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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Leikola lunges at Charles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charles's hand. #ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Leikola ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Charles out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ismo Leikola!
After the fight, Ismo Leikola 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.
Danny Charles was interviewed post fight and said 'pupuupasdnas,d.na.sdasdlaskdbasdbcx xca.jqpou3p22ue0ohfanasjd;ada;jfpafjpaf'.
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Event:
TWGC 21 (135lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 17935 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldo Crespo (ranked 2317 p4p, 119 weight class). Crespo has chosen Toxic Waltz as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Danny Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Aldo Crespo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Crespo shows good takedown defense.
Crespo clinches up against the cage.
Crespo stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Charles goes for a takedown in the clinch but Crespo prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles can't get the takedown.
Crespo wants the takedown. Charles is fighting it off but Crespo persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Charles's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (0) vs (2) Crespo
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.
Crespo postures up.
Crespo wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Crespo drops back looking for a leg! Charles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Charles manages to kick Crespo off! Crespo jumps back into Charles's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles'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.
Crespo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Charles dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Crespo
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles content to stall in guard here.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crespo working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crespo looking for a guillotine here but Charles defends easily.
Crespo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crespo 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.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Crespo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (4) Crespo
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crespo trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Crespo 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.
Crespo trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Crespo trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crespo wants to pass the guard but Charles is keeping the position.
Crespo 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.
Crespo trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crespo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Charles is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Crespo defends well.
Charles keeping full guard, as Crespo tries to pass.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
Crespo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Charles keeping moving, preventing Crespo from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Crespo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Crespo drops back looking for a leg! Charles is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Charles manages to kick Crespo off! Crespo jumps back into Charles's guard.
Crespo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Crespo has Charles in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (4) vs (4) Crespo
Crespo keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Crespo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Crespo's legs - danger averted.
Crespo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Hellfire Antechamber inform us that Crespo has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Crespo trying to keep a closed guard but Charles is proving a slippery customer.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Charles trying to control but Crespo is working from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Crespo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Crespo looking for a sweep. Not yet Crespo, not yet.
Crespo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Charles gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Crespo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Charles defends it easily.
Charles wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Charles stays in close to Crespo's body and controls the position.
Crespo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Charles is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Charles avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Charles pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crespo is keeping the position for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles wants to control from the top but Crespo keeps moving.
Charles won't allow Crespo to sweep him here.
Charles has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Crespo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Charles is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Crespo pulls down on the head and he's put Charles to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Aldo Crespo!
Aldo Crespo made sure to mention his sponsor, Mockstar Energy Drinks 160Q in his post fight interview.
In defeat, Danny Charles stepped up to the mic, saying 'pupuupasdnas,d.na.sdasdlaskdbasdbcx xca.jqpou3p22ue0ohfanasjd;ada;jfpafjpaf'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Rain lands a head kick. Charles smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Charles walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Rain! Charles is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Black Rain!
Black Rain 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.
In defeat, Danny Charles stepped up to the mic, saying 'pupuupasdnas,d.na.sdasdlaskdbasdbcx xca.jqpou3p22ue0ohfanasjd;ada;jfpafjpaf'.
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 8983 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Bujol (ranked 2912 p4p, 264 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Danny Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Sergio Bujol!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Albert Achterberg and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Bujol moves into range and clinches up with Charles.
Charles is working for takedown but Bujol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Charles is trying to drag Bujol to the mat but Bujol just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Charles has clasped his hands together around Bujol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Charles (4) vs (0) Bujol
Charles trying to control the position but Bujol is working away.
Bujol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Charles wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Charles is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bujol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bujol is looking for a sweep.
Charles really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Charles wants to control but Bujol is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bujol is looking for a sweep.
Bujol manages to get back to half guard.
Bujol looking for submissions off his back.
Bujol gets full guard.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
Bujol being controlled here, momentarily.
Bujol keeping full guard, as Charles tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bujol is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (4) vs (2) Bujol
Bujol looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bujol trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom.
Bujol stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Charles swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Charles throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bujol 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.
Charles is pulling down on Bujol's head. It's preventing any offense from Bujol, at least for the moment.
Bujol looking to pass the guard.
Bujol 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bujol passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (4) vs (5) Bujol
Charles looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bujol wants to control but Charles is keeping him busy.
Charles is looking to reverse the position.
Charles is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bujol wants to pass to mount but Charles is defending the position.
Bujol works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (4) vs (8) Bujol
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bujol trying to control but Charles is having none of it.
Bujol prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Charles wants to control but Bujol is having none of it.
