Timmermans is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Timmermans is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan is stalling here but it's allowed Timmermans to get half guard.
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Declan content just to control the position here.
Timmermans is working to get back to half guard.
Declan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (13) vs (2) Timmermans
A lull in the action here.
Declan gets his hands free as Timmermans looks to control.
Timmermans is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T13#
Timmermans turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (13) vs (4) Timmermans
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Timmermans is proving a slippery customer.
Declan is pulling down on Timmermans's head. It's preventing any offense from Timmermans, at least for the moment.
Timmermans advances to half guard.
Timmermans is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan tries to roll over but Timmermans keeps him under control.#T14#
Declan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Timmermans jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (7) Timmermans
Declan is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is not content to let Timmermans control the position.
Declan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Timmermans's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan controlling the position.
Timmermans controlling from the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 7.
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 279 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
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 29 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 8 losses; Shane MacGowan!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
MacGowan shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Declan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
MacGowan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt MacGowan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but MacGowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but MacGowan bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan controlling the action here. #T2#
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but MacGowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
MacGowan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
MacGowan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is thwarting MacGowan's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Declan wants to pass to mount but MacGowan is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but MacGowan defends it.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
MacGowan is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but MacGowan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Declan trying to pass the guard but MacGowan defending well.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacGowan trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
#T5#
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan'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.
MacGowan tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T6#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but MacGowan keeps working.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well.
MacGowan is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is really struggling to control MacGowan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Declan seems to be looking for submissions.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but MacGowan is defending well. #T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but MacGowan is defending well.
Declan controlling the pace.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T8#
MacGowan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
MacGowan tries to control the position but Declan now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (0) MacGowan
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Declan goes for a risky armbar from back mount and it's not paid off. MacGowan escapes and is now in half guard on top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) MacGowan
Declan tries to get to full guard but MacGowan has control of the leg. #T9#
Declan is trying to maintain the position but MacGowan is very close to passing his half guard.
MacGowan not doing much here.
Declan wants to improve his position but MacGowan is controlling well.
#T10#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan is looking for a sweep. MacGowan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
MacGowan stalling.
Declan is positioning himself well to prevent MacGowan advancing to mount.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan is trying to keep MacGowan in close.
#T11#
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but MacGowan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
MacGowan is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Declan wants to sweep but MacGowan has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (5) MacGowan
Declan is looking for a sweep.
Declan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - MacGowan easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (7) MacGowan
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T12#
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan postures up.
MacGowan controlling from the full mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
MacGowan controlling his opponent.
Declan tries to hold on but MacGowan pushes him away.
MacGowan wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but MacGowan has a good base and remains in mount.
MacGowan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
Declan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (10) MacGowan#SUB2#
MacGowan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
MacGowan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Declan's body.
Declan's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling MacGowan's hands.#T14#
I really don't envy Declan right now.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
MacGowan avoiding Declan 's attempts to control his hands.
MacGowan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Declan doesn't escape.
Declan wants to control his opponent's hands but MacGowan gets his hands free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 271
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
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 28 wins and 13 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Andy Shifter!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Shifter
Shifter felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan stalling.
Shifter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Shifter won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Declan prevents Shifter from improving his position.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shifter trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Declan is keen to just control but Shifter is a slippery customer.
Shifter wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Shifter is trying to get back to full guard.
Shifter trying to control but Declan postures up.
#T2#
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Shifter is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard. #T3#
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Shifter
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Declan controlling the pace for now.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Shifter manages to regain half guard.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shifter has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Shifter defends it. #T5#
Declan content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Shifter does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Declan is working for a kimura but Shifter is defending it quite comfortably.
#T6#
Declan trying to control the action but Shifter is working from the bottom.
Well, if Declan 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.
Shifter keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7#
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Shifter
Declan wants to control the pace but Shifter is squirming around nicely.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Shifter doesn't allow it.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Declan is stalling here but it's allowed Shifter to get half guard.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shifter keeping control of the position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Shifter is having none of it. #T9#
Declan wants to pass to mount but Shifter is defending the position.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Shifter is working away.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Shifter is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Shifter is defending well.
Shifter regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan wants to control from the top but Shifter keeps moving.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shifter pulls Declan in close to his closed guard and prevents Declan from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Shifter looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Shifter 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: Declan (8) vs (2) Shifter
Declan is pressing down on Shifter's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Shifter won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Declan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Declan'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.
Declan looking to control.
Declan pulls Shifter in close to his closed guard and prevents Shifter from doing any damage or advancing position.
Declan 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.#T13#
Declan is trying to keep Shifter in close.
Shifter trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan looking to control but Shifter passes into half guard.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan wants to control but Shifter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan is concentrating on defense, preventing Shifter from advancing position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan wants to improve his position but Shifter is controlling well.
#T14#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Shifter sits in half guard.
Shifter stalling.
Declan is trying to maintain the position but Shifter is very close to passing his half guard.
Shifter trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Shifter has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (5) Shifter
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
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 7 wins and 4 losses; Valentin Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Declan enables Saric to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Declan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (0) Declan
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan controlling the position.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Saric 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.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Saric has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan looking to control.
Saric trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Saric is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Declan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Saric sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Saric is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
Declan pulls Saric in close to prevent any damage.
Saric trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric'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.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to control the position.
Declan managing to control the position.
Saric tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T3#
Declan is trying to control the position but Saric postures up.
Saric really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Saric preventing the sweep.
Declan controlling the position.#SUB2#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saric pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric is pressing down on Declan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Declan is holding on for now. #SUB#
Saric is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Saric is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
Saric trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan controlling the position well.
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Saric is really struggling to control Declan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Saric prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan wants to improve his position but Saric is controlling well.
#T5#
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Saric wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Saric being controlled here momentarily.
Declan 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.
Saric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Declan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (2) Declan
Saric 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.
Saric controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Saric pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan 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.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T7#
Saric is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan pushes down on Saric's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Saric is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Saric is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
#T8#
Well, if Declan 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.
Let's hope that Declan 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.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Declan is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Saric wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#T9#
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Saric is looking to improve his position.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Saric wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan is looking to advance position but Saric won't allow it.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saric manages to get to full guard.
Saric controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself. #T10#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Saric regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Saric 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.#T11#
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan 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.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan postures up.
Declan controlling from the top position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T12#
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (2) Declan
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Saric is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric is fighting to break Declan's control of his arms but Declan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T13#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (4) vs (4) Declan
Saric is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Saric has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (6) vs (4) Declan
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Saric's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (6) vs (6) Declan
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Saric can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Declan trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Saric seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Saric is trying to keep Declan in close.
Saric keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saric gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saric takes the fight on points by 7 to 6. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (185lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
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 21 wins and 15 losses; Rodrizinho Chai! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Declan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chai sprawls well initially but Declan persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chai (0) vs (2) Declan
Declan is looking to advance position but Chai won't allow it.
Declan prevents Chai from improving his position.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Chai wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Declan is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Chai is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Chai has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (5) Declan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chai prevents Declan from taking his back.
Declan controlling from mount.
Chai keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan avoids the attempt from Chai to control.
Declan looking to control but Chai is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chai manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Still in half guard, Declan seems content to control.
Chai has his hands clasped together around Declan's back. He's all about the action.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Chai trying to control here.
Declan trying to control the pace.
Declan is pressing down on Chai's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chai is holding on for now.
Declan is trying to control. Chai wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chai is controlling Declan's trapped leg to prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
Declan prevents Chai from improving his position.
Chai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chai.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan postures up.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chai controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself. #T5#
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Chai.
Chai keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Chai wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan postures up.
Chai can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan not doing much here.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Chai defending well.
Chai is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
Chai is working hard here to advance position.
Declan wants to take a breather but Chai is having none of it.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Chai is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Chai is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.#T7#
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Chai defends it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Chai is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Chai tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Declan stalling away here and it's allowed Chai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Chai is retaining full guard.
Chai being controlled here, momentarily.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan stands and throws Chai's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chai (0) vs (8) Declan
Declan wants to control but Chai is keeping him busy.
Chai is trying to get back to half guard.#T9#
Declan controlling the position.
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Declan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chai, who protects the arm well.
Chai manages to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chai knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chai wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#T10#
Chai is trying is best to control the position here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Chai works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chai trying to control the position.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chai looking for a sweep. Not yet Chai, not yet.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chai wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Chai is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Chai looking to control.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan postures up.
Declan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chai keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Chai wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13#
Chai keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chai swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chai bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chai (2) vs (8) Declan
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Declan keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Declan trying to control the position here. #T14#
Declan is trying to control the position but Chai postures up.
Chai looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Chai from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 249
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Declan shoots in and bounces Diesel off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (0) vs (2) Declan
Diesel is controlling Declan's posture.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Diesel is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Diesel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Declan controlling from the top position.
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Diesel trying to control here.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Diesel is defending the position.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (5) Declan#T2#
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape. #T3#
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Diesel is looking to escape.
Declan controlling from mount.
Diesel is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Declan controlling the pace for now.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Diesel gets back to half guard.
Diesel wants to get back to full guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Diesel (0) vs (8) Declan#T5#
Declan looking to control but Diesel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diesel is just holding on here. Declan manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Diesel (0) vs (11) Declan
Diesel looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Diesel buck him off. #T6#
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Declan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
A lull in the action here.
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Declan is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Diesel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Declan's arms. #T7#
I really don't envy Diesel right now.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Diesel is trying to break free.
Good control from Declan.
Declan is continuing to stall.#T8#
Declan avoiding Diesel 's attempts to control his hands.
Declan controls the position.
Will Declan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Diesel trying to control the hands but Declan won't let him.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.#T9#
Diesel rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Diesel doesn't escape.
Diesel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is looking to control Diesel but Diesel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Let's hope that Declan 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.#T10#
Diesel prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
Declan controlling from the back.
The adventures of Declan the control monster continue. Boring.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Declan controls the action.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T11#
Declan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Diesel.
Diesel turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (11) Declan
Declan wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan pulls Diesel in to control the position.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.#T12#
Declan trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (13) Declan
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T13#
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Declan.
Diesel pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T14#
Diesel is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 13 to 2.
Aedan Declan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 244
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
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 25 wins and 12 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Casper Timmermans!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Timmermans has closed the distance and engaged Declan in a clinch.
#TD2#
Timmermans gets control of Declan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Timmermans will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Timmermans has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan'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.#T1#
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Timmermans's guard.
Declan 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.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Timmermans does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Timmermans is looking to improve his position.
Timmermans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Timmermans is keeping the position.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Further stalling from Declan.#T2#
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Timmermans for as long as he can get away with.
Timmermans looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Declan is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T3#
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Timmermans defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Timmermans is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan controlling the action here.
Timmermans 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.#T4#
Timmermans manages to get to full guard.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Timmermans keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Timmermans gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan 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.
Timmermans sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Timmermans preventing the sweep. #T6#
Timmermans passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Timmermans looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Timmermans seems content to control.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Timmermans stalling.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Timmermans wants to pass to mount but Declan is defending the position.
Timmermans content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Declan trying to control but Timmermans postures up.
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Timmermans must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Declan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Timmermans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan is pushing down on Timmermans's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timmermans is fighting to maintain full guard but Declan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Timmermans tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #T9#
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Timmermans is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Timmermans avoid being mounted?
Timmermans is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Timmermans
Declan trying to control but Timmermans is having none of it.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T10##SUB#
Declan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Timmermans is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (5) vs (4) Timmermans
Timmermans 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.
Declan is adopting a defensive guard.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Timmermans's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Declan is trying to control the position but Timmermans postures up.
Declan wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Declan wants to control the position but Timmermans says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Timmermans trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Timmermans wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Timmermans stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan controlling the position.#T12#
Declan looking to control.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Timmermans puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Timmermans is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Timmermans seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
Declan is holding on to half guard well.#T13#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Timmermans is looking for a kimura here.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to control but Timmermans is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan is concentrating on defense, preventing Timmermans from advancing position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Timmermans trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Timmermans wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Declan wants to sweep here but Timmermans controlling him for the moment.
Timmermans sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan 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: Declan (7) vs (4) Timmermans
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 234
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 19 losses; David Morrison Jr.!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Watson and Steve Erwin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck for Morrison Jr. with that takedown attempt.
Morrison Jr. fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Morrison Jr. looking to score a takedown here. Declan is defending well but Morrison Jr. drives through and ends up in Declan's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Morrison Jr.#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Declan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Declan keeping full guard, as Morrison Jr. tries to pass. #T1#
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Morrison Jr. slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan managing to control the position.
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Declan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morrison Jr. manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Morrison Jr. is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T3#
Morrison Jr. is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan pulls Morrison Jr. in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrison Jr. controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Declan is controlling Morrison Jr.'s posture.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Morrison Jr. tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T4#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T5#
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan working a defensive guard but Morrison Jr. passes into half guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it.
Morrison Jr. with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morrison Jr. seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Declan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.
Morrison Jr. prevents Declan from improving his position.#T6#
Declan gets full guard.
Morrison Jr. being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Declan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morrison Jr. can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morrison Jr. thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Declan pulls Morrison Jr. in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Morrison Jr. won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Declan holds on and takes a little breather.
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan seems keen to control Morrison Jr.'s posture.#T8#
Declan 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.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Declan holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan 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.#T9#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. content to stall in guard here.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Morrison Jr.'s guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Morrison Jr. bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (4) Morrison Jr.#T10#
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Morrison Jr. 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (4) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. looking to control.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morrison Jr. is keeping the position for now.
Morrison Jr. lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (6) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. postures up.
#T11#
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Morrison Jr. stands and throws Declan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (4) vs (9) Morrison Jr.
Morrison Jr. wants to lay and pray for a moment but Declan keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Morrison Jr. gets to mount! Declan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (4) vs (11) Morrison Jr.
Declan is squirming around, avoiding Morrison Jr.'s attempts to control the action.
Declan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Morrison Jr. is trying to work for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
#T12#
Declan won't allow Morrison Jr. to pass to mount.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Declan moves into full guard.
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan has Morrison Jr. pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan'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.
Morrison Jr. passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (4) vs (14) Morrison Jr.#T13#
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Declan can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan is looking to regain half guard here but Morrison Jr. keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T14#
Declan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan is pressing down on Morrison Jr.'s left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes easily into half guard.
Morrison Jr. prevents Declan from improving his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan gets full guard.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morrison Jr. wins on points by 14 to 4.
An out of breath David Morrison Jr. thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 228
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
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 25 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 6 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Ty shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Ty
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan is looking to get back to full guard here but Ty has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Ty
Declan tries to buck Ty off but Ty is having none of it.
Ty working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan is looking for a sweep.#T1#
Declan is trying to work for a sweep but Ty has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (0) vs (7) Ty
Ty controlling from mount.
Ty avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Ty controlling from mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ty fails to advance to Declan's back. #T2#
Declan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Declan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ty slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Declan keeping hold of Ty's head, controlling as best he can.
Ty prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan trying to hold on to Ty's head to control him but Ty postures up.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan keeping hold of Ty's head, controlling as best he can. #T4#
Ty looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ty is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ty works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (10) Ty
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan wants to control but Ty is having none of it.#T5#
Ty trying to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan regains half guard.
Declan has his hands clasped together around Ty's back. He's all about the action.
Declan tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Declan is trying is best to control the position here.
Declan trying to control but Ty postures up.
#T6#
Ty with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Declan wants to control but Ty passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (13) Ty
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Declan is doing well to control the position and prevent Ty from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ty in particular looking to stall.#T7#
Declan tries to roll over but Ty keeps him under control.
Ty wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Declan is defending well.
Declan controlling the position well.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ty is working away from the top position though.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T8#
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ty content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Ty avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ty stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Ty is looking to advance position but Declan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (13) Ty
Ty is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Ty working to try and regain half guard.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan tries to control but Ty wriggling away. #SUB#
Declan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ty has worked his arm free - good work by Ty!
#T10#
Declan trying to control the position but Ty is working away.
Declan slows the pace down.
Ty is looking to reverse the position.
Declan taking a breather here.
Ty sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Declan controlling the action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ty manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan passes Ty's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Declan is working for a kimura but Ty is defending it quite comfortably.
Declan trying to control the action but Ty is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T12#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Ty defending well.
Declan not doing much here.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Ty is working away.
Ty wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura here.
Ty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Ty is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ty for as long as he can get away with.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Ty is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ty's guard.
Ty wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Ty is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control but Ty is keeping him busy.
Ty won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Claudio Ty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CWC 219
Date: Jul 04, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 6 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Gracie gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Declan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Declan
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Declan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Gracie is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Gracie has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Declan
Declan is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan trying to control but Gracie postures up.
Declan controlling the position for now.
Gracie is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Declan tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Gracie 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.
Gracie looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Declan
Declan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Gracie sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Gracie is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Declan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Gracie is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Declan is surviving well by controlling Gracie's body position as best he can.
Declan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Gracie controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Declan turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (4) Declan
Declan wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Declan forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Gracie is trying to control but Declan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (7) Declan
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.
Gracie tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gracie regains half guard.#SUB2#
Declan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gracie trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
#T5#
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
Declan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (10) Declan
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Gracie working to try and regain half guard.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Gracie doesn't allow it.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Declan looking to take Gracie's back but Gracie rolls and after a scramble, Gracie ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Gracie to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (10) Declan
Declan keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie is stalling in the full guard.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Gracie is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (12) Declan
Gracie is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Declan content to stall in guard here. #SUB#
Gracie is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Gracie working for submissions but it's allowed Declan to get to half guard.
Gracie is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T8#
Declan is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (15) Declan
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Declan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (11) vs (15) Declan
Gracie has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Gracie is trying to stick to Declan's back but Declan is turning into Gracie. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Gracie's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (11) vs (17) Declan
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Gracie has Declan pulled in close to control his posture. #T9#
Declan postures up.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie being controlled here, momentarily. #T10##SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.#SUB#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T11#
Let's hope that Declan 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.
Declan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (11) vs (20) Declan
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gracie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gracie manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T12##SUB#
Gracie looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Declan is looking for a kimura but Gracie is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T13#
Gracie keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass. #SUB#
Gracie has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Declan is fighting to break Gracie's control of his arms but Gracie is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan 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.
Gracie seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T14#
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?
Declan trying to control the pace.
It looks like Declan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 20 to 11.
Aedan Declan 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:
CACC 213
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
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 23 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Steven Cold!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Cold
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan'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.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cold for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan has knee on belly momentarily but Cold bucks him off and regains half guard.
Declan is taking a breather. Cold says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Cold defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Well, if Declan 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.
Cold felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan continues to stall.
Declan is looking to pass Cold's guard but actually Cold recovers to full guard.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T2#
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cold's guard. #SUB#
Declan looking for a submission but Cold manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold managing to control the position.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.#T3#
Cold controlling Declan's posture.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T4#
Declan wants to control from the top but Cold keeps moving.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cold is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Cold looking to control.
#T5#
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cold is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
More hug and hope from Declan.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cold desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T7##SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Cold is defending well.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cold won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Cold manages to get to full guard.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T8#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cold is trying to keep Declan in close.
#T9#
Declan stays in close to Cold's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cold keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Cold seems keen to control Declan's posture.#T10#
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Cold is keeping the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cold is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cold wants to control the position but Declan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Declan is trying to control. Cold wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan is pressing down on Cold's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cold is holding on for now.
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cold! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (0) Cold
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but instead Cold manages to regain half guard. #T12#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Cold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Declan.#T13#
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Cold
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cold is looking to escape. #T14#
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Steven Cold stepped up to the mic, saying 'fuck it'. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
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 22 wins and 10 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Michael Garibaldi!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Emerson Jorge and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Garibaldi's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Garibaldi#SUB2#
Garibaldi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan wants to control from the top but Garibaldi keeps moving. #SUB2#
Garibaldi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan passes Garibaldi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Garibaldi! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Garibaldi
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Garibaldi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Garibaldi gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions off his back.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.#SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but Garibaldi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Garibaldi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Declan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Garibaldi
Declan mounts Garibaldi! Really nice guard pass there! #T2#
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Garibaldi is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garibaldi 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.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garibaldi is looking to improve his position.
Garibaldi 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.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is defending well.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garibaldi is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (0) Garibaldi
Declan avoids the attempt from Garibaldi to control.#T3#
Garibaldi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan tries to control but Garibaldi wriggling away.
Garibaldi wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Garibaldi wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (14) vs (0) Garibaldi
Garibaldi is really stuck here.
#T4#
Garibaldi looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
I really don't envy Garibaldi right now.
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Garibaldi tries to roll but Declan sticks to his back.
Good control from Declan.#SUB#
Declan looking for the choke from the back.
Declan controlling from the back.
Declan is trying to stick to Garibaldi's back but Garibaldi is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Garibaldi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (14) vs (2) Garibaldi
Declan managing to control the position.
Declan 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.#T5#
Declan pulls Garibaldi in close to prevent any damage.
Garibaldi pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan tries to roll over but Garibaldi keeps him under control.
Declan gets full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (16) vs (2) Garibaldi
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T6##SUB2#
Garibaldi is looking for a triangle but Declan pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Declan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (19) vs (2) Garibaldi
Declan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (21) vs (2) Garibaldi
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Garibaldi is looking to escape. #T7#
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Garibaldi gets back to half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Garibaldi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Garibaldi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Garibaldi wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Garibaldi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Garibaldi is defending well.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Garibaldi keeps working.
Declan is taking a breather. Garibaldi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Garibaldi defends it.
Garibaldi tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan is trying to control. Garibaldi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan is pressing down on Garibaldi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Garibaldi is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Garibaldi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily. #T9#
Garibaldi wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Garibaldi wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Garibaldi is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Garibaldi actively working from the bottom here.
Garibaldi tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10#
Garibaldi is trying to control but can't.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Garibaldi trying to get back to full guard but Declan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (24) vs (2) Garibaldi
Garibaldi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (27) vs (2) Garibaldi
Garibaldi is really stuck here.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Garibaldi pushed the leg off. #T11#
Garibaldi trying to control the position but Declan manages to sink in the hooks.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Garibaldi is staying busy.
Garibaldi is trying to break free.
Declan biding his time, controlling Garibaldi.
Garibaldi rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
Garibaldi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Garibaldi won't enjoy being in this position. Declan looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Garibaldi is tapping - it's over boys! Declan picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aedan Declan!
Our winner, Aedan Declan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 2 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Hozdic
Declan controls the position.
Declan tries to advance to mount but Hozdic instead regains half guard.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Hozdic defending well.
