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Event:
UB8: Minor Threat
Date: Aug 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Money misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Thrillstompers counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Money!
Money is looking for a sweep.
Money gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Money defends it well. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for a kimura but Money is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrillstompers to get the leverage.
Money wants to improve his position but Thrillstompers is controlling well.
#SUB#
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Money tries to get to full guard but Thrillstompers has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for a kimura but Money is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Thrillstompers to get the leverage.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Money sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Money doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Thrillstompers.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB2#
Thrillstompers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Money has managed to free his arm - good work.
Money might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Money has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Thrillstompers is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Money wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Money actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Thrillstompers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Thrillstompers has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Money defend it? Thrillstompers steps over the head and cranks it - Money is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Thrillstompers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Psycho Thrillstompers!
In his post fight interview, Psycho Thrillstompers started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (145lbs, D3): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rosen Strasser and Eddie Money. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Rosen Strasser! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Strasser closes the distance and clinches.
Money can't get the takedown.
Money goes for a takedown attempt but Strasser pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Money instigates a clinch.
Strasser gets underhooks to prevent Money's takedown attempt.
Rosen Strasser has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eddie Money.
Money tries to score a body lock takedown but Strasser shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Strasser has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Money is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Strasser is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Strasser has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Money uses from the top position.
Strasser seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Money is looking to advance position but Strasser has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasser (4) vs (0) Money
Strasser seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Money is holding on tight.
Money is in all sorts of trouble here.
Strasser wants to take Money's back but he can't do it this time.
Strasser content just to control the position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Money can't escape the position.
Money is still trying to improve position.
Strasser will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Strasser tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Money wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (7) vs (0) Money
Strasser controlling well, preventing Money from escaping the position.
Strasser trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Money doesn't escape.
Strasser continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Money is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Good control from Strasser.
Money rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Strasser is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Money is looking for a sweep. Strasser is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Strasser keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Money is pressing down on Strasser's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Strasser content to stall in guard here.
Money has his foot on Strasser's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Strasser works his way back into a safe position though.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet.
Strasser controls from within his opponent's guard.
Strasser wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Money throws his legs up looking for a submission but Strasser uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (10) vs (0) Money
Money is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Strasser off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Strasser (10) vs (4) Money
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Money working for the choke.
Strasser trying to control but not successfully.
Money is trying to stick to Strasser's back but Strasser is turning into Money. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Money's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Strasser. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (12) vs (4) Money
Strasser won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Money is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Money being controlled here, momentarily.
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Strasser gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Strasser stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (15) vs (4) Money
Money tries to bench press Strasser off him but Strasser keeps the position.
Money is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Strasser works to advance to full mount. Money defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasser (17) vs (4) Money
Strasser controlling the position easily from mount.
Money is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasser has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (20) vs (4) Money
Strasser controlling well, preventing Money from escaping the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Strasser controlling the positon.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strasser really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Money tries to escape the position.
Strasser is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Money can't escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is trying to stick to Money's back but Money is turning into Strasser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strasser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Money. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (20) vs (6) Money
Strasser has control of Money's left arm, preventing Money from doing any damage.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Strasser swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Strasser looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money is looking to pass into half guard but Strasser pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Strasser is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (22) vs (6) Money
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strasser is one step ahead there.
Strasser not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Strasser looking to pass the guard.
Money has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Strasser has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (25) vs (6) Money
Money is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Money looks to move to half guard but instead Strasser has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Strasser (27) vs (6) Money
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Money working to try and regain half guard.
Strasser manages to capitalize on a mistake by Money to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (30) vs (6) Money
Money tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Money is trying desperately to improve position.
Strasser controlling the pace for now.
Money keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Strasser controlling from the full mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Money really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is trying to reverse the position but instead Strasser has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Strasser (33) vs (6) Money
Money looks winded!
You can see the frustration on Money's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Money wants to escape the position.
Strasser has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Money's body.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Money is trying to break free.
Strasser biding his time, looking for the opening.
Money is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Strasser off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Money wants to escape the position.
Strasser is trying to stick to Money's back but Money is turning into Strasser. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Strasser's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Money. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (33) vs (8) Money
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Strasser is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Strasser (35) vs (8) Money
Strasser won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Strasser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Money 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.