Charles is trying to escape the mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to hold on but Bujol pushes him away.
Bujol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bujol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Charles is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Charles is trying to escape the mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bujol tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
Bujol controlling his opponent.
Charles keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Charles tries to hold on but Bujol postures up.
Bujol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Bujol 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.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bujol content just to control the position here.
Charles is squirming around, avoiding Bujol's attempts to control the action.
Bujol takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Charles is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bujol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles tries to lock up and control but Bujol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bujol tries to control but Charles wriggling away.
Bujol avoids the attempt from Charles to control.
Bujol wants to control the pace but Charles is squirming around nicely.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to hold on but Bujol postures up.
Bujol controlling his opponent.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Charles tries to lock up and control but Bujol gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bujol content just to control the position here.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bujol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles is desperately trying to improve his position but Bujol has a good base and remains in mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bujol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bujol wants to control the action but instead Charles gets a body lock and reverses into Bujol's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (8) Bujol
Bujol keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Bujol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Charles wants to control from the top but Bujol keeps moving.
Bujol looking for a sweep. Not yet Bujol, not yet.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bujol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bujol is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (6) vs (10) Bujol
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bujol gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bujol stands and throws Charles's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (6) vs (13) Bujol
Charles stops Bujol from passing to mount.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bujol advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Charles (6) vs (15) Bujol
Bujol controlling from mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bujol.
Charles wants to hold on but Bujol pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bujol tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Charles is looking to improve his position but Bujol isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bujol wins on points by 15 to 6.
Our winner, Sergio Bujol, 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.
Danny Charles spoke after the fight, saying 'pupuupasdnas,d.na.sdasdlaskdbasdbcx xca.jqpou3p22ue0ohfanasjd;ada;jfpafjpaf'. |
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Event:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Danny Charles (ranked 6245 p4p, 0 weight class) and Claudio Gadelha (ranked 2165 p4p, 104 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Danny Charles! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Claudio Gadelha!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gadelha fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gadelha misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Claudio Gadelha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Charles manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gadelha on his heels. He'll look to pass Gadelha's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (0) Gadelha
Gadelha keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gadelha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Charles is looking to pass into half guard but Gadelha pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Gadelha is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Charles (2) vs (2) Gadelha
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gadelha pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Charles is keeping the position for now.
Gadelha wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Charles throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gadelha uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Charles (2) vs (5) Gadelha
Gadelha controlling from side mount.
Gadelha is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Charles is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Charles is trying to escape the position but Gadelha is controlling the position.
Gadelha trying to control the action but Charles is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Jitz MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Charles is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gadelha off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (6) vs (5) Gadelha
Gadelha tries to break free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gadelha rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Charles will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gadelha won't allow Charles to pass to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is looking to improve his position.
Charles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Gadelha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Charles.
Charles prevents Gadelha from improving his position.
Well, if Charles is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gadelha is trying to control but can't.
Charles is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gadelha is trying to maintain the position but Charles is very close to passing his half guard.
Gadelha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Charles is pressing down on Gadelha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gadelha is holding on for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Charles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gadelha defends it well.
Charles is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Gadelha sees it coming and defends easily.
Gadelha trying to control here.
Gadelha is refusing to be controlled, as Charles sits in half guard.
Charles is thwarting Gadelha's attempts to control the position.
Charles is looking for a kimura but Gadelha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charles to get the leverage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Charles is thwarting Gadelha's attempts to control the position.
Charles is stalling here. Gadelha is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Charles seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gadelha has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Charles (6) vs (9) Gadelha
Charles reaches up around Gadelha's neck trying to control. But Gadelha takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Charles! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Charles is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Gadelha celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Claudio Gadelha!
In defeat, Danny Charles stepped up to the mic, saying 'pupuupasdnas,d.na.sdasdlaskdbasdbcx xca.jqpou3p22ue0ohfanasjd;ada;jfpafjpaf'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Charles is quick to defend against it.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Charles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor wants to stand back up but Charles manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Taylor is pushing Charles's head away, looking to escape. Charles manages to hold on to the position though.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taylor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Charles lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor'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.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Charles takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is not content to let Charles control the position. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor tries to escape but Charles is in control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Charles trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Charles lands a few punches from side control.
Charles working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Charles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that round.
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#
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Charles is quick to defend against it.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Charles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Charles misses with the ground and pound.
Charles happy to just control the position for now.
Taylor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Charles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charles on the ground.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Charles lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is being controlled here.
Charles misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Charles lands a nice forearm strike.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Charles has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Charles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Charles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Charles is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Charles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Charles looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Charles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Charles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Charles is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is not content to let Charles control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Charles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Charles throws a big right hand that misses.
