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Event:
GC 224
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Ghost as he avoids it easily.
Ghost thumps Douchebag with a low kick.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Douchebag was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghost looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ghost thuds his right hand into Douchebag's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Douchebag shoots in and drives through. Ghost sprawls well.
Hifives Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Nice cross by Ghost.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Douchebag on the side of the head.
Ghost swats away the attempt to clinch by Douchebag.
Ghost connects with a leg kick. Douchebag looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Douchebag fails to land the takedown.
Ghost scores with a push kick.#CL2#
Douchebag has closed the distance and engaged Ghost in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Douchebag on the inside. #TD2#
Douchebag is trying to trip Ghost. He has hold of a leg but Ghost is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Douchebag persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douchebag is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Douchebag's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Ghost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghost controls Douchebag momentarily but Douchebag frees himself. #SUB2#
Douchebag drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghost dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Douchebag has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost distracts Douchebag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Douchebag is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
Douchebag keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass. #T2#
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Douchebag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound.
Douchebag with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghost trying to keep a closed guard but Douchebag is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Douchebag trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ghost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T3#
Douchebag can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Douchebag is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghost controlling the action here.
Douchebag is pressing down on Ghost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Douchebag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghost defends it easily.
Ghost controls from within his opponent's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
#REVB##T4#
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douchebag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost trying to control the position.
Ghost looking for a sweep. Not yet Ghost, not yet.
Douchebag landing with the ground and pound.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.
Douchebag distracts Ghost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dardan Douchebag will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ghost throws a right and a left that Douchebag avoids nicely.
Douchebag uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD2#
Ghost tries to sprawl but Douchebag drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ghost is refusing to be controlled, as Douchebag sits in half guard.
Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Douchebag is thwarting Ghost's attempts to control the position.
Ghost has hold of Douchebag's hands but Douchebag slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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. Douchebag connects with a nice short shot to Ghost's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag is keen to just control but Ghost is a slippery customer.
Ghost trying to control but Douchebag postures up.
Ghost avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Douchebag.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Douchebag lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Douchebag drops an elbow to the side of Ghost's head.
Douchebag lands strikes from half guard.
Dardan Douchebag has got the better of the ground game so far.
Douchebag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ghost is trying to get back to full guard.
Ghost gets back to full guard.
Douchebag has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghost is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Douchebag 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.
Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T2#
Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Douchebag cracks Ghost with a solid left hand.
Douchebag is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Ghost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ghost works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ghost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douchebag's guard. #REVR#
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost stays in close to Douchebag's body and controls the position. #T3#
Ghost trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Douchebag looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ghost landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Douchebag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Douchebag working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Douchebag looking for a sweep. Not yet Douchebag, not yet.
Ghost trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douchebag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Douchebag.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost postures up.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dardan Douchebag showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Douchebag is just out of range.
Douchebag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Douchebag avoids the body shot from Ghost.
#TD2#
Douchebag closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ghost to the mat! Ghost manages to get full guard.
Douchebag in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douchebag throws an elbow that misses. Ghost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Douchebag's guard. Nice move by Ghost!#REVR#
Ghost postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Ghost won't allow Douchebag to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost lands a couple of elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Douchebag wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Douchebag is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T1#
Douchebag lands a couple of digs.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Ghost wants to sweep here but Douchebag controlling him for the moment.
Douchebag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but Ghost gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ghost 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Douchebag is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Douchebag trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom. #T2#
Ghost is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Douchebag missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag throwing strikes but missing.
Ghost 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.
Douchebag is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghost has wrist control.
Douchebag passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Douchebag scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ghost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Douchebag is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Douchebag tries to pass to full mount but Ghost defends it.
Ghost wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Douchebag lands with a punch from half guard.
Douchebag wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Douchebag takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ghost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Ghost trying to control the position.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
Ghost looking to hit a scissor sweep but Douchebag is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Douchebag defends easily.
Ghost working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Douchebag. #SUB2#
Douchebag has gone for a leg lock! Ghost slips out almost immediately though and dives into Douchebag's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Douchebag escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghost gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Douchebag 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dardan Douchebag comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Douchebag winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dardan Douchebag!
Dardan Douchebag really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Aspire Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
GC 217
Date: Jun 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Pounds misses the target.
Ghost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Pounds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghost.
Pounds fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pounds takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ghost throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Pounds attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Pounds swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Pounds.
Pounds throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ghost.
We've been hearing reports that Pounds has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Pounds throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Ghost to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Pounds tries for a takedown but Ghost sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Pounds tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pounds thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tanner Pounds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Pounds.
#T1#
Ghost looks for the body kick but Pounds saw that one coming.
Ghost takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ghost throws a series of punches but Pounds moves out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds tries to counter with a takedown but Ghost is quick to defend against it.
Ghost lands a right hook to the body.
Pounds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pounds misses with an uppercut.
Ghost raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pounds lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghost wants to counter with a clinch but Pounds pushes him away.
Pounds takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pounds.
Ghost tries to counter with a clinch but Pounds shakes him off and moves away.
Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
Pounds throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range. #T2#
Ghost takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ghost tries to score with a low kick but Pounds moves his leg out of the way.
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost digs a good hook to Pounds's body.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
Pounds misses with a takedown
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Pounds swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
Pounds is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost lands a jab to the nose.
Ghost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pounds.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tanner Pounds. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T3#
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ghost's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pounds throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Pounds moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pounds.
Ghost dodges the ground and pound from Pounds.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working. #SUB#
Pounds wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
Pounds working the ground and pound but Ghost is defending the strikes.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Pounds throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T4#
Pounds is looking to take a break and control but Ghost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pounds working the body and head with strikes.
Pounds scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ghost to see if he's OK.
Pounds wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working.
Ghost taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An elbow from Pounds crashes against the mat.
Who's going to make the next move?
You can see the frustration on Ghost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tanner Pounds dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Pounds scores with the left hand. Ghost knows he should have avoided that one.
Ghost misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab lands there for Pounds.
Pounds throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds misses with a takedown attempt - Ghost sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ghost to score with a decent uppercut.
Pounds blocks a head kick by Ghost.
Ghost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pounds.#T1#
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
Hifives Ghost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Pounds is just out of range.
Ghost checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Pounds appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Pounds misses with a leg kick.
Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pounds attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Hifives Ghost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghost scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Pounds misses.
Ghost gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghost closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pounds on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
A big right from Ghost misses.
Pounds slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Pounds off balance momentarily.
Ghost lands a head kick!
Pounds takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pounds keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Pounds takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Pounds bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pounds loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Pounds tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ghost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T3#
Pounds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Pounds lands a jab to the nose.
Pounds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pounds gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pounds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Pounds misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a nice uppercut.
Danga de danga de dang - Ghost scores with a four punch combination!
Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pounds looks for a takedown but Ghost sprawls well.
Pounds avoids the head kick by Ghost.
A counter left hand to the body from Pounds misses its target.
A good leg kick by Ghost. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That kick from Ghost tenderised Pounds's leg. Pounds is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Ghost there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pounds lands with a straight right. Ghost didn't see that one coming.
Pounds throws a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Pounds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Pounds does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pounds half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
Pounds fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Pounds.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost 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! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pounds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ghost throws a nice looking combination but Pounds bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Pounds.
A big right from Ghost misses.
Pounds throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Ghost blocks the leg kick.
Pounds finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pounds blocks a head kick by Ghost.
Ghost takes a swing at Pounds's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pounds throws a hook to the side of Ghost's head but Ghost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghost tries to counter with a clinch but Pounds shakes him off and moves away.
No luck for Pounds with that takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Ghost. #T1#
Pounds misses the shot to the body.
A combination from Pounds does no damage.
A nice side step and Ghost releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Pounds scores with a jab.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pounds rather than just go for the knockout.
Pounds throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Pounds only half commits.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Pounds walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
Ghost looks to throw the jab but Pounds is out of range.
Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pounds is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost cracks the inside of Pounds's front leg.
Pounds on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#TD#
Pounds feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pounds working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ghost's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ghost's head.
Pounds trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost seems keen to control Pounds's posture.
Ghost working a defensive guard here.
Pounds throws an elbow that misses. Ghost uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Pounds's guard. Nice move by Ghost!#REVB#
Ghost works over Pounds with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Pounds looking to control.
Pounds is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ghost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Pounds is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pounds wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Pounds lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Ghost tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghost has Pounds pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Ghost not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pounds is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ghost wants to control but Pounds passes easily into half guard.
Pounds missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ghost tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Pounds has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Pounds connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tanner Pounds showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Pounds has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tanner Pounds!
Tanner Pounds decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GC 209
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Stark.
Stark lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Ghost throws a nice looking combination but Stark bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ghost as he jumps to the side.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Stark avoids it.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range.
Stark pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost with the counter takedown but Stark avoids it easily.
Stark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Starks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghost misses with a looping right.
Stark tries to counter by clinching up but Ghost breaks away and moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Stark shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Ghost manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We've been hearing good reports from Stark'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.
Ghost avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Ghost wants to sweep here but Stark controlling him for the moment.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stark wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Stark controls from within his opponent's guard.
Stark sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghost's guard.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghost's head.
Stark 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 trying to control the pace. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghost tries to get to full guard but Stark has control of the leg.
Stark working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Ghost's thigh. Ghost counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ghost is pulling down on Stark's head. It's preventing any offense from Stark, at least for the moment.
Stark postures up in Ghost's guard and throws a big left but Ghost blocks it.
Stark is looking to work some ground and pound but Ghost has wrist control.
Stark controlling from the top position.
Ghost looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Ghost working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Stark takes one on the button.
Ghost misses with an uppercut.
