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Event:
GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hess misses with a kick to the body.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Hess manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Wallace there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hess moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace feints and then cracks Hess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hess down.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Wallace's head coaches at Gym Beam that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wallace scores with a jab. Hess acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wallace throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hess. #T1#
Wallace swings for the body but Hess moves out of range.
Hess finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hess moves out of range of the strikes.
Wallace tries a low kick but Hess avoids it.
Hess fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hess.
Hess has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hess throws a head kick that misses.
Hess misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hess misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T2#
Wallace is looking to land body kicks.
Hess throws a push kick but Wallace slaps the foot to one side.
Wallace stuffs the takedown attempt from Hess. Hess gets slowly back to his feet.
Hess scores with a jab.
Hess keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wallace throws a body punch but Hess moves out of range.
No luck for Hess with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Wallace closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
A short left from Wallace.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wallace stalls.
Wallace misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Wallace.
Wallace scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD2#
Hess ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hess no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hess has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Hess's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wallace controls the pace.#T4##SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallace slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Hess is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Hess looking for a guillotine here but Wallace defends easily.
#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wallace passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Wallace.
Nathan Wallace is winning the standup battle so far.
Wallace tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hess is able to avoid easily.
Hess tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hess on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wallace. Wallace obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Hess shoots in.
Wallace defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hess.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wallace scoring well with a low kick there.
Wallace explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess has his takedown stuffed
and Hess takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nathan Wallace has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Hess.#T1#
Wallace 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.
Hess throws a poor cross that misses
and Wallace cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hess displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wallace throws out the jab.
Hess is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wallace sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Hess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wallace.
Hess fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wallace swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wallace throws a front kick that sends Hess stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Nice takedown defense from Wallace. No joy for Hess on that attempt.
A jab from Hess misses.
Wallace feints and then cracks Hess's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hess down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hess. Wallace does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wallace misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hess.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hess.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hess or perhaps it was just good defense by Wallace, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Wallace tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wallace fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hess.#T3#
Wallace thows a leg kick but Hess checks it #TD2#
and Hess counters with a shoot takedown. Wallace fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB2#
Hess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Wallace manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hess has Wallace in his guard.#REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wallace showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Hess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hess is looking for a triangle but Wallace pushes his legs off easily.
#T4##SU#
Wallace stands and steps away. Hess gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hess.
Wallace throwing a counter right hand but Hess manages to avoid it.
Hess on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wallace is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#TD2#
Hess shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hess showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hess is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Wallace dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Wallace swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Wallace gets caught napping as Hess dives in and scores a takedown. Wallace manages to retain guard.#ES#
Wallace has his feet on Hess's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
Wallace throws a body shot but no joy.
That kick from Wallace tenderised Hess's leg. Hess is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hess walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wallace checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Hess shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hess checks the leg kick.
Hess is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hess walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wallace is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?#T1#
Hess tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wallace defends well and Hess ends up having to push Wallace into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wallace tries a low kick but Hess avoids it.#TD2#
Hess drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wallace pulls Hess in to control the position.
Wallace will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hess 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.
Wallace pulls Hess in to control the position.
Wallace wants to sweep here but Hess controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hess is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Wallace is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Wallace has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Wallace controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nathan Wallace is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2##SUB2#
Hess is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wallace is aware though and is defending well.
Wallace has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hess is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Hess seems to be working for a kimura but Wallace defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hess is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T3##SUB2#
Hess seems to be looking for submissions.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hess is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Wallace sees it coming and defends easily.
Wallace controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Hess is trying to work for a kimura but Wallace is defending well.
Wallace is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wallace is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hess wants to pass the guard but Wallace is defending well.
Tom Hess has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hess is thwarting Wallace's attempts to control the position.
Tom Hess has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hess missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallace is controlling Hess's trapped leg to prevent Hess from advancing to side control.
Hess sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wallace moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Hess postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wallace is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hess, into his guard. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Nathan Wallace showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wallace, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nathan Wallace!
Nathan Wallace 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:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Jackson looks to land a combination but Hess avoids it well.
Hess changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Hess decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Hess is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Jackson!