Charles postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles slips nicely into half guard.
Charles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Taylor is looking to stand up but Charles isn't so interested in that idea.
Charles is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Charles is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Charles is tightening it up a little... Taylor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Taylor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Taylor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Charles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Charles thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles looks to score with a jab to the body but Harland is just out of range.
Harland shoots for a double leg takedown but Charles sprawls well. He's pushed Harland's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Harland gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB#
Charles looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Harland won't allow Charles to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Charles has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Harland 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 Charles.
Harland scoring with punches from side control. #T1##SUB2#
Harland tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Harland has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Charles is working to avoid the ground and pound but Harland connects with a decent elbow.
Harland has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harland trying to control the position but Charles is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland lands a nice forearm strike. #SUB2#
Harland thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Harland scores with a couple of short elbows.#T2#
Charles defending against the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Charles's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Charles is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Harland in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Charles looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Harland turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zander Harland!
After winning the bout, Zander Harland 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:
MMAHelsinki - 138
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Ahonen moves into the clinch successfully.
Ahonen throws a head punch that misses.
Charles can't get the takedown.
Ahonen can't find room to land a body shot as Charles controls the action.
Ahonen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ahonen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Charles is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ahonen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ahonen gets through Charles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Ahonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahonen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ahonen stops a takedown attempt from Charles.
Manu Ahonen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Charles.
Ahonen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Charles wants to take the fight to the mat but Ahonen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ahonen is leaning against Charles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ahonen pushes Charles back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Charles wants a takedown but no success here.
Ahonen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Charles is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles is trying to maintain a safe position but Ahonen gets an underhook and turns Charles into the cage.
Ahonen lands with a left to the head.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Ahonen finish him?
Ahonen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ahonen throws a big uppercut that drops Charles! More strikes from Ahonen and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Charles lies dazed against the cage as Ahonen celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manu Ahonen!
A very excited looking Manu Ahonen 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:
MMAHelsinki - 135
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Harding lands a slapping body shot.
#CL#
Charles gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Charles has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Harding after a bit of a struggle.
Harding working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Harding.
Harding lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Charles tries to score a body lock takedown but Harding shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Harding pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES2#
Harding kicks off Charles and gets to his feet.
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!
Harding stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles lands with an overhand left.
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Harding shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters circling a little - Harding finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Harding scores with a leg kick.
Charles misses with a takedown
letting Harding counter with a right hand. #T1#
Harding lands a brutal head kick. Charles looks out on his feet and Harding throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Jonathan Harding!
After winning the bout, Jonathan Harding 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:
HFC 106:Sang Seok vs Scrubs
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Charles looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Charles trying to mount his opponent but Lukens Jr defends it.
Lukens Jr keeping control of the position.
Charles slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles trying to control the action but Lukens Jr is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lukens Jr wants to improve his position but Charles is controlling well.
Charles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Charles lands strikes from half guard.
Lukens Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles.
Charles is keen to just control but Lukens Jr is a slippery customer.
Lukens Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Charles scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Charles is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lukens Jr defends it well.
Lukens Jr gets back to full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Lukens Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Charles manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lukens Jr wants to sweep here but Charles controlling him for the moment.
Charles postures up.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Lukens Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lukens Jr is looking to cinch up a triangle. Charles throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lukens Jr's body to avoid the submission. Lukens Jr has instead reached around Charles's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lukens Jr arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lenny Lukens Jr!
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Event:
HFC 99:Curran vs Hellmuth Jr 2
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles shoots in and drives through. Thomas sprawls well.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
Thomas keeps the fight on the outside.
Charles avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas with a hook.
Charles on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thomas takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Charles throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Charles ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thomas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Charles slips a straight right by Thomas.
Charles uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Charles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thomas.
Thomas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#ROC2#
Charles is rocked!#CL2#
Thomas rushes Charles and presses him up against the cage.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Charles has clasped his hands together around Thomas's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Thomas sneaks out the side door and pushes Charles away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Thomas feints a jab and as Charles dips his head, Thomas unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Charles right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Charles falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Thomas smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tim Thomas!
Tim Thomas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
HFC 95:Tavares vs Miller
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Scrubs tries to sprawl but Charles drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Scrubs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Charles tries to free his leg and advance position but Scrubs is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Scrubs working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Charles doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Scrubs is tightening it up a little... Charles has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Charles reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Charles taps out! Nice BJJ there by Scrubs!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ely Scrubs!