Ghost avoids the head kick by Stark.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Stark is just out of range.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stark.#TD#
Stark looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ghost!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost is trying to get back to half guard.
Ghost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stark's best efforts.#T4#
Stark throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Stark is controlling the pace.
Ghost gets back to full guard.
Stark stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stark passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stark not doing much here.
Stark wants to free his trapped foot but Ghost is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that round.
That's time! Stark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stark scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghost connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Stark misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Stark drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Ghost wants to control but Stark postures up.#SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Brandon Stark overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stark tries to score with some ground and pound. Ghost controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Stark working the ground and pound but Ghost is defending the strikes. #T1#
Stark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Stark taking a breather here.
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Stark creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Ghost sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Stark landing a few strikes.
Stark 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.
Ghost manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Stark is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ghost is trying to control. Stark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Ghost stalling away here and it's allowed Stark to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Ghost throws a big right hand that misses.
Stark wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Stark looking for subs off his back but Ghost has passed one foot through into half guard.
Ghost is thwarting Stark's attempts to control the position.
Ghost trying to mount his opponent but Stark defends it. #T3#
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stark is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Stark from controlling successfully.
Stark pushing down on Ghost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ghost trying to control but Stark postures up.
Stark seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ghost won't allow Stark to pass to mount.
Ghost controlling the position for now.#T4#
Stark not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ghost has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stark is working away from the top position though.
Stark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ghost knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Stark thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ghost's head.
Stark is taking a breather. Ghost says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ghost keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghost is doing well to control the position and prevent Stark from advancing to side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Stark winds up and cracks Ghost with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Stark dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Ghost misses with an uppercut.
Ghost keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stark moves away.
Stark throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Ghost's waist but Ghost gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Stark off to one side.
Ghost looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Ghost misses. #TD#
Stark changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ghost looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghost can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Stark wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ghost, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#SUB#
Stark tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark throws an elbow but Ghost slips to the side and avoids it well.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Brandon Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ghost is being controlled here.
Stark trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Stark is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ghost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Stark sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Ghost is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3#
Stark just content to control the position.
Ghost is looking for a sweep.
Stark in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Stark works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Stark landing strikes.
Stark trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
Ghost is trying to control Stark's posture but Stark avoids it. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Stark thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Ghost parries the strikes from Stark easily there. Stark is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Ghost to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stark is looking to take a break and control but Ghost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Stark 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Stark showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stark, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Stark!
After winning the bout, Brandon Stark 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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Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws the left hand but Murdock avoids the punch easily.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murdock throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murdock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Urban Achievers in the buildup to the fight.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Murdock, which made it look bad.
Ghost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost delivers a nice body kick.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghost throws a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Murdock misses with a hook to the body
and Ghost counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghost swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost cracks Murdock with an open hand slap.
Good standup being displayed there by Murdock as he connects with a hook.
Michael Murdock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murdock with a hook.
Murdock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Murdock moves out of range as Ghost throws a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Murdock misses the target.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.
Nice shot by Murdock.
Murdock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghost 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.
Ghost shoots in for a double leg but Murdock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ghost takes one to the side of the head.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Murdock off balance momentarily.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murdock ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Murdock misses with a straight right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghost.
Murdock's corner calls for a 1-2. Murdock obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murdock looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
Murdock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Murdock.#T3#
Ghost misses with a leg kick
and Murdock counters with a body kick.
Ghost lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murdock's sensitive parts.
A lazy body kick from Ghost
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Murdock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ghost was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Murdock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost misses with a few strikes there.
Murdock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghost jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A low kick from Ghost is predictable there
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost throws a hook but Murdock blocks it.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murdock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ghost finds it's way round the side to connect with Murdock's head. #TD2#
Ghost drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Murdock looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost content to stall in guard here.
Murdock seems keen to control Ghost's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Murdock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost dips to his left and cracks Murdock with an uppercut!
Murdock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ghost tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murdock feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murdock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
#T1#
Ghost misses with the combination.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murdock avoids the body shot from Ghost.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Murdock.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murdock manages to avoid it.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murdock throwing a counter right hand but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghost thumps Murdock with a low kick.#T2#
Ghost takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#TD2#
Murdock tries to sprawl but Ghost drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost is trying to control the action in half guard but Murdock is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Murdock is trying to stand back up but Ghost is controlling him
Murdock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murdock is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Murdock pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Murdock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Murdock 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 stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ghost misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost shoots in looking for a takedown. Murdock tries to sprawl out of it but Ghost keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murdock manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ghost throws a nice head kick!
#T4#
Ghost has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murdock.
Murdock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murdock misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Murdock.
Ghost appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost misses with a low kick.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Ghost misses with a lunging right hand
and Murdock counters with a solid body kick.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost misses with a combination
letting Murdock counter with a right hand.
Murdock feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ghost's calf.
Ghost jabs Murdock right on the nose. Murdock blinks but takes it well.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick and Murdock moves out of range easily.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Murdock's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost misses with a hook to the body
and Murdock makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ghost really felt that one!
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murdock.
Ghost slips a straight right by Murdock.#T1#
Murdock throws out a leg kick but Ghost moves out of range and Murdock only half commits.
Ghost connects with a body shot that sends Murdock's belly button to the back.
Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Michael Murdock is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghost misses with a hook. Murdock ducked under it nicely.
Ghost with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ghost takes a swing at Murdock's ribcage but misses.
Murdock takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Murdock is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murdock throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a right hand to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost throws an off balance right hand
and Murdock counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a wild body kick that Murdock sees coming a mile off.
It looked like Murdock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost swings widly with a right hand
and Murdock counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murdock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ghost.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murdock.
Nice defenses there by Ghost.
Murdock blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Murdock scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Murdock misses. #T3#
Ghost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murdock.
Murdock was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ghost fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murdock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Murdock circles away easily
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#ROC#
Ghost is rocked!
Ghost takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ghost duly obliges.
A left lands for Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
#T4#
Murdock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses
and Murdock counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD2#
Ghost closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ghost lands in his opponent's guard.
Ghost stops Murdock from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
A shot to the body from Ghost misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Murdock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock throws a big shot that misses.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Murdock counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost digs a good hook to Murdock's body.
Murdock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghost has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Ghost falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Murdock sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Murdock misses
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Ghost.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murdock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost slips a jab from Murdock.
A low kick from Ghost misses
and Murdock cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Murdock finish him?
Murdock uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ghost.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Ghost.
Murdock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murdock lands with an uppercut that bounces Ghost off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Murdock saw that one coming.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Murdock misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Murdock lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover.
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!
Murdock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murdock misses with a body shot.
Ghost moves out of range of the body kick from Murdock.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghost swings for the body but Murdock moves out of range.
Ghost misses with a double jab
enabling Murdock to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Murdock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ghost rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murdock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Murdock is just out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Murdock counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ghost! Murdock lets Ghost back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Murdock loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Ghost throws the kick towards the body but Murdock avoids it.#T4#
Ghost drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murdock throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Murdock lands a jab to Ghost's midsection.
Murdock avoids a kick to the body.
It appears Murdock was looking to counter with a kick there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murdock.
Ghost misses with a wild combination.
Murdock connects with a solid leg kick.
Murdock moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Murdock had his way with Hifives Ghost in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R5#
Ghost cracks the inside of Murdock's front leg.
Murdock on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Ghost wants to slow Murdock down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
Nice body kick there by Ghost.
Murdock misses with a looping left.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Murdock as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Murdock as he checks the leg kick.
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses
and Murdock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing.
Ghost misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murdock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost thows a leg kick but Murdock checks it
and Murdock counters with an outside leg kick.
Murdock lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murdock at a distance.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murdock throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Murdock misses with a body kick.#T2#
Murdock misses with a wild body shot.
Murdock checks the leg kick.
Murdock pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ghost scores with a jab. Murdock acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Murdock is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
A left lands for Murdock.#T3#
An inside leg kick from Ghost misses.
Ghost is looking to slow Murdock down with leg kicks.
Murdock fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ghost on the side of the head.
Ghost looks for a takedown but Murdock sprawls well.
Michael Murdock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hifives Ghost.
Murdock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murdock was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Murdock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murdock counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Murdock walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost unleashes a big counter combination but Murdock bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Murdock moves out of range.
A jab from Murdock misses.
Murdock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murdock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murdock lands with a hook. Ghost tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice cross by Ghost.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murdock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Ghost has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murdock.
Murdock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghost lands a nice hook to Murdock's body. Murdock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Murdock avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Michael Murdock.
I think Murdock has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:47
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Michael Murdock!
Michael Murdock is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Michael Murdock thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GC 199
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Ghost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Wai Ping has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wai Ping tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Ghost, right into the meat.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ghost circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ghost doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ghost lands with a right hand. #TD#
Wai Ping looking to score a takedown here. Ghost is defending well but Wai Ping drives through and ends up in Ghost's guard.
Wai Ping showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai Ping passes Ghost's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Wai Ping is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wai Ping prevents Ghost from improving his position.
Ghost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wai Ping. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Wai Ping is looking for a kimura but Ghost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wai Ping to get the leverage.
Wai Ping trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Wai Ping wants to pass the guard but Ghost is defending well.
Ghost is trying to control but can't.
Ghost wants to get back to full guard.
Ghost keeps trying to improve his position.
Wai Ping wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ghost keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#T3#
Wai Ping is pressing down on Ghost's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghost is holding on for now.
Ghost trying to hold on to Wai Ping's head to control him but Wai Ping postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Wai Ping lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wai Ping moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CL#
Wai Ping gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Wai Ping working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ghost blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T4#
Ghost prevents the takedown attempt.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wai Ping can't find room to land a body shot as Ghost controls the action.