Strasser controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Money working for submissions but it's allowed Strasser to get to half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Strasser is controlling the pace.
Money gets back to full guard.
Money has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Strasser 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 Money. Score +3 for passing guard: Strasser (38) vs (8) Money
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Strasser keeps moving and retains side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 30, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Money decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Wynsusher is trying to stand.
Money lands with a punch from half guard.
Wynsusher moves into full guard.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wynsusher works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money postures up and lands a big shot to Wynsusher's brow.
Wynsusher lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Money is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Money lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Wynsusher is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Money arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Wynsusher's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
GFC 13: Carter va Kint
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from Kingston. No joy for Money on that attempt.
Eddie Money seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Money looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kingston is fending him off so far but Money persists. Nope, Kingston circles away and we're back to standing.
Kingston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Money dives in and scores a takedown into Kingston's guard.
Money won't allow Kingston to get back to his feet.
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingston wants to stand up but Money is controlling him.
Money throws a big elbow that misses.
Money cracks Kingston with a solid left hand.
Kingston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
Money throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Money 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.#ES2#
Kingston wriggles free and stands up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kingston connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Money throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kingston lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Kingston stuffs the takedown attempt from Money. Money gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kingston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Money.#TD#
Money fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kingston sprawls well initially but Money persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Kingston pushes Money off and gets back to his feet.#T1#
Some wild striking there from Kingston.
#CL2#
Kingston clinches.
Money pushes Kingston back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Money.
#BC2#
Kingston breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kingston throws a right and a left that both miss.#TD#
Money drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kingston wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.
Kingston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Money postures up and lands a big shot to Kingston's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Kingston scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#T2#
Money misses with a body shot
and Kingston counters with a series of strikes. Money will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#
Money is rocked!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Kingston knocks Money out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Marcus Kingston!
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Event:
GFC 9: Battle of Neva
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
Money shoots in looking for a takedown. Darrow tries to sprawl out of it but Money keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Darrow manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Money gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Darrow counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Darrow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Money tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
Money working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darrow's head.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money scoring with some ground and pound.
Money postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Money trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darrow works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Money being controlled here momentarily.
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Darrow avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Darrow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Money throwing strikes from guard but Darrow blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Money throws a sloppy strike and Darrow has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Money is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Darrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ronnie Darrow!
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Event:
GFC 4: Strategos vs Soderberg
Date: May 08, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck for Money with that takedown attempt.
McConnell slaps away a takedown attempt from Money, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Money is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McConnell throws a hook but Money blocks it.
It looked like Money wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McConnell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McConnell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Money tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McConnell swivels and escapes.#TD#
Money gets a takedown into half guard.
Money misses with a head shot. McConnell uses the momentum to regain guard.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money is working McConnell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money 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.#T1#
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money won't allow McConnell to get back to his feet.
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McConnell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it. #SUB#
Money has gone for a leg lock! McConnell slips out almost immediately though and dives into Money's guard.#REVB##T2#
Money has a closed guard, preventing McConnell from standing up. #SUB#
Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
#SUB#
McConnell avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling his posture from full guard.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but McConnell is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB#
Money looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
McConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Money.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McConnell's guard. #REVR#
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but McConnell has wrist control.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
McConnell is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Money loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McConnell is keeping the position for now. #T4#
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money stops McConnell from standing up.
Money throws a strike but McConnell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
McConnell preventing the sweep. #SUB#
McConnell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Money has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McConnell has managed to get both his arms back between Money's legs - danger averted.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Money is proving hard to escape from.
McConnell is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Money dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Money misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Money misses with a takedown attempt - McConnell sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Money fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eddie Money. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Money fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McConnell avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Money looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McConnell!
Money lands a nice forearm strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money throws a strike aimed at the side of McConnell's head but McConnell avoids it well.
Money in side control, throwing shots but McConnell defends.
McConnell is trying to get back to his feet.
The strikes coming from Money are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Money tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T1##SUB#
Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, McConnell rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by McConnell!
Eddie Money overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money looking for a sweep. Not yet Money, not yet. #SUB#
Money is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and McConnell defends well.