Ely Scrubs thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RBFC 90:Karjalainen vs Tavares
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Charles moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Stark looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stark napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sloppy strikes there by Charles.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Stark's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Stark struggling a bit here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark tries to bench press Charles off him but Charles keeps the position.
Charles throws an elbow but Stark slips to the side and avoids it well.#T1##SUB#
Charles tries for a kimura but Stark is defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Charles'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.
Charles grinds an elbow into Stark's temple.
Charles 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.
Stark manages to work his way to half guard, despite Charles's best efforts.
Stark is staying active underneath Charles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charles is really struggling to control Stark but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Charles is controlling the pace.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Stark is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Charles pulls his head out easily.
Charles tries to pass to full mount but Stark defends it.
Charles is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Stark tries to roll over but Charles keeps him under control.#SUB#
Charles is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stark is just riding it out for now. Charles eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stark blocking the ground and pound attempt from Charles. #T3#
Charles throwing shots but Stark is blocking nicely.
Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Stark looks for the body kick but Charles saw that one coming.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stark connects with a single shot there.
Charles throws a lazy right hand but Stark sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stark misses with a head kick.
Nice straight punches there by Charles. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Charles.#CL#
Charles forces Stark back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Charles has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stark is trying to keep an underhook but Charles manages to get the takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Charles is working for a kimura but Stark is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Charles perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Stark is trying to get back to full guard.
Stark has a hand on Charles's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Charles takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
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!
Stark tries to reverse the position but Charles maintains control.
Stark in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark working to try and regain half guard.
Stark taking shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that round.
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#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stark 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 Charles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Charles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Stark enables Charles to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Stark manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Charles cracks Stark with a solid left hand.
Charles preventing the sweep.
Stark manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Charles manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Charles is looking for a triangle but Stark pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stark scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Danny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Charles keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Charles has his hands on Stark's head, controlling the position.
Stark trying to control but Charles is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Stark drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Charles manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Stark has Charles in his guard.#REVR#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Charles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Stark has his hands on Charles's head, controlling the position.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Stark is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stark has control of Charles's left arm, preventing Charles from doing any damage.
Stark is trying to keep Charles in close.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Stark is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Stark working a defensive guard here.
Stark pulls Charles in close to prevent any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Stark throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stark throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Stark's guard.
Charles being controlled here momentarily. #SUB#
Charles drops back, looking for a kneebar! Stark looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Stark looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Stark! #REVB##T4##SUB2#
Stark working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Charles is looking to regain half guard here but Stark keeps moving and retains side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Stark is trying to get an arm triangle but Charles is defending well.
Stark working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Danny Charles 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stark pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Charles drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stark sprawls and moves away.
Charles wants to clinch.
Charles throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Charles misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Charles feints and as Stark raises his hands in defense, Charles changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Charles got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stark has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Charles has managed to get both his arms back between Stark's legs - danger averted.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up. #T1#
Stark wants to sweep but no luck.
Charles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Charles is in close to Stark's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
Charles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stark swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Charles is one step ahead there.
Stark is trying to control the position but Charles postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles trying to control but Stark is working from the bottom.
Stark has momentary wrist control but Charles slips an elbow through the middle.
Brandon Stark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Stark lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark preventing the sweep.
Stark wants to control from the top but Charles keeps moving.
Stark content to stall in guard here.
Stark tries to free his leg and advance position but Charles is retaining full guard.
Charles looking for a sweep. Not yet Charles, not yet. #SUB#
Charles has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stark can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Charles avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Charles escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stark gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Charles controlling the position.
Charles 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.
Stark works over Charles with some ground and pound from guard.
Charles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Charles is trying to control the position but Stark postures up.
Stark trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stark can do to turn this around?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Charles scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Charles manages to avoid it.
Charles throws a shot from downtown. Stark moves away and avoids it.
Stark lands with an overhand left.#TD#
Charles looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Stark!
Danny Charles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stark is trying to improve his position.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark dodges the ground and pound from Charles.
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 Danny Charles.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Charles, 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Charles!
Danny Charles very nearly forgot to thank Urban Fighter amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
Helsinki Fighting League: 45
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Charles shoots in for a takedown but Stanfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Stanfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Charles stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stanfield takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Charles throws a head kick that misses.
Charles takes a swing at Stanfield's ribcage but misses.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Stanfield tries to sprawl out of it but Charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stanfield manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Stanfield missing with a left hand there. Charles was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Charles feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Stanfield misses with a looping right.
Charles 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.
Charles pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stanfield throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Charles takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Stanfield moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Stanfield moves out of range easily.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Stanfield finish him?