Wai Ping has Ghost pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ghost manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wai Ping throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghosts head.
Ghost misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wai Ping prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Knees to the body from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wai Ping lands with a light punch inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost tries to work over Wai Ping's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wai Ping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lu Wai Ping dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wai Ping takes one to the chin there.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Wai Ping attempts a counter takedown but Ghost avoids it well and moves away.
Wai Ping misses with a hook
and Ghost counters with a low kick, right behind Wai Ping 's knee.
Ghost throws a head kick but Wai Ping moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Ghost goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Wai Ping.
Wai Ping wants to clinch up but Ghost keeps it at a distance.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wai Ping looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wai Ping misses with a looping right.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Nice takedown defense from Ghost. No joy for Wai Ping on that attempt.
Ghost lands a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Ghost.#TD2#
Ghost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wai Ping sprawls well initially but Ghost persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wai Ping is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping is trying is best to control the position here.
Wai Ping is staying active underneath Ghost, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghost not doing much here.
Ghost wants to pass to mount but Wai Ping is defending the position. #T2##SUB#
Wai Ping is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghost pulls his head out easily.
Ghost seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wai Ping does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wai Ping tries to clinch but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost punishes Wai Ping's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghost feints and then cracks Wai Ping's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wai Ping down.
Hifives Ghost seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghost takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Ghost misses. #T3##CL#
Wai Ping closes the distance and pushes Ghost back into the cage.
Ghost lands a nice shot to the body.
Wai Ping goes for a takedown attempt but Ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lu Wai Ping. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wai Ping rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghost darts in looking for a takedown but Wai Ping gets double underhooks and turns Ghost into the cage. #TD#
Wai Ping feints and as Ghost raises his hands in defense, Wai Ping changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wai Ping trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wai Ping pushing down on Ghost's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Ghost is looking for a sweep. Wai Ping is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wai Ping is controlling the pace.
Ghost is looking to improve his position.
Wai Ping wants to pass to mount but Ghost is defending the position. #SUB#
Wai Ping seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghost trying to control but Wai Ping postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping scores with a shot to the body.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up but Ghost circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghost changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ghost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A head kick misses from Ghost.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Wai Ping will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wai Ping in his tracks.
Ghost throws a right hand that misses
and Wai Ping counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wai Ping has his takedown stuffed
and Ghost counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1##TD#
Wai Ping closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wai Ping prevents Ghost from improving his position.#SUB#
Wai Ping is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wai Ping's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wai Ping's back!
I really don't envy Wai Ping right now.
Ghost trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wai Ping doesn't escape. #T2#
Wai Ping tries to roll but Ghost sticks to his back.
A lull in the action here.
Wai Ping tries to break free.
Ghost has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Wai Ping's body.
Wai Ping looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T3#
Ghost keeps control of the position as Wai Ping tries to break free.
Ghost trying to control.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Wai Ping tries to roll but Ghost sticks to his back.
Ghost wants to control but Wai Ping is keeping busy.
Ghost cracks Wai Ping with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wai Ping from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Wai Ping tries to escape but Ghost has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Wai Ping manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ghost's guard. Nice work there by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hifives Ghost.
I think Ghost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
GC 193
Date: Feb 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Franchise throws a leg kick which misses Ghost's front leg but catches the back leg as Ghost tries to avoid it.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Franchise lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ghost takes a step back to recover.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses.
Franchise steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ghost misses with a looping left.
A cross from Ghost lands.
Franchise throws a series of strikes that have Ghost backpedaling.
Franchise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ghost slips a straight right by Franchise.
Ghost half committed to a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghost was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
As Franchise tries to get set, Ghost tries to push him back and clinch up but Franchise manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franchise's calf.
Ghost slips a straight right by Franchise.
Ghost defending well as Franchise loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Ghost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice side step and Franchise releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchise.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A solid body kick from Ghost.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Franchise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghost was well out of range. Poor timing from Franchise.
A telegraphed right hand from Franchise misses the target.
Ghost works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Franchise scores with a jab.
Franchise misses with a straight right.
Franchise misses with a left hand
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franchise thinking.
Ghost closes the distance but Franchise moves to the side
and Franchise counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Franchise.
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!
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Franchise moved away.
Ghost scores with a push kick.#T2#
Franchise staying out of range there.
Franchise takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Franchise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Ghost lands a lovely overhand right.
Ghost avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ghost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Franchise has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franchise throws a good cross that connects.
Ghost defending well as Franchise loads up on a big left hand.
Franchise takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Franchise takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Franchise uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghost has time to react.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.#T3#
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Franchise off balance momentarily.
Ghost throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ghost connects with a body shot.
Franchise misses with a body punch
and Ghost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franchise looks to throw the jab but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost dodges the punch combination from Franchise.
Ghost tries to counter with a takedown but Franchise is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Ghost gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Franchise misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ghost.
Ghost throws a head punch that misses.
Franchise working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Franchise's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost letting Franchise take a breather here.#T4#
Franchise is trying to maintain a safe position but Ghost gets an underhook and turns Franchise into the cage.
Franchise blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Franchise lands a right hand.
Franchise working Ghost over with knees to the body.
Franchise is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost misses with some punches.
Franchise tries to break free but Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
Franchise displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ghost up against the cage.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Franchise controls his hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Ghost fails to land.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Franchise throws a body kick that misses.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franchise.
A head kick misses from Franchise.
Franchise looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Ghost staying out of range there.
Franchise swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghost.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost with a nice cross.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Franchise misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Franchise throws a looping overhand right but Ghost ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franchise.
Franchise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ghost.#T1#
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Franchise moves away.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Franchise moved out of range.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
Franchise takes one to the side of the head.
No joy there for Franchise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Franchise is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghost.
Franchise throws a hook to the side of Ghost's head but Ghost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghost tried to score with a low kick but Franchise checks it.
Ghost lands an overhand right.
Franchise tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost scores with a punch to the head.
Ghost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Franchise. Franchise circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franchise uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Franchise swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ghost cracks the inside of Franchise's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franchise loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.#T2#
Franchise bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Franchise drops his hands momentarily and Ghost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Franchise takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Franchise throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franchise lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Franchise gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ghost.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Franchise on the side of the head.
Franchise avoids a punch combination nicely.
Franchise throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franchises jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franchise fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ghost has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ghost slips a jab from Franchise.#T3#
Franchise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ghost takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Franchise looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Franchise is letting Ghost control him for a moment.
Ghost wants to control but Franchise is keeping him busy.
A lull in the action here as Ghost stalls from top position.
Franchise is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ghost asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Franchise being controlled for a moment.
Franchise is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost is staying tight to Franchise's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost dominated that second round.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
A punch lands to the side of Ghost 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Ghost as he checks the leg kick.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Franchise was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ghost fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise misses with a double jab.
Ghost punishes Franchise's body with a nice straight punch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghost.
Franchise scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Franchise throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ghost. Ghost obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghost is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Franchise fails to land with a series of punches.
Franchise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice cross by Franchise.
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!
Franchise tries to bum rush Ghost with a series of wild strikes but Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Franchise.#T1#
Ghost's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Franchise moved away.
Franchise bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ghost blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Hifives Ghost is winning the standup battle so far.
Franchise will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Franchise looks for the body kick but Ghost saw that one coming.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Franchise saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Franchise! But no joy.
Franchise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Ghost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Franchise misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and Ghost counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Franchise tries to circle away but Ghost has him pinned against the cage.
Franchise wants to get back to striking at distance but Ghost won't allow it.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.#T2#
Ghost tries to work over Franchise's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Franchise escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Franchise throws a hook but Ghost avoids it easily.
A jab from Franchise finds it's way through Ghost's defenses.
Ghost throws a right and a left that Franchise avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A punch lands to the side of Franchise 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Franchise throws a body punch but Ghost moves out of range.
Franchise throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
so Ghost counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ghost trying to control but Franchise is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Franchise is looking to stand up but Ghost isn't so interested in that idea.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Franchise is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stevie Franchise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hifives Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ghost passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Ghost controlling the position from side mount.
Ghost has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ghost unloads with some shots from mount but Franchise bucks and avoids them well.
Ghost is landing with some decent strikes but Franchise is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ghost tries to control but Franchise wriggling away.
Ghost controlling his opponent.
Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Franchise for as long as he can get away with.
Franchise is squirming around, avoiding Ghost's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hifives Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghost 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Ama throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range.
Ama looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ama closes the distance but Ghost moves to the side
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ama thinking.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Baby Ama has been cut.
Ghost jabs Ama right on the nose. Ama blinks but takes it well.
Ghost lands a jab to the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ghost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ama misses with a double jab
and Ghost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ghost lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Ghost lands a nice shot to the body.
Ama misses with the combination.
Ama on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Ama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T1#
Ghost distracts Ama with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ghost passes Ama's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost not doing much here.
Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ama for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Ghost continues to stall.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ghost lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ama is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Ama and move into the clinch.
Ama misses with a hook
#CL#
and Ghost moves into the clinch.
Ama wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Ghost.
Ghost lands a body punch.
Ghost lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ama or not.
A left hand lands to the body for Ghost.
#T4#
Ghost lands a body shot.
Ghost effectively controlling the action here.
Ama wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ghost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ghost.
A right hook to the body lands for Ghost.
Ama lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Ghost.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Ghost.
#ROC#
Ama is rocked!
Ghost throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ama is still on wobbly legs! Can Ghost finish him?
Ama looks winded!
Ghost stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ghost lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Ama to his knees! Ghost keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
CATCH!!!-KO5-
Date: Dec 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Ghost. Morgan shrugs it off though.