Hozdic is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hozdic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hozdic controlling Declan's posture.
Declan trying to control but Hozdic is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hozdic wants to sweep but no luck.
Hozdic seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass. #T2#
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Hozdic has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (2) Hozdic
Hozdic won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan has control of Hozdic's left arm, preventing Hozdic from doing any damage.
My spies in HELLCADEMY inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hozdic is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3#
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Declan looking for a guillotine here but Hozdic defends easily.
Declan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Declan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hozdic has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (4) vs (5) Hozdic#T4#
Declan tries to improve position but can't.
Hozdic controlling from side mount.
Declan can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Declan is looking to control Hozdic's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Declan is pressing down on Hozdic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Declan holds on and takes a little breather.
Hozdic controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan is trying to control the position but Hozdic postures up.
Hozdic sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan wants to hit a sweep here but Hozdic passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (4) vs (8) Hozdic#T6#
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hozdic takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (4) vs (11) Hozdic
A bit of a pause in the action here. Hozdic controlling the positon.
Declan trying to control but not successfully. #T7#
Hozdic is hanging on to Declan's back as he tries to escape.
Declan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Declan wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Declan is trying to control but can't.
Hozdic performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8#
Declan trying to hold on to Hozdic's head to control him but Hozdic postures up.
Declan wants to improve his position but Hozdic is controlling well.
Declan wants to control but Hozdic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hozdic seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hozdic is working away from the top position though.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Hozdic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Declan wants to sweep here but Hozdic controlling him for the moment.
Declan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Declan controls Hozdic momentarily but Hozdic frees himself. #T10#
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hozdic postures up.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan pulls Hozdic in close to his closed guard and prevents Hozdic from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
Hozdic prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Hozdic wants to pass the guard but Declan is defending well.
Declan keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Hozdic passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (4) vs (14) Hozdic
Hozdic controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Declan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hozdic is trying to take his opponent's back.
Declan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (4) vs (17) Hozdic
What can Declan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Declan is trying to break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Declan wants to control his opponent's hands but Hozdic gets his hands free.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Declan trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Hozdic has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hozdic avoiding Declan 's attempts to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hozdic is not going to allow Declan to sit and survive in this position.
Declan wants to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hozdic really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Declan.
Hozdic is hanging on to Declan's back as he tries to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hozdic wins on points by 17 to 4.
Dragan Hozdic made sure to mention his sponsor, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lo (0) vs (2) Declan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan stands and throws Lo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (0) vs (5) Declan
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Declan taking a break here but Lo is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Lo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T1#
Lo is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Declan 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.
Lo is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lo is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Declan trying to control from Lo's half guard. Lo has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T2#
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
Lo seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan won't allow Lo to sweep him here.
Lo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lo haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lo is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lo holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Lo 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.
Declan 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.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T5#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan passes into half guard.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Lo is working away.
Declan is looking to stall here but Lo recovers full guard.
Lo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T6#
Declan wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Lo has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (2) vs (5) Declan
Lo preventing the sweep.
Lo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan pulls Lo in to control the position.
Declan is trying to keep Lo in close.
#T7#
Lo slips nicely into half guard.
Declan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Declan for as long as he can get away with.#T8#
Lo'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.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan is positioning himself well to prevent Lo advancing to mount.
Declan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.#T9#
Lo trying to control the pace.
Declan is trying to control but Lo manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (5) Declan
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T10#
Lo is controlling the pace.
Declan tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T11#
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (5) vs (7) Declan
Declan trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Declan stays in close to Lo's body and controls the position.
Lo pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan pushing down on Lo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Declan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lo sees it coming and defends easily.
Lo trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan is looking to advance position but Lo won't allow it. #T13#
Declan wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Lo looking for submissions off his back.
Lo is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (5) vs (10) Declan#T14#
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Lo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to take Lo's back here but Lo is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 10 to 5.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 6 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Declan
Wangler wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T1#
Declan being controlled here momentarily.
Declan 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Wangler is pulling down on Declan's head. It's preventing any offense from Declan, at least for the moment.
Declan 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. #T2#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wangler keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Wangler trying to control the position.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
Declan wants to pass the guard but Wangler is keeping the position.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wangler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wangler is retaining full guard. #T5#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan trying to control but Wangler is working from the bottom. #T6#
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Wangler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wangler is trying to control but can't.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T7#
Wangler keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wangler'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.
Declan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Wangler is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T9#
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Wangler seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Wangler continues to stall.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wangler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wangler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Declan wants to control from the top but Wangler keeps moving.
Wangler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Wangler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Wangler is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Declan
Wangler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Declan has his hands on Wangler's head, controlling the position.
Wangler pushing down on Declan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wangler is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.#T11#
Wangler is pressing down on Declan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Declan is holding on for now.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Declan gets full guard.
Declan wants to sweep here but Wangler controlling him for the moment.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Declan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T12#
Wangler sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Wangler is proving a slippery customer.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Wangler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Wangler passes Declan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Declan wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T13#
Declan trying to hold on to Wangler's head to control him but Wangler postures up.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but Declan defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wangler prevents Declan from improving his position.
Wangler controlling the action here.
Wangler wants to pass to mount but Declan is defending the position. #T14#
Declan controlling the position well.
Declan is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is looking to control Wangler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Wangler is heads and Declan is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Declan wins on points by 3 to 2.
Aedan Declan 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:
CACC 185: Cubbedge vs Steel
Date: Apr 04, 2021 |
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 19 wins and 9 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 7 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Declan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
No luck for Diesel with that takedown attempt.
Kurt Diesel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan leaves Diesel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kurt Diesel.#TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan 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.
Diesel wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
#T1#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Diesel is not content to let Declan control the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Diesel trying to control here.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diesel is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Diesel is controlling Declan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Diesel
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Diesel prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Diesel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan controls the position from side control.#T3#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Declan wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T4#
Declan is really struggling to control Diesel but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diesel controls the position for a moment.
Declan tries to move to mount but Diesel blocks the move with his legs.
Diesel tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T5#
Declan slows the pace down.
Declan trying to control the action but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan works to advance to full mount. Diesel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Diesel
Declan can't control as he wanted to and Diesel manages to get the fight back to his half guard. #T6#
Diesel is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Diesel is defending well.
Diesel is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan controlling the action here.#T7#
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diesel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is looking to stall here but Diesel recovers full guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T8#
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (2) Diesel
Declan has Diesel pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan wants to sweep here but Diesel controlling him for the moment. #T9#
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Diesel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (9) vs (2) Diesel
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diesel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T10#
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Diesel.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Diesel is retaining full guard.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Declan pushes down on Diesel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Diesel is holding on to half guard well.#T11#
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diesel keeps working.
Diesel manages to get to full guard.
Diesel 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.#T12#
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom.
Diesel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Diesel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#T13#
Diesel is trying to get back to full guard.
Well, if Declan 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.
Diesel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan wants to take a breather but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan trying to advance position but Diesel counters by regaining guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving. #T14#
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Diesel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Diesel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (9) vs (4) Diesel
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Diesel stands and throws Declan's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (9) vs (7) Diesel
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 176: Jello vs Vicini
Date: Mar 07, 2021 |
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 19 wins and 8 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hell fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Hell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Hell
Hell controlling the action here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Declan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hell passes into half guard.
Hell wants to pass to mount but Declan is defending the position. #SUB2#
Hell is working for a kimura but Declan is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Declan is just riding it out for now. Hell eventually gives up the hold.
Hell sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Hell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping busy.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hell prevents Declan from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Declan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hell trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hell is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Declan is just riding it out for now. Hell eventually gives up the hold.
Declan is not content to let Hell control the position.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Declan looking to control.
Declan pulls Hell in close to his closed guard and prevents Hell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan pulls Hell in to control the position.
Hell tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Hell works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Hell uses his free foot to push down on Declan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Declan. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Hell
Declan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Declan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Hell is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Declan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hell.
Declan wants to improve his position but Hell is controlling well.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hell is working away from the top position though.
Declan is controlling Hell's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T6#
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is staying active underneath Hell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hell drops back looking for a leg! Declan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Declan manages to kick Hell off! Hell jumps back into Declan's guard.
Declan keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Declan 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.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hell's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (5) Hell
Declan stays in close to Hell's body and controls the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Declan wants to control from the top but Hell keeps moving.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (5) Hell#T8#
Hell is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Declan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well.
Hell tries to improve position but can't.
Declan trying to control the position but Hell is working away.
You can see the frustration on Hell's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan trying to control the position but Hell is working away. #T9#
Declan controlling the position.
Hell can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy. #T10#
Hell is looking for a sweep.
Hell trying to remain calm as Declan controls from the top position.
Hell struggling a bit here.
Declan slows the pace down.
Hell is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Hell is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T11#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hell keeping control of the position.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan controlling the action here.
Hell is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T12#
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Hell is working away.
Declan not doing much here.
Declan trying to control from Hell's half guard. Hell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Declan postures up.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T13##SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Hell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Declan trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Hell.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Hell gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Hell wins on points by 6 to 5.
Ryan Hell 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:
CACC 170: Krawlee vs Brown
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
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 18 wins and 8 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Orla Wanker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Wanker wants to clinch.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Wanker avoids it well and moves away.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Wanker
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan 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.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wanker keeps moving.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Wanker 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 fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB2#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Wanker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Wanker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Declan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker 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.
Wanker is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Wanker won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Declan seems content to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wanker wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Wanker is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Wanker moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wanker wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan content to stall in guard here. #T3##SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan won't allow Wanker to sweep him here.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Wanker is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wanker keeps working.
Declan is staying tight to Wanker's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Declan wants to control but Wanker is keeping him busy.
Wanker is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control. #T5#
Wanker is not content to let Declan control the position.
Wanker is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Wanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wanker seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.
Declan tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
You can see the frustration on Wanker's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Wanker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wanker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T6#
Declan tries to advance to mount but Wanker denies him.
Wanker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Wanker manages to get back to half guard.
Wanker manages to get to full guard.
Declan stays in close to Wanker's body and controls the position.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T7#
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Wanker is retaining full guard.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Wanker wants to get back to full guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Wanker is defending the position. #SUB#
Declan is working for a submission of some sort.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Wanker is defending the position. #T8#
Wanker tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Wanker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (0) Wanker
Wanker 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.
Declan looking to control but Wanker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wanker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully. #T9#
Declan looking to control but Wanker is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wanker keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Wanker wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Wanker really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Wanker tries to control Declan's body but Declan pushes him off. Wanker squirms to his side and now Declan has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (16) vs (0) Wanker#T10#
Declan controlling from the back.
Wanker tries to roll but Declan sticks to his back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Declan controlling the positon.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Wanker pushed the leg off.
Good control from Declan.
Declan keeps control of the position as Wanker tries to break free.
#SUB#
Wanker defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T11#
Wanker wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Wanker can't escape the position.
Declan is trying to stick to Wanker's back but Wanker is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Wanker. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (16) vs (2) Wanker
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Wanker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Declan wants to sweep here but Wanker controlling him for the moment.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Declan pulls Wanker in close to prevent any damage.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wanker from controlling successfully.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Declan keeping full guard, as Wanker tries to pass.
Wanker trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Wanker has gone for a leg lock! Declan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wanker's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (18) vs (2) Wanker
Wanker looking for a sweep. Not yet Wanker, not yet. #T14#
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Wanker keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Wanker working a defensive guard here.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control but Wanker is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wanker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Wanker.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
Our winner, Aedan Declan, 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:
CACC 162: Mazzini vs Declan 3
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
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 18 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 16 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini closes this distance looking for a takedown but Declan circles away.
Declan 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.
Mazzini dives in for a single leg takedown but Declan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.#TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Declan did well to prevent Mazzini getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mazzini wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Mazzini stays in close to Declan's body and controls the position.
Declan trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan seems keen to control Mazzini's posture.#T1#
Declan continues to stall.
Declan keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Mazzini 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.
Declan is pulling down on Mazzini's head to control his posture.
Declan 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: Declan (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Declan controlling the pace.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Mazzini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazzini looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Declan wants to take a breather but Mazzini is having none of it.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazzini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mazzini tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Mazzini defending well.
Declan not doing much here.
Mazzini is not content to let Declan control the position.#T4#
Mazzini is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Mazzini 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.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is stalling here. Mazzini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Declan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mazzini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (2) vs (6) Mazzini
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Mazzini tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well. #T5#
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Declan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (2) vs (8) Mazzini
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzini avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Mazzini looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Declan can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mazzini with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but Mazzini has a good base and remains in mount.
Declan stops Mazzini from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Declan tries to hold on but Mazzini pushes him away.
Mazzini is looking to work his way around to Declan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Declan is looking to improve his position but Mazzini isn't that keen on the idea.
Mazzini looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T7#
Mazzini is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mazzini sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan is trying to reverse the position but instead Mazzini has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (2) vs (11) Mazzini#SUB2#
Mazzini is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Mazzini working for a choke but Declan is defending well.
Declan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T8##SUB2#
Mazzini looking for the choke from the back.
Declan is trying to break free.
Declan turns into Mazzini and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (11) Mazzini
Mazzini 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: Declan (4) vs (13) Mazzini
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Declan keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Mazzini pushing down on Declan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mazzini wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan controls Mazzini momentarily but Mazzini frees himself.
Declan is pulling down on Mazzini's head to control his posture.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
#T10#
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Mazzini forces his way into half guard.
Mazzini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Mazzini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Mazzini is controlling the pace.
Declan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Mazzini is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mazzini is pressing down on Declan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Declan is holding on for now.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.
Mazzini wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy. #T12#
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Mazzini 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.
Declan wants to improve his position but Mazzini is controlling well.
Mazzini is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Mazzini from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Declan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan keeping full guard, as Mazzini tries to pass.
Mazzini preventing the sweep. #T14#
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mazzini trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Mazzini is proving a slippery customer.
Mazzini trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Mazzini preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mazzini wins on points by 13 to 4. Vito Mazzini retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Vito Mazzini made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 157: Sparxx v Dominguez 3
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
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 17 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Billy Turturro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turturro trying to control from the bottom.
Declan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Turturro
Declan wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Declan controls the position from side control.
Declan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.
Declan working away.
Turturro is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Declan is staying active.#T1#
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Turturro is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Turturro is looking for a sweep.
Declan wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
Turturro is trying to escape the position but Declan is controlling the position.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Turturro gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Declan is pressing down on Turturro's thigh, looking to free his foot. Turturro is holding on for now. #T2#
Turturro wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Turturro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan'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.#T3#
Declan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Turturro! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro tries to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Turturro tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Turturro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Turturro is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Turturro manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
Declan trying to control the pace.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Turturro defends it. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back.
Turturro tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (0) Turturro
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T5#
Turturro is desperately trying to improve his position but Declan has a good base and remains in mount.
Turturro tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Turturro tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Turturro tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Turturro won't allow it. #T6#
Turturro manages to get to full guard.
Declan trying to control but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Declan sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily.
Turturro is trying to control the position but Declan postures up. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Turturro is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Declan pushes down on Turturro's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T8#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Declan is thwarting Turturro's attempts to control the position.
Declan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (14) vs (0) Turturro
Turturro is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan content just to control the position here. #T9#
Turturro is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Turturro slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Turturro is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Turturro is looking to improve his position.
Declan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (17) vs (0) Turturro
Declan working away.#T10#
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan wants to control but Turturro is keeping him busy.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Declan tries to move to mount but Turturro blocks the move with his legs.
Turturro is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Declan is trying to get an arm triangle but Turturro is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Turturro's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Turturro tries to bench press Declan off him but Declan keeps the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Turturro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan trying to control the position but Turturro is working away. #SUB#
Declan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T12#
Declan trying to control the action but Turturro is working from the bottom.
Turturro is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan trying to control the position but Turturro is working away.
Declan laying and praying for a moment but Turturro takes advantage and regains half guard.
Turturro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T13#
Declan is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Turturro tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Turturro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Turturro defends it.
Declan is keen to just control but Turturro is a slippery customer.
Turturro is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Turturro avoid being mounted?#T14#
Declan wants to pass to mount but Turturro is defending the position.
Declan trying to control the pace.
Turturro wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Turturro trying to control but Declan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan trying to pass the guard but Turturro defending well.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (20) vs (0) Turturro
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 20 to 0.
Our winner, Aedan Declan, 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.
Billy Turturro was interviewed post fight and said 'Cazzo... not again! Mamma mia!'. |
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Event:
CACC 146: Hozdic vs Tormenta
Date: Dec 06, 2020 |
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 16 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Manuel Neuer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Neuer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Declan is fending him off so far but Neuer persists. Nope, Declan circles away and we're back to standing.
Neuer with a poor takedown
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Neuer shoots in for a double leg but Declan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manuel Neuer.
Neuer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Neuer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Neuer fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD#
Declan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Neuer on his heels. He'll look to pass Neuer's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Neuer
Declan pushes down on Neuer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Neuer is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Declan stalling.
Neuer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neuer keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Neuer wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Neuer is keeping the position.#T2##SUB2#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan controlling from the top position.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Neuer
Declan tries to move to mount but Neuer blocks the move with his legs.
Declan controls the position.
Declan trying to control the position but Neuer is working away. #T3#
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Declan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Neuer is looking to reverse the position.
Declan trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Neuer stops Declan from passing to mount. #T4#
Neuer is not content to let Declan control the position.
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
Declan trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Neuer is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Declan trying to control the action but Neuer is working from the bottom.
Declan controls the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Neuer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan controls the position from side control.#T6#
Neuer is not content to let Declan control the position.
Neuer is letting Declan control him for a moment.
Declan works to advance to full mount. Neuer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Neuer
Neuer is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Neuer is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Declan has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (0) Neuer#T7#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Declan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neuer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Declan.
Neuer turns into Declan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Neuer
Neuer looking to pass the guard.
Declan has control of Neuer's left arm, preventing Neuer from doing any damage.
Declan wants to sweep here but Neuer controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Neuer won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Neuer postures up.
Neuer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neuer manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (12) vs (2) Neuer
Neuer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Neuer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T9#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Neuer.
Neuer can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Neuer wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Declan seems to be working for a kimura but Neuer defends the submission attempt.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neuer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neuer is looking to improve his position.
Neuer felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T10##SUB2#
Neuer looking for submissions off his back.
Neuer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Neuer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (15) vs (2) Neuer
Neuer is not content to let Declan control the position. #T11#
Neuer is trying to improve his position.
Declan is staying tight to Neuer's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neuer keeps working.
Neuer tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB#
Declan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Neuer manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (15) vs (4) Neuer#T12##SUB2#
Neuer seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
Declan is trying to maintain the position but Neuer is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Neuer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Declan sees it coming and defends easily.
Declan gets back to full guard.
Neuer tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T13#
Declan is controlling Neuer's posture.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Neuer is one step ahead there.
Neuer postures up.
Neuer preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (17) vs (4) Neuer#SUB2#
Neuer working for submissions but it's allowed Declan to get to half guard.
Neuer is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is taking a breather. Neuer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T14#
Neuer is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (20) vs (4) Neuer
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Neuer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neuer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 20 to 4.
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 141: Boesku vs Donde
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
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 15 wins and 7 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Peter Barnkvist!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Barnkvist looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Declan (4) vs (0) Barnkvist
Declan tries to advance to mount but Barnkvist denies him.
Declan taking a breather here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Barnkvist can't do much from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a sweep but Declan has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (6) vs (0) Barnkvist
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Barnkvist tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Barnkvist tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
Declan'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.
Barnkvist can't escape the position.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Barnkvist felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Barnkvist is working to get back to half guard.
Barnkvist is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T5#
Barnkvist tries to reverse the position but Declan maintains control.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Barnkvist really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan fails to take his opponent's back.
Declan controlling his opponent. #T6#
Declan wants to control the pace but Barnkvist is squirming around nicely.
Declan is really struggling to control Barnkvist but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan wants to take Barnkvist's back here but Barnkvist is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Barnkvist sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Barnkvist is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Barnkvist is working away. #T7#
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Barnkvist wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
Barnkvist is trying to control but can't.
Barnkvist is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Barnkvist gets back to full guard.
Barnkvist is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving.
Barnkvist 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.
Barnkvist keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T8#
Declan is looking to advance position but Barnkvist has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Barnkvist tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan 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: Declan (8) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan wants to control from the top but Barnkvist keeps moving. #T9#
Barnkvist trying to control the position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Barnkvist is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnkvist keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan stands and throws Barnkvist's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barnkvist keeps working.
Barnkvist is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is staying tight to Barnkvist's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T10#
Barnkvist is trying to improve his position.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Barnkvist's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan wants to control but Barnkvist is keeping him busy.
Barnkvist is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan gets to mount! Barnkvist was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (13) vs (4) Barnkvist
Barnkvist is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T11#
Barnkvist is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Barnkvist is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan trying to control but Barnkvist is having none of it.
Barnkvist is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barnkvist is looking to escape.
Declan fails to move to back control. #T12#
Barnkvist has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (16) vs (4) Barnkvist
Declan biding his time, controlling Barnkvist.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Barnkvist is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Declan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Barnkvist is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 132: Wangler vs Average
Date: Oct 25, 2020 |
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 15 wins and 6 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Declan looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Gracie has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Gracie
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Declan keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #T1#
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan 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.#SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Declan 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: Declan (4) vs (2) Gracie
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
#T2#
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gracie manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Gracie is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Declan pushes down on Gracie's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Declan wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Gracie wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Gracie defends it.
Declan prevents Gracie from improving his position.
Declan is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away. #T4#
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan is trying to control. Gracie wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gracie trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan is taking a breather. Gracie says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Gracie is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gracie avoid being mounted?#T5#
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan is keen to just control but Gracie is a slippery customer.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gracie wants to get back to full guard.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gracie 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.
Declan trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T7##SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions off his back.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Gracie is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well. #T9#
Gracie trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (7) vs (2) Gracie
Declan takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (2) Gracie
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Gracie pushed the leg off.
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Declan gets his hands free.
Gracie looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Declan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T10#
Declan gets his hands free as Gracie looks to control.
Declan controls the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T11#
Gracie trying to control the position but Declan manages to sink in the hooks.
Declan is trying to stick to Gracie's back but Gracie is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Gracie. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Gracie
Declan is pulling down on Gracie's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Gracie got a little sloppy there for a moment and Declan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gracie has managed to get both his arms back between Declan's legs - danger averted.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (7) Gracie
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T12#
Declan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Gracie working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Gracie prevents Declan from improving his position.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Declan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (10) Gracie
A lull in the action here as Gracie stalls from top position.#T13#
Gracie trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Declan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving. #T14#
Declan controlling the position.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
Declan is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Declan has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gracie controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan managing to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Gracie gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 10.