Charles is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Stanfield doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Charles crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Charles's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marlo Stanfield!
Marlo Stanfield took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The Motherfuckin' KING is Back! Amr how about number 3?'.
In defeat, Danny Charles stepped up to the mic, saying 'Don't care to much about the loss just came for the check. Thanks for the $40k *Mic drop*'.
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1#
Charles fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dall.
Dall moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Charles cracks Dall with a good jab.
Charles takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Charles takes one on the button.
Dall on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dall throws a shot to the body.
Dall scores with a nice body kick.
Dall cracks Charles with a good jab.
Charles rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dall counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Charles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dall lands a jab.
Dall cracks the inside of Charles's front leg.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Charles.
Charles tries to clinch but Dall moves out of range.
Charles lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dall circles away quickly and effectively.
Dall replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Charles blocks it well.
Dall looks to throw the jab but Charles is out of range.
Charles is looking for a counter combo.
Dall fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Charles has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dall smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dall throws out a loose jab but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Dall. That's going to slow Charles down.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Charles throws a sloppy head kick and Dall moves out of range easily.
Dall cracks a nice hook into Charles's ribs.
Dall tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall misses with a low kick.
Dall connects with a looping right hand.
Dall throws a chopping leg kick but Charles manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Charles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dall throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dall with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles jabs at Dall's body.
Charles has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Dall moves away from the strike by Charles.
Dall scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Charles throws a body shot but no joy.
Charles drops his hands momentarily and Dall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Dall fakes the leg kick and cracks Charles in the body.
Charles wants to clinch up but Dall keeps it at a distance.
Charles moves out of range of the body kick from Dall.
Charles tries to counter with a takedown but Dall is quick to defend against it.
Dall throws a head kick that Charles semi-blocks.
#ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Charles swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Charles seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Dall shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Charles is backing up but Dall catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Charles covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Dall Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebyn Dall!
Ebyn Dall 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:
CCR 41
Date: Jul 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Sarkisyan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#TD#
Charles shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sarkisyan is trying to defend but Charles finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Sarkisyan is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Charles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sarkisyan defending well though. #SUB#
Charles is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Sarkisyan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Charles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles is thwarting Sarkisyan's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Sarkisyan is pressing down on Charles's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Sarkisyan is wriggling around but Charles manages to pass to half guard.
Charles wants to control but Sarkisyan is keeping him busy.
Sarkisyan keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Sarkisyan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Sarkisyan is looking for a sweep. Charles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Charles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sarkisyan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sarkisyan is trying to stand up here but Charles is controlling him well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles throwing shots but Sarkisyan is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Charles is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Charles wants to free his trapped foot but Sarkisyan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Charles working Sarkisyan over with strikes.
Sarkisyan tries to kick Charles off but Charles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles winds up and cracks Sarkisyan with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Charles is keen to just control but Sarkisyan is a slippery customer.
Sarkisyan wants to control but Charles is keeping busy.
Sarkisyan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sarkisyan.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Sarkisyan 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sarkisyan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Charles blocks a head kick by Sarkisyan.
Charles shoots in looking for a takedown. Sarkisyan tries to sprawl out of it but Charles keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sarkisyan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Charles throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sarkisyan's waist but Sarkisyan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Charles off to one side.
Aharon Sarkisyan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sarkisyan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Charles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Charles has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sarkisyan.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Sarkisyan cracks Charles with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sarkisyan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Charles looks for a takedown but Sarkisyan sprawls well.
Sarkisyan throws a looping overhand right but Charles ducks down to avoid it.
Charles has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sarkisyan! But no joy.
Sarkisyan swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Charles misses the target.#TD#
Charles gets the takedown into side control.
Charles looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sarkisyan is avoiding damage well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles wants to control but Sarkisyan is keeping him busy.
Charles postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Charles throwing strikes but Sarkisyan manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Sarkisyan working away.
Sarkisyan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working.
Sarkisyan controlling the position from side mount.
Charles can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles is trying to improve his position.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Sarkisyan controls the position.
Charles tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Danny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles struggling a bit here.
Sarkisyan wants to stand but Charles is controlling his arm.
Sarkisyan gets to mount! Charles was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Charles tries to hold on but Sarkisyan postures up.
Sarkisyan wants to stand but Charles is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#T3#
Charles is working to get back to half guard.
Sarkisyan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Charles tries to reverse the position but Sarkisyan maintains control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sarkisyan is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Sarkisyan controlling his opponent.
Charles is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at LOD-Guts & Glory Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Charles is looking to get to half guard.