Morgan throws a looping overhand right but Ghost ducks down to avoid it.
As Morgan tries to get set, Ghost tries to push him back and clinch up but Morgan manages to avoid the attempt.
Ghost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Morgan thows a leg kick but Ghost checks it #CL#
and Ghost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghost digs a right hand into Morgan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Morgan's gas tank.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Morgan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Morgan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Morgan is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Ghost tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T1#
Morgan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
Morgan is looking to land body kicks.
Ghost looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Ghost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Morgan throws a leg kick #CL#
and Ghost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghost.
Morgan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Ghost blocks a body shot from Morgan.
Ghost misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Ghost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Morgan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Morgan.
Nice body punch from Morgan.
Morgan is trying to push Ghost away but Ghost has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Morgan can't find room to land a body shot as Ghost controls the action.
Morgan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ghosts head. #BC2#
Morgan breaks from the clinch.
Morgan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Ghost moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan drops his hands momentarily and Ghost takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Ghost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Morgan ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Ghost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Morgan manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Morgan misses its intended target.
Morgan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ghost in his tracks.
Some wild striking there from Morgan.
Morgan takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Ghost throws a series of punches but Morgan avoids them all with ease.
Ghost lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Ghost counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghost.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost has Morgan pressed against the ropes, preventing Morgan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Morgan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Ghost lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Morgan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ghost's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Ghost scores with a hook to the body.
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Morgan.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Morgan.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morgan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Morgan on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Morgan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Ghost.
Morgan misses the jab.
Ghost throws a lazy right hand but Morgan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Andrew Morgan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Morgan lands with a slapping head kick.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Morgan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ghost lands a nice looking body kick.
Ghost bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Morgan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Morgan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ghost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Morgan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ghost moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Andrew Morgan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghost takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Morgan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ghost scores with a kick to the body.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan takes a swing at Ghost's ribcage but misses.
Ghost wants to clinch up but Morgan keeps it at a distance.
Morgan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ghost tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.#T2#
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Morgan lands with a straight right. Ghost didn't see that one coming.
Ghost feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Morgan's calf.
Ghost connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Morgan throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan with a nice cross.
Morgan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ghost's sensitive parts. #T3#
Ghost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Ghost holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ghost tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ghost works on Morgan's body with a couple of short punches.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Ghost tries a body shot but Morgan blocks it.
Ghost working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the ropes.
Ghost tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Morgan.
Ghost tries to stall but Morgan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Morgan has a couple of punches blocked by Ghost.
#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ghost throws out a loose jab but Morgan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Morgan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ghost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
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 Hifives Ghost will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Ghost's shoulder, as Ghost tries to avoid the shot.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Morgan doesn't seem bothered though.
Ghost thuds a left hand into Morgan's body.
Ghost takes one to the chin there.
Ghost jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Morgan misses with a low kick as Ghost jumps back.
Sloppy strikes from Morgan. Those never looked like landing.
A lazy body kick from Ghost
and Morgan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Morgan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan misses with a leg kick
and Ghost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1#
Ghost slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ghost blocks a low kick nicely.#CL#
Morgan gets tackled into the ropes by Ghost. Ghost maintains the clinch.
Ghost working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morgan.
Ghost lands a right hand. #BC2#
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Ghost counters with a straight right hand.
Ghost scores with a sloppy right hand. Morgan should have avoided that one.
Ghost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Morgan thinking.
Ghost tries to bum rush Morgan with a series of wild strikes but Morgan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Morgan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Ghost misses its target.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Ghost throws an overhand right that lands on Morgan's shoulder, as Morgan tries to avoid the shot.
Ghost loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Ghost uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Ghost connects with a good right hand that stumbles Morgan. Morgan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Morgan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost checks a leg kick.
Morgan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ghost scores with a body shot.
Ghost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
Ghost works Morgan's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Ghost looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morgan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
It seemed like Morgan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Ghost jabs at Morgan's body.
Ghost checks the leg kick.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Morgan throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
Morgan throws a sloppy body shot
and Ghost counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost lands a body shot.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.#T4#
Ghost looks to land a left hand but Morgan moved out of range nicely.
Jab by Ghost.
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!
Morgan thumps Ghost with a low kick.
Ghost's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghost obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghost connects with a leg kick. Morgan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Ghost wants to clinch.
Ghost swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Morgan.
Ghost scoring well with a low kick there.
Ghost wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Morgan! But no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Ghost works Morgan's body with a nice hook.
Ghost lets loose with a powerful body kick. Morgan will feel that in the morning.
Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ghost darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Ghost tries to clinch but Morgan moves away
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan lands a jab.
Ghost scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
Ghost lands with a good body shot.
Morgan misses with an uppercut. Ghost saw that one coming.#CL#
Ghost pushes Morgan up against the ropes in a clinch.#T1#
Morgan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Morgan controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Ghost - that landed with a thud.
Morgan has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.
Morgan takes a shot to the head.
Morgan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghost tries to throw a body punch but Morgan avoids it by throwing Ghost back against the ropes.
Morgan working aggressively here.
Morgan blocking some punches.
Morgan blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Morgan is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the ropes.
Morgan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Ghost.
Ghost throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ghost.
Hifives Ghost has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Morgan working hard to break the clinch.
Morgan prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ghost.
Morgan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
A short body shot lands from Ghost as the two fighters clinch.
Morgan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Ghost creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T3#
Ghost scores with a shot to the side of Morgan's head.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Morgan controls the action.
Morgan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC2#
Morgan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghost ducks under a wild hook from Morgan.
Ghost wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Morgan throws a hook but Ghost blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Ghost misses the target.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Ghost.
Ghost bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ghost slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Morgan throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Ghost counter with a right hand.
Morgan throws a solid leg kick but Ghost takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Morgan.
An inside leg kick lands from Morgan. #T4#
Morgan is looking to score with low kicks.
Ghost stuns Morgan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Morgan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Morgan throws a low kick, looking for Ghost's leg but Ghost calmly moves out of range.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan misses with a looping left.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Morgan.
Morgan throws a big counter head kick but Ghost avoids it with no problem.
Ghost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Morgan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Morgan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ghost misses with a body kick.
Ghost tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost had his way with Andrew Morgan in that round.
That's time! Ghost's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Morgan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ghost lands a glancing blow to the side of Morgan's head.
Ghost fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Morgan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A left lands for Ghost.
Ghost tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Morgan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan fails to land with a series of punches.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ghost ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ghost slips a straight right by Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost lands a slapping body shot.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Morgan saw that one coming.
Ghost throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
No joy there for Morgan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Morgan is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Ghost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Ghost thumps Morgan with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Ghost. Beautiful body shot.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ghost.
Morgan throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Morgan walks into a stiff left hand from Ghost.
A big left from Morgan misses.
Morgan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost lands a jab to the head.
Morgan throws a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Ghost catches Morgan right on the button with a cross.
Andrew Morgan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Morgan blocks a head kick by Ghost.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost scores with a jab to the head.
Ghost throws a right and a left that both miss.
Good shot there by Ghost.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Morgan moved away.
Morgan tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Morgan and move into the clinch.
Morgan throws a sloppy head kick
and Ghost counters with a nice body kick.
Ghost takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Morgan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Morgan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghost sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ghost lands a body shot.
A head kick by Ghost misses
and Morgan counters with a three punch combo that has Ghost backing up. Ghost nods at Morgan to acknowledge the strikes.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Morgan misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Morgan throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Ghost throwing a counter right hand but Morgan manages to avoid it.
Ghost punishes Morgan's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Ghost.
Hifives Ghost is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Morgan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Morgan.
Ghost tests Morgan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Morgan looks to land a right hand but Ghost moved out of range.
Morgan catches Ghost with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Ghost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Ghost fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghost sizes up Morgan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice cross by Ghost.
Ghost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ghost - that will leave a mark!
Morgan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Ghost.
A shot to the liver by Ghost. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Ghost tenderised Morgan's leg. Morgan is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Morgan is just out of range.
Morgan cracks Ghost with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hifives Ghost showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ghost 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hifives Ghost!
Andrew Morgan spoke after the fight, saying 'Congratulation to my opponent .... I ain't done. I will be back .. SOON ! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Ama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost counters with a one-two to the body.
Ama misses with a double jab.
A combination from Ama does no damage. #TD#
Ghost shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ama napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ghost lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Ghost working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Ama is rocked!
Ama is trying to escape the position but Ghost is controlling the position.
Ama is still in real trouble! Can Ghost finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ama taking punishment in the form of punches.
Ama being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Ghost's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost just content to control the position.
Ama seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghost working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Ghost passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Ama!
Ghost controlling his opponent.
Ghost lands a big shot to the head and Ama winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Ghost finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cottero feints a counter leg kick.
Cottero throws a wild body kick that Ghost sees coming a mile off.
Ghost on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cottero connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Ghost connects with a single shot there.
Cottero throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ghost fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cottero on the side of the head.
Ghost lands a right hook to the body.
Ghost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cottero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghost moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cottero lands with a cross.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cottero was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
A cross from Ghost lands.
Ghost cracks the inside of Cottero's front leg.
Ghost with a nice cross.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
Ghost defending well as Cottero loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Ghost jabs Cottero to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cottero blocks a jab.
Cottero throws a hook to the side of Ghost's head but Ghost sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ghost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ghost swinging wildly here.
Cottero shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Ghost throws a lazy uppercut
and Cottero counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ghost changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Cottero is just out of range.
Cottero loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Cottero doesn't manage to clinch there - Ghost circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Ghost on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cottero tries to clinch up.
Cottero lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ghost with a hook.
Cottero throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Ghost.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ghost throws a leg kick but Cottero checks it.