A victorious Raul Gracie 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:
CACC 128: Jiurgite vs Wangler
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
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 15 wins and 5 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Jurgen Tetsuo!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Tetsuo shoots in and bounces Declan off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Tetsuo#SUB#
Declan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tetsuo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Declan. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Tetsuo
Declan's coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Declan is trying to control Tetsuo's posture but Tetsuo avoids it.
Declan tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tetsuo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (0) vs (7) Tetsuo
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tetsuo controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Tetsuo is trying to take his opponent's back.
Tetsuo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Declan tries to hold on but Tetsuo postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Tetsuo has control of the leg.
Declan wants to control but Tetsuo is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan is looking to control Tetsuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Tetsuo seems content to control.#T4#
Declan wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Tetsuo is controlling the pace.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Declan is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tetsuo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Tetsuo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan trying to control but Tetsuo postures up.
Declan wants to improve his position but Tetsuo is controlling well.
Declan is looking to control Tetsuo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?#T6#
Tetsuo prevents Declan from improving his position.
Tetsuo slows the pace down in half guard. #T7#
Declan gets back to full guard.
Declan controlling Tetsuo's posture.
Tetsuo wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tetsuo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (7) Tetsuo
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tetsuo keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass. #T8#
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan postures up.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
Tetsuo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tetsuo is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (9) Tetsuo#T9#
Declan wants to hit a sweep here but Tetsuo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (12) Tetsuo
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Declan holds on to Tetsuo as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Tetsuo fails to advance to Declan's back.
Tetsuo tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan tries to reverse the position but Tetsuo maintains control.#T10#
Declan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Declan is squirming around, avoiding Tetsuo's attempts to control the action.
Declan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan reaches up to try and control the position but Tetsuo seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Declan rolls and tries to escape and now Tetsuo has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (2) vs (15) Tetsuo
Declan turns into Tetsuo and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (15) Tetsuo
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tetsuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan trying to control but Tetsuo is working from the bottom.
Tetsuo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tetsuo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (17) Tetsuo
Declan looking to control.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Tetsuo from controlling successfully.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tetsuo is one step ahead there.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tetsuo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (17) Tetsuo#T12#
Tetsuo trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tetsuo is keeping the position for now.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tetsuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tetsuo looking to control.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tetsuo is retaining full guard.
Tetsuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T13#
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Tetsuo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (19) Tetsuo
Declan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tetsuo has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (6) vs (22) Tetsuo
Declan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tetsuo off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (10) vs (22) Tetsuo
Tetsuo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Declan is looking to control Tetsuo but Tetsuo is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T14#
Tetsuo trying to control the hands but Declan breaks the grip.
Declan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Tetsuo's body.
Tetsuo looking very determined here, making life difficult for Declan.
#SUB#
Tetsuo showing good submission defense here.
Declan controlling the position well here. Tetsuo rolled but Declan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Will Declan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo wins on points by 22 to 10.
Jurgen Tetsuo is the new middleweight champion!
Jurgen Tetsuo really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that UnderGround Supplements logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CACC 123: Declan vs Priest
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
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 14 wins and 5 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 8 losses; Judas Priest!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Priest closes the distance and clinches.
Declan 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.
Priest stops a takedown attempt from Declan.
Priest has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Declan after a bit of a struggle.
Declan is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Priest has hold of one of Declan's legs. Declan is fighting the takedown attempt but Priest gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Priest
Priest wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Priest keeps trying to improve his position.
Priest works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Priest has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Public Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Declan is not content to let Priest control the position.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Priest seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Priest in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard. #SUB#
Declan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan moves into full guard.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
Priest is pushing down on Declan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Declan is fighting to maintain full guard but Priest has managed to sneak the leg through.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Priest is working for a kimura but Declan is defending it quite comfortably.
Priest trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it. #T2#
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Declan 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.
Priest passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Priest is working away from the top position though.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg. #T3#
Priest trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away. #SUB2#
Priest is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Declan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Priest.
Priest trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Priest has control of the leg.
Priest trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Priest is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Priest sits in half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Priest is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Priest is trying to work for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan trying to control the position.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Priest
Priest trying to control the position.
#T5#
Declan advances to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Declan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Priest
Priest is trying to escape the mount.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T6#
Priest 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: Declan (5) vs (4) Priest
Priest wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Priest is proving a slippery customer.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Priest manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (4) Priest
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Priest looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan wants to control from the top but Priest keeps moving. #SUB2#
Priest throws his legs up looking for a submission but Declan uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Priest
Priest is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Declan trying to control the action but Priest is working from the bottom.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Priest wants to control but Declan postures up.
Priest is trying to improve his position.
Priest regains half guard.#SUB2#
Priest is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T8#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (4) Priest
Declan looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount. #T9#
Priest is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Declan prevents Priest from getting the reversal.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Priest is looking to get to half guard.
Declan avoids the attempt from Priest to control.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T10#
Priest keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Priest is looking to escape.
Priest really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan looking to control but Priest is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Priest gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Priest actively working from the bottom here.#T11#
Declan wants to control but Priest is keeping him busy.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Priest keeps working.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Priest is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Priest looking for submissions off his back.
Priest wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Priest regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Priest has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Priest is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Priest defends it.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Priest is working away. #T13#
Priest wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Priest looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan is pressing down on Priest's thigh, looking to free his foot. Priest is holding on for now.
Priest is not content to let Declan control the position.
Priest wants to get back to full guard.#T14#
Priest trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Priest is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Priest has his hands clasped together around Declan's back. He's all about the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Priest is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
Aedan Declan 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 31 (185lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
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 14 wins and 4 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Kurt Diesel!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Diesel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Diesel
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Diesel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan is keen to just control but Diesel is a slippery customer.
Diesel controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Diesel tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is pressing down on Diesel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Diesel is holding on for now.
Diesel is not content to let Declan control the position.#T1#
Declan is controlling the pace.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Diesel defends it.
Declan is trying to control. Diesel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Diesel has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Convicted Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diesel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan 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.#T2#
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Diesel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan trying to move into half guard but instead Diesel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Diesel#SUB#
Declan working for a triangle but Diesel defends it easily.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Diesel trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan 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.#T3##SUB#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Declan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diesel is aware though and is defending well.
Diesel won't allow Declan to sweep him here. #SUB#
Declan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diesel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4##SUB#
Declan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diesel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diesel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan looking to control.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Declan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diesel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T5#
Diesel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Declan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (5) Diesel
Declan is looking to improve his position but Diesel isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan wants to control but Diesel is having none of it.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan gets back to half guard.
Declan is looking to control Diesel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
Declan wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T6#
Diesel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (8) Diesel
Diesel looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diesel controlling from the full mount.
Diesel prevents Declan from getting the reversal.
Diesel avoids the attempt from Declan to control.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.#T7#
Declan tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Declan tries to lock up and control but Diesel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Declan tries to hold on but Diesel pushes him away.
Declan tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel fails to move to back control.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.
Diesel content just to control the position here. #T9#
Declan can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel trying to control but Declan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Diesel has control of Declan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Declan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Declan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Declan (2) vs (11) Diesel#T10#
Diesel has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Declan is keeping busy.
Good control from Diesel.
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Declan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Declan wants to improve his position but Diesel is controlling well.
#T11#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Diesel in particular looking to stall.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Diesel has control of the leg.
Declan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Declan.
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diesel prevents Declan from improving his position.#T12#
Declan is pressing down on Diesel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Declan is looking to sweep but instead, Diesel has passed into half guard.
Declan is staying active underneath Diesel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Diesel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (2) vs (14) Diesel
Declan is looking to get to half guard.#T13#
Diesel wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
Diesel looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan tries to reverse the position but Diesel maintains control.
Diesel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Diesel content just to control the position here.
Declan is looking to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel wins on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Kurt Diesel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (185lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
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 13 wins and 4 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Declan as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Mazzini closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Declan to the mat! Declan manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan is trying to control the position but Mazzini postures up.
Mazzini won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Mazzini tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck.
Mazzini not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazzini won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzini looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Mazzini avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mazzini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan postures up.
#T2#
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Declan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mazzini has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Declan has managed to get both his arms back between Mazzini's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mazzini does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Mazzini is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mazzini wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mazzini actively working from the bottom here.
Declan wants to control but Mazzini is keeping him busy.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Mazzini defends it. #T4#
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Declan uses his free foot to push down on Mazzini's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mazzini. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is having none of it.
Mazzini tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T5#
Mazzini stops Declan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Declan looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini tries to control the position but Declan now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (8) vs (2) Mazzini
Good control from Declan.
Declan trying to control.#T6#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Declan has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Mazzini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mazzini is keeping busy.
Declan has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T7#
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Declan keeps control of the position easily here as Mazzini tries to buck him off.
Mazzini 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.#SUB#
Declan is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Declan controls the position.
Declan trying to control.
Mazzini is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Declan.
#T8#
I really don't envy Mazzini right now.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mazzini looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Declan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mazzini prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
Declan has the hooks in. Mazzini is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T9#
Declan trying to control.
Mazzini holding both Declan 's hands and preventing any damage.
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
Declan is looking to control Mazzini but Mazzini is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Mazzini tries to escape but Declan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Declan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Declan is controlling the position but Mazzini somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T10#
Mazzini is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Declan 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.
Declan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mazzini! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (2) Mazzini
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T11#
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan'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.
Declan tries to control but Mazzini wriggling away. #T12#
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is having none of it.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
Declan is looking to work his way around to Mazzini's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Mazzini tries to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzini is wriggling around trying to escape.
Declan tries to control but Mazzini wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mazzini has given up his back. Will we see Declan going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (14) vs (2) Mazzini
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mazzini doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 111
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 1 losses; Bobby Wangler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Wangler gets caught flat footed, as Declan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wangler (0) vs (2) Declan
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wangler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wangler is keeping the position for now.
Wangler manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Declan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wangler (2) vs (2) Declan
Wangler tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Declan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan is trying to keep Wangler in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Declan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wangler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Wangler from controlling successfully.
Wangler passes into half guard.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan gets back to full guard.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wangler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Declan 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.
Wangler is stalling in the full guard.
Wangler preventing the sweep.
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wangler puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is staying active underneath Wangler, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Wangler'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.
Declan is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Wangler jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (5) vs (2) Declan
Declan is trying to get back to half guard.
Wangler works to advance to full mount. Declan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (7) vs (2) Declan#T3#
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Declan is still trying to improve position.
Wangler controlling from the full mount.
Declan is working to get back to half guard.
Wangler content just to control the position here.
Declan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T4#
Wangler looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to control the action here but instead Wangler manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (10) vs (2) Declan
Declan working to try and regain half guard.
Wangler wants to take Declan's back here but Declan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T5#
Declan regains half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T6#
Declan trying to control but Wangler postures up.
Still in half guard, Wangler seems content to control.
Declan is looking to get back to full guard here but Wangler has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (13) vs (2) Declan
Declan tries to improve position but can't.
Declan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Wangler tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan 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.
Wangler tries to pass the half guard into mount. Declan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Declan tries to roll over but Wangler keeps him under control.
Declan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Declan looking for a guillotine here but Wangler defends easily.
Wangler pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Wangler not doing much here.
Declan wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (16) vs (2) Declan
Declan is desperately trying to improve his position but Wangler has a good base and remains in mount.
Declan tries to hold on but Wangler pushes him away.
Wangler can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
Declan regains half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T10#
Wangler prevents Declan from improving his position.
Wangler is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Wangler has control of the leg.
Wangler not doing much here.
Declan wants to improve his position but Wangler is controlling well.
#T11#
Wangler wants to take a breather but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan wants to get back to full guard but Wangler has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wangler (19) vs (2) Declan
Wangler content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Declan tries to improve position but can't. #T12#
Wangler gets to mount! Declan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wangler (21) vs (2) Declan
Wangler with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Wangler tries to control but Declan wriggling away.
Declan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wangler seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Declan is holding on tight.
Declan is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T13#
Wangler trying to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan tries to lock up and control but Wangler gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wangler looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Wangler sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T14#
Declan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Wangler (24) vs (2) Declan
Will Wangler go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You can see the frustration on Declan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Wangler working for a choke but Declan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wangler has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wangler takes the fight on points by 24 to 2.
Bobby Wangler retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Bobby Wangler made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 107
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
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 12 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; Jethro Boudreaux!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Declan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Boudreaux to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Boudreaux
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.
Boudreaux wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Boudreaux is proving a slippery customer.
Boudreaux preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Declan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boudreaux has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is pressing down on Boudreaux's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boudreaux trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Boudreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.#T1#
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Boudreaux trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Declan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Boudreaux gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Boudreaux engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boudreaux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Declan is keeping the position for now.
Boudreaux trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Boudreaux trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux preventing the sweep.
Declan trying to control the position.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Boudreaux from controlling successfully.
Boudreaux must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Declan looking to control.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (2) Boudreaux
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Boudreaux#T4#
Boudreaux tries to bench press Declan off him but Declan keeps the position.
Declan working away.
Boudreaux might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Declan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boudreaux is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T5#
Boudreaux wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Boudreaux looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy. #T6#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Boudreaux is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Declan trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Declan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Boudreaux has managed to free his arm - good work.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Boudreaux defending well.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Boudreaux controlling the position for now.#T7#
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Boudreaux is looking to improve his position.
Declan stalling.
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard.
Declan controlling the pace.
Boudreaux is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T8#
Declan prevents Boudreaux from improving his position.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan controlling the pace.
Boudreaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Boudreaux keeps working. #T9#
Boudreaux wants to get back to full guard but Declan has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (2) Boudreaux
Declan trying to control the position but Boudreaux is working away.
Boudreaux regains half guard.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Declan trying to control the action but Boudreaux is working from the bottom.
Well, if Declan 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.
#T10#
Declan is pressing down on Boudreaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Boudreaux is holding on for now.
Boudreaux is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
Boudreaux is trying to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
Declan is looking to advance position but Boudreaux won't allow it.
Declan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (2) Boudreaux
Declan wants to control but Boudreaux is keeping him busy. #T11##SUB#
Declan has hold of Boudreaux's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Boudreaux seems comfortable defending it but Declan has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Boudreaux is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Boudreaux is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Declan couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 104
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
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 11 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hell is defended easily by Declan.
Hell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Declan 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.#TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Hell
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Hell is working away.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1#
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hell is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Declan is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Declan is pressing down on Hell's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hell is holding on for now. #T2#
Declan prevents Hell from improving his position.
Hell is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is controlling the pace.
Declan is trying to control. Hell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Declan trying to control from Hell's half guard. Hell has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Declan postures up.
#SUB2#
Hell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Declan 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. #SUB2#
Hell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4#
Hell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Declan prevents Hell from improving his position.
Declan is thwarting Hell's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Declan trying to pass the guard but Hell defending well.
Declan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Hell
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell prevents Declan from taking his back.
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Hell 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.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Hell defending well.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Declan stalling. #SUB2#
Hell actively working from the bottom here.
Hell tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard. #T7#
Declan not doing much here.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
Hell is trying to control but can't.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan content to control rather than advance. #T8#
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hell trying to control from the bottom.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hell is trying to get back to full guard.
Hell is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Hell defending well.
Hell tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.#T9#
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working. #SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hell knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hell works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hell looking to control.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #T10#
Declan is really struggling to control Hell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Hell keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Declan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Declan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Declan 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.
Hell looking to control.
Hell keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass. #T11#
Hell wants to control the position but Declan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hell keeps working. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Well, if Declan 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.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Hell
Declan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T12#
Declan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hell! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (0) Hell
Declan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hell is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Hell wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan wants to take Hell's back but he can't do it this time.
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T13#
Declan looking to control but Hell is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hell is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan wants to take Hell's back here but Hell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Declan tries to control but Hell wriggling away.
Hell gets back to half guard.
Declan trying to control the pace.
Declan wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Hell keeping control of the position.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard. #T14#
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hell wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell is trying to control but Declan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (0) Hell
Declan prevents Hell from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 0.
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 98
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
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 10 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Vito Mazzini!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots for a double leg takedown but Declan sprawls well. He's pushed Mazzini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD#
Mazzini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Mazzini
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mazzini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Mazzini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mazzini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.#T1#
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Mazzini is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Mazzini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mazzini looking to control.
Mazzini looking for a sweep. Not yet Mazzini, not yet.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Mazzini has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mazzini's guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan is keen to just control but Mazzini is a slippery customer.
Mazzini wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Declan is taking a breather. Mazzini says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Mazzini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is working from the bottom.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3##SUB2#
Mazzini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
Mazzini keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mazzini can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Mazzini is defending well.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mazzini is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mazzini is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mazzini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Mazzini tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Declan is stalling here. Mazzini is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Declan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Mazzini has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (2) vs (4) Mazzini
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Mazzini goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Declan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mazzini but great work by Declan. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Mazzini
Mazzini tries to buck Declan off but Declan is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#T5#
Declan passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mazzini! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (8) vs (4) Mazzini
Declan content just to control the position here.
Mazzini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan wants to take Mazzini's back but he can't do it this time.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Mazzini is trying to escape the mount.
#T6#
Declan looking to control but Mazzini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Mazzini prevents Declan from taking his back.
Declan trying to control but Mazzini is having none of it.
Mazzini is trying to escape the mount.
Mazzini is squirming around, avoiding Declan's attempts to control the action.
Mazzini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T7#
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mazzini is looking to escape.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan'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.
Mazzini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Declan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzini working to try and regain half guard.
#T8#
Mazzini is still trying to improve position.
Declan wants to control the pace but Mazzini is squirming around nicely.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Mazzini is working to get back to half guard.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Declan tries to control but Mazzini wriggling away.
Mazzini is looking to improve his position but Declan isn't that keen on the idea.
Declan takes Mazzini's back. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (11) vs (4) Mazzini
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Mazzini tries to roll but Declan sticks to his back.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Mazzini doesn't escape.
Mazzini rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
A lull in the action here.
#T10#
Declan biding his time, controlling Mazzini.
Mazzini wants to escape the position.
Declan trying to control momentarily.
Mazzini trying to control the action but Declan just sinks the hooks in.
Mazzini is keeping busy.
#T11#
Declan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mazzini's body.
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
#SUB#
Declan working for the choke.
Declan wants to control but Mazzini is keeping busy.#T12#
Mazzini is in bad spot here.
Mazzini keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Declan looking for the choke from the back.
Mazzini is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mazzini is really stuck here.
Declan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Mazzini's body.
I really don't envy Mazzini right now.
Declan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Mazzini tries to break free.
#T13#
Declan biding his time, controlling Mazzini.
Further stalling from Declan.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Mazzini tries to escape but Declan has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mazzini.#T14#
Declan gets his hands free as Mazzini looks to control.
Declan is trying to stick to Mazzini's back but Mazzini is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mazzini. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (11) vs (6) Mazzini
Mazzini passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (11) vs (9) Mazzini
A lull in the action here.
Declan is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mazzini is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 9.
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 94
Date: May 30, 2020 |
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 9 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Edwin Lucan!
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Declan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lucan on his heels. He'll look to pass Lucan's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Lucan
Declan 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.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lucan managing to control the position.
Declan 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.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Lucan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucan pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Declan controlling from the top position.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard. #T2#
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Lucan
Lucan tries to improve position but can't.
Declan wants to control but Lucan is keeping him busy.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lucan's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom here.
Lucan is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Lucan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Declan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (5) vs (4) Lucan#T3#
Lucan is trying to stick to Declan's back but Declan is turning into Lucan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lucan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (7) vs (4) Lucan
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lucan looking to control.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lucan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here. #T4#
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Declan slips nicely into half guard.
Declan is looking to stall here but Lucan recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.#T5#
Lucan is adopting a defensive guard.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lucan wants to sweep but no luck.
Declan trying to control but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T6#
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Lucan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Lucan wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Lucan keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T7#
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan won't allow Lucan to sweep him here.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucan is retaining full guard.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Lucan is keeping the position.
Declan is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Lucan working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Lucan is trying to control the position but Declan postures up. #T8#
Declan is fighting to break Lucan's control of his arms but Lucan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Declan is pushing down on Lucan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lucan is fighting to maintain full guard but Declan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lucan is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan prevents Lucan from improving his position.
Lucan is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Declan in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Declan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lucan is just riding it out for now. Declan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Declan is working for a submission of some sort.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Declan is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T10#
Lucan manages to get to full guard.
Declan passes into half guard.
Lucan tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Lucan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lucan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan controlling the pace.
Lucan is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Lucan is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lucan avoid being mounted?#T11#
Lucan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lucan is positioning himself well to prevent Declan advancing to mount.
Declan is keen to just control but Lucan is a slippery customer.
Lucan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan trying to control the action but Lucan is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Lucan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lucan wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Lucan wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lucan gets full guard.
Lucan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan wants to control from the top but Lucan keeps moving.
Lucan is looking to sweep but instead, Declan has passed into half guard.
Declan stalling.
Declan is trying to control. Lucan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucan! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (4) Lucan
Declan moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (13) vs (4) Lucan#T13#
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
I would not like to be Lucan right now.
Lucan staying busy and making it hard for Declan to control.
I really don't envy Lucan right now.
Declan wants to control but Lucan is keeping busy.#SUB#
Declan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Lucan controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
#T14#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Declan controlling the positon.
Lucan is trying to break free.
Lucan keeps trying to improve his position.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Lucan pushed the leg off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 13 to 4.
An out of breath Aedan Declan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CACC 85
Date: May 09, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1327 p4p, 171 weight class) and Long Hung Dong (ranked 1839 p4p, 233 weight class). 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 8 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Long Hung Dong!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Dong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dong gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Dong
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan postures up.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dong's guard.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dong tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Dong is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Dong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Declan wants to free his trapped foot but Dong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Declan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Dong
Declan fails to move to back control.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Dong has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Declan'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.
Dong wants to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan fails to advance to Dong's back.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dong is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling from mount.
Declan looking to control but Dong is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan fails to move to back control.
Declan wants to control the pace but Dong is squirming around nicely.
Dong gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Dong is working away.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Dong
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan wants to take Dong's back but he can't do it this time.
Declan trying to control but Dong is having none of it.
Declan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dong keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to control but Dong wriggling away.
Declan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Declan.
Declan moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Declan (11) vs (0) Dong
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Declan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Dong is staying busy.