Jackson felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hess goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Jackson turns into him and now he's in Hess's guard.
Hess seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
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.
Jackson wants to stand but Hess is controlling his posture from full guard.
Jackson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hess pushes a forearm under Jackson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Jackson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Hess!
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Event:
GENERATION #18
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Costel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#SUB#
Costel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hess knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Costel takes a little break here. Hess wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Costel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Hess for as long as he can get away with.
Costel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Costel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Costel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hess tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Costel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Costel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1#
Hess is looking to regain half guard here but Costel keeps moving and retains side control.
Costel staying calm.
Hess is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Costel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Well, if Costel 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.
#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back.
Hess tries to roll over but Costel keeps him under control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Costel is trying to work for a kimura but Hess is defending well.
#SUB#
Costel is trying to work for a kimura but Hess is defending well.
Costel stalling.
Costel trying to pass the guard but Hess defending well.
Costel wants to control but Hess is keeping him busy.
Hess is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Costel is trying to work for a kimura but Hess is defending well.
#T3##SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hess is not content to let Costel control the position.
Costel wants to pass the guard but Hess is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Costel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hess has managed to free his arm - good work.
Costel prevents Hess from improving his position.#SUB2#
Hess is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costel pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Hess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hess is looking for a sweep. Costel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hess is not content to let Costel control the position.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Costel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hess is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costel pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hess keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Costel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Costel wants to control but Hess is keeping him busy.
Hess wants to control but Costel is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Hess is defending against the submission attempts here by Costel.
#SUB#
Costel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hess defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess is looking for a sweep. Costel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Costel controlling the action here.#SUB#
Costel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Hess is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Costel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hess is just riding it out for now. Costel eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hess is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Costel pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Costel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hess actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Costel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hess does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Costel is controlling the pace.
Costel is pressing down on Hess's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hess is holding on for now.
Hess really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Costel. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions off his back.
Hess is staying active underneath Costel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Costel wants to pass the guard but Hess is defending well.
Costel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hess can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Costel is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Hess is refusing to be controlled, as Costel sits in half guard.
Neculai Costel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Hess looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Costel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hess looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Costel works his way into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess is not content to let Costel control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hess is looking for a sweep.
Costel staying calm.
Costel is looking to take a break and control but Hess is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Costel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hess has escaped the position, nice work there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Costel content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neculai Costel dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hess avoids a kick to the body.
#TD#
Costel drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hess keeping moving, preventing Costel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Costel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Costel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hess is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Costel passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hess tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Costel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess trying to control but Costel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!#SUB#
Hess fending off the submission attempt from Costel. #SUB#
Costel working for the choke. #T1##SUB#
Costel is persistently looking for the submission but Hess is defending it well.
Costel controlling well, preventing Hess from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Costel is persistently looking for the submission but Hess is defending it well.
Hess tries to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Costel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Costel working for the choke.
Hess looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T2##SUB#
Costel looking for the RNC.
Hess tries to escape but Costel has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hess fending off the submission attempt from Costel.
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!
I really don't envy Hess right now.
#SUB#
Costel looking for the RNC.
Hess trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Costel's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T3#
Costel not allowing Hess to control his hands. #SUB#
Costel working for a choke but Hess is defending well. #SUB#
Costel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hess is defending well though. Costel let's go of the attempt for now.
Hess is really stuck here.
Hess wants to control his opponent's hands but Costel gets his hands free. #SUB#
Costel is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hess defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB#
Costel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Hess knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Hess for a finish. #T4##SUB#
Costel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hess has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hess is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Costel sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Hess taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neculai Costel!
During a confident post fight interview, Neculai Costel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GENERATION #16
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Tomson tries to clinch but Hess is having none of it.
Hess half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hess ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tomson. That's going to slow Hess down.
Hess looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hess wants to land a leg kick but Tomson is out of range.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hess misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tomson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tomson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hess throws a head kick that misses.
Tomson wants to counter the offense by Hess and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomson throws a leg kick but Hess checks it.
Hess attempts a counter takedown but Tomson avoids it well and moves away.
Tomson lands a slapping body shot.