Nice straight punches there by Ghost. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ghost.
Ghost has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Outer Heaven Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Cottero tries to score with a low kick but Ghost moves his leg out of the way.
Cottero connects with a solid leg kick.
Cottero misses with a wild combination.
Ghost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cottero slips under a jab.
Cottero tries a head kick but it misses.
Cottero lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ghost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cottero is out of range and Ghost settles back down.
Cottero digs a good hook to Ghost's body.
Cottero swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ghost counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ghost is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ghost misses the jab.#T3#
Ghost scores with a body shot.
Cottero takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cottero stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ghost.
Jab, jab by Ghost - just one landing.
Cottero pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cottero takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cottero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cottero misses with a body shot.
Cottero goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cottero misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circling - Cottero throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ghost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghost takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cottero throws an overhand right that lands on Ghost's shoulder, as Ghost tries to avoid the shot.
Cottero throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ghost.
It looked like Ghost was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Cottero.
Cottero rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Ghost counter with a right hand. #T4#
Ghost sizes up Cottero with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cottero throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghost.
Ghost lands a head kick. Cottero smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ghost misses with a straight right.
Cottero doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cottero tries to clinch but Ghost moves out of range.
Ghost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cottero.
Cottero looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghost cracks Cottero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cottero uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ghost has time to react.
Cottero misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ghost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC#
Cottero is rocked!
Ghost steps in with a hook that catches Cottero right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ghost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cottero looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 19, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Arias (ranked 10267 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 7689 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; George Arias! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost has taken the fight to the clinch.
Arias goes for a takedown attempt but Ghost pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Arias moves into the clinch successfully.
Arias is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ghost is defending well.
Ghost is trying to trip Arias. He has hold of a leg but Arias is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Ghost persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arias (0) vs (2) Ghost
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias 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.
Arias looking for a sweep. Not yet Arias, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arias trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
Ghost looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Arias looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Arias will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Arias wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Arias swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost 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.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Arias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arias looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ghost looking to sit in guard and control but Arias gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arias (2) vs (2) Ghost
Arias has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Ghost has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Arias has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Arias (5) vs (2) Ghost
Arias wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Ghost tries to improve position but can't.
Arias has hold of Ghost's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ghost seems comfortable defending it but Arias has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ghost is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ghost is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Arias couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Arias! |
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Event:
TWGC 18 (170lbs, D2): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 18, 2017 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Erkki Elastinen (ranked 5003 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hifives Ghost (ranked 7697 p4p, 0 weight class). Elastinen comes to the cage accompanied by Cascada - Dangerous. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Erkki Elastinen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost clinches up with Elastinen and pushes him back against the cage.
Ghost jumps guard.
Ghost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elastinen 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.
Elastinen won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost is trying to control the position but Elastinen postures up.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Elastinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (0) vs (2) Ghost
Elastinen looking to control.
Elastinen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Elastinen looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Elastinen is retaining full guard.
Elastinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Elastinen is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Ghost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Elastinen working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Ghost works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Elastinen is trying to control but can't.
Ghost trying to control from half guard but Elastinen is working away.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
Ghost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghost stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Elastinen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Holding Cell, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ghost is taking a breather. Elastinen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Let's hope that Ghost has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen controlling the position well.
Elastinen gets full guard.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Elastinen trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghost 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.
Elastinen is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
Elastinen is pulling down on Ghost's head to control his posture.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Elastinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Elastinen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
Elastinen trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghost is pushing down on Elastinen's leg trying to pass to half guard. Elastinen is fighting to maintain full guard but Ghost has managed to sneak the leg through.
Elastinen tries to roll over but Ghost keeps him under control.
Ghost is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Elastinen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Elastinen is trying to maintain the position but Ghost is very close to passing his half guard.
Ghost stalling.
Ghost is looking to take a break and control but Elastinen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Elastinen tries to get to full guard but Ghost has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the action but Elastinen is working from the bottom.
Ghost has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Elastinen (0) vs (5) Ghost
Elastinen slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Ghost is pressing down on Elastinen's thigh, looking to free his foot. Elastinen is holding on for now.
Ghost is keen to just control but Elastinen is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ghost prevents Elastinen from improving his position.
Ghost is keen to just control but Elastinen is a slippery customer.
Ghost is working for a submission of some sort.
Elastinen wants to get back to full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen moves into full guard.
Elastinen controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Ghost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Ghost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Elastinen is keeping the position.
Elastinen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Elastinen keeps moving.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Elastinen keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elastinen is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ghost manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (5) Ghost
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Elastinen pushes down on Ghost's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ghost regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ghost bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elastinen's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Elastinen (2) vs (7) Ghost
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Darwin France. France is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by bring me to life. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Darwin France!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
France keeps the fight on the outside.
France has taken the fight to the clinch.
France manages to pull guard.
France pulls Ghost in to control the position.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Ghost 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.
France trying to control the position.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but France is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
France trying to keep a closed guard but Ghost is proving a slippery customer.
France looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because France is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
France is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but France is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to pass into half guard but France pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now France is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (0) vs (2) France
Ghost pulls France in to control the position.
My spies in Mello MMA inform me that France has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ghost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. France doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. France manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
France is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
France drops back looking for a leg! Ghost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghost manages to kick France off! France jumps back into Ghost's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
France stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ghost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ghost wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghost looking for subs off his back but France has passed one foot through into half guard.
France is looking to advance position but Ghost won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
France passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ghost! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (5) France
Ghost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
France trying to control but he's not successful this time.
France is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghost tries to hold on but France postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
France tries to control but Ghost wriggling away.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for France on the ground.
Ghost tries to hold on but France pushes him away.
Ghost is looking to get to half guard.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
France wants to take Ghost's back but he can't do it this time.
France tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ghost tries to reverse the position but France maintains control.
France avoids the attempt from Ghost to control.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but France isn't that keen on the idea.
France controlling from mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has given up his back here. Will France look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (8) France
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France tightening his grip on Ghost, looking for the choke.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
A lull in the action here.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
France tries to get the hooks in deep but Ghost pushed the leg off.
Ghost is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if France gets his way!
France looking for the choke from the back.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
France has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
France controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
Ghost looking very determined here, making life difficult for France.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost tries to escape but France has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
France is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ghost is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to escape the position.
Ghost looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Ghost rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
France seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ghost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
France trying to control from Ghost's half guard. Ghost has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Ghost looking for submissions from the bottom but instead France passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (11) France
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
France tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
France trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
France has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Ghost! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (13) France
Ghost manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Ghost trying to control from the bottom.
France is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
France moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Ghost. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (16) France
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
France tries to move into full mount but can't pass Ghost's legs.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom here.
France is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ghost will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
France is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Ghost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Ghost is not content to let France control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
France working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
France wants to control but Ghost is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Ghost's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
France wins on points by 16 to 0.
A relieved looking Darwin France thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
GKNY 118 - Man vs Funk II
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Morris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ghost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slow jab from Ghost misses its intended target.
Ghost has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Morris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ghost is fending him off so far but Morris persists. Nope, Ghost circles away and we're back to standing.
Morris shoots for a takedown but Ghost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ghost connects with a single shot there.
A head kick misses from Morris.
Morris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ghost dodges the punch combination from Morris.
Ghost keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Morris misses with a double jab.
Morris throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
Ghost chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morris misses the shot to the body.
Morris swinging wildly here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Morris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Morris tries to clinch but Ghost is having none of it.
Morris fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Morris misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Ghost counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ghost is nestled in close to Morris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Ghost prevents Morris from improving his position.#SUB2#
Morris actively working from the bottom here.
Ghost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Ghost performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
Ghost slips a nice elbow through Morris's hands, connecting with Morris's forehead.
Ghost lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ghost scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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!
Ghost slows the pace down in half guard.
Morris manages to get to full guard.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morris looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
#T3#
Morris keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morris is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ghost defends well.
Ghost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Morris has momentary wrist control but Ghost slips an elbow through the middle.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Morris had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Ghost defends it easily.#SUB2#
Ghost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Morris has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghost has managed to get both his arms back between Morris's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Morris looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ghost scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ghost engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Morris keeps moving. #SUB2#
Morris is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Ghost throws a head kick that half lands.
Morris throws a right and a left that Ghost avoids nicely.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghost dives in for a single leg takedown but Morris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Ghost misses the jab.
A big right from Ghost misses.
Morris falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Ghost counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Morris!
Hifives Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Morris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Ghost connects with a decent elbow.
Morris is looking to regain half guard here but Ghost keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Morris is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ghost's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Morris looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ghost trying to control from half guard but Morris is working away.
Morris has hold of Ghost's hands but Ghost slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ghost is just content to waste time from the top position. Morris takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ghost slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ghost landing a few strikes. #T2#
Morris is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Ghost is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Morris has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ghost connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Morris some visible discomfort.
Morris is looking for a sweep.
Ghost is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morris can do to turn this around?
Morris keeps trying to improve his position.
Ghost slows the pace down.
Morris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ghost wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Morris looks to move to half guard but instead Ghost has passed into mount! Damn!
Ghost looking to control and managing it successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Ghost lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ghost dominating with strikes here.
Morris is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ghost lands a nice shot to the head.
Morris is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
Ghost with the ground and pound from mount. #ROC#
Morris is rocked!
Morris in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Morris is still in real trouble! Can Ghost finish him?
Morris is desperately trying to improve his position but Ghost has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB#
Ghost looking for a guillotine from mount but Morris is having none of it.
Ghost controlling his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost with shots to the head and body - Morris looks very uncomfortable down there. #SUB#
Ghost working for a submission but Morris is keeping him at bay.
A big strike lands for Ghost! That's really hurt Morris and he's turned his back - Ghost keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Ghost jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
GKNY 113 - Momochi vs Nilsen
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by McGregor, which made it look bad.