I would not like to be Dong right now.
Declan continues to hold on tight.
Dong trying to control the hands but Declan breaks the grip.
Dong rolls, trying to escape but Declan keeps control of the position.
Dong is keeping busy.
Declan patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Declan controls the action.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
Dong defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Dong wants to escape the position.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Dong is staying busy.
Declan is trying to stick to Dong's back but Dong is turning into Declan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Declan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dong. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (11) vs (2) Dong
Dong lying in Declan's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Declan decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Dong taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 78
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1307 p4p, 187 weight class) and Eliott Leighton (ranked 2260 p4p, 285 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Leighton's choice of entrance music: Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 7 wins and 3 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Eliott Leighton!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Declan is defended easily by Leighton.
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Leighton
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Leighton is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Declan is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Leighton. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Leighton
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
Declan 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.
Declan is really struggling to control Leighton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leighton being controlled for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to buck Declan off but Declan is having none of it.
A lull in the action here as Declan stalls from top position.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Leighton for as long as he can get away with.
Declan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Leighton being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Leighton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Declan slows the pace down.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Leighton is looking to reverse the position.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is looking for a sweep.
Declan advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (7) vs (0) Leighton
Declan tries to control but Leighton wriggling away.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Declan content just to control the position here.
Leighton is working to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Declan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely.
Leighton has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (10) vs (0) Leighton
Declan looking for the choke but no joy.
Declan wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling from the back.
Declan looking for the RNC.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Leighton fending off the submission attempt from Declan.
Declan trying to control momentarily.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leighton doesn't escape.
Declan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Leighton tries to escape the position.
Declan looking for the RNC.
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Declan controlling well, preventing Leighton from escaping the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control.
Declan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Declan looking to break Leighton's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Leighton remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Declan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is keeping busy.
Leighton can't escape the position.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Leighton buck him off.
Declan trying to control.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Leighton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Good control from Declan.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Leighton is staying busy.
Declan controlling the position well here. Leighton rolled but Declan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
A lull in the action here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan biding his time, looking for the opening.
A lull in the action here.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Leighton.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Leighton doesn't escape.
Declan is looking to control Leighton but Leighton is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Leighton is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Leighton right now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Leighton buck him off.
Declan'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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
A victorious Aedan Declan 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:
CACC 70
Date: Mar 28, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Average (ranked 1954 p4p, 245 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 1270 p4p, 178 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 7 wins and 2 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Average looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Declan
Average is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan gets full guard.
Declan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan wants to hit a switch here but Average passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Declan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Declan is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan 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.
Average trying to control from half guard but Declan is working away.
Declan is in trouble now - Average has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (8) vs (0) Declan
Average controlling the position easily from mount.
Declan tries to improve his position but instead Average has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Average (11) vs (0) Declan
Average has the hooks in. Declan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Average is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Declan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Average is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Declan defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Average's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Average is hanging on to Declan's back as he tries to escape.
Declan is trying to defend against the choke here but Average has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Average Tightens the hold and Declan taps out furiously! Average displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Average!
Joe Average 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:
CACC 63
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1235 p4p, 172 weight class) and Lakoj Dresden (ranked 1883 p4p, 225 weight class). 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 6 wins and 2 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Lakoj Dresden!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan gets tackled into the ropes by Dresden. Dresden maintains the clinch.
Dresden is working for takedown but Declan is calmly controlling the position for now.
Declan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dresden is defending well.
Dresden gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Declan regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Dresden
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan is looking for a triangle but Dresden pushes his legs off easily.
Dresden content to stall in guard here.
Declan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dresden doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Dresden manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan 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.
Declan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dresden wants to pass the guard but Declan is keeping the position.
Dresden is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Declan controls Dresden momentarily but Dresden frees himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan keeping full guard, as Dresden tries to pass.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan looking to control.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Dresden is proving a slippery customer.
Dresden controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dresden wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving.
Declan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dresden is aware though and is defending well.
Dresden works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dresden is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dresden has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (0) vs (5) Dresden
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Dresden looking to control and managing it successfully.
Declan wants to hold on but Dresden pushes him away.
Dresden trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dresden fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan 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: Declan (2) vs (5) Dresden
Dresden trying to control the position.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan won't allow Dresden to sweep him here.
Dresden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Declan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dresden pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Dresden controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dresden is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dresden is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dresden looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dresden looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Dresden controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan stays in close to Dresden's body and controls the position.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Dresden keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Declan wants to control from the top but Dresden keeps moving.
Declan won't allow Dresden to sweep him here.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresden is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dresden holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dresden is keeping the position for now.
Declan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Dresden is retaining full guard.
Dresden is trying to keep Declan in close.
Dresden wants to sweep here but Declan controlling him for the moment.
Dresden pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dresden is trying to control the position but Declan postures up.
Dresden keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (5) Dresden
You can see the frustration on Dresden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan slows the pace down.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dresden keeps working.
Dresden is trying to improve his position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to control but Dresden is keeping him busy.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dresden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan controlling the position.
You can see the frustration on Dresden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dresden gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan is thwarting Dresden's attempts to control the position.
Declan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dresden is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dresden is positioning himself well to prevent Declan advancing to mount.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dresden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is looking to advance position but Dresden won't allow it.
Dresden gets full guard.
Dresden looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dresden looking for a sweep. Not yet Dresden, not yet.
Declan trying to control but Dresden is working from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dresden tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (5) Dresden
Dresden is not content to let Declan control the position.
Dresden stops Declan from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on Dresden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dresden tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dresden is still trying to improve position.
Dresden trying to remain calm as Declan controls from the top position.
Dresden is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dresden's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Dresden is not content to let Declan control the position.
Dresden tries to buck Declan off but Declan is having none of it.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Dresden's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden tries to improve position but can't.
Dresden keeps Declan under control for a moment.
Dresden struggling a bit here.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Dresden is not content to let Declan control the position.
Dresden prevents Declan from improving position.
Declan working away.
Dresden is looking for a sweep.
Dresden being controlled for a moment.
Dresden can't do much from the bottom here.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Dresden is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dresden is looking to reverse the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Dresden is working from the bottom.
Dresden struggling a bit here.
Declan trying to control the position but Dresden is working away.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Dresden struggling a bit here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Dresden's face as Declan controls the position.
Dresden holds on to Declan's head and controls the position momentarily.
Dresden is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Dresden is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
Aedan Declan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 55
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1218 p4p, 167 weight class) and Tyrano Jackson (ranked 19832 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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 6 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 3 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Jackson shoots in looking for a takedown. Declan tries to sprawl out of it but Jackson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Declan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson looks for a takedown but Declan sprawls well.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tyrano Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jackson feints the counter takedown.
Declan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Jackson.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrano Jackson.
Jackson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Declan to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Jackson
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Jackson
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Declan 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.
Jackson struggling a bit here.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan is really struggling to control Jackson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Declan tries to move to mount but Jackson blocks the move with his legs.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
Jackson regains half guard.
Jackson gets full guard.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jackson is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Jackson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SSJ Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Jackson is trying to keep Declan in close.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan wants to control from the top but Jackson keeps moving.
Jackson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (5) vs (2) Jackson
Declan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Declan working a defensive guard here.
Declan wants to hit a switch here but Jackson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (5) Jackson
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan 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: Declan (7) vs (5) Jackson
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jackson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jackson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jackson 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.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (10) vs (5) Jackson
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan controlling from side mount.
Jackson regains half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to control. Jackson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jackson keeps working.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Jackson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jackson tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is defending well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Well, if Declan 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.
Jackson is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Declan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (5) Jackson
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Jackson's legs.
Jackson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Jackson won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Jackson wants to get back to full guard.
Jackson is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jackson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jackson is not content to let Declan control the position.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson 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: Declan (13) vs (7) Jackson
Jackson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Jackson has control of the leg.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackson works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (10) Jackson
Declan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson takes a little break here. Declan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Declan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Jackson's best efforts.
Jackson trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to roll over but Jackson keeps him under control.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but Declan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jackson to get the leverage.
Declan wants to improve his position but Jackson is controlling well.
Declan has a hand on Jackson's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Jackson takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (13) Jackson
Jackson looking to control but Declan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jackson gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jackson wins on points by 14 to 13.
Tyrano Jackson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tyrano Jackson bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Aedan Declan was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn, I was never much of a grappler but I had fun out there! Nice to compete & stay active in some form of competition, keeps ya sharp! Congrats to my opponent! Thank you CWC!'. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mozes Amaury (ranked 2996 p4p, 335 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 1205 p4p, 164 weight class). Amaury kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Vultures Fly. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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 7 wins and 7 losses; Mozes Amaury! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan shoots in looking for a takedown. Amaury tries to sprawl out of it but Declan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Amaury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Amaury instigates a clinch.
Amaury pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan advances to half guard.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Amaury does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Amaury knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Amaury is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Amaury avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Amaury is trying to maintain the position but Declan is very close to passing his half guard.
Amaury looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amaury preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Amaury is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Amaury is pressing down on Declan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Amaury'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.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Amaury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury looking to control.
Amaury being controlled here, momentarily.
Amaury pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Amaury is keeping the position for now.
Declan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan wants to control from the top but Amaury keeps moving.
Declan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Declan trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is pulling down on Declan's head to control his posture.
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Declan trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to control but Amaury is working from the bottom.
Amaury will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Amaury is looking for a triangle here but Declan uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (3) Declan
Declan working away.
Amaury is looking to reverse the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
Declan wants to control but Amaury is keeping him busy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Amaury's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Amaury will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Amaury is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
Amaury wants to control but Declan postures up.
Amaury stops Declan from passing to mount.
Amaury is being controlled here.
Amaury is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Declan stalls from top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Amaury manages to work his way to half guard, despite Declan's best efforts.
Amaury actively working from the bottom here.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Amaury defends it.
Declan wants to take a breather but Amaury is having none of it.
Declan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Amaury (0) vs (6) Declan
Declan content just to control the position here.
Declan wants to control the pace but Amaury is squirming around nicely.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Amaury is holding on tight.
Amaury is working to get back to half guard.
Declan tries to control but Amaury wriggling away.
Amaury tries to improve his position but instead Declan has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Amaury (0) vs (9) Declan
Declan trying to control.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Declan is hanging on to Amaury's back as he tries to escape.
Declan controls the position.
Declan trying to control momentarily.
Amaury defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Declan's arms.
Will Declan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to break Amaury's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Amaury remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Declan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Declan keeps control of the position as Amaury tries to break free.
Declan trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Amaury doesn't escape.
Amaury tries to break free.
Declan avoiding Amaury 's attempts to control his hands.
Declan has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Amaury's body.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan avoiding Amaury 's attempts to control his hands.
Amaury is really stuck here.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
Amaury prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
Amaury is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Declan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Amaury haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan controlling well, preventing Amaury from escaping the position.
Declan is looking to control Amaury but Amaury is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Amaury right now.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Amaury trying to control but not successfully.
Declan slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Declan trying to control.
Amaury just trying to survive but Declan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Amaury right now.
Amaury trying to control the hands but Declan won't let him.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to hold on to the position here but Amaury rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Amaury controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Amaury is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Amaury had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Amaury working a defensive guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Amaury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Amaury has control of Declan's left arm, preventing Declan from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 9 to 0.
Aedan Declan is the new light heavyweight champion!
Aedan Declan 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:
CACC 39
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1185 p4p, 166 weight class) and Douche Canoe (ranked 2366 p4p, 291 weight class). 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 4 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Douche Canoe!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Canoe has managed to clinch.
Declan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Canoe fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Declan dives in and scores a takedown into Canoe's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Canoe
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Canoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Canoe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canoe pulls Declan in to control the position.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Declan 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.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Canoe.
Declan trying to control but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Canoe seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Canoe wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Canoe is retaining full guard.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Canoe
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
Canoe prevents Declan from improving position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Canoe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Declan is trying to work for a kimura but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe tries to get to full guard but Declan has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Canoe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan stalling.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Canoe has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan wants to control but Canoe is keeping him busy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Canoe is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan is looking to advance position but Canoe won't allow it.
Declan slows the pace down in half guard.
Canoe slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control from the top but Canoe keeps moving.
Canoe keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Canoe wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Canoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Canoe looking for a sweep. Not yet Canoe, not yet.
Canoe working a defensive guard here.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Canoe is keeping the position for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Canoe
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Declan controlling the position from side mount.
Canoe is looking for a sweep.
Declan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Canoe tries to improve position but can't.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Canoe's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Canoe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Canoe's legs.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Canoe keeps working.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Canoe is trying to control Declan's posture but Declan avoids it.
Canoe seems a little lost for a moment, as Declan dominates the positioning.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the position but Canoe is working away.
Canoe stops Declan from passing to mount.
Canoe struggling a bit here.
Declan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (0) Canoe
Declan prevents Canoe from getting the reversal.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan moves to his opponent's back but Canoe bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (2) Canoe
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Canoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Canoe might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Declan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Declan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canoe is one step ahead there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Canoe tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Declan 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.
Canoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Canoe from controlling successfully.
My spies in Runts Academy inform me that Canoe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Declan 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: Declan (12) vs (2) Canoe
Declan trying to control the pace.
Canoe is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Declan trying to control the action but Canoe is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is pressing down on Canoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Canoe is holding on for now.
Canoe is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Canoe avoid being mounted?
Declan wants to pass the guard but Canoe is defending well.
Declan wants to take a breather but Canoe is having none of it.
Declan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (15) vs (2) Canoe
Canoe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to take his opponent's back but Canoe doesn't allow it.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Declan tries to control but Canoe wriggling away.
Canoe tries to lock up and control but Declan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control the pace but Canoe is squirming around nicely.
Canoe is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Eliott Leighton (ranked 2657 p4p, 343 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 1122 p4p, 167 weight class). Leighton comes to the ring accompanied by Bad to the Bone - George Thorogood. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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 2 wins and 2 losses; Eliott Leighton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Declan scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leighton (0) vs (4) Declan
Leighton is looking for a sweep.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Declan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Leighton prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Leighton will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Leighton sneaks back into half guard.
Declan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan moves into full mount! Leighton won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (0) vs (7) Declan
Declan wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely.
Leighton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Leighton really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Leighton stops Declan from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Declan wants to control the pace but Leighton is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan takes Leighton's back. Score +3 for taking back: Leighton (0) vs (10) Declan
Declan is looking for the choke from the back position but Leighton is controlling his hands well.
You can see the frustration on Leighton's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Declan tries to keep control of the position but Leighton is staying busy.
Leighton tries to break free.
Declan wants to control but Leighton is keeping busy.
Declan not allowing Leighton to control his hands.
Leighton staying busy and making it hard for Declan to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Declan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Leighton.
Declan struggling to keep hold of the position.
What can Leighton do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Leighton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Declan's guard. Nice work there by Leighton.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (10) Declan
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leighton manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (2) vs (12) Declan
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Leighton is retaining full guard.
Declan wants to control from the top but Leighton keeps moving.
Declan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leighton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Declan has managed to get both his arms back between Leighton's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leighton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leighton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Leighton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Declan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Declan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan is pushing down on Leighton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leighton is fighting to maintain full guard but Declan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leighton has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Leighton is defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Declan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Declan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (6) vs (12) Declan
Declan is really stuck here.
Declan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Leighton prevents Declan from getting the reversal.
Leighton mounts Declan! Really nice guard pass there!
Declan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Declan tries to lock up and control but Leighton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Leighton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leighton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Declan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (6) vs (14) Declan
Declan stays in close to Leighton's body and controls the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan trying to control but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Leighton (6) vs (17) Declan
Declan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Leighton is trying to get back to half guard.
Declan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Leighton knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Declan trying to control the action but Leighton is working from the bottom.
Leighton tries to bench press Declan off him but Declan keeps the position.
Leighton has one of Declan's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Leighton keeps working.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to move to mount but Leighton blocks the move with his legs.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Declan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Leighton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Declan trying to control the position but Leighton is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling from side mount.
Leighton is looking for a sweep.
Leighton is not content to let Declan control the position.
Leighton is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Declan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Declan wants to take a breather but Leighton is having none of it.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Leighton actively working from the bottom here.
Leighton is not content to let Declan control the position.
Leighton looking for submissions off his back.
Leighton is not content to let Declan control the position.
Leighton trying to control but Declan postures up.
Declan is keen to just control but Leighton is a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan stalling.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.
Leighton trying to control here.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Leighton tries to roll over but Declan keeps him under control.
Leighton trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Leighton defends it.
Leighton is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan is stalling here. Leighton is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Declan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Leighton has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Leighton (10) vs (17) Declan
Leighton is trying to get an arm triangle but Declan is defending well.
Leighton trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to buck Leighton off but Leighton is having none of it.
Leighton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Declan keeps working.
Leighton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Declan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan sneaks back into half guard.
Leighton is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Leighton trying to control the action but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to control from the bottom.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Leighton is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leighton (10) vs (19) Declan
Leighton can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan wins on points by 19 to 10.
A relieved looking Aedan Declan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 24
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1109 p4p, 169 weight class) and Johan Farfy Iii (ranked 7230 p4p, 599 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Aedan Declan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Aedan Declan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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 1 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Johan Farfy Iii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Declan. No joy for Farfy Iii on that attempt.
Declan drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Declan controlling from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Farfy Iii has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Farfy Iii is looking for a triangle but Declan pushes his legs off easily.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Farfy Iii is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Farfy Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Farfy Iii looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Declan has picked Farfy Iii up and slammed him! Farfy Iii can't keep hold of the triangle and Declan manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is letting Declan control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Farfy Iii's legs.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Declan tries for a kimura but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Farfy Iii tries to bench press Declan off him but Declan keeps the position.
Declan is trying to get an arm triangle but Farfy Iii is defending well.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farfy Iii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is not content to let Declan control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Farfy Iii manages to get back to half guard.
Declan wants to pass to mount but Farfy Iii is defending the position.
Declan wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
Declan is looking for a kimura but Farfy Iii is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Declan to get the leverage.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Farfy Iii is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Farfy Iii defending well.
Declan prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.
Declan is keen to just control but Farfy Iii is a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Farfy Iii actively working from the bottom here.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.
Declan stalling.
Farfy Iii is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan is taking a breather. Farfy Iii says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan content to control rather than advance.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is looking to improve his position.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Farfy Iii is working away.
Declan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Declan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Declan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Farfy Iii looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Farfy Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Farfy Iii is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Declan is aware though and is defending well.
Declan wants to control from the top but Farfy Iii keeps moving.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Farfy Iii keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Farfy Iii has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Declan has managed to get both his arms back between Farfy Iii's legs - danger averted.
Farfy Iii working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
Declan stands and throws Farfy Iii's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (8) vs (0) Farfy Iii
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan happy to just control the position for now.
Declan trying to control the position but Farfy Iii is working away.
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farfy Iii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Declan trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Declan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Declan taking a breather here.
Farfy Iii is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Declan advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (10) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farfy Iii does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Declan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Farfy Iii defends it.
Declan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (13) vs (0) Farfy Iii
Declan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Farfy Iii will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Farfy Iii is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan controls the position from side control.
Farfy Iii is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Declan off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (13) vs (4) Farfy Iii
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii looking to break Declan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Declan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Farfy Iii will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Farfy Iii working for the choke.
Farfy Iii is trying to stick to Declan's back but Declan is turning into Farfy Iii. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Farfy Iii's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Declan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (15) vs (4) Farfy Iii
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan advances to half guard.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Farfy Iii is working away.
Declan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (18) vs (4) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is looking to regain half guard here but Declan keeps moving and retains side control.
The referee asks Declan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Declan prefers to stall for the moment though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
Declan advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Declan (20) vs (4) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (23) vs (4) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Declan.
Declan controlling well, preventing Farfy Iii from escaping the position.
Declan controlling the position well here. Farfy Iii rolled but Declan kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Farfy Iii is really stuck here.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Declan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Declan.
Declan trying to control momentarily.
Farfy Iii manages to reverse the position and now he's in Declan's guard. Nice work there by Farfy Iii.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (23) vs (6) Farfy Iii
Declan looking for a guillotine here but Farfy Iii defends easily.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Farfy Iii manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (25) vs (6) Farfy Iii
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (28) vs (6) Farfy Iii
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Farfy Iii is trying to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Declan taking a breather here.
Declan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Farfy Iii keeps working.
Farfy Iii sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Farfy Iii is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Farfy Iii looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan prevents Farfy Iii from improving his position.
Farfy Iii looks winded!
Declan wants to control but Farfy Iii is keeping him busy.
Farfy Iii wants to improve his position but Declan is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Declan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (31) vs (6) Farfy Iii
Farfy Iii is not content to let Declan control the position.
Declan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Farfy Iii's shoulder. That is not cool.
Declan trying to control the action but Farfy Iii is working from the bottom.
Declan slows the pace down.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Farfy Iii tries to bench press Declan off him but Declan keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Declan takes the fight on points by 31 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 16
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Amand Toussaint (ranked 21866 p4p, 592 weight class) and Aedan Declan (ranked 1090 p4p, 159 weight class). Amand Toussaint had a look across the ring there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Amand Toussaint! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Declan fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Toussaint to the ground. Declan is now in Toussaint's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Toussaint (0) vs (2) Declan
Toussaint keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Toussaint is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toussaint can't keep his opponent in guard - Declan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toussaint is in trouble now - Declan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (0) vs (5) Declan
That's one minute gone in the round.
Declan looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint wants to control but Declan is having none of it.
Declan controlling the position easily from mount.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Declan postures up.
Declan controlling his opponent.
Declan fails to take his opponent's back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toussaint is looking to escape.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toussaint 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.
Declan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Declan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tries to hold on but Declan pushes him away.
Declan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Declan controlling from the full mount.
Declan looking to control but Toussaint is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toussaint regains half guard.
Toussaint is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint wants to control but Declan is keeping busy.
Declan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Declan might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
More stalling from Declan.
Declan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint trying to control from the bottom.
Declan is looking to advance position but Toussaint won't allow it.
Declan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Toussaint's thigh. Toussaint counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Declan is stalling in the full guard.
Toussaint pulls Declan in close to prevent any damage.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Declan looking to sit in guard and control but Toussaint gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (2) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan controls Toussaint momentarily but Toussaint frees himself.
Declan wants to sweep here but Toussaint controlling him for the moment.
Toussaint is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Toussaint stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Declan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint preventing the sweep.
Declan pulls Toussaint in close to prevent any damage.