McConnell wants to get up but he can't break Money's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Money looking for submissions from the bottom but instead McConnell passes into half guard.
Money manages to get to full guard.
McConnell is looking to stand up but Money won't let him. #T2#
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
McConnell tries to stand but Money is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Money escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McConnell gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Money is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McConnell is aware though and is defending well.
Money not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Money working for a triangle but McConnell defends it easily.
Money is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T3#
McConnell trying to stand up but can't free himself from Money's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McConnell misses with a two punch combination.
McConnell throws a series of punches but Money avoids them all with ease. #TD#
Money dives in and scores a takedown into McConnell's guard.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money.
McConnell wants to stand but Money is controlling the position.
Money trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McConnell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Money working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McConnell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Money. #T4#
Money missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Money lands a couple of elbows.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McConnell wants to get back to his feet but Money is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
McConnell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
McConnell wants to stand up but Money is controlling him.
Money working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McConnell wants to stand and escape but Money is having none of it.
Money in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Money throwing strikes from guard but McConnell blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Money will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
McConnell blocks a jab.
Money slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
Money throws a shot from downtown. McConnell moves away and avoids it.
Money sizes up McConnell with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Money lands a jab.
Money moves out of range as McConnell strikes.#TD#
Money gets a double leg takedown into McConnell's guard.
Money distracts McConnell with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McConnell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Money throws a big elbow that misses.
Money with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#ROC#
McConnell is rocked!
Money scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McConnell is still in real trouble! Can Money finish him?
Money arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! McConnell's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GFC 2: The Hurricane
Date: Apr 24, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Money bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Logan regains half guard, as Money was trying to land strikes.
Money not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Money misses with a head shot. Logan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Money must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Money's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money throws an elbow that misses. Logan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Money's guard. Nice move by Logan!#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Logan chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Money has his foot on Logan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Logan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Money throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1#
Logan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Money is looking to reverse the position.
Money is working to avoid the ground and pound but Logan connects with a decent elbow.
Logan just content to control the position.
Money tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Money gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Logan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Money flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Logan lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Money looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Money manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Logan is one step ahead there.
Logan passes Money's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Logan in particular looking to stall.
Money gets back to full guard.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Money has his foot on Logan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Logan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Money looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Logan lands a couple of digs.
Logan is stalling in the full guard.
Money wants to sweep here but Logan controlling him for the moment. #T3#
Logan lands a couple of elbows.
Logan advances to half guard.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Money moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Money can't keep his opponent in guard - Logan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Money is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Logan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Money is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Logan jumps into side control!
Logan landing a few strikes.
Logan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Money stops Logan from passing to mount.
Money tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Logan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Money looking for a sweep but Logan has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Money is looking to improve his position but Logan isn't that keen on the idea.
Logan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Money sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Logan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Money tries to roll over but Logan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Money looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fingal Logan 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#
Logan throws a quick inside leg kick. #TD2#
Money fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Logan sprawls well initially but Money persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Ground and pound from Money.
Money misses with a head shot. Logan uses the momentum to regain guard.
Money throws a strike but Logan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Logan stands and throws Money's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Logan trying to control the position but Money is working away.
You can see the frustration on Money's face as Logan controls the position. #SUB#
Logan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Logan 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.
Logan is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Money tries to improve position but can't.
Money is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Logan controls the position.
Money tries to bench press Logan off him but Logan keeps the position.
Money seems a little lost for a moment, as Logan dominates the positioning.
Logan cracks Money with a big right hand but Money just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Logan controls the position.
Money is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Money tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Logan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Money trying to remain calm as Logan controls from the top position.
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Logan keeps moving and retains side control.
Logan trying to control the position but Money is working away. #T2#
Money is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Logan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Money is looking to regain half guard here but Logan keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Logan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Logan controls the position.
Money manages to work his way to half guard, despite Logan's best efforts.
Money wants to get back to full guard.
Money has hold of Logan's hands but Logan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3##SUB2#
Money actively working from the bottom here.
Logan trying to control the pace.
Money tries to get to full guard but Logan has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Logan seems content to control.
Logan trying to control from half guard but Money is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Logan connects with a nice short shot to Money's temple.