Ghost 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.
Hifives Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ghost crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGregor - the referee stops the clock and Ghost gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGregor. Ghost manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
McGregor misses with a wild combination.
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGregor lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Ghost closes the distance and clinches.
Ghost misses with the head strike.
Ghost blocks a body shot from McGregor.
McGregor misses with a knee strike.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Ghost keeps control of McGregor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McGregor swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost tries a body shot but McGregor blocks it.
Ghost misses with some punches.
McGregor lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McGregor.
McGregor prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McGregor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ghost fails to land.
McGregor blocks a body shot from Ghost.
Ghost blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghost tries to work over McGregor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McGregor scores with a nice hook to the head.
McGregor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
McGregor trying to land knees to the body.
McGregor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McGregor is trying to force a seperation but Ghost has the dominant position.
McGregor unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ghost lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC#
McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McGregor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGregor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ghost throws a shot to the body.
McGregor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGregor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGregor 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.
McGregor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
Ghost tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.#T3#
McGregor tries a head kick but it misses.
McGregor 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.
McGregor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McGregor misses with a head kick.
Ghost appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Connor McGregor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ghost listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but McGregor is just out of range.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGregor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McGregor takes one to the chin there.
McGregor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. McGregor does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGregor throws a quick counter head kick but Ghost was just out of range.
Ghost throws a leg kick which misses McGregor's front leg but catches the back leg as McGregor tries to avoid it.
Ghost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but McGregor swivels and escapes.
Ghost smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGregor throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGregor rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Ghost is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McGregor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
McGregor misses with a kick to the body.
McGregor cracks Ghost with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
McGregor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ghost.
Ghost lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGregor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ghost misses the body punch
and McGregor counters with a nice uppercut.
Ghost throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost misses with a kick to the body.
Ghost blocks a head kick by McGregor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor McGregor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Ghost blocks a head kick by McGregor.
A head kick from McGregor lands but Ghost takes it in his stride.
It looks like McGregor has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor ducks under a wild hook from Ghost.
Ghost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McGregor counters with a one-two to the body.
Ghost fails with an attempt to clinch.
McGregor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Ghost moves in looking to clinch but McGregor pushes him off.
A thudding body kick lands there by McGregor!
Ghost throws a predictable looking body shot
and McGregor counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Ghost is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Ghost walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGregor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
#ROC#
Ghost is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can McGregor finish him?
McGregor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
McGregor slips under a jab.
Ghost misses with a body shot.
Ghost swinging wildly here.
Ghost misses with a hook
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McGregor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Connor McGregor is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghost is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McGregor.
Ghost takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#CL2#
Ghost instigates a clinch. #BC#
McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGregor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
McGregor fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ghost just manages to avoid it.
Ghost lands a really nice looking cross but McGregor seems unphased.
McGregor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ghost can do to turn this around?
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGregor.
McGregor throws a head kick that half lands.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
McGregor connects with a crisp jab.
Ghost throws out a loose jab but McGregor uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for McGregor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ghost moves out of range as McGregor throws a body kick.
Ghost throws a body kick that misses.
A big right from Ghost misses.
Ghost tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGregor was well out of range. Poor timing from Ghost.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
McGregor misses the jab.
McGregor walks into a jab.
Ghost lands a jab.#T3##TD2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Ghost gets a takedown into half guard.#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Ghost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
McGregor is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost prevents McGregor from standing back up.
Ghost throwing shots but McGregor is blocking nicely.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet.
McGregor trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#T4#
Ghost content to control rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost.
Ghost is controlling the pace.
Ghost missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ghost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ghost prevents McGregor from standing back up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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 Connor McGregor 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#
McGregor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ghost throws a leg kick but McGregor moved away.
Ghost throws a leg kick that misses.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
A jab from Ghost misses.
McGregor bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ghost's head.
Ghost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#TD2#
Ghost feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES#
McGregor pushes Ghost off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ghost takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Ghost finds it's way through McGregor's defenses.
McGregor tries to land a front kick but Ghost steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Ghost tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and McGregor is able to avoid easily.
Ghost avoids a kick to the body.
Ghost tries to clinch
and McGregor counters with a body kick that stops Ghost in his tracks momentarily.
McGregor clobbers Ghost with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McGregor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ghost throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ghost throws a right hand that McGregor ducks under and follows up with a left that McGregor also avoids with ease.
McGregor avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Ghost closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGregor circles away.
Ghost scores with a head kick.
Oh McGregor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD2#
Ghost gets a takedown into half guard.
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!
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Well, if Ghost 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.
McGregor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ghost. #T2#
McGregor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Ghost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McGregor defends it well.
McGregor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor seems to have got his legs back now.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McGregor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Ghost is working away from the top position though.
Ghost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T3#
McGregor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McGregor won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
Nice strikes from Ghost there.
Ghost thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Connor McGregor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor is not content to let Ghost control the position.
Ghost performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A swing and a miss from McGregor.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McGregor moves away.
A nice leg kick lands there from McGregor. #T4#
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from McGregor.
Ghost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Connor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McGregor looks to land a combination. Ghost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ghost throws a hook but McGregor blocks it.
McGregor throws a counter high kick but Ghost was just alert enough to avoid it.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGregor manages to avoid it.
McGregor swinging wildly here.
Ghost looks to land a right hand but McGregor moved out of range.
McGregor misses with a body shot.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick
and McGregor counters with a big head kick but Ghost shrugs it off.
McGregor lands the left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ghost ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ghost is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McGregor falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Ghost counters with a shoot takedown. McGregor fights it but they end up in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor McGregor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for McGregor, 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor McGregor!
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Event:
GKNY 107 - Durden vs Tsoi
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Ghost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hughes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ghost.
Hughes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hughes throws a lazy uppercut
and Ghost counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hughes misses with a straight left.
Hughes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hughes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ghost does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hughes throws a leg kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hughes scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ghost walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hughes throws a nice looking combination but Ghost bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ghost is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hughes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ghost checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ghost is looking to counter the offense by Hughes and move into the clinch.
Bronson Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ghost moves out of range as Hughes strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hughes throws a jab when Ghost was well out of range.
Hughes swings for the body but Ghost moves out of range.
#TD#
Ghost drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Hughes is keeping the position.
Hughes pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hughes manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've been hearing that Ghost has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ghost controlling from the top position.
Ghost makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Ghost postures up and lands a big shot to Hughes's brow. #SUB2#
Hughes is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
Ghost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hughes working for submissions but it's allowed Ghost to get to half guard.
Hughes has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hughes wants to get back to full guard.
Hughes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghost throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Ghost trying to control but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Ghost throwing strikes from guard but Hughes blocks nicely.
Hughes is trying to keep Ghost in close.
Hughes working a defensive guard but Ghost passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Hughes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ghost pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ghost in particular looking to stall.
Hughes is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ghost trying to control the action but Hughes is working from the bottom.
Hughes works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Hughes looking for a triangle here. Ghost is fighting it but it looks tight! Hughes pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Ghost is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bronson Hughes!
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Event:
GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson is looking for a counter combo.
Ghost connects with an inside leg kick.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ghost with a series of wild strikes but Ghost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Ghost is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jackson cracks a nice hook into Ghost's ribs.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ghost slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Ghost lands a leg kick that knocks Jackson off balance momentarily.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
#CL2#
Ghost has managed to clinch.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghost prevents Jackson from breaking the clinch.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Ghost scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Jackson has been cut.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost lands a body punch.
Jackson tries to break free but Ghost pushes him back against the cage.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost has him pressed against the cage. #T2#
Ghost misses with a body punch.
Ghost lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jackson.
Ghost swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ghost misses with some punches.
Ghost makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ghost just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
A hook to the body from Ghost.
Jackson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ghost lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3#
Good body shot from Ghost.
Ghost pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
Ghost throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling the position.
Jackson prevents a body shot from Ghost.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Ghost tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jackson is looking to break free of the clinch but Ghost has double underhooks.
Ghost keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jackson's efforts to push away.
Ghost doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghost goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ghost keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ghost fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghost can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Ghost is controlling him.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ghost lands with a right to the head.
Ghost tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Jackson has had enough of the clinch but Ghost keeps him there for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghost scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Ghost tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hifives Ghost dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Jackson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost moves out of range.
A combination from Ghost does no damage.
Ghost ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
Ghost fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ghost scores with a jab. Jackson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jackson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ghost avoids it well.
Ghost feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#ROC2#
Jackson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ghost steps in with a hook that catches Jackson right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Ghost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jackson looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hifives Ghost!
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Event:
GKNY 99 - Bilous vs Tahere
Date: Nov 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Spencer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ghost.
A countering left hand to the body from Spencer misses.
Ghost checks the leg kick nicely there.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ghost checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by Spencer.
Ghost throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Ghost thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ghost throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Ghost tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been hearing reports that Ghost has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ghost walks into a left hand.
Spencer throws a leg kick #TD#
and Ghost counters with a single leg into guard. Spencer didn't expect that.
Ghost stays in close to Spencer's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spencer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spencer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ghost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Spencer can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ghost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghost trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ghost in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ghost distracts Spencer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ghost postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ghost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T2#
Ghost lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Spencer controlling the position.
Ghost landing with the ground and pound.
Ghost throws a big elbow that misses.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Ghost throws a body kick that misses.
Ghost swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Spencer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ghost's head backwards.
Spencer looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ghost swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Spencer counters with a left to the body.
An inside leg kick from Spencer misses.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
Ghost wants to clinch.
Spencer connects with a jab.
Spencer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Ghosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ghost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Spencer throws a head kick that misses.