Declan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Declan wants to hit a switch here but Toussaint passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Declan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (5) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint wants to take Declan's back here but Declan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Declan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Toussaint is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint wants to free his trapped foot but Declan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toussaint is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (8) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint trying to control the position but Declan is working away.
Toussaint has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Declan! Score +2 for reaching mount: Toussaint (10) vs (5) Declan
Toussaint wants to control the pace but Declan is squirming around nicely.
Declan is trying to escape the mount.
Toussaint takes Declan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Declan is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Toussaint (13) vs (5) Declan
Declan breaks Toussaint's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toussaint (13) vs (7) Declan
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Toussaint controls Declan momentarily but Declan frees himself.
Declan trying to control but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Toussaint (13) vs (10) Declan
Declan wants to control but Toussaint is keeping him busy.
Toussaint prevents Declan from moving into mount.
Toussaint is looking to reverse the position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Toussaint is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Toussaint can't do much from the bottom here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control the action but Toussaint is working from the bottom.
Declan wants to control for a moment but Toussaint uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Declan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toussaint knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Declan is taking a breather. Toussaint says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is trying to control. Toussaint wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Toussaint looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Toussaint is not content to let Declan control the position.
Toussaint trying to control from the bottom.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
Declan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Declan trying to control from half guard but Toussaint is working away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Toussaint manages to get to full guard.
Toussaint keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Toussaint.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan wants to control from the top but Toussaint keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
The defeated Aedan Declan had this to say: 'Damn, I was never much of a grappler but I had fun out there! Nice to compete & stay active in some form of competition, keeps ya sharp! Congrats to my opponent! Thank you CWC!'. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1068 p4p, 149 weight class) and Erberth Santos (ranked 6444 p4p, 566 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 1 losses; Erberth Santos!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Declan sprawls well initially but Santos persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (0) vs (2) Santos
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Santos's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Santos's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Declan (4) vs (2) Santos
Santos looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Santos prevents Declan from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Declan 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.
Declan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Santos is defending well though. Declan let's go of the attempt for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Santos is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos just trying to survive but Declan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Santos is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Declan is riding his opponent, not letting Santos buck him off.
Declan tries to get the hooks in deep but Santos pushed the leg off.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Declan is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Santos is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Declan gets his hands free as Santos looks to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan controlling well, preventing Santos from escaping the position.
I would not like to be Santos right now.
Santos breaks Declan's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (4) vs (4) Santos
Declan working for a triangle but Santos defends it easily.
Santos is stalling in the full guard.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (4) Santos
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Declan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos 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.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Santos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos is pulling down on Declan's head. It's preventing any offense from Declan, at least for the moment.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan stays in close to Santos's body and controls the position.
Santos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Our spies down at at So Cal Fight Team inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Santos can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Declan controls the pace.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping full guard, as Declan tries to pass.
Declan postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Santos is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (6) vs (6) Santos
Declan controls Santos momentarily but Santos frees himself.
Santos passes Declan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Declan moves into full guard.
Santos trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Declan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Santos manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (6) Santos
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan forces his way into half guard.
Santos is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Santos avoid being mounted?
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Declan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Declan'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.
Declan wants to take a breather but Santos is having none of it.
Santos moves into full guard.
Declan content to stall in guard here.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Santos is keeping the position for now.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Santos pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Santos is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (8) vs (8) Santos
Santos stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Declan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Santos's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (8) Santos
Santos looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Declan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Declan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Declan wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan 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.
Declan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Declan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Santos for as long as he can get away with.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Declan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Declan trying to control but Santos is working from the bottom.
Declan is really struggling to control Santos but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Declan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Santos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Declan (10) vs (10) Santos
Santos won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
Declan is working hard here to advance position.
Declan wants to control but Santos passes easily into half guard.
Santos is keen to just control but Declan is a slippery customer.
Santos is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Santos prevents Declan from improving his position.
Declan actively working from the bottom here.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Declan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Declan takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
A very excited looking Aedan Declan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 7
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aedan Declan (ranked 1058 p4p, 148 weight class) and Rafael Cortez (ranked 11225 p4p, 610 weight class). Cortez has chosen Wake Me Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Aedan Declan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Rafael Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cortez clinches up against the ropes.
Cortez is looking for a takedown.
Cortez looking for a takedown.
Declan gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Declan (2) vs (0) Cortez
Declan 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.
Declan controlling the action here.
Declan seems to be working for a kimura but Cortez defends the submission attempt.
Declan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Declan (5) vs (0) Cortez
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez has given up his back here. Will Declan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Declan (8) vs (0) Cortez
Cortez looks winded!
Declan controlling from the back.
Cortez is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Declan off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Declan'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.
Cortez should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Declan is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Cortez taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Declan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aedan Declan!
After winning the bout, Aedan Declan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
Syn 626 Wearmouth vs Diggs II
Date: Apr 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Declan misses with a kick to the body
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lucassen.
Lucassen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lucassen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Declan.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lucassen is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Declan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lucassen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Declan instigates a clinch.
Lucassen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucassen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Declan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Declan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lucassen scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Lucassen has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Lucassen blocking some punches.
#T1#
Declan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lucassen's efforts to push away.#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Declan throws a shot to the body.
Declan lands a front kick.
Lucassen misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with an outside leg kick.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
Sloppy strikes from Declan. Those never looked like landing.
Declan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lucassen throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Declan lands a jab-cross combination. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD#
Declan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Declan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#ES2#
Lucassen manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lucassen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Lucassen.
#BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch.
Declan throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan throws a head kick but Lucassen moves out of range.
It seemed like Lucassen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Arjen Lucassen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lucassen takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.
Declan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T3#
Lucassen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
#CL#
Lucassen tries to keep at a distance but Declan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Declan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Lucassen avoids it.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Lucassen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Declan lands a jab to the head.
Declan doesn't manage to clinch there - Lucassen circles away.
Lucassen follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lucassen lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T4#
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Declan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lucassen counters with a straight right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard.
Lucassen keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Declan won't allow Lucassen to get back to his feet.
Declan is looking to pass into half guard but Lucassen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lucassen is in guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lucassen throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lucassen checks a low kick from Declan.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch but Lucassen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucassen is looking for the big counter here.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucassen can do to turn this around?
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Declan lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lucassen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lucassen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan.
Lucassen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucassen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Declan lunges at Lucassen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lucassen's hand.
Lucassen misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Declan moves away from the strike by Lucassen.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan fails with the takedown.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lucassen cracks the inside of Declan's front leg. #T2#
Declan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lucassen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lucassen if he has to take too many more of those.
Lucassen moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Lucassen.#CL#
Declan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Lucassen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Lucassen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lucassen throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lucassen blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Declan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Lucassen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Declan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucassen swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan tries a body shot but Lucassen blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Declan.
Declan tries to work over Lucassen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lucassen.
Declan blocking some punches.
Aedan Declan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucassen controls his hands.
#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lucassen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Declan.
Good shot there by Declan.
Declan punishes Lucassen's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan defending well as Lucassen loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Declan throws a hook to the side of Lucassen's head but Lucassen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan blocks the body kick.
Lucassen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Declan clinches up with Lucassen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Lucassen breaks from the clinch.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lucassen is just out of range.
Lucassen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Declan jabs Lucassen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Declan scores with a hook to the body. Lucassen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lucassen avoids the body shot from Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lucassen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Declan darts in looking for a takedown but Lucassen gets double underhooks and turns Declan into the cage.
Lucassen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucassen works Declan's body with a nice hook.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lucassen.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Declan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#CL#
Declan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lucassen lands a shot to the body.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lucassen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucassen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Lucassen down.
Lucassen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Declan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lucassen thinking.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan thows a body kick. Lucassen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lucassen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lucassen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Declan has a takedown stuffed.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Lucassen walks into a left hand.
Declan throws a low kick but Lucassen avoids it.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lucassen moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Declan.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan is looking to clinch but Lucassen is avoiding it.
Lucassen throws a right hand that misses
letting Declan counter with a right hand. #T3#
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan scores with a hook.
Declan gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Lucassen to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan misses with a body kick. #CL#
Declan drives through and clinches with Lucassen against the cage.
Declan cracks Lucassen with a nice body shot.
Lucassen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lucassen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arjen Lucassen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucassen tries a body shot but Declan blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
Declan presses Lucassen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Declan tries a body shot but Lucassen blocks it.
Lucassen throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan. #T4#
Lucassen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lucassen misses with the head strike.
Lucassen prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan lands a nice uppercut.
Declan misses with a body punch.
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!
Lucassen is trying to break the clinch but Declan is controlling him.#BC2#
Lucassen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lucassen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Declan lands with an uppercut that bounces Lucassen off the cage and back into range.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan is looking for a counter combo.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lucassen 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Declan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
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Event:
Syn 619 LoL Finals
Date: Feb 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Declan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Declan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendez slips a straight right by Declan.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mendez.
Angelo Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Mendez scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Mendez misses with a body shot.
Mendez throws the left hand but Declan avoids the punch easily.
Decent striking displayed by Mendez there.
Mendez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan slips under a jab from Mendez.
Mendez misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mendez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mendez.
We've been told by Declan's head coaches at Gangsterdamage that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Mendez throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mendez has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mendez scores with a one two! Declan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Mendez counters with a straight right hand.
Mendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendez.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mendez misses with a two punch combination.
Mendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendez might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez cracks Declan's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Declan slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Mendez can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Urban Fighter for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Syn 612 Nixon vs Kocur
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Aquila Corvus lands with an overhand left.
Aquila Corvus scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the body from Aquila Corvus misses #TD#
and Declan counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Declan.
Aquila Corvus trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aquila Corvus is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Declan trying to control but Aquila Corvus is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus looking for a guillotine here but Declan defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Declan trying to control the position from guard on top but Aquila Corvus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Aquila Corvus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Aquila Corvus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Declan.
Declan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Declan won't allow Aquila Corvus to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Declan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Declan throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Aquila Corvus keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan pushing down on Aquila Corvus's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB#
Declan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aquila Corvus is just riding it out for now. Declan eventually gives up the hold.
Declan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquila Corvus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Declan pulls his head out easily.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Declan. #T3#
Declan lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus looking for submissions off his back.
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Declan is looking to stall here but Aquila Corvus recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Aquila Corvus has his foot on Declan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Declan works his way back into a safe position though.
Aquila Corvus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Declan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T4#
Aquila Corvus is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Declan actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Declan manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Declan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Declan wants to sweep here but Aquila Corvus controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Declan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aquila Corvus tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Declan throwing strikes from guard but Aquila Corvus blocks nicely.
Declan 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.
Declan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Aquila Corvus misses with a low kick as Declan jumps back.
Declan defending well as Aquila Corvus loads up on a big left hand.
Aquila Corvus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Aquila Corvus to score with a decent uppercut.
Aquila Corvus looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Aquila Corvus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a leg kick
enabling Aquila Corvus to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Aquila Corvus clinches with his opponent.
Aquila Corvus is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aquila Corvus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Declan has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Aquila Corvus after a bit of a struggle.
A left hand lands to the body for Declan.
Aquila Corvus stalling in the clinch.
Aquila Corvus lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Aquila Corvus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
A short right from Aquila Corvus.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Declan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Declan lands with a light punch inside.
Aquila Corvus lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Aquila Corvus misses with some punches.
Declan lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Declan.
Aquila Corvus just leaning against Declan, taking a breather.
Declan prevents a body shot from Aquila Corvus.
Declan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Aquila Corvus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aquila Corvus throws a good cross that connects.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan lands with a kick to the ribs.
Aquila Corvus lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Declan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Declan scores with punches from side control.
Aedan Declan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Declan is working Aquila Corvus over with some ground and pound from side control.
Declan tries to score with some ground and pound. Aquila Corvus controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB#
Declan swings around for an armbar but Aquila Corvus sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Declan's guard.#SUB#
Declan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Aquila Corvus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Aquila Corvus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Declan is trying to control the position but Aquila Corvus postures up.
Declan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Aquila Corvus blocking the ground and pound attempt from Declan.
Declan wants to control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him busy.
Aquila Corvus felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T3#
Declan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aquila Corvus's head.
Declan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Aquila Corvus taking some punishment here, with Declan in his half guard.
Aquila Corvus is looking to improve his position.
Aquila Corvus is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Declan lands a nice short elbow.
Aquila Corvus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Declan is working away from the top position though.
Declan tries to pass to full mount but Aquila Corvus defends it.
Declan prevents Aquila Corvus from improving his position.#T4#
Declan is thwarting Aquila Corvus's attempts to control the position.
Declan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aquila Corvus defending well though.
Declan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan wants to control but Aquila Corvus is keeping him busy.
Declan not doing much here.
Declan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Declan working the head and body with strikes.
Declan looks to land a strike but Aquila Corvus avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Aquila Corvus misses with a hook.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aquila Corvus moves away.
Aquila Corvus lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Ajax Aquila Corvus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Declan shoots for a takedown but Aquila Corvus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Aquila Corvus clobbers Declan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Aquila Corvus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD#
Declan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Aquila Corvus quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB#
Declan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Declan lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aquila Corvus trying to control from the bottom.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Declan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Aquila Corvus defending well though.
Declan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Aquila Corvus trying to control from the bottom.
Aquila Corvus is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Declan lands a nice short elbow.
Declan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Declan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aquila Corvus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Declan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Aquila Corvus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Declan lands strikes from half guard.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aquila Corvus can do to turn this around?
Declan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Aquila Corvus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Aquila Corvus trying to control but Declan postures up.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Declan.
Ajax Aquila Corvus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Aquila Corvus trying to control here.
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aquila Corvus avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Declan.
Declan is trying to control the action in half guard but Aquila Corvus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Declan thows a huge punch but Aquila Corvus dodges it nicely.
Declan throwing shots but Aquila Corvus is blocking nicely.
Declan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Aquila Corvus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Declan scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Declan drops an elbow to the side of Aquila Corvus's head. #SUB#
Declan seems to be working for a kimura but Aquila Corvus defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Aquila Corvus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Declan working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
Declan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Aquila Corvus is just riding it out for now. Declan eventually gives up the hold.
Declan works his way into full mount! #T4#
Declan tries to control but Aquila Corvus wriggling away.
Aquila Corvus can't escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Declan.
Declan tries to control but Aquila Corvus wriggling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Declan cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Declan lands a big elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
A very excited looking Aedan Declan rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Syn 608
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan misses with a straight left.
We've been informed that Mendez has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mendez on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan dips to his left and cracks Mendez with an uppercut!
Declan lands with a shot to the body. #TD#
Declan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Mendez is staying active underneath Declan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendez is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mendez avoid being mounted?
Declan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Declan connects with a nice short shot to Mendez's temple.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Declan prevents Mendez from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan throwing shots but Mendez is blocking nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Declan prevents Mendez from improving his position.
Declan is looking to take a break and control but Mendez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Declan working the head and body with strikes.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Mendez pushes Declan off and gets back to his feet.
Mendez throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Mendez just manages to avoid it.
Mendez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Declan.
Mendez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Left hook, right uppercut from Mendez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A bone on bone clash there as Mendez blocks the leg kick.
Declan throws a head kick that misses
and Mendez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendez was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendez moves away.
Declan throws a leg kick but Mendez checks it.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Mendez moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Declan! Mendez continues to tee off on Declan, landing with a left and a right! Mendez connects with a right hand that leaves Declan sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Mendez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Angelo Mendez!
Angelo Mendez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Urban Fighter logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Syn 602
Date: Nov 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaunismieli moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Kaunismieli avoids the head kick by Declan.
A little feinted left hand from Kaunismieli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kaunismieli lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan cracks Kaunismieli with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Kaunismieli finds it's target.#CUT#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Kaunismieli tries to clinch but Declan moves out of range.
Kaunismieli has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
Kaunismieli looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Kaunismieli moves out of range easily.
Kaunismieli connects with a jab.
Kaunismieli lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Kaunismieli has Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
Kaunismieli lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
I was talking to Kaunismieli's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kaunismieli. #T1#
Kaunismieli throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Declan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kaunismieli's elbow.
Declan tries to circle away but Kaunismieli has him pinned against the cage.
Kaunismieli takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaunismieli scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Declan misses with a hook to the body
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
Kalervo Kaunismieli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Kaunismieli counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Kaunismieli.
Kaunismieli has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Kaunismieli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kaunismieli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Kaunismieli.#T2#
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kaunismieli makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Declan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kaunismieli's sensitive parts.
Kaunismieli misses with a hook
and Declan counters with an inside leg kick.
Kaunismieli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kaunismieli loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.#CL#
Kaunismieli gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Kaunismieli has managed to clinch.
Kaunismieli misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kaunismieli scores with a hook to the body.
Declan misses with some punches.
Kaunismieli lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Declan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Declan can't get the takedown.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T3#
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Kaunismieli lands a nice uppercut.
Kaunismieli lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kaunismieli can pounce on him.
Kaunismieli scores with a decent looking hook.
Kaunismieli slips under a jab from Declan.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kaunismieli.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kaunismieli was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Declan looks to throw a body kick
and Kaunismieli counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Kaunismieli pushes Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kaunismieli misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaunismieli lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kaunismieli scores with a shot to the side of Declan's head.
Kaunismieli tries to throw a body punch but Declan avoids it by throwing Kaunismieli back against the cage. #T4#
Kaunismieli working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Declan.
A short body shot lands from Kaunismieli as the two fighters clinch.
Kaunismieli lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Kaunismieli there.
Declan swings widly with a right hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kaunismieli throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kaunismieli swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Declan lands a nice shot that snaps Kaunismieli's head back.
Declan misses with a left hand
and Kaunismieli counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kaunismieli connects with a body shot.
Declan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kaunismieli at a distance.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Kaunismieli saw that one coming.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Kaunismieli moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalervo Kaunismieli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Declan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaunismieli wants to clinch.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Kaunismieli finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kaunismieli misses with a double jab.
Kaunismieli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Declan can do to turn this around?
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kaunismieli. Kaunismieli obviously looking to wear him down.
Good shot there by Kaunismieli.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaunismieli looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Kaunismieli looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kaunismieli getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Declan thuds a left hand into Kaunismieli's body.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Kaunismieli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kaunismieli.#ROC#
Declan is rocked!
Declan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kaunismieli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kaunismieli lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Declan is still on wobbly legs! Can Kaunismieli finish him?
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Declan wants to slow Kaunismieli down by chopping away at his legs.
Kaunismieli cracks Declan with a hook to the temple - Declan is on wobbly legs here! Kaunismieli swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Declan falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Kaunismieli wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kalervo Kaunismieli!
A very excited looking Kalervo Kaunismieli made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 598
Date: Oct 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan connects with a looping right hand.
Declan thumps Sklemin with a low kick.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.#CL#
Declan rushes Sklemin and presses him up against the cage.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan misses with some punches.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Sklemin fails to land.
Declan blocks a body shot from Sklemin.
Declan lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut lands for Sklemin. That snapped Declan's head back.
Declan throws a nice looking combination but Sklemin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Sklemin scores with a jab to the head.
Sloppy strikes from Sklemin. Those never looked like landing.
Sklemin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sklemin attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sklemin misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.#T1#
Declan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been informed that Sklemin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Declan. Sklemin shrugs it off though.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Sklemin sees coming a mile off.
Sklemin looks for the body kick but Declan saw that one coming.
Sklemin is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Sklemin 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.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
Declan looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Declan walks into a straight right hand from Sklemin.
Nice shot lands for Declan.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sklemin momentarily.
Sklemin is looking to clinch.
Sklemin blocks a jab.
Sklemin connects with a solid leg kick.
Declan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sklemin on the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sklemin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Sklemin is just out of range.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin staying out of range there.
Declan thows a leg kick but Sklemin checks it
and Sklemin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T2##CL2#
Declan gets tackled into the cage by Sklemin. Sklemin maintains the clinch.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sklemin prevents a body shot from Declan.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin stalling against the cage.
Sklemin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sklemin.
Sklemin lands a right hand.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sklemin with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Sklemin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Declan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sklemin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sklemin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Sklemin throws a front kick that sends Declan stumbling back into the cage.
Declan staying out of range there.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.#T3#
A decent looking cross lands there for Sklemin.
Sklemin throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sklemin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL2#
Sklemin moves into the clinch.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Sklemin tries to land a knee to the head but Declan blocks with his arms.
Sklemin misses with a knee to the head.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan cracks Sklemin with a nice body shot.
Declan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards. #TD#
Declan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sklemin clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Sklemin. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Sklemin looks winded!
Declan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Declan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Declan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Declan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T4#
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Sklemin slips the punch.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Declan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Declan avoids the body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a jab right on the kisser.
#TD#
Declan scores with a takedown into Sklemin's guard.
Declan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sklemin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Declan lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Declan pushing down on Sklemin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Sklemin trying to control but Declan postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sklemin defending well though.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
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#
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Sklemin moves away and avoids it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Sklemin misses with a straight left. #TD#
Declan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Declan lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
Sklemin has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Declan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Declan misses with a two punch combination.
#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Sklemin throws an elbow but misses.
Sklemin blocks an uppercut.
Declan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sklemin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Declan. #T1#
Sklemin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sklemin is looking to land body kicks.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan scores with a jab.#ROC#
Sklemin is rocked!
Sklemin tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sklemin is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Sklemin.
Declan drops Sklemin with a straight right hand, right on the button! Declan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan 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:
Syn 591
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morueco checks a leg kick.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Morueco throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
The fight stays on the outside here - Declan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Morueco let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Morueco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Declan cracks Morueco with an open hand slap.
Declan scores with a sloppy right hand. Morueco should have avoided that one.
Morueco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Morueco lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Declan wants to clinch.
Declan scores with a jab. Morueco acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Morueco looking to score a takedown here. Declan is defending well but Morueco drives through and ends up in Declan's guard.
Morueco pushing down on Declan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Morueco is working for a submission of some sort.
Declan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Declan looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Morueco is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Morueco seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morueco wants to pass the guard but Declan is defending well.
Declan is trying is best to control the position here.
Morueco is thwarting Declan's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Morueco is trying to work for a kimura but Declan is defending well.
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB2#
Morueco is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Declan is just riding it out for now. Morueco eventually gives up the hold.
Morueco is looking to advance position but Declan won't allow it.
Declan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Declan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gangsterdamage, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Morueco wants to work for an arm triangle but Declan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Declan manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Declan controlling Morueco's posture. #SUB2#
Morueco drops back, looking for a kneebar! Declan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Declan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Declan! #REVR#
Declan is chipping away with strikes.