Sarkisyan wants to get back to his feet but Charles is holding on tight.
Sarkisyan prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sarkisyan controlling the pace for now.
Sarkisyan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Charles is looking to get to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aharon Sarkisyan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sarkisyan thuds his right hand into Charles's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Charles tries to clinch up.
A bone on bone clash there as Charles blocks the leg kick.
Sarkisyan pivots, looking for a leg kick but Charles is out of range and Sarkisyan settles back down.
Sarkisyan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Charles takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Charles is rocked!
Charles throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Oh Charles is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarkisyan walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Charles drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Sarkisyan swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Charles's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aharon Sarkisyan!
Aharon Sarkisyan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
CCR 36
Date: Jun 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Stanfield misses with a straight right. #TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Stanfield napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Stanfield is defending well.
Stanfield is looking to get back to his feet here but Charles is keeping cool and he's managed to take Stanfield's back.
Stanfield is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanfield is trying to break free.
Stanfield is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Charles working for the choke. #T1#
Stanfield is trying to get back to his feet but Charles has full control of the position and if anything, Stanfield has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Charles controlling the positon.
Charles lands a shot to the head.
Charles throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch. #SUB#
Charles looking for the RNC. #T2#
Stanfield just trying to survive but Charles is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Charles controlling the position well here. Stanfield rolled but Charles kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Stanfield is taking damage to the body and head.
Stanfield tries to roll but Charles sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Charles trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stanfield doesn't escape.
Charles cracks Stanfield with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Stanfield from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
#T3#
Stanfield rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Charles lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stanfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles.
Charles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanfield keeps working.
Stanfield trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Charles is looking for a kimura but Stanfield is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Charles to get the leverage. #SUB#
Charles wants to work for an arm triangle but Stanfield is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Charles seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Stanfield tries to kick Charles off but Charles keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Charles passes to side control.
Charles in side control, throwing shots but Stanfield defends.
Stanfield is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Charles has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Charles goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stanfield rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Charles's guard! Nice work there by Stanfield!
Charles looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stanfield is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stanfield. #TD#
Charles darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Charles trying to pass the guard but Stanfield defending well.
Charles drops an elbow to the side of Stanfield's head.
Charles 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.
Charles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Stanfield's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Charles is working for a submission of some sort.
Charles missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stanfield can do to turn this around?#T1#
Stanfield avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Charles.
Charles is pressing down on Stanfield's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stanfield is holding on for now. #SUB#
Charles is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanfield works his way to full guard. Good work.
Charles is looking to work some ground and pound but Stanfield has wrist control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Charles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanfield wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him.
Charles throws a big elbow that misses.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
Danny Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles scores with a nice right hand.
#T3#
Stanfield throws a series of punches but Charles avoids them all with ease.
Charles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Stanfield lands a front kick.
Stanfield tries a head kick but it misses.
Charles checks a leg kick.
Charles tries to clinch up.
Charles takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#CL#
Charles gets a clinch.
Stanfield misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles lands with a short shot to the head.
Charles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Stanfield backwards. #BC2#
Stanfield breaks from the clinch.
Stanfield throws a head kick that misses. #T4#
Stanfield lunges at Charles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Charles's hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Charles drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanfield is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Charles is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Charles advances position into side control!#SUB#
Charles swings around for an armbar but Stanfield sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Charles's guard.#SUB#
Charles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Charles wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Danny Charles will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stanfield swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Charles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Stanfield 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.
Stanfield misses with an uppercut.
Stanfield misses with a looping right.
Charles appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Stanfield sizes up Charles with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Charles wants to clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Charles is defended easily by Stanfield.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Charles with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Charles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Charles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1#
Stanfield misses with a left hand
and Charles counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stanfield scores with a hook to the body. Charles takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Marlo Stanfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stanfield swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Charles.
Charles pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Stanfield back to the cage. Charles follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A head kick misses from Stanfield.
Stanfield blocks a head kick by Charles.
A little jabbing left from Stanfield on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Charles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Stanfield sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Charles somewhat.
Marlo Stanfield is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Charles shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Charles is just content to waste time from the top position. Stanfield takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Charles looking to pass the guard.
Charles throws a big right hand that misses.
Charles trying to control but Stanfield is working from the bottom.
Charles trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Charles landing some decent shots from guard.
Danny Charles overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Charles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Charles is looking to advance position but Stanfield has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Stanfield prevents Charles from getting the reversal.
Charles is working hard here to advance position.
Charles regains half guard.#T4#
Charles wants to get back to full guard.