A solid body kick from Tomson. #T1#
Hess throws a head kick that misses.
Tomson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hess was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomson.
Hess attempts a counter takedown but Tomson avoids it well and moves away.
Karom Tomson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tomson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomson misses with a low kick.
Tomson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hess closes the distance and clinches up with Tomson, looking for a takedown. Hess pushes Tomson against the cage but Tomson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tomson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hess tries to bum rush Tomson with a series of wild strikes but Tomson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tomson scores with a head kick. Hess tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomson.
Tomson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hess feinted with a counter takedown.
Tomson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hess tries to counter with a takedown but Tomson is quick to defend against it.
Hess steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tomson.
Hess moves out of range of the leg kick from Tomson.
Hess dives in for a single leg takedown but Tomson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Hess. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hess circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hess shoots for a takedown but Tomson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hess tries for a takedown but Tomson circles away easily
and Tomson counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Tomson misses with a looping left.
Hess throws a nice looking combination but Tomson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tomson is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Tomson tries a head kick but it misses.
Tomson throws out a loose jab but Hess uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hess tries for a takedown but Tomson circles away easily
and Tomson counters with a nice leg kick.
Hess shoots in looking for a takedown. Tomson tries to sprawl out of it but Hess keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tomson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hess fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tom Hess seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Hess takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hess with a poor takedown
and Tomson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hess shoots and misses
enabling Tomson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hess shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tomson defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hess shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karom Tomson dominated that round.
That's time! Hess's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Tomson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hess, pushing him back against the cage.
Tomson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hess tries to pull guard but Tomson holds him up against the cage and eventually Hess drops back down to his feet.
Tomson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hess backwards. #TD#
Hess jumps guard and drags Tomson to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Hess has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hess keeping full guard, as Tomson tries to pass. #SUB#
Hess throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Tomson escapes and throws Hess's legs to the side, diving into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hess tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Hess is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tomson is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Hess really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hess tries to hold on but Tomson pushes him away.
Hess tries to reverse the position but Tomson maintains control.
Hess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hess is working hard here to advance position.
Tomson content just to control the position here.
Hess can't escape the position.
Tomson controlling his opponent. #T2#
Hess looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Hess is in bad spot here.
Hess manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomson's guard. Nice work there by Hess.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hess trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tomson is trying to control the position but Hess postures up. #T3#
Hess pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now.
Tomson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hess trying to control the position from guard on top but Tomson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tomson is pulling down on Hess's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Hess drops back looking for a leg! Tomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tomson manages to kick Hess off! Hess jumps back into Tomson's guard. #SUB#
Hess drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hess jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T4#
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.
Hess wants to control from the top but Tomson keeps moving. #SUB#
Hess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hess stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomson swivels though and keeps the full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hess fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hess swings widly with a right hand
and Tomson counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karom Tomson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hess scores with a takedown into Tomson's guard.#SUB#
Hess thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tomson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hess. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Hess drops back looking for a leg! Tomson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Tomson manages to kick Hess off! Hess jumps back into Tomson's guard.
Tomson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hess slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hess tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tomson is trying to control Hess's posture but Hess avoids it. #T1##SUB#
Hess has an Americana. Tomson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hess is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hess hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Tom Hess!
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Event:
GENERATION #13
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Kahn takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#CL2#
Kahn pushes Hess up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hess's elbow. #TD#
Hess works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Kahn trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahn tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Hess drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hess jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kahn keeping moving, preventing Hess from controlling successfully.
Kahn keeping full guard, as Hess tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn looking to control.
#SUB#
Hess 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. #SUB#
Hess drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kahn manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hess has Kahn in his guard.#REVB##T1##SUB#
Hess has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kahn 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 Hess.
Hess tries to buck Kahn off but Kahn is having none of it.
Hess is not content to let Kahn control the position.
Hess regains half guard.
Kahn is thwarting Hess's attempts to control the position.
Hess might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hess is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahn pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Hess is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kahn pulls his head out easily.
Hess tries to get to full guard but Kahn has control of the leg.
Hess moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hess is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hess has his feet on Kahn's thighs here. He's pushed Kahn off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kahn screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tom Hess!
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