Declan working the ground and pound.
Declan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Declan wants to control but Morueco is keeping him busy.
Declan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morueco some visible discomfort.
Morueco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Declan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Morueco.
A little feinted left hand from Declan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC#
Morueco is rocked!
Declan drops Morueco with a naaaaasty hook - Morueco is in real trouble here! Declan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan 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:
Syn 589
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Dog Iii blocks the leg kick.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog Iii moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Declan 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.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog Iii throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dog Iii checks a leg kick.
Dog Iii slips under a jab from Declan.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog Iii throws a leg kick but Declan checks it.
Dog Iii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog Iii misses the jab.
Declan misses with a shot to the body
and Dog Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Declan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dog Iii.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dog Iii to score with a decent uppercut.
Dog Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog Iii avoids the head kick by Declan.
Mad Dog Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Declan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dog Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Dog Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Declan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan working aggressively here.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dog Iii.
Declan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Declan has a couple of punches blocked by Dog Iii.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Declan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dog Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dog Iii is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Dog Iii digs a right hand underneath Declan's ribcage. Declan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Dog Iii manages to break the clinch.
Declan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dog Iiis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dog Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dog Iii has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Talu's Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan moves away from the strike by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Declan should have avoided that one.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dog Iii.
Dog Iii ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dog Iii pinned against the cage. Dog Iii gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice jab there from Dog Iii.
Dog Iii throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Declan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Dog Iii bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Dog Iii moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan tries to land a leg kick but Dog Iii saw it coming and moves away.
Declan throws a low kick but Dog Iii moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dog Iii manages to avoid it.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan throws a series of punches but Dog Iii avoids them all with ease.
Declan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#TD2#
Declan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dog Iii did well to prevent Declan getting side control.
Dog Iii wants to get back to full guard.
Dog Iii is doing well to control the position and prevent Declan from advancing to side control.
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!
Declan throwing shots but Dog Iii is blocking nicely.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dog Iii won't allow Declan to pass to mount.
Declan working the head and body with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T4#
Dog Iii is trying is best to control the position here.
Dog Iii is looking for a sweep. Declan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dog Iii is refusing to be controlled, as Declan sits in half guard.
Declan trying to mount his opponent but Dog Iii defends it.
Declan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dog Iii is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Declan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Declan's back!
Declan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Declan can't escape the position.
What can Declan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Dog Iii takes one to the side of the head.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Dog Iii stumbling back into the cage.
Declan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dog Iii under the eye.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Dog Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Declan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dog Iii to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Dog Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dog Iii connects with the punch.
Dog Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mad Dog Iii is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog Iii looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Dog Iii works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Nice shot by Dog Iii.
The fighters circling - Dog Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Dog Iii thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Declan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan misses with a hook
letting Dog Iii counter with a right hand.
Dog Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Declan lands a jab to Dog Iii's midsection.
Dog Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Dog Iii settles back down.
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Dog Iii slips the punch.
Declan misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Declan moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Declan fails to land.
Declan throws a head punch that misses.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Dog Iii controls his hands.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dog Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Declan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dog Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Dog Iii misses with the head strike.
Declan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Dog Iii pushes Declan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Declan.
Declan misses with some punches.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dog Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Dog Iii fails to land. #BC#
Dog Iii pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dog Iii.
Declan misses with a body punch
and Dog Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Declan walks into a straight right hand from Dog Iii.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Dog Iii thumps Declan with a low kick.
Declan feints and then cracks Dog Iii's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dog Iii down.
Declan moves out of range as Dog Iii strikes.
Declan with the counter takedown but Dog Iii avoids it easily.
Dog Iii misses with a hook
and Declan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dog Iii's knee momentarily.#T3#
Declan scores with a punch to the head.
Declan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice cross by Dog Iii.
Declan scores with a spinning back kick!#CL2#
Declan moves into range and clinches up with Dog Iii.#BC#
Dog Iii breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan slips a straight right by Dog Iii.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dog Iii.
Dog Iii defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Dog Iii wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog Iii.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan slips under a jab from Dog Iii.
Declan throws out a counter right but Dog Iii avoids it with no problem.
Dog Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Declan connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Dog Iii.
Dog Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T4#
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Dog Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
The crowd cheers as Dog Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Declan doesn't seem phased though.
Declan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dog Iii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dog Iii tried to counter with a leg kick but Declan avoided it.
A leg kick checked by Dog Iii.
A low kick from Declan misses
and Dog Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
Dog Iii takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Dog Iii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dog Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Declan slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dog Iii misses with a looping right.
Declan lands the left hand.
Dog Iii moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Dog Iii moved out of range nicely.
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 Mad Dog Iii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dog Iii loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.#TD2#
Declan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog Iii blocking the ground and pound attempt from Declan.
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dog Iii is trying to get back to full guard.
Declan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Declan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Declan prevents Dog Iii from improving his position.
Declan slips a nice elbow through Dog Iii's hands, connecting with Dog Iii's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aedan Declan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Declan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dog Iii regains full guard. Nicely done.
Declan stands up over Dog Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Dog Iii.#T1#
Dog Iii is working hard here to advance position.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Declan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dog Iii has Declan pulled in close to control his posture.
Declan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Declan won't allow Dog Iii to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dog Iii holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan lands a couple of digs.
Dog Iii has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Dog Iii not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T2#
Dog Iii lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Dog Iii avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Declan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Declan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dog Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. #REVR#
Declan keeping moving, preventing Dog Iii from controlling successfully.
Dog Iii has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dog Iii looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Declan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Dog Iii puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Declan is refusing to be controlled, as Dog Iii sits in half guard.
Declan tries to roll over but Dog Iii keeps him under control.
Dog Iii tries to pass to full mount but Declan defends it.
Declan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii lands a couple of digs.
Dog Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Dog Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dog Iii trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Dog Iii stopping the sweep attempt from Declan.
Dog Iii postures up.
#SUB2#
Declan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dog Iii controlling from the top position.
Dog Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dog Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Declan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Dog Iii moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Declan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mad Dog Iii!
Mad Dog Iii bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
UFC 8-Ferreira v De Villefort
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyperion just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromDeclan.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyperion throws out the jab.
Declan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Declan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hyperion with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Hyperion there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Hyperion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hyperion blocks a low kick nicely.
Declan tries to work over Hyperion's front leg with a kick but Hyperion checks it.
Good shot there by Hyperion.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A leg kick checked by Declan.
It looked like Declan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Hyperion lands an overhand right.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hyperion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan looks for the body kick but Hyperion saw that one coming.
Hyperion's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Declan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hyperion scrambles back to his feet.
Declan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hyperion counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hyperion misses with a hook.
Declan blocks a head kick by Hyperion.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan throws a head kick but Hyperion moves out of range.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Hyperion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
That kick from Hyperion tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan dips to his left and cracks Hyperion with an uppercut!
Hyperion misses with a hook.
Hyperion throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Hyperion looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Hyperion looks to land a left hand but Declan moved out of range nicely.
Declan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Hyperion checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyperion.
The fighters circling - Hyperion throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyperion misses with a straight left.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyperion throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick from Declan lands but Hyperion takes it in his stride. #TD#
Declan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hyperion's half guard.
Declan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hyperion blocking the ground and pound attempt from Declan.
Declan is thwarting Hyperion's attempts to control the position.
Declan trying to pass the guard but Hyperion defending well.
Declan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Declan thows a huge punch but Hyperion dodges it nicely.
Declan is keen to just control but Hyperion is a slippery customer.
Ground and pound from Declan.
Hyperion wants to control but Declan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Declan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Declan 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.
Declan lands with a punch from half guard.
Hyperion trying to hold on to Declan's head to control him but Declan postures up.
Declan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hyperion is concentrating on defense, preventing Declan from advancing position.
Declan passes to full mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hyperion can do anything to dispel that myth.
Declan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
#T4#
Declan misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Hyperion takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Hyperion is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Declan putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan breaks from Hyperion's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Declan thowing shots but they're missing.
Declan wants to control the pace but Hyperion is squirming around nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan dominating with strikes here.#ROC#
Hyperion is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hyperion throws a solid leg kick but Declan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hyperion.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Hyperion takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
Declan scores with a nice strike.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hyperion can do to turn this around?
Declan slips a straight right by Hyperion.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hyperion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hyperion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hyperion scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan scores with a decent looking hook.
Hyperion misses with an uppercut
and Hyperion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Declan, as that shot connected.
Hyperion lands an overhand right.
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!
Hyperion lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Hyperion checks it.
Jab from Declan.
Declan tests Hyperion's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD#
Declan shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hyperion napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T1#
Check out the look on Declan's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hyperion is still in real trouble! Can Declan finish him?
Declan lands a strong strike to the head of Hyperion. That's dazed him! Declan looking to finish here. Hyperion is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Declan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aedan Declan!
After the fight, Aedan Declan 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:
UFC-Fright Night 9
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Declan slips a straight right by Supertramp.
Declan swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD2#
and Supertramp counters with a nice double leg into side control. Declan won't be happy with that.
Supertramp wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Supertramp swings around for an armbar but Declan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Supertramp's guard.
Declan landing with the ground and pound.
Supertramp being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Declan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Declan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Supertramp's head.#T1#
Declan with a nice head shot there.
Supertramp keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully.
Declan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Declan is looking to work some ground and pound but Supertramp has wrist control.
Supertramp thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Declan preventing the sweep.
Supertramp keeping moving, preventing Declan from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Supertramp had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Declan defends it easily.
Supertramp is trying to keep Declan in close.
Declan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2##SUB2#
Supertramp is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Declan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Declan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Declan landing with the ground and pound.
Supertramp is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Declan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Declan looking for a sweep. Not yet Declan, not yet. #T3#
Declan seems keen to control Supertramp's posture.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan keeping full guard, as Supertramp tries to pass.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Supertramp working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB2#
Supertramp 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.
Supertramp working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Declan has control of Supertramp's left arm, preventing Supertramp from doing any damage. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Declan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Supertramp throws a big elbow that misses.
Supertramp with a flurry of punches that miss.
Supertramp 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. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Supertramp decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Declan tries to get to full guard but Supertramp has control of the leg.
Declan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Supertramp throwing shots but Declan is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Supertramp dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Supertramp misses with a low kick.
Supertramp shoots in but no luck this time.
Supertramp has his takedown stuffed
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Supertramp takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
A cross from Supertramp lands.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Declan - that will leave a mark!
Supertramp moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Supertramp.
Declan lands with a cross.
Supertramp tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC#
Supertramp is rocked!
Declan lands a right hook to the body.
Supertramp is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Supertramp is breathing heavily.
Declan sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Supertramp's defenses. It connects perfectly with Supertramp's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan 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:
HFC 100:Curran vs Griffin
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Declan misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Obuhov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Declan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Obuhov wants to take a breather but Declan manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Obuhov.
Declan managing to control the position.
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov trying to control but Declan is working from the bottom.
Obuhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Obuhov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Obuhov looking to pass the guard.
Declan trying to keep a closed guard but Obuhov is proving a slippery customer.
Obuhov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Obuhov looks up at the clock and then as Declan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Obuhov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Obuhov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Obuhov wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
Declan tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Obuhov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Declan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Obuhov's guard! Nice work there by Declan!
Obuhov has Declan pulled in close to control his posture.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Declan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Obuhov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Declan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Obuhov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Declan defends well.
Declan stopping the sweep attempt from Obuhov.#T3##SUB2#
Obuhov working for a triangle but Declan defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Obuhov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Declan trying to control but Obuhov is working from the bottom.
Declan throwing strikes from guard but Obuhov blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Obuhov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Declan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Obuhov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Declan has passed into half guard!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Declan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obuhov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Obuhov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Obuhov looking for submissions off his back.
Obuhov is looking to control Declan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Obuhov avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Declan winds up and cracks Obuhov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Declan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Obuhov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan sizes up Obuhov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.
Declan moves forwards but Obuhov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Obuhov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan slips under a jab.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Obuhov lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Obuhov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obuhov misses with a wild body shot.
Obuhov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Obuhov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan lands a head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obuhov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Declan as he avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Obuhov misses its intended target.
Obuhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
Obuhov closes the distance and clinches.
Obuhov lands with a right to the head.
Obuhov misses with a body punch.
Declan has Obuhov pressed against the cage.
Declan can't break the clinch.
Declan trying to control the position but instead, Obuhov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Declan into the cage.
Declan has had enough of the clinch but Obuhov keeps him there for the moment.
Obuhov working aggressively here.
Obuhov can't get the takedown.
Declan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, Obuhov scores with a nice short uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
A frustrated look appears on Declan's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Declan swings wildly with an uppercut but Obuhov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obuhov has Declan pushed against the cage.
Obuhov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Obuhov throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Obuhov takes a shot to the head.
Obuhov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Obuhov lands with a light punch inside.
Obuhov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Declan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Obuhov is trying to stall.
Declan working aggressively here.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Obuhov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Declan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Declan throws an off balance right hand
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Obuhov scores with a jab. Declan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Declan avoids the body shot from Obuhov.
Declan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Declan misses with a body shot
and Obuhov counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Obuhov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Obuhov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan tries a low kick but Obuhov avoids it.
Obuhov throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Obuhov tests Declan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Obuhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Obuhov lands with a right hand.
Obuhov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Obuhov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
Declan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Obuhov connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obuhov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Declan counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Obuhov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Obuhov's shoulder, as Obuhov tries to avoid the shot.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Obuhov throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan thinks about countering with a body kick.
Obuhov takes one to the side of the head.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Obuhov down.
A left lands for Obuhov.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Obuhov. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obuhov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Declan lands with a straight right. Obuhov didn't see that one coming.#ROC#
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov lands with a hook. Declan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obuhov fails with a takedown attempt.
Obuhov lands a really nice looking cross but Declan seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Obuhov.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Nice shot by Obuhov.
Declan takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Obuhov connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Obuhov counters with a single leg into guard. Declan didn't expect that.
Obuhov is looking to work some ground and pound but Declan has wrist control.
Obuhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obuhov tries to free his leg and advance position but Declan is retaining full guard.
Obuhov is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Declan has his hands on Obuhov's head, controlling the position.
Obuhov wants to control from the top but Declan keeps moving. #T2#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Declan wants to break free but Obuhov has control.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Declan is trying to break free.
A head punch on the inside from Obuhov fails to land.
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Obuhov.
Obuhov blocks a body shot from Declan.
Obuhov is looking to control Declan's arms but Declan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Obuhov has his back to the cage. #T3#
Declan misses with a body punch.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Declan is trying to force a seperation but Obuhov has the dominant position.
Declan scores with a shoulder strike.
Obuhov prevents Declan from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan slips under a jab from Obuhov.
Obuhov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Declan staying out of range there.
Declan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Obuhov finds it's way round the side to connect with Declan's head.
Obuhov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Obuhov tries to clinch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan moves out of range as Obuhov strikes.
Declan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Declan circles away from the clinch attempt.
#T4#
Obuhov fails with the takedown
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Obuhov throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan thuds a left hand into Obuhov's body.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut
and Declan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Obuhov thuds a left hand into Declan's body.
Declan thows a body kick. Obuhov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Obuhov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan throws a body kick that misses
letting Obuhov counter with a right hand.
Declan avoids the body shot from Obuhov.
Obuhov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Declan finds it's way round the side to connect with Obuhov's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anton Obuhov really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Obuhov swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Declan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Obuhov! Declan lets Obuhov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Obuhov is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Declan works Obuhov's body with a nice hook.
Obuhov connects with a looping right hand.
Obuhov catches Declan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Obuhov misses with the combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Obuhov moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Obuhov seems to have recovered his senses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
A bone on bone clash there as Obuhov blocks the leg kick.
A combination from Obuhov does no damage.
Obuhov looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Declan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Obuhov. That did some damage!#T1#
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Obuhov ducks down to avoid it.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice shot lands for Declan.#TD2#
Obuhov shoots in and gets a takedown into Declan's guard.
Obuhov lands a couple of digs.
Obuhov 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.
Obuhov postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obuhov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Declan keeping moving, preventing Obuhov from controlling successfully. #T2#
Declan wants to sweep here but Obuhov controlling him for the moment.
Obuhov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Obuhov postures up.
Obuhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Obuhov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Obuhov misses with a straight right.
Declan misses with a low kick as Obuhov jumps back.
Declan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Obuhov.#T3#
Obuhov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Obuhov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan lunges at Obuhov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Obuhov's hand.
Declan tries to move into range but Obuhov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obuhov misses with a body shot.
A big left from Declan misses.
Obuhov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan is looking to counter with head kicks.
Obuhov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obuhov.
Obuhov throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Declan throws a leg kick but Obuhov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Obuhov swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Obuhov.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
Declan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there #CL2#
and Obuhov counters by clinching up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Declan.
Declan can't break the clinch.
Obuhov misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Declan misses with a few strikes there.
Declan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Obuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Declan defends well and Obuhov ends up having to push Declan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Aedan Declan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anton Obuhov.
Declan works Obuhov's body with a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan had his way with Anton Obuhov in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R5#
Obuhov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Obuhov.#KD#
Declan lands a big uppercut and Obuhov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Obuhov looks OK. Declan waves Obuhov back to his feet!
Declan leaves Obuhov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Obuhov jabs Declan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Declan throws an overhand right that drops Obuhov like a sack of potatoes! Declan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Silva ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Silva off balance momentarily.
Silva tries to land a leg kick but Declan saw it coming and moves away.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Silva has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Silva moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Silva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Silva attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Silva throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan tries to counter with a takedown but Silva is quick to defend against it.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Silva.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Silva looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
Declan misses with a low kick as Silva jumps back.
Declan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Silva avoids the body shot from Declan.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Declan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Silva avoids the head kick by Declan.
Silva misses the jab.
Declan is looking to wear down Silva with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
Silva throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.
Silva feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Declan's calf.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
Silva throws a nice outside leg kick.
Silva takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Silva misses with a right hand #TD#
and Declan counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Declan throwing strikes from guard but Silva blocks nicely.
Declan tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Declan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Declan 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.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Declan postures up in Silva's guard and throws a big left but Silva blocks it.
Silva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Silva is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big right from Declan misses.
A jab from Silva finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.
A low kick from Silva misses #TD#
and Declan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Silva!
The ground and pound from Declan seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Declan misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #T4#
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Declan trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva keeps Declan under control for a moment.
Declan working away.
Silva avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Declan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
Silva tries a quick counter leg kick but Declan is wise to it.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Silva checks it well.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Silva stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Silva tries to move into range but Declan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Silva.
Declan lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silva lands a body shot.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Declan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Silva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva digs a good body shot into Declan's ribs.
Declan throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva flicks out a counter leg kick but Declan steps away.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan 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.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Silva blocks the body kick.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Silva scores with a jab.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan misses with a hook.
Silva lands with a good body shot.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Declan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nice jab there from Silva.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silva throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Silva slips under a jab.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva feints a counter leg kick.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Silva.#CL2#
Silva gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Silva misses with some punches.
Declan misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
Declan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Silva connects with a jab.
Declan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Declan tries to work over Silva's front leg with a kick but Silva checks it.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Silva takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Silva takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Declan throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Declan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silva moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan throws a head kick but Silva moves out of range.
Declan scores with a body shot.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Silva moves away and avoids it.
Declan avoids the body shot from Silva.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Silva saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Silva takes one on the button.
Declan throws a body punch but Silva moves out of range.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Silva takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Declan lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a shot to the body #TD#
so Declan counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Declan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom.
Declan working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Silva seems keen to control Declan's posture.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Declan is one step ahead there.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Silva wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Silva lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Silva let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Silva looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Silva tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T3#
Declan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#CL2#
Silva rushes Declan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Silva fails to land.
Declan prevents a body shot from Silva.
Declan tries to circle away but Silva has him pinned against the cage.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Silva.
Declan tries to work over Silva's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Silva checks it.
Declan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Silva to score with a decent uppercut.
Declan looks to land a right hand but Silva moved out of range.#T4#
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Silva fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Declan lands a head shot.
Declan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Silva tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan attempts a counter takedown but Silva avoids it well and moves away.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
A lazy body kick from Silva
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Silva lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Silva wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Declan cracks the inside of Silva's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Aedan Declan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Silva slips the punch.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Silva swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Silva lands a jab to Declan's midsection.
Silva moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Declan counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Declan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Silva holds on and takes a little breather.
Declan lands a couple of elbows.
Declan wants to pass the guard but Silva is keeping the position.
Silva utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Silva working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Declan trying to control but Silva is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Silva defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Declan's front leg but catches the back leg as Declan tries to avoid it.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Silva slips under a jab.
Silva blocks a leg kick.
Silva jabs at Declan's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Silva scores with a body shot.
Silva lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Nice body kick there by Silva.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Silva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Declan scores with a nice right hand.
Silva sizes up Declan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Silva moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Declan scores with a jab.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva scores with a body shot.
#T4#
A clash of legs there as Declan blocks the low kick.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Silva on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Silva. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Silva misses its intended target.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Silva misses with a straight left.
Silva scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Silva lands with a nice body kick.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Declan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
A lazy left from Declan finds it's target.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Silva was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Silva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Silva misses with a wild body shot.
Silva avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan thows a leg kick but Silva checks it
and Silva counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Silva swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Declan throws the left hand but Silva avoids the punch easily.#T1#
Silva thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Silva throws out the jab.
Silva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Declan misses with a kick to the body
and Silva counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva misses with a looping right.
Declan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Silva moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Starling Silva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Declan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silva. Silva obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan tries a low kick but Silva avoids it.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Declan connects with a right hand. Silva shakes it off.
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!
Silva takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Silva is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a front kick aimed at Declan's knee but Declan avoids it well.
It looked like Declan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Silva has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Declan misses with a hook.
Silva is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Silva throws a solid leg kick but Declan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Silva.
Silva has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Silva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Silva.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T3#
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Silva.
Silva throws a body shot but no joy.
Silva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Silva checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Silva throws a shot to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the strikes.
Declan checks a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Silva. #T4#
Silva throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Declan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Declan swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Declan misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Silva misses with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Silva closes the distance but Declan moves to the side
and Declan counters with a head kick.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Aedan Declan.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 50:45
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 50:45
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan retains his middleweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aedan Declan thanked Hellbent for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Declan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CUT#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Obuhov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CUT2#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan stuffs the takedown attempt from Obuhov. Obuhov gets slowly back to his feet.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan's corner calls for a 1-2. Declan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Obuhov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Obuhov misses with a double jab
and Declan counters with a leg kick.