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick. #T4#
Spencer throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spencer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ghost motions for Spencer to come forward. Ghost throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Spencer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer flicks out a counter leg kick but Ghost steps away.
Spencer thumps Ghost with a low kick.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ghost.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Spencer looks to score with a jab to the body but Ghost is just out of range.
Ghost misses with a body shot.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Spencer tries to work over Ghost's front leg with a kick but Ghost checks it.
Ghost lunges at Spencer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Spencer's hand.
Ghost misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Spencer looks for the body kick but Ghost saw that one coming.
Spencer slips a straight right by Ghost.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mark Spencer will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Ghost avoids the head kick by Spencer.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Spencer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Spencer is looking to slow Ghost down with leg kicks.
A big left from Ghost misses.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Spencer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spencer does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ghost avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Ghost misses the target.
Ghost fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Ghost throws a jab but it's blocked by Spencer.
Spencer tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghost is wise to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Spencer, right into the meat.
Ghost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt.
Ghost stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.#T1#
Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer scores with a leg kick.
Ghost looks to score with a jab to the body but Spencer is just out of range.
Ghost on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spencer. Spencer obviously looking to wear him down.
Spencer wants to slow Ghost down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Spencer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghost manages to avoid it.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
It looked like Ghost wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spencer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghost. That did some damage!
Spencer swinging wildly here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Spencer. That's going to slow Ghost down.
Ghost scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mark Spencer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Ghost throws a leg kick but Spencer moved away.
Spencer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Ghost misses with a looping right.
Ghost throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ghost misses the jab.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
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!
A head kick misses from Spencer.
Ghost is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Ghost fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spencer checks it well.
Jab from Spencer.
Ghost checks a low kick from Spencer.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spencer throws a low kick but Ghost avoids it.
Mark Spencer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spencer checks a leg kick.
Spencer defending well as Ghost loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ghost. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Ghost has Spencer up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Spencer. #T3#
Ghost misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spencer misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spencer.
Ghost tries a body shot but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer scores with a hook to the body.
Ghost struggles to land a body shot inside as Spencer controls his hands.
Ghost has a couple of punches blocked by Spencer.
Spencer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spencer blocking some punches.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Spencer.
#BC2#
Spencer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Ghost.
Spencer has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Ghost misses. #T4#
Ghost checks the leg kick nicely there.
Ghost pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer misses with a low kick.
Ghost misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spencer lands a leg kick that knocks Ghost off balance momentarily.
Spencer is looking to slow Ghost down with leg kicks.
Ghost avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Spencer misses with a kick to the body.
Spencer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Ghost.
Ghost avoids the body shot from Spencer.
Spencer slips under a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Ghost throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Ghost shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Spencer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ghost loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Spencer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Spencer takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ghost.
Spencer throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost tries a low kick but Spencer avoids it.
Ghost tries to score with a low kick but Spencer moves his leg out of the way.
Ghost scores with a nice head shot.
Ghost throws a hook but Spencer avoids it easily.
Spencer throws a head kick but Ghost moves out of range.
Spencer thuds his shin into the meat of Ghost's side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spencer connects with an inside leg kick.
Ghost steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spencer. That one must have hurt.
Ghost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Ghost throws a looping overhand right but Spencer ducks down to avoid it.
Spencer shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost looks to land a right hand but Spencer moved out of range.#T1#
Ghost throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Ghost tries to clinch up but Spencer circles away and keeps his distance.
Ghost throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer tries a quick counter leg kick but Ghost is wise to it.
Spencer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ghost checks it well.
Ghost lands with a hook. Spencer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ghost gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Spencer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spencer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Ghost throws a body shot but no joy.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ghost throws a shot from downtown. Spencer moves away and avoids it.
Spencer throws a leg kick but Ghost moved away.
Ghost waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Spencer.
Ghost is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ghost fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice defenses there by Spencer.
Spencer is looking to chop away at Ghost's legs. #T2#
Ghost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Spencer but Spencer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghost shoots in and drives through. Spencer sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hifives Ghost. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spencer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost misses with a hook.
Ghost checks a low kick from Spencer.
Ghost has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Spencer.
Ghost throws a hook but Spencer blocks it.
Spencer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Spencer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Spencer tries to land a leg kick but Ghost saw it coming and moves away.
#TD#
Ghost shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Spencer manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T3#
Ghost wants to clinch up but Spencer keeps it at a distance.
Ghost swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
A jab from Ghost misses.
Spencer wants to land a leg kick but Ghost is out of range.
Ghost loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#TD#
Ghost drives through with a takedown into Spencer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ghost is looking to work some ground and pound but Spencer has wrist control.
Spencer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Spencer is retaining full guard.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Mark Spencer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hifives Ghost overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ghost is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hifives Ghost has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ghost working some strikes from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Spencer.
I've got Spencer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Spencer!
An out of breath Mark Spencer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Veli Schwarzeneg. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Veli Schwarzeneg!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost tries to close the distance and clinch up but Schwarzeneg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ghost drives through and clinches with Schwarzeneg against the cage.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Schwarzeneg manages to get underhooks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Schwarzeneg 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.
Schwarzeneg has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ghost avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ghost tries to pull guard but Schwarzeneg holds him up against the cage and eventually Ghost drops back down to his feet.
Schwarzeneg has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ghost uses from the top position.
Schwarzeneg looking for a guillotine here but Ghost defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schwarzeneg is looking for a triangle but Ghost pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost content to stall in guard here.
Schwarzeneg can't keep his opponent in guard - Ghost advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg wants to get back to full guard.
Ghost trying to control from half guard but Schwarzeneg is working away.
Ghost tries to pass to full mount but Schwarzeneg defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ghost's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ghost is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ghost is looking to advance position but Schwarzeneg won't allow it.
Ghost performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schwarzeneg gets full guard.
Schwarzeneg throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schwarzeneg working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schwarzeneg working for a triangle but Ghost defends it easily.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Schwarzeneg is keeping the position for now.
Schwarzeneg has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Ghost should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Schwarzeneg has tightened it up now! Ghost should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Veli Schwarzeneg! |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 27, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Hifives Ghost and Neil Diaz. Diaz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 209 Stockton Anthem. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Neil Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost forces Diaz back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz decides to pull guard.
Ghost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ghost seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Diaz for as long as he can get away with.
Diaz looking for a sweep. Not yet Diaz, not yet.
Ghost tries to free his leg and advance position but Diaz is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Diaz is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Diaz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghost has managed to get both his arms back between Diaz's legs - danger averted.
Diaz 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghost's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Diaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Diaz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ghost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diaz is keeping the position for now.
Diaz looking to control.
Ghost slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ghost continues to stall.
Our spies down at at The Highland Way inform us that Diaz has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Diaz not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
More hug and hope from Ghost.
Diaz looking to control.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
Ghost has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ghost is now in half guard.
Ghost is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Ghost is looking for a kimura but Diaz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ghost to get the leverage.
Diaz is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ghost perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Ghost is working for an americana but Diaz has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Ghost was thinking about the submission.
Diaz working a defensive guard here.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
Ghost passes Diaz's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ghost wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
Ghost is stalling here. Diaz is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ghost seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Diaz has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Ghost (0) vs (4) Diaz
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents Diaz from improving position.
Ghost is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at House of 1000 Corpses, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is trying to improve his position.
Ghost can't do much from the bottom here.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz takes a little break here. Ghost wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the action but Ghost is working from the bottom.
A control attempt from Ghost but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (6) Diaz
Ghost regains half guard.
Ghost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Diaz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (0) vs (9) Diaz
Diaz thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Diaz trying to control the position but Ghost is working away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ghost tries to get out of the position.
Ghost is looking to regain half guard here but Diaz keeps moving and retains side control.
Ghost is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Diaz is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ghost (0) vs (11) Diaz
Ghost wants to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking to control but Ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Diaz fails to advance to Ghost's back.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ghost working to try and regain half guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Ghost is surviving well by controlling Diaz's body position as best he can.
Ghost tries to improve his position but instead Diaz has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (14) Diaz
Ghost just trying to survive but Diaz is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Diaz is trying to control but Ghost is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Ghost wants to control but Diaz is having none of it.
Diaz trying to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost tries to hold on but Diaz pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is looking to improve his position but Diaz isn't that keen on the idea.
Diaz looking to control but Ghost is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ghost controls the position.
Ghost is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Diaz has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (0) vs (17) Diaz
Diaz controlling well, preventing Ghost from escaping the position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Ghost is really stuck here.
Ghost trying to control but not successfully.
Diaz tries to keep control of the position but Ghost is staying busy.
Diaz looking for the RNC.
Ghost trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ghost is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Diaz gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Ghost is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Diaz is your winner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Neil Diaz!
Neil Diaz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Suchart Chaowanungkarn and Hifives Ghost. Chaowanungkarn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Muay Thai fight music. 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 Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Suchart Chaowanungkarn! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ghost tries to keep at a distance but Chaowanungkarn has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ghost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chaowanungkarn is working for takedown but Ghost is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Suchart Chaowanungkarn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaowanungkarn tries for a takedown but Ghost manages to get underhooks.
Ghost gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chaowanungkarn.
Chaowanungkarn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ghost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaowanungkarn smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost gets tackled into the cage by Chaowanungkarn. Chaowanungkarn maintains the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ghost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghost.
Ghost is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ghost pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ghost tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chaowanungkarn smiles and moves away.
Chaowanungkarn has managed to clinch.
Ghost prevents a takedown attempt there.
Ghost tries for a takedown but Chaowanungkarn manages to get underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Chaowanungkarn after a bit of a struggle.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to drag Ghost to the mat but Ghost just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ghost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chaowanungkarn wants to take the fight to the mat but Ghost manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ghost wants a takedown but no success here.