Charles slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Charles is looking to cinch up a triangle. Stanfield throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Charles's body to avoid the submission. Charles has instead reached around Stanfield's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Charles arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Danny Charles!
Danny Charles spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
CCR 32
Date: Jun 03, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Charles throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gonzo was covering up waiting for the punch and Charles finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles trying to control the position from guard on top but Gonzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Charles working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles stops Gonzo from standing up.
Gonzo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charles on the ground.
Charles chips away with some ground and pound.
Charles controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Charles trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##ES#
Gonzo is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Charles presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Charles is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Charles drops down looking for an ankle pick but Gonzo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Charles is looking to clinch but Gonzo is avoiding it.
Gonzo misses with a double jab.
Gonzo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Charles counters with a shoot takedown. Gonzo fights it but they end up in guard.
Charles throwing strikes from guard but Gonzo blocks nicely.
Charles showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Gonzo is looking to stand up but Charles isn't so interested in that idea.
Charles postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gonzo wants to stand but Charles is controlling the position.
Charles controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3##TD2#
Charles shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gonzo's guard.
Gonzo keeping moving, preventing Charles from controlling successfully.
Gonzo wants to stand up but Charles is controlling him.
Charles trying to control but Gonzo is working from the bottom.
Charles showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Charles with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ES#
Gonzo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Gonzo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Great Gonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Charles.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Danny Charles 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#
Charles shoots for a takedown but Gonzo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Charles closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Gonzo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Charles controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo wants to get back to his feet.
Sloppy strikes there by Charles.
Charles taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Gonzo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Privates, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T1#
The ground and pound from Charles seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Charles trying to control the position but Gonzo is working away.
Gonzo really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Charles is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Gonzo is trying to buck Charles off.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Charles tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Gonzo. No joy for Charles on that attempt. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL#
Gonzo takes the fight into the clinch.
Gonzo lands with a right to the head.
Gonzo throws a punch but it's blocked by Charles.
Charles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gonzo slowing the pace effectively.
Gonzo lands a body punch.
Gonzo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Gonzo trying to control the position but instead, Charles has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gonzo into the cage.
Gonzo working aggressively here.
Gonzo looking to stall.
Gonzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Great Gonzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danny Charles.#T3#
Gonzo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonzo.
Gonzo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Charles has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Charles scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Charles drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gonzo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gonzo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Charles tries to score a body lock takedown but Gonzo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonzo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonzo.
Gonzo avoiding damage as Charles throws knees to the body.
Gonzo throws a head punch that misses.
Gonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gonzo has a couple of punches blocked by Charles.
#T4#
Gonzo lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Charles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonzo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonzo is looking to control Charles's arms but Charles gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gonzo has his back to the cage.
Gonzo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzo tries to stall but Charles uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Gonzo on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonzo lands a hook that snaps the head of Charles backwards.
Gonzo lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gonzo prevents the takedown attempt.
Gonzo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Charles goes for a takedown attempt but Gonzo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Great Gonzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Charles fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Great Gonzo dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Gonzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Charles.
Gonzo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gonzo lands with a nice body kick.
Charles takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC#
Charles is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Charles got wobbled bad by a big combination! Gonzo presses forward with punches and knees until Charles stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Charles closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Great Gonzo!
Great Gonzo retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Great Gonzo 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:
CCR 25
Date: Apr 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Charles rushes Drogo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Charles gets underhooks to prevent Drogo's takedown attempt.
Charles just leaning against Drogo, taking a breather.
Charles is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Charles keeps control of Drogo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Charles taking a breather.#BC#
Charles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles throws a combination. Drogo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Khal Drogo has been cut.#CL#
Charles moves into the clinch.#T1##BC#
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charles tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Drogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Drogo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Charles defends it nicely.
Charles was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Drogo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Charles avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drogo.
Charles is trying to stand.
Drogo is trying to control the action in half guard but Charles is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Charles wants to get back to his feet.#T2#
Drogo slows the pace down in half guard.
Charles keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Drogo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Charles keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Charles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Drogo closes the distance and clinches up with Charles, looking for a takedown. Drogo pushes Charles against the cage but Charles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drogo.#T3##CL#
Drogo tries to keep at a distance but Charles has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Charles moves to clinch but Drogo breaks away #TD2#
and Drogo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Drogo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#ES#
Charles is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Drogo presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Charles is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Charles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drogo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Charles tries to avoid it but Drogo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Charles to the ground. Charles escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #T4##KD#
Charles lands a big head kick that sends Drogo tumbling to the mat! Charles takes a step backwards and waves Drogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Drogo is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo fails with the takedown.