Obuhov moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Obuhov tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Obuhov swings widly with a right hand
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
Declan digs a good body shot into Obuhov's ribs.#TD#
Obuhov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Obuhov seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Obuhov trying to pass the guard but Declan defending well. #SUB#
Obuhov is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Declan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Obuhov.
Declan controlling the position for now.
Obuhov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Obuhov is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Obuhov slows the pace down in half guard.
Obuhov is trying to control. Declan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Declan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Obuhov is working away from the top position though.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Obuhov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan is looking to control Obuhov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Declan avoid being mounted?
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Declan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Obuhov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Obuhov has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Declan! But no joy.
Declan throws a body punch but Obuhov moves out of range.
Obuhov dives in for a single leg takedown but Declan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Declan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Obuhov.#CL#
Obuhov takes the fight into the clinch.
Obuhov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Declan to keep the fight standing.
Declan working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Obuhov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Obuhov lunges at Declan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Declan's hand.
A leg kick checked by Obuhov.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
Nice takedown defense from Declan. No joy for Obuhov on that attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan connects with the punch.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
#CL#
Obuhov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Declan is looking to control Obuhov's arms but Obuhov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Declan has his back to the cage. #T4##BC2#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Declan.
Obuhov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Obuhov misses with a hook.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obuhov.
Obuhov tries to clinch up.
Obuhov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Obuhov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Obuhov lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Obuhov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Obuhov fails with the takedown
and Declan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Obuhov swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan stuffs the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Obuhov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Declan feints and then cracks Obuhov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Obuhov down.
Obuhov darts in looking for a takedown but Declan gets double underhooks and turns Obuhov into the cage.
Declan is looking to slow Obuhov down with leg kicks.
Declan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Obuhov just misses with a punch to the body.
Obuhov tries to clinch up.
Obuhov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDeclan.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan punishes Obuhov's body with a nice straight punch.
Anton Obuhov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Obuhov misses with a straight left.
Obuhov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Declan counters with a body kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obuhov misses with an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Declan scores with the left hand. Obuhov knows he should have avoided that one.
Obuhov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Declan lands a nice looking body kick.
Obuhov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obuhov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Declan circles away.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Obuhov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Declan avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anton Obuhov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Obuhov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
Obuhov darts in looking for a takedown but Declan gets double underhooks and turns Obuhov into the cage.
Obuhov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Declan defends well and Obuhov ends up having to push Declan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Obuhov misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Declan throws out a powerful jab.#T2#
Declan stuffs the takedown.
Obuhov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Obuhov.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
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!
Obuhov looks for a takedown but Declan sprawls well.
Declan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Obuhov.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Declan works Obuhov's body with a nice hook.
Declan walks into a jab.
Obuhov fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big right from Obuhov misses.
Declan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Anton Obuhov's cut is getting worse.
Obuhov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Declan circles away.
Declan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Obuhov in his tracks. #T3##KD2#
Declan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Obuhov sprawling to the canvas! Obuhov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Declan finish him?!
#ROC2#
Obuhov is rocked!
Obuhov ducks into an uppercut from Declan and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Wiremu wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.
Wiremu throws a jab but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiremu.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wiremu throws out the jab.
Declan throws a good cross that connects.
Wiremu misses with a looping right.
Declan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Declan cracks the inside of Wiremu's front leg.
Declan slips under a jab from Wiremu.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan keeps the fight on the outside.
Declan throws a head kick that Wiremu semi-blocks.
Declan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wiremu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wiremu momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a quick counter head kick but Wiremu was just out of range.
Nice body kick from Declan.#T1#
Declan thuds his right hand into Wiremu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Wiremu connects with a solid leg kick.
Wiremu just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu misses with the combination.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wiremu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Aloysius Wiremu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Declan. That one must have hurt.
Declan staying out of range there.
Wiremu misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a head kick.
Wiremu throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan lands a body shot.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Wiremu is just out of range.
Wiremu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiremu walks into a stiff left hand from Declan.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Declan lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wiremu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Wiremu swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Wiremu missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wiremu is looking to chop away at Declan's legs.
Declan is looking to land body kicks.
Wiremu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wiremu thuds his right hand into Declan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wiremu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Declan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wiremu is looking to clinch but Declan is avoiding it.
#T3#
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan avoids the body shot from Wiremu.
Declan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Wiremu.
Wiremu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Wiremu blocks a jab.
Nice defenses there by Declan.
A punch combination from Declan misses.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Wiremu off balance momentarily.
Wiremu fails with an attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Wiremu throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Wiremu releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Declan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan misses with a body kick.
As Declan backs off Wiremu throws a huge counter combo but Declan manages to avoid it all.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Wiremu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wiremu throws a chopping leg kick but Declan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Declan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Wiremu.
Wiremu looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wiremu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Wiremu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Declan lands with a shot to the body.
Wiremu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wiremu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wiremu misses with a low kick.
Declan throws a hook but Wiremu blocks it.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Wiremu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wiremu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Declan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wiremu lands a body shot.
Wiremu tries to clinch but Declan moves out of range.
Declan digs a good hook to Wiremu's body.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Wiremu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu misses with a wild combination.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan misses with a two punch combination.
Wiremu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Declan cracks Wiremu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Declan lunges at Wiremu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wiremu's hand.
Declan blocks a head kick by Wiremu.
Declan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
Wiremu darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Declan counters with a shoot takedown. Wiremu fights it but they end up in guard.
Wiremu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Declan wants to control from the top but Wiremu keeps moving.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wiremu can do to turn this around?#T2#
Declan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Declan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Declan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Wiremu working a defensive guard here.
Declan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Wiremu really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Declan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Declan trying to control but Wiremu is working from the bottom.
Declan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Declan. That's going to slow Wiremu down.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan lands with a straight right. Wiremu didn't see that one coming.
Wiremu tries to clinch up.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Declan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
Declan scores with a head kick.
Wiremu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Declan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Declan. Those never looked like landing.
Wiremu moves to clinch but Declan breaks away
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Declan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wiremu sprawls and moves away.
Wiremu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wiremu takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
Wiremu lands a high kick!
Wiremu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Declan checks a leg kick.
Wiremu swinging wildly here.
Declan blocks a leg kick.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Wiremu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wiremu misses with a body kick.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Declan scores with a kick to the midsection.
Declan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wiremu thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Declan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Wiremu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Wiremu throws a head kick that misses
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Wiremu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wiremu throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Declan feints and then cracks Wiremu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wiremu down.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wiremu manages to avoid it.
Wiremu throws a low kick but Declan moves out of range easily.
Wiremu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
Aloysius Wiremu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wiremu throws a sloppy body shot
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wiremu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Aloysius Wiremu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Declan connects with the punch.
Wiremu tries to clinch up but Declan circles away and keeps his distance.
Wiremu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wiremu wants to clinch.
Declan moves out of range as Wiremu throws a body kick.
Wiremu lands a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan slips a jab from Wiremu.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan scores with a jab.
Wiremu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Wiremu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Declan connects with a single shot there.
Declan throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Wiremu.
Declan lands with a nice body kick.
Wiremu misses with a low kick.
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Wiremu off balance momentarily.
Wiremu misses with a wild combination.
Wiremu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
Wiremu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiremu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Wiremu moves in looking to clinch but Declan pushes him off.
Declan feinted with a counter takedown.#T4#
Wiremu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wiremu gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan. #BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Declan connects with the punch.
Wiremu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Declan scores with a sloppy right hand. Wiremu should have avoided that one.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Jab by Declan.
Wiremu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wiremu tries to close the distance and clinch but Declan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wiremu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wiremu doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Wiremu if he has to take too many more of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 74:Pulkkinen vs Bailey 2
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Hunt buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hunt throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hunt checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hunt looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hunt appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Declan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hunt was well out of range. Poor timing from Declan.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Declan.
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Hunt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hunt walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hunt missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan throws a shot to the body.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Declan slips a straight right by Hunt.
Declan blocks a jab.
A clash of legs there as Hunt blocks the low kick.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunt.
Hunt appears to be looking for a big counter.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Declan with a nice cross.
Declan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hunt doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Declan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hunt rather than just go for the knockout.
Declan cracks Hunt with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan connects with a high kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hunt connects with a looping right hand.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan keeps Hunt at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Hunt does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan lands with a straight right. Hunt didn't see that one coming.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a leg kick but Hunt checks it.
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hunt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice jab there from Hunt.
Hunt swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Declan thows a body kick. Hunt tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hunt lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Hunt scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Declan loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
Hunt throws a lazy uppercut
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunt throws a right hand that misses
and Declan counters with a left to the body.
Hunt takes a kick to the side of the head.
Declan moves out of range as Hunt strikes.
Hunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Declan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hunt gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunt misses with a body kick. #CL#
Hunt closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Declan backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Hunt will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Declan up against the cage.#BC2#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#TD#
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Declan to the ground. Hunt is now in Declan's guard.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan is pulling down on Hunt's head to control his posture.
Declan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hunt trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Declan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hunt slips under a jab from Declan.
Declan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hunt shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Declan pinned against the cage. Declan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Hunt misses with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#TD#
Hunt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hunt wants to control but Declan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan wants to control but Hunt postures up.#T1##SUB#
Hunt swings around for an armbar but Declan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hunt's guard.
Declan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
Declan wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt controlling the position.
Declan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Declan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt trying to keep a closed guard but Declan is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Hunt looking to control but Declan passes into half guard.
Declan not doing much here.
#SUB#
Hunt looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Declan pushes past his half guard into mount!
Declan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hunt's face.
Declan controlling from mount.
Hunt keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Declan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
Hunt regains half guard.
Hunt wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hunt looking for a kimura from the bottom but Declan passes into side control!
Declan trying to control the position but Hunt is working away.
Hunt manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Hunt 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#
Hunt seems to be working for a kimura but Declan defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Declan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hunt stalling away here and it's allowed Declan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Declan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hunt isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Declan stacks Hunt 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 Declan!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Declan throws a low kick but Hunt avoids it.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunt throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Hunt gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Hunt 's knee.
Declan walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Hunt moves out of range as Declan strikes.
Declan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hunt throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Declan.
Hunt is looking to counter the offense by Declan and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Declan tries to work over Hunt's front leg with a kick but Hunt checks it.
Hunt misses with a straight right.
Hunt chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Declan can pounce on him.
Declan thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Hunt is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Hunt checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hunt waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Hunt throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan punishes Hunt's body with a nice straight punch.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Hunt's ribs.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hunt cracks Declan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunt manages to avoid it.
Declan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hunt. That did some damage!
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
Hunt instigates a clinch.
Hunt tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt tries for a takedown but Declan manages to get underhooks.
#T2#
Hunt lands an uppercut.
Hunt jumps guard but Declan stands there with Hunt around his waist. Hunt gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Hunt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Hunt is stalling here.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Declan.
Declan scores with a shot to the side of Hunt's head.
Declan wants to stall.
Declan just leaning against Hunt, taking a breather. #BC2#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunt.
Hunt slips a jab from Declan.
Hunt appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunt is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hunt avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Hunt's head but Hunt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Declan. Declan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Declan throws a body punch but Hunt moves out of range.
Hunt defending well as Declan loads up on a big left hand.
Hunt walks into a jab.#TD#
Hunt looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Declan!
Declan is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hunt tries for a kimura but Declan is defending well. #SUB#
Hunt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Declan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hunt but great work by Declan.#T4#
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!
You can see the frustration on Hunt's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hunt is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Declan working away.
Hunt looks to move to half guard but instead Declan has passed into mount! Damn!
Declan looking to control but Hunt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hunt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Declan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aedan Declan made sure he mentioned Hellbent , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Paul Hunt had this to say: 'vittu'.
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Event:
G 46: TBD
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan lands a body shot.
Declan looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kurtz throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kurtz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kurtz manages to avoid it.
Kurtz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Walter Kurtz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kurtz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kurtz misses with a hook.
Kurtz slips under a jab from Declan.
Kurtz swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab from Declan misses.
Kurtz lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kurtz misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T1#
Kurtz misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut.
Kurtz looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
Kurtz tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurtz scores with a sloppy right hand. Declan should have avoided that one.
Kurtz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz.
Kurtz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Declan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kurtz. #T2#
Kurtz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kurtz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kurtz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan throws a punch but it's blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz's coach down at GWad's Playpen was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kurtz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kurtz prevents a body shot from Declan.
Declan blocks a body shot from Kurtz.
Kurtz misses with a body punch.
Kurtz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Declan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Declan stalling.
Kurtz misses with a body punch.
Kurtz misses with some punches.
Declan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Kurtz.
Declan defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Kurtz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T3#
Kurtz moves into range and connects with a jab.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kurtz moves away.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Kurtz looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kurtz throws a leg kick
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Kurtz 's knee.
Kurtz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kurtz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Kurtz tries to clinch up.
Kurtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Kurtz throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Kurtz dives in and scores a takedown into Declan's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kurtz won't allow Declan to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4##SUB2#
Kurtz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Declan is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Declan has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Kurtz bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Declan's guard. #REVB#
Kurtz pushes down on Declan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtz trying to mount his opponent but Declan defends it. #SUB2#
Kurtz is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan defending well as Kurtz loads up on a big left hand.
Declan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Declan lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Declan.
Walter Kurtz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtz uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Declan has time to react.
Kurtz lands a nice looking body shot.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Declan checks the leg kick.
Kurtz throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurtz swings away with a body shot that misses
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Declan takes one to the chin there.
Declan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kurtz.
Declan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Declan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kurtz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Kurtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurtz feints a counter leg kick.
Kurtz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kurtz misses with a body punch
and Declan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kurtz takes one to the side of the head.
Declan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Declan's body.
Kurtz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtz ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Kurtz cracks Declan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A jab from Kurtz finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Kurtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Kurtz misses its intended target.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurtz.
Kurtz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kurtz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Declan's head.
Kurtz on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Declan.#T3#
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kurtz.
Kurtz looks to land a combination but Declan avoids it well.
Kurtz lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Kurtz tries to score with a low kick but Declan moves his leg out of the way.
Kurtz thows a leg kick but Declan checks it
and Declan counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurtz shrugs it off.
Kurtz throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Kurtz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice jab there from Declan.
Kurtz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kurtz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kurtz wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Kurtz moved out of range nicely.
Kurtz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurtz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurtz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan misses the jab.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Kurtz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#TD2#
Kurtz feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kurtz trying to control the position from guard on top but Declan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurtz postures up.
Kurtz sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Declan's guard.
Declan is looking for a sweep. Kurtz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Declan is trying to control but Kurtz manages to pass to mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Kurtz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Kurtz looks to land a body kick but Declan moved away.
Kurtz goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan avoids the body shot from Kurtz.
A little feinted left hand from Declan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kurtz motions for Declan to come forward. Kurtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
A head kick misses from Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kurtz.
Kurtz lands a nice hook to Declan's body. Declan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kurtz throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kurtz, as that shot connected.
Kurtz thuds his shin into the meat of Declan's side.
Declan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurtz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurtz jabs at Declan's body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kurtz.
Declan lands a head kick. Kurtz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kurtz scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kurtz throws a wild body kick that Declan sees coming a mile off.
Kurtz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kurtz connects with a single shot there.
Kurtz scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#T2#
Kurtz throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Declan scores with a jab to the body.
Kurtz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan thuds his right hand into Kurtz's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Declan misses with a body punch
and Kurtz counters with a thumping low kick.
Declan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big right from Kurtz misses.
Declan feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kurtz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Declan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kurtz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aedan Declan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Declan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kurtz is looking to score with low kicks.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kurtz.#T3#
Kurtz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kurtz misses with a body kick.
Kurtz clobbers Declan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Kurtz.
Kurtz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Declan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kurtz thuds a left hand into Declan's body.
Declan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kurtz unleashes a big counter combination but Declan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Kurtz's shoulder, as Kurtz tries to avoid the shot.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Kurtz moves out of range easily.
Declan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kurtz.#T4#
A clash of legs there as Kurtz blocks the low kick.
Kurtz feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Declans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kurtz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws out a loose jab but Kurtz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kurtz buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kurtz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Declan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kurtz.
Kurtz takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Kurtz saw that one coming.
Kurtz jabs Declan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kurtz motions for Declan to come forward. Kurtz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kurtz is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Aedan Declan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A jab from Declan misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Kurtz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kurtz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Kurtz!
Walter Kurtz 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:
G 44: Supersized Hype
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan lands a nice hook to Grossweiner's body. Grossweiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Grossweiner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Grossweiner throws a head kick but Declan moves out of range.
Declan with a hook.
Grossweiner misses with a low kick.
Grossweiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Grossweiner takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Declan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grossweiner manages to avoid it.
Declan thumps Grossweiner with a low kick.
Declan throws a jab when Grossweiner was well out of range.
Grossweiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grossweiner misses with a body kick.
Declan lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Grossweiner misses the jab.
Grossweiner jabs Declan right on the nose. Declan blinks but takes it well.
Grossweiner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Declan scores with a push kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Grossweiner moves out of range of the body kick.
Grossweiner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Grossweiner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Declan.
Grossweiner avoids the head kick by Declan.
Declan dodges the punch combination from Grossweiner.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Declan checks a leg kick.
Grossweiner throws a head kick that misses
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grossweiner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner slips under a jab.
Grossweiner feints the counter takedown.
Declan throws a body kick that misses
and Grossweiner counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Grossweiner lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grossweiner misses with a series of wild punches.
Grossweiner throws a right hand that misses
and Declan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Grossweiner thinking.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T3#
Grossweiner looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Declan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Declan misses with an uppercut. Grossweiner saw that one coming.
Grossweiner jabs at Declan's body.
Declan throws a head kick but Grossweiner moves out of range.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Grossweiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Declan works Grossweiner's body with a nice hook.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Grossweiner misses the target.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Declan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A left lands for Declan.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body.
#T4#
Declan scores with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Declan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grossweiner takes one on the button.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan lands a jab to Grossweiner's midsection.
Grossweiner walks into a straight right hand from Declan.
Grossweiner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Declan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Grossweiner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Declan.
Grossweiner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Declan counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Declan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Grossweiner might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Declan has got the better of the exchanges.
Declan scores with a decent looking hook.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Grossweiner moved away.
Grossweiner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Grossweiner.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Grossweiner just misses with a punch to the body.
And Declan counters with a quick kick to the body but Grossweiner blocks it.
Grossweiner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Grossweiner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan avoids the body shot from Grossweiner.
Declan with a hook.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Grossweiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Declan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Declan throws out a loose jab but Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossweiner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grossweiner can do to turn this around?
Grossweiner throws a lazy head kick
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossweiner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Grossweiner! But no joy.
Grossweiner throws a combination that misses
and Declan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grossweiner throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
A shot to the body from Grossweiner misses
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grossweiner takes one to the chin there.
Declan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grossweiner takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grossweiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan cracks Grossweiner with a right hand to the side of the head.#ROC#
Grossweiner is rocked!
Grossweiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grossweiner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Grossweiner is still on wobbly legs! Can Declan finish him?
Grossweiner tests Declan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossweiner is aggressively charging in as Declan backs up avoiding any damage. Declan tosses out a jab and Grossweiner runs right into it face first! Grossweiner is out cold! Declan dropped down on all fours and is barking in Grossweiner's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan gave a mention to Hellbent in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
G #37 - 4 Titles!! 4 x Hype!!
Date: Sep 03, 2016 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Denis. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Denis.
Declan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Denis blocks a low kick nicely.
Denis wants to counter with a clinch but Declan pushes him away.
Declan lands with an overhand left.
Denis lands a right hook to the body.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Denis is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Declan throws a low kick, looking for Denis's leg but Denis calmly moves out of range.
Denis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Declan misses with a hook. Denis ducked under it nicely.
Denis bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Denis scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denis throws a predictable looking body shot
and Declan counters with a solid body kick.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Denis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T1#
Declan misses with an uppercut.
Denis punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Denis jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Denis checks it well.
Denis drops his hands momentarily and Declan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
Declan lands a lovely overhand right.
Denis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
Declan misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Denis moves into the clinch.#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Denis steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Declan.
Denis thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Denis moves out of range easily.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Denis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan misses with a straight left. #T2#
Denis blocks the body kick.
A big left from Denis misses.
Denis misses with a body shot.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis tries to clinch but Declan is having none of it.
Denis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Declan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice straight punches there by Declan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Declan.
Denis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Denis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Declan sets himself, and Denis steps forward looking for the clinch! Declan avoids it this time.
Denis punishes Declan's body with a nice straight punch.
Denis throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Declan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Declan scores with a jab. Denis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3#
Denis tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Denis throws a big shot that misses.
Denis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Denis ducks under a wild hook from Declan.
Declan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Denis checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Denis.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Declan.
Denis throws a head kick that misses.
Declan throws a leg kick but Denis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan throws a lazy body kick
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
Declan drops his hands momentarily and Denis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Denis paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Denis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Denis moves out of range of the body kick from Declan.
Denis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Denis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Declan.
Declan wants to land a leg kick but Denis is out of range.
Declan connects with a nice looking jab.
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
A leg kick checked by Denis.
Denis fails in his attempt to clinch.
And Declan counters with a quick kick to the body but Denis blocks it.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan thows a leg kick but Denis checks it
and Denis counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice leg kick lands there from Declan.
Denis scores with a punch to the head.
Denis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Declan lands the left hand.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Declan throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Denis moves away.
Declan scores with a leg kick.
Declan moves away from the strike by Denis.
As Denis backs away, Declan returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Denis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Declan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Denis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Declan manages to avoid it.
Declan throws a leg kick but Denis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Declan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Declan tries to score with a low kick but Denis moves his leg out of the way.
Declan misses with a looping left.
Denis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Declan prevents a body shot from Denis.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Declan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Denis has him pressed against the cage.
Denis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Denis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan trying to stall but Denis improves his position.
Declan blocks a body shot from Denis.
Declan blocks the elbow strike.
Denis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Declan prevents a body shot from Denis.
Declan has a couple of punches blocked by Denis.
Declan has had enough of the clinch but Denis keeps him there for the moment.
Denis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Declan has had enough of the clinch but Denis keeps him there for the moment.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T2#
Declan misses with a low kick as Denis jumps back.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A big right from Denis misses.
Declan throws a looping overhand right but Denis ducks down to avoid it.
Denis is looking to slow Declan down with leg kicks.
A slow jab from Denis misses its intended target.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Denis moves away and avoids it.