Chaowanungkarn changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ghost fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ghost fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chaowanungkarn sprawls well initially but Ghost persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chaowanungkarn (0) vs (2) Ghost
Ghost trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ghost might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Chaowanungkarn is looking to control Ghost's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chaowanungkarn avoid being mounted?
Ghost is pressing down on Chaowanungkarn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Chaowanungkarn is holding on for now.
Chaowanungkarn is looking for a sweep. Ghost is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ghost is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Chaowanungkarn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ghost.
Ghost trying to control the action but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost not doing much here.
Chaowanungkarn is doing well to control the position and prevent Ghost from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaowanungkarn wants to improve his position but Ghost is controlling well.
Chaowanungkarn is pressing down on Ghost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ghost sitting in guard here, content to control.
Chaowanungkarn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chaowanungkarn keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Ghost not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chaowanungkarn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard.
Let's hope that Ghost 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.
Chaowanungkarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Chaowanungkarn controls Ghost momentarily but Ghost frees himself.
Chaowanungkarn 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.
Ghost trying to control the position from guard on top but Chaowanungkarn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn pulls Ghost in close to prevent any damage.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Chaowanungkarn keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Chaowanungkarn keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Chaowanungkarn wants to sweep but no luck.
Ghost controls from within his opponent's guard.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position.
Ghost must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chaowanungkarn looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ghost sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position here.
Ghost trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Ghost is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost postures up.
Ghost trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Ghost controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Ghost is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chaowanungkarn has Ghost pulled in close to control his posture.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Chaowanungkarn keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Ghost trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Chaowanungkarn wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Chaowanungkarn.
Ghost controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chaowanungkarn is adopting a defensive guard.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to control but Chaowanungkarn is working from the bottom.
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Well,Chaowanungkarn is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Ghost wants to control from the top but Chaowanungkarn keeps moving.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ghost is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Chaowanungkarn is keeping the position.
Chaowanungkarn is pulling down on Ghost's head to control his posture.
Chaowanungkarn keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Chaowanungkarn has his hands on Ghost's head, controlling the position.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to keep Ghost in close.
Chaowanungkarn seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chaowanungkarn has control of Ghost's left arm, preventing Ghost from doing any damage.
Chaowanungkarn trying to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Chaowanungkarn holds on and takes a little breather.
Chaowanungkarn is trying to keep Ghost in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chaowanungkarn has Ghost pulled in close to control his posture.
Chaowanungkarn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ghost wins on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 11 (155lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2016 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Unveil Loveladdy and Hifives Ghost. On his way into the cage it seems that Unveil Loveladdy has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Unveil Loveladdy seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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; Unveil Loveladdy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hifives Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Watson and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Loveladdy.
Loveladdy tries to keep at a distance but Ghost has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ghost wants a takedown but no success here.
Ghost gets control of Loveladdy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ghost will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Loveladdy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Ghost manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (0) vs (2) Ghost
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loveladdy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Loveladdy being controlled here, momentarily.
Ghost stopping the sweep attempt from Loveladdy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghost is stalling in the full guard.
Loveladdy could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Loveladdy keeping full guard, as Ghost tries to pass.
Loveladdy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (2) Ghost
Loveladdy is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ghost has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ghost won't allow Loveladdy to pass to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ghost can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Loveladdy trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is looking for a triangle but Loveladdy pushes his legs off easily.
Loveladdy wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Ghost told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Loveladdy is working hard here to advance position.
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Loveladdy defends easily.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Loveladdy defends it easily.
Loveladdy works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Loveladdy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghost defends it well.
Ghost manages to get to full guard.
Loveladdy postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy looking to pass the guard.
Ghost is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (4) Ghost
Ghost is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ghost is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Ghost has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ghost tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loveladdy knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loveladdy actively working from the bottom here.
Ghost is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (2) vs (7) Ghost
Ghost sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Ghost might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Loveladdy wants to control but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has control of Loveladdy's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Loveladdy regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Loveladdy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Loveladdy is controlling an arm, preventing Ghost from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Ghost controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Loveladdy is looking to improve his position but Ghost isn't that keen on the idea.
Ghost goes for an armbar but Loveladdy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Loveladdy. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (7) Ghost
Loveladdy won't allow Ghost to sweep him here.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Loveladdy from controlling successfully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ghost escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Loveladdy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Loveladdy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ghost dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (9) Ghost
Ghost looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loveladdy wants to control but Ghost passes easily into half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost prevents Loveladdy from improving his position.
Loveladdy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Loveladdy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ghost wants to pass the guard but Loveladdy is defending well.
Ghost not doing much here.
Loveladdy won't allow Ghost to pass to mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Ghost seems content to control.
Ghost works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Loveladdy (4) vs (12) Ghost
Ghost forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Loveladdy (4) vs (15) Ghost
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Loveladdy trying to control the action but Ghost just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loveladdy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Loveladdy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost not allowing Loveladdy to control his hands.
Ghost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Loveladdy preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ghost.
Loveladdy tries to break free.
Ghost controls the position.
Loveladdy trying to control but not successfully.
Ghost patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Loveladdy right now.
Ghost is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Loveladdy defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Loveladdy trying to control but not successfully.
Ghost biding his time, controlling Loveladdy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ghost working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Loveladdy is doing well to defend. Ghost seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Loveladdy is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hifives Ghost! |
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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 Hifives Ghost and Alexandre Gunines. Alexandre Gunines has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hifives Ghost! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Alexandre Gunines!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Kenichi Hosakawa.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Gunines shoots in looking for a takedown but Ghost manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunines's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ghost tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Gunines manages to circle out of the way.
Ghost has managed to clinch.
Gunines tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ghost smiles and moves away.
Gunines dives in for a single leg takedown but Ghost sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hifives Ghost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexandre Gunines.
Ghost rushes Gunines and presses him up against the cage.
Ghost lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ghost (2) vs (0) Gunines
Gunines trying to control but Ghost postures up.
Ghost seems to be looking for submissions.
Ghost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gunines on the ground.
Gunines moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Gunines is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghost controlling from the top position.
Ghost has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunines is trying to control the position but Ghost postures up.
Gunines lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (2) vs (2) Gunines
Gunines trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost keeping full guard, as Gunines tries to pass.
Gunines thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ghost is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gunines looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost trying to keep a closed guard but Gunines is proving a slippery customer.
Gunines pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ghost is keeping the position for now.
Ghost looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunines wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ghost trying to control the position here.
Ghost keeping moving, preventing Gunines from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost can't keep his opponent in guard - Gunines advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gunines trying to control from half guard but Ghost is working away.
Ghost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gunines trying to control from half guard but Ghost is working away.
Ghost gets full guard.
Ghost is pulling down on Gunines's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunines, at least for the moment.
Gunines trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunines stopping the sweep attempt from Ghost.
Ghost looking for a guillotine here but Gunines defends easily.
Ghost is controlling Gunines's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunines drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Gunines jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gunines drops back looking for a leg! Ghost is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ghost manages to kick Gunines off! Gunines jumps back into Ghost's guard.
Ghost trying to control the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ghost has his hands on Gunines's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunines wants to control from the top but Ghost keeps moving.
Gunines wants to pass the guard but Ghost is keeping the position.
Gunines passes Ghost's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gunines in particular looking to stall.
Ghost tries to get to full guard but Gunines has control of the leg.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Ghost trying to control here.
Gunines is trying to work for a kimura but Ghost is defending well.
Ghost is trying to control but can't.
Ghost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghost working a defensive guard here.
Ghost is pulling down on Gunines's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunines, at least for the moment.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunines trying to control but Ghost is working from the bottom.
Ghost is pulling down on Gunines's head. It's preventing any offense from Gunines, at least for the moment.
Ghost had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gunines defends it easily.
Gunines pushes down on Ghost's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghost is just riding it out for now. Gunines eventually gives up the hold.
Ghost is in trouble now - Gunines has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (2) vs (5) Gunines
Gunines looking for a guillotine from mount but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Ghost wants to control but Gunines is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunines looking for a guillotine from mount but Ghost is having none of it.
Ghost regains half guard.
Gunines seems to be working for a kimura but Ghost defends the submission attempt.
Ghost is looking for a sweep. Gunines is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunines is thwarting Ghost's attempts to control the position.
Gunines is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ghost is just riding it out for now. Gunines eventually gives up the hold.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is staying active underneath Gunines, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ghost tries to roll over but Gunines keeps him under control.
Ghost slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ghost looking to control.
Gunines trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ghost seems keen to control Gunines's posture.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Gunines is pushing down on Ghost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ghost is fighting to maintain full guard but Gunines has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ghost is trying to control but can't.
Ghost is holding on to half guard well.
Gunines works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (2) vs (8) Gunines
Ghost tries to hold on but Gunines pushes him away.
Gunines seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Ghost is holding on tight.
Ghost has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Ghost (2) vs (11) Gunines
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Gunines 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, Ghost has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Ghost can't escape the position.
Gunines is looking to control Ghost but Ghost is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Ghost breaks Gunines's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (4) vs (11) Gunines
Gunines tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ghost looking to pass the guard.
Ghost is working hard here to advance position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Ghost is fighting to break Gunines's control of his arms but Gunines is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Gunines keeps moving.
Ghost preventing the sweep.
Gunines can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ghost controls the pace.
Gunines lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (4) vs (13) Gunines
Gunines is looking to pass into half guard but Ghost pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Ghost is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ghost (6) vs (13) Gunines
Gunines throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Ghost escapes and throws Gunines's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (9) vs (13) Gunines
Gunines is looking for a sweep.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Gunines manages to get back to half guard.
Ghost trying to control the action but Gunines is working from the bottom.
Ghost passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Ghost (12) vs (13) Gunines
Ghost tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunines is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
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