Charles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Drogo manages to circle out of the way.
Charles fails in his attempt to clinch.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Charles darts in and clinches Drogo up against the cage.#BC#
Charles's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drogo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Charles counters with a series of strikes. Drogo will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#
That has opened up Khal Drogo's cut even more.#KD#
Charles lands a big head kick that sends Drogo tumbling to the mat! Charles takes a step backwards and waves Drogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drogo is still on wobbly legs! Can Charles finish him?
Charles wants to clinch.
Drogo feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##KD#
Charles lands a big head kick that sends Drogo tumbling to the mat! Charles takes a step backwards and waves Drogo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charles's waist but Charles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side.
Drogo seems to have recovered his senses.
Charles tries to clinch there but Drogo circles away.
Drogo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Charles closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Charles pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Charles defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Drogo.
Charles dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drogo. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo misses with a wild body shot.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drogo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Drogo throws a counter combo.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drogo.#T1#
Drogo throws a body shot but no joy.
Drogo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Charles is fending him off so far but Drogo persists. Nope, Charles circles away and we're back to standing.#CL#
Charles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC#
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Drogo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Drogo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Charles defends it well.
Charles tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drogo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Drogo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Charles moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Charles tries to clinch there but Drogo circles away.
Drogo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Charles looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Charles throws a combination. Drogo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Drogo darts in looking for a takedown but Charles gets double underhooks and turns Drogo into the cage.
Charles lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT#
The cut above Khal Drogo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Charles changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Drogo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Charles.
Charles tries to clinch but Drogo moves out of range.
Charles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Drogo.
Charles tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T3#
Charles covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Charles trying to get back to his feet but Drogo is in full control for now.
Drogo throws strikes from the back but Charles rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Charles.
Drogo trying to control the position from guard on top but Charles is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Charles wants to get back to his feet but Drogo passes into half guard.
Charles wants to get back to his feet.
Charles is refusing to be controlled, as Drogo sits in half guard.
Charles blocking the ground and pound attempt from Drogo.
Drogo controlling the pace.
Drogo drops an elbow to the side of Charles's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Khal Drogo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Charles tries to close the distance and clinch but Drogo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drogo with the counter takedown but Charles avoids it easily.
Drogo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Drogo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Charles stuffs the takedown.
Charles tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Charles clinches with his opponent.
#BC#
Charles manages to break the clinch.
Drogo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charles is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drogo keeps the fight on the outside.
Drogo feints the counter takedown.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Drogo drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Charles defends it well.
Danny Charles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Charles gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
Charles tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo wants to take the fight to the mat but Charles manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Charles breaks from the clinch.
Drogo moves out of range of the body kick from Charles.
Drogo tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Drogo gets tackled into the cage by Charles. Charles maintains the clinch.
Drogo drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Charles gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Danny Charles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Khal Drogo.
Drogo is trying to pull guard but Charles turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Drogo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Charles is defending well.#T2##BC#
Charles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Charles as Drogo shoots in.
Drogo has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Charles has closed the distance and engaged Drogo in a clinch.
Charles holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC#
Charles breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Charles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drogo.
Charles is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drogo can do to turn this around?
Drogo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Charles lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Charles fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Drogo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Charles but Charles pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Drogo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A left and a right from Charles both land. Nice combination.
Charles lands a nice shot to the body.
#CL#
Charles closes the distance and pushes Drogo back into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Charles - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T4##BC#
Charles escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Charles lands a head shot.
Charles works the jab nicely.
Danny Charles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drogo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Charles's waist but Charles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Drogo off to one side.
Charles lands with a big right hook that stumbles Drogo - he's out on his feet here! Charles follows up with another monster hook that separates Drogo from consciousness! Drogo falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Charles stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danny Charles!
After the fight, Danny Charles 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:
CCR 20
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Schmidt lands a high kick!
Schmidt wants to slow Charles down by chopping away at his legs.
Schmidt has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Warehouse in the buildup to the fight.
Charles shoots in and drives through. Schmidt sprawls well.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schmidt scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice jab there from Schmidt. #ROC#
Charles is rocked!
Schmidt throws a front kick that sends Charles stumbling back into the cage.
Charles is still on wobbly legs! Can Schmidt finish him?
A solid leg kick lands there for Schmidt.
Schmidt feints a jab and as Charles dips his head, Schmidt unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Charles right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Charles falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Schmidt smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dieter Schmidt!
Dieter Schmidt retains his lightweight title!
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