Declan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Denis counters with a nice kick to the body.
Declan staying out of range there.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab lands there for Declan.
Denis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan lands a leg kick that knocks Denis off balance momentarily.
Declan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Denis thows a body kick. Declan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Declan throws a body punch but Denis moves out of range.
Declan blocks a jab.#T3#
Denis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denis misses the shot to the body.
Denis lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Denis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Denis takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Denis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Denis.
Denis blocks a head kick by Declan.
Denis digs a good hook to Declan's body.
Denis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Declan checks a leg kick nicely.
Declan throws a head kick that misses.
Denis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Denis just manages to avoid it.
Denis misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Denis misses.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Denis moves away and avoids it.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Denis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Denis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Declan throws out the jab.
Declan throws a low kick but Denis moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Declan.
Denis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Denis scores with a jab to the body.#CL2#
Denis pushes Declan up against the cage in a clinch.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Denis has him pressed against the cage.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Denis scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Denis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Denis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Denis lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Aedan Declan's cut is getting worse.
Declan misses with the head strike.
Denis misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Achab Denis will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Declan throws a body kick that misses
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Declan throws a head kick but Denis moves out of range.
Declan throws a body punch but Denis moves out of range.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Denis.
Declan checks a low kick from Denis.
Declan throwing a counter right hand but Denis manages to avoid it.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Denis misses with a body shot.
Declan just misses with a punch to the body.
Denis avoids the body shot from Declan.
A big right from Denis misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Denis moves away and avoids it.
Declan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denis.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1##CL2#
Denis clinches.
Denis throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Denis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Declan misses with a straight left.
Denis tries to counter with a clinch but Declan shakes him off and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as Denis checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denis slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Denis - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Denis throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan throws an overhand right that lands on Denis's shoulder, as Denis tries to avoid the shot.
Denis thinks about the counter body kick.
Denis throws out a powerful jab.
Denis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Declan, right into the meat.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Denis throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Declan avoids a wild elbow strike from Denis.
Denis lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Denis is controlling him.
Declan tries a body shot but Denis blocks it.
#BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Denis lands a jab to the nose.
Denis misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Denis instigates a clinch.
Denis misses with an elbow over the top.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Declan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Declan stalling the fight.
Declan is trying to break the clinch but Denis is controlling him.#T3#
Denis looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Denis lands a damaging elbow.
Denis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Denis lands an elbow inside that Declan shrugs off. #CUT2#
Aedan Declan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Denis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Achab Denis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Denis pushes off an throws an elbow but Declan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Denis misses with a punch to the body.
Declan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Declan is trying to force a seperation but Denis has the dominant position.#BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Denis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Declan misses its intended target.
Denis drops his hands momentarily and Declan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Denis.
Denis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Denis misses with a hook.#T4#
Denis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan scores with a hook.
Denis closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT2#
Jeez, Aedan Declan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
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#
Denis clinches up with Declan and pushes him back against the cage.
Denis blocks a body shot from Declan.
Declan takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Declan is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Aedan Declan's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Achab Denis!
An out of breath Achab Denis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
G #33 JEBE vs NG
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Solo.#CL#
Declan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Solo is stalling here.
Declan stalling against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Declan.
#BC#
Declan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Solo tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Solo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Solo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo motions for Declan to come forward. Solo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Solo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Declan is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Declan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Solo throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solo just manages to avoid it.#T1#
Declan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Solo can pounce on him.
Solo avoids the body shot from Declan.
That kick from Solo tenderised Declan's leg. Declan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Solo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan drops his hands momentarily and Solo takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Solo scores with a hook to the body. Declan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Solo throws a leg kick
and Declan counters with a right hand to the body.
A swing and a miss from Solo.
Solo gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Declan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roderick Solo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Solo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Solo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Solo checks it.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
Solo lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan slips a straight right by Solo.
Declan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Solo scores with a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Solo throws a push kick but Declan slaps the foot to one side.
Solo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T2#
Declan lands a slapping body shot.
Declan lands a glancing blow to the side of Solo's head.
Declan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Declan throws a body punch but Solo moves out of range.
Solo on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Solo throws a low kick, looking for Declan's leg but Declan calmly moves out of range.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Solo's head but Solo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan cracks Solo with an open hand slap.
Declan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Solo throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Solo misses with a low kick.#T3#
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Solo.
Declan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan half committed to a counter leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Declan.
Declan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Solo tries a head kick but it misses.
Declan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Solo.
A bone on bone clash there as Declan blocks the leg kick.
#CL#
Declan clinches with his opponent.
Solo will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Declan up against the cage.
Declan is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Solo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Declan has him pressed against the cage.
Solo blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Solo manages to break the clinch.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Solo throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
A slow jab from Solo misses its intended target.
Solo loads up on a big right hand but Declan slips the punch.
Declan misses the jab.
Declan looks to score with a jab to the body but Solo is just out of range.
Declan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Solo connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL#
Declan has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Declan.
Declan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Declan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Come on Solo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Declan digs a right hand underneath Solo's ribcage. Solo let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Solo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Solo struggles to land a body shot inside as Declan controls his hands.
Declan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo moved away.
Solo with a hook.
Declan missing with a left hand there. Solo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo throws an off balance right hand
and Declan counters with a low kick, right behind Solo 's knee.
Roderick Solo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Solo misses with a straight right.
A clash of legs there as Solo blocks the low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Solo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Declan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Declan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan is looking to counter with a body kick.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solo.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Solo sees coming a mile off.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Solo misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick from Solo lands but Declan takes it in his stride. #T1#
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan throws a front kick that sends Solo stumbling back into the cage.
Solo throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Solo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Declan.
Solo lands the left hand.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Declan feints and then cracks Solo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Solo down.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo misses with a body shot.
Declan looks to land a left hand but Solo moved out of range nicely.
Solo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Declan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan lands a jab to Solo's midsection.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Solo wants to slow Declan down by chopping away at his legs.
Solo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Declan backs up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Declan.
Declan blocks a jab.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan blocks a leg kick.#T2#
Solo misses with a body kick.
Solo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan blocks a low kick nicely.
Solo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Solo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Solo moves out of range of the body kick.
Solo walks into a jab.
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Solo cracks Declan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Solo.
Declan wants to clinch up but Solo keeps it at a distance.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Solo moves away.
Solo misses the shot to the body.
Declan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Solo misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Declan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Solo circles away quickly and effectively.
Declan tried to score with a low kick but Solo checks it.
Good standup being displayed there by Solo as he connects with a hook.
Solo throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Solo finds it's way through Declan's defenses.
Declan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Declan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Declan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Declan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Solo throws a hook but Declan avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Solo misses with a straight right.
Declan fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Solo checks it well.
Solo misses with a straight left.
Solo lands with a nice combination. Declan backs away looking to recover.
A swing and a miss from Solo.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Solo. Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Solo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Declan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Declan clobbers Solo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Declan misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
A jab from Solo misses.
Declan connects with a looping right hand.
Declan moves out of range of the leg kick from Solo.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Solo checks a leg kick.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Solo avoids it.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Solo just misses with a punch to the body.
Declan is looking to counter punch.
Declan misses with a low kick as Solo jumps back.
Solo throws a big shot that misses.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Solo.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Solo feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Solo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Solo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Declan is out of range and Solo settles back down.
Nice shot lands for Solo.
Solo checks the leg kick.
Declan avoids a kick to the body.
Solo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Declan's sensitive parts.
Solo throws a shot from downtown. Declan moves away and avoids it.
Declan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Solo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Declan checks it well.
Declan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Solo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
Declan misses with a looping left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Declan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Solo moves out of range as Declan throws a body kick.
Declan swings for the body but Solo moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Solo checks it.
Solo tries to land a leg kick but Declan saw it coming and moves away.
Declan staying out of range there.#T1#
Solo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan tries to work over Solo's front leg with a kick but Solo checks it.
Solo throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Declan.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Solo moved away.#CL#
Declan forces Solo back against the cage and clinches.
Solo tries to work over Declan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Solo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Solo tries to land a front kick but Declan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping leg kick lands for Solo.
Solo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Solo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Solo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A quick step to the side and Declan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Solo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A bone on bone clash there as Solo blocks the leg kick.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Roderick Solo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Solo misses with a low kick.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Solo just manages to avoid it.
Solo avoids the head kick by Declan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Solo! But no joy.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Solo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Solo scores with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Solo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Declan. That did some damage!
Declan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Declan slips a jab and a cross from Solo.
Solo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Declan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Solo misses with a low kick.
Solo throws a leg kick
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
Solo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan slips a straight right by Solo.
Declan quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Declan connects with a solid leg kick.
Solo throws a leg kick but Declan moved away.
Solo throws the kick towards the body but Declan avoids it.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Declan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Solo throws a sloppy head kick and Declan moves out of range easily.
Solo swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Solo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Declan misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Declan.
Solo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Declan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Solo.
Solo wants to land a leg kick but Declan is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Declan misses the target.
That kick from Declan tenderised Solo's leg. Solo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Solo.
Declan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Solo throws out the jab.
Solo lands with a nice body punch.
Declan throws a sloppy head kick and Solo moves out of range easily.
Solo throws a hook but Declan blocks it.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Solo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Solo misses with a hook.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Solo.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Solo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Solo swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
Solo misses with a straight right.
Declan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Solo throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Solo throws a head kick that misses.
Solo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Solo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Declan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Declan.
Solo's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Roderick Solo.
I think Declan 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan made sure to mention his sponsor, Hellbent in his post fight interview.
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Event:
G #24 BLAKE vs NICU 2
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Declan throws a right hand that misses
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Goodman! But no joy.
Declan lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Goodman throws a leg kick but Declan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Declan moves out of range of the body kick.
Declan throwing a counter right hand but Goodman manages to avoid it.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Goodman misses the shot to the body.
Declan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Declan scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Declan.
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Goodman misses with a shot to the body
and Declan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick from Declan misses.
A little jabbing left from Goodman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Declan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Goodman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Goodman.#T1#
Nice body punch from Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Declan takes one on the button.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Declan in his tracks.
Goodman's coach down at Globo Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Goodman's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Declan scores with a jab to the head.
Declan throws a big shot that misses.
Declan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Goodman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Goodman throws out a counter right but Declan avoids it with no problem.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Goodman.
Goodman checks a low kick from Declan.
Declan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Goodman misses.
Declan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Goodman just manages to avoid it.
Goodman looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Declan misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goodman throws a big shot that misses.
Goodman jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
Goodman moves away from the strike by Declan.
Declan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman sees it coming and checks it nicely. #CL2#
Goodman takes the fight into the clinch.
Goodman taking a breather.
Goodman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hand to the body from Declan.
#BC#
Declan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some bone on bone action there as Declan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Declan misses with a looping left.#T3#
Goodman avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Declan catches Goodman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Goodman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Declan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Goodman scores with a sloppy right hand. Declan should have avoided that one.
Goodman throws a hook to the side of Declan's head but Declan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Declan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman needs to keep his hands up - Declan had a free shot at his head there.
Declan misses with a head kick.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a leg kick that misses.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Declan to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
Declan jabs Goodman right on the nose. Goodman blinks but takes it well.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Goodman is out of range and Declan settles back down. #T4#
Declan throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
That kick from Declan tenderised Goodman's leg. Goodman is trying to keep his angry face on.
Declan misses with a right hand
and Declan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goodman moves out of range of the strikes.
Goodman missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan avoids the head kick by Goodman.
Goodman checks the leg kick.
Declan throws a hook to the side of Goodman's head but Goodman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Declan is out of range.
Goodman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Declan cracks Goodman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Goodman moves into the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Declan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Declan tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
Goodman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Declan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Goodman walks into a left hand.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Goodman's calf.
Goodman looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
Goodman slips under a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Declan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Declan avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Declan's head.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Goodman.
Declan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Goodman's head backwards.
Goodman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Declan throws a hook but Goodman blocks it.
Declan looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Goodman avoids a kick to the body.
Goodman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Declan slips under a jab from Goodman.
Declan slips a straight right by Goodman.
Declan swings for the body but Goodman moves out of range.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goodman blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Goodman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Goodman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Declan.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Jab by Goodman.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman checks it.
Goodman lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Declan.
Goodman is looking to score with low kicks.
Declan misses with a straight right.
Goodman smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Goodman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Declan. Declan obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Goodman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat.
Goodman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Declan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Declan throws a leg kick
and Goodman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Goodman lands a glancing blow to the side of Declan's head.
Goodman misses with a right hand
and Declan counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
The fighters circling - Declan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan throws a wild body kick that Goodman sees coming a mile off.
Declan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Declan motions for Goodman to come forward. Declan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Declan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Declan tries a head kick but it misses.
Goodman connects with a body shot.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Declan checks the leg kick.
Declan connects with a leg kick. Goodman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Declan throws out a leg kick but Goodman moves out of range and Declan only half commits.
Goodman swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan sets himself, and Goodman steps forward looking for the clinch! Declan avoids it this time.
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Declan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Declan slips under a jab.#T3#
Declan throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Declan misses with a looping right.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Goodman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Declan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A jab from Declan misses.
Declan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Goodman throws a head kick that misses.
Goodman bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Declan's head backwards.
Goodman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Declan throws the kick towards the body but Goodman avoids it.
Declan moves away from the strike by Goodman.
Declan throws a sloppy body shot
and Goodman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Goodman lands with an uppercut that bounces Declan off the cage and back into range.
Declan connects with a right hand. Goodman shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan throws a lazy right hand but Goodman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Declan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Goodman throws out the jab.
Goodman swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
#T4#
A punch combination from Goodman misses.
Declan throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Goodman to counter with a crisp jab.
Declan throws a leg kick but Goodman moved away.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Declan.
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Goodman's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Declan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Goodman clobbers Declan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Goodman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Declan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Goodman misses with a body shot.
Declan throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Goodman tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Declan counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Goodman avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Saul Goodman will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Goodman feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Declan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Declan throws a head kick but Goodman moves out of range.
Declan thows a leg kick but Goodman checks it #CL2#
and Goodman counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Goodman.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman scores with a nice hook to the head.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Goodman - that landed with a thud.
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goodman just leaning against Declan, taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good body shot from Goodman.
#BC#
Declan manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Goodman scores with a nice right hand.
#CL2#
Goodman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Goodman feints and then cracks Declan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Declan down.
Goodman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Declan tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Goodman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Goodman scores with a crisp jab that stopped Declan in his tracks.
Goodman misses the jab.
A jab from Goodman misses.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Goodman's side.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goodman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Declan's calf.
Declan throws a head kick that misses
and Goodman counters with a stiff right hand.
Declan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan fakes the leg kick and cracks Goodman in the body. #CL2#
Goodman forces Declan back against the cage and clinches.
Declan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Declan is keeping busy.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Goodman digs a right hand into Declan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Declan's gas tank.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Declan can't find room to land a body shot as Goodman controls the action.
#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Declan.#CL2#
Goodman closes the distance and pushes Declan back into the cage.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Declan.
Goodman misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Declan's elbow.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Declan.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A short left from Goodman. #ROC2#
Declan is rocked!
Declan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Declan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Declan is trying to push Goodman away but Goodman has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Goodman throws a punch but it's blocked by Declan.
Declan seems to have got his legs back now.
Declan is trying to force a seperation but Goodman has the dominant position.
Declan struggles to land a body shot inside as Goodman controls his hands.
Declan can't break the clinch.
Goodman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Declan working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman takes a swing at Declan's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Declan is predictable there
and Goodman counters with a nice uppercut.
Goodman misses with an uppercut
and Declan counters with a thumping low kick.
Declan avoids the body shot from Goodman.
Goodman sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Goodman has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Goodman tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Declan is able to avoid easily.
Jab by Goodman.#T4##CL2#
Goodman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Declan misses with a body punch.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan wants to get back to striking at distance but Goodman won't allow it.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman swings wildly with an uppercut but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Goodman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Declan backwards.
Goodman lands a hook to the side of the head.
Declan has had enough of the clinch but Goodman keeps him there for the moment.
Goodman struggles to land a body shot inside as Declan controls his hands.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Declans head.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saul Goodman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goodman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman 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:
KOTB 44: Velocidade
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Declan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Declan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Declan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Melendez looks to land a combination but Declan avoids it well.
Declan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Melendez has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Melendez throws a poor cross that misses
and Declan counters with a straight right hand.
A jab from Melendez misses.
Declan turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Declan misses the shot to the body.
Declan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Declan lands a nice shot that snaps Melendez 's head back.
We've been hearing reports that Declan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Declan.
Melendez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Declan throws a shot from downtown. Melendez moves away and avoids it.
Declan throws a jab but it's blocked by Melendez .
A jab from Declan does it's job there.
Declan is looking to chop away at Melendez 's legs.
Declan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Declan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Declan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Melendez .
A swing and a miss from Declan.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Melendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Declan. Melendez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Declan - that will leave a mark!
Declan lands a lovely overhand right.
Melendez has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Declan.#T2#
Declan scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Melendez avoids the body shot from Declan.
Declan connects with an inside leg kick.
Declan scores with a kick to the body.
Melendez misses with a wild body shot.
Melendez doesn't manage to clinch there - Declan circles away.
Declan scores with a push kick.
Declan looks to land a body kick but Melendez moved away.
Melendez misses with a straight right.
Melendez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Declan.
Melendez 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.
Declan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Melendez .
Melendez misses the shot to the body. #T3#
Melendez avoids a kick to the body.
Melendez connects with a right hand. Declan shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like Aedan Declan has been cut.
Melendez throws an overhand right that lands on Declan's shoulder, as Declan tries to avoid the shot.
Declan cracks Melendez with a right hand to the side of the head.
Melendez throws a looping overhand right but Declan ducks down to avoid it.
Melendez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Melendez misses with a hook.
Nice cross by Declan.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Declan lands with a shot to the body. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Declan breaks from the clinch.
#T4#
Good leg kick by Declan there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Declan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crunch! Declan slams his shin into Melendez 's torso.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Melendez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Declan with a body shot.
Declan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Melendez on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Declan.
Declan thuds his shin into the meat of Melendez 's side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
Declan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aedan Declan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Declan throws a lazy body kick #CL2#
and Melendez counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Melendez scores with a hook to the body.
Melendez misses with a punch to the body.
Declan lands with a left to the head.
Melendez is leaning against Declan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Declan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Melendez misses with a punch on the inside.
Melendez working aggressively here.
Melendez lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Declan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aedan Declan is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab by Declan.
Aedan Declan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Melendez . Declan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Declan misses with a body shot.
Declan tries to land a front kick but Melendez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
It seemed like Melendez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Melendez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Melendez lands a lovely overhand right.#T1##CL2#
Melendez instigates a clinch.
Declan blocks an uppercut.
Declan misses with a punch on the inside.
Declan is trying to break free.#BC#
Declan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Declan swats away the attempt to clinch by Melendez .
Declan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Declan slips a jab from Melendez .
Melendez throws a body punch but Declan moves out of range.
Melendez jabs Declan right on the nose. Declan blinks but takes it well.
A head kick misses from Declan.
Declan throws out a loose jab but Melendez uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Melendez avoids a kick to the body.
Declan misses with a wild body shot.
Melendez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Declan.
Melendez throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Declan throws a solid leg kick but Melendez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Declan.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Melendez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Declan.
Declan lands a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Melendez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Declan appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melendez 's calf.
Melendez misses with an uppercut. Declan saw that one coming.
Declan feints and then cracks Melendez 's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Melendez down.
Declan avoids the body shot from Melendez .
Melendez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Declan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Declan. That snapped Melendez 's head back.
Declan throws a low kick but Melendez moves out of range easily.
Melendez connects with a body shot that sends Declan's belly button to the back.
Declan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Declan moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Melendez misses with a wild combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Declan.
Melendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Declan is just out of range.
Melendez throws a body shot but no joy.
Declan connects with a body shot.
Melendez misses with a straight right. #T4#
Melendez missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Melendez is out of range and Declan settles back down.
Melendez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Both fighters circling a little - Declan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Melendez lands a right hook to the body.
Declan scores with a nice head shot.
Declan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Declan throws a head kick that Melendez semi-blocks.
Melendez keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Declan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Melendez 's head.
Declan misses with a low kick.
Declan sets himself, and Melendez steps forward looking for the clinch! Declan avoids it this time.
Declan does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Melendez throws a series of strikes that have Declan backpedaling.
A swing and a miss from Declan.
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 Aedan Declan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aedan Declan'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#
Melendez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Melendez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Melendez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Melendez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Declan!
Declan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Melendez .
Melendez throws out a loose jab but Declan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Declan cracks a nice hook into Melendez 's ribs.
Declan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Melendez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Declan throws out a powerful jab.
Declan throws a low kick but Melendez moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Melendez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Melendez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Declan cracks Melendez with a good jab.#T1#
Melendez throws a jab when Declan was well out of range.
Declan misses with a body kick.
Declan throws a leg kick which misses Melendez 's front leg but catches the back leg as Melendez tries to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Declan misses the target.
Declan lands a head kick. Melendez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Declan lands a jab to Melendez 's midsection.
Melendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Declan was well out of range. Poor timing from Melendez .
Declan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Melendez gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A nice side step and Melendez releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Melendez looks to land a right hand but Declan moved out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Declan.
Melendez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T2#
Melendez swings for the body but Declan moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Declan lands a nice shot to the body.
Melendez missing with a left hand there. Declan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Declan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Melendez can do to turn this around?
Declan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Melendez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Declan moves away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Declan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Declan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Declan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Melendez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Melendez takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Declan misses with a kick to the body.
Melendez throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Declan.
Giblert Melendez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Melendez misses.
Declan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A bone on bone clash there as Melendez blocks the leg kick.
Melendez lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Melendez blocks a head kick by Declan.
Declan throws a body kick that misses.
Declan throws a hook but Melendez avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Melendez ! But no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Melendez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Declan feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Melendez 's calf.
Declan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Declan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Melendez has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Declan ducks under a wild hook from Melendez .
Melendez misses with a jab to the body
and Declan counters with a nice body kick. #T4#
Melendez lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Declan circles away quickly and effectively.
Melendez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A solid leg kick lands there for Declan.
Declan punishes Melendez 's body with a nice straight punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Declan lands a right hook to the body.
Declan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Declan delivers a nice body kick.
Declan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Declan fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Declan scores with a shot to the body.
Declan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Aedan Declan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Declan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aedan Declan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Declan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aedan Declan!
Aedan Declan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Hellbent for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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