Money wants to improve his position but Logan is controlling well.
Money keeps trying to improve his position.
Logan controlling the action here.
Money is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Logan controlling the action here.
Logan uses his free foot to push down on Money's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Money.
Logan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Money can do to turn this around?
Money working to try and regain half guard.
Logan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Money is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Money manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Logan is looking to take a break and control but Money is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fingal Logan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Logan walks into a stiff left hand from Money.
Logan misses with a head kick.
Money fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Money gets the takedown into side control.
Money working the strikes but Logan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Logan keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Money misses with a head shot. Logan uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Money accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Logan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T1#
Money working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Money trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money chips away with some ground and pound.
Fingal Logan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Money working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Money is looking to work some ground and pound but Logan has wrist control.
Money trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Money makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Logan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Money throws an elbow that misses. Logan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Money's guard. Nice move by Logan!#REVR##SUB2#
Money has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Logan 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 Money.
Money takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Logan trying to control the position but Money is working away. #T2#
Logan in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Money tries to bench press Logan off him but Logan keeps the position.
Logan lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Money tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Logan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Money is looking to get to half guard.
Logan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3#
Logan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Money is looking to escape.
Money is trying to escape the mount.
Eddie Money has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Logan looking to control but Money is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fingal Logan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Logan controlling the position easily from mount.
Money tries to reverse the position but Logan maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Logan content just to control the position here.
Money bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Money throws a big right hand that misses.
Logan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Money postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Money throwing strikes but missing.
Money throws an elbow that misses. Logan uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Money's guard. Nice move by Logan!#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Logan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Money will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Eddie Money.
Well Logan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fingal Logan!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 04, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Money manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Mondo on his heels. He'll look to pass Mondo's guard now, I'm sure.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Money's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Money has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Money postures up in Mondo's guard and throws a big left but Mondo blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money throwing strikes but missing.
Money with a flurry of punches that miss.
Money postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #ROC2#
Mondo is rocked!
Money advances to half guard.
Oh Mondo is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Money creates some space for himself and unloads with a monster right hand! That one landed with a sickening thud - Mondo is out cold and this one is all over! Money climbs onto the cage to celebrate with his corner!! He's shouting something into the camera but he's still got his mouthpiece in so God knows what he's actually saying.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
Eddie Money took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Event:
TWGC 10 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 11, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Saleem Al Khan and Eddie Money. Chooooooooon! I think Al Khan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Three Days Grace - Scared. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Saleem Al Khan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Eddie Money!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Hirohito Nitta.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Money changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Al Khan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Khan (0) vs (4) Money
Money working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Money tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Money wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Al Khan, who protects the arm well.
Money goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Al Khan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Money's guard! Nice work there by Al Khan! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Khan (2) vs (4) Money
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Khan trying to control but Money is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Khan won't allow Money to sweep him here.
Money keeping moving, preventing Al Khan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Khan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Money's guard.
Money looking for submissions off his back.
Money is defending against the submission attempts here by Al Khan.
Al Khan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Money moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Khan trying to control the position from guard on top but Money is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Money looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Khan is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Money had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Khan defends it easily.
Money wants to sweep but no luck.
Money looking for a guillotine here but Al Khan defends easily.
Al Khan preventing the sweep.
Money is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Al Khan 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.
Money looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Khan wants to pass the guard but Money is keeping the position.
Al Khan pushing down on Money's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Khan is trying to work for a kimura but Money is defending well.
Al Khan is trying to control. Money wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Khan seems to be working for a kimura but Money defends the submission attempt.
Al Khan wants to work for an arm triangle but Money is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Money manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Al Khan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Khan forces his way into half guard.
Money is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Khan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Money defend it? Al Khan steps over the head and cranks it - Money is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Al Khan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Saleem Al Khan!
Post fight, Saleem Al Khan took to the microphone: 'I am the freedom fighter, I'll fight for my people until death, and represent my land everywhere I go, look out for me!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Money shoots in and gets a takedown into For's guard.
Money scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Money stands up over For, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC#
For is rocked!
Money arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! For's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eddie Money!
A pretty intense looking Eddie Money took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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