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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2016 |
#R1# Todd looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Darrow is fending him off so far but Todd persists. Nope, Darrow circles away and we're back to standing. Darrow lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Todd at a distance.
Darrow connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2# Todd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Todd in side control, throwing shots but Darrow defends. Sloppy strikes there by Todd. Todd with the ground and pound but Darrow regains half guard under the barage of strikes. #SUB2# Todd seems to be working for a kimura but Darrow defends the submission attempt. Darrow is looking for a sweep. Todd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Darrow makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Darrow. Todd throws an elbow that misses. Darrow uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Todd's guard. Nice move by Darrow!#REVR##T1##SUB2# Todd working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Darrow has passed into half guard!
Darrow tries to pass to full mount but Todd defends it. Darrow is controlling the pace.
Todd is looking to escape.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2# Todd actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Todd is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Darrow has latched onto it... Big trouble! Darrow pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Todd is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Darrow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Fergus Darrow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2# Nelson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. It looks like Nelson 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.#SUB# Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Todd actively working from the bottom here. Todd is looking to improve his position.
Nelson content to control rather than advance. Nelson is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Todd actively working from the bottom here. Nelson tries to stand but his arm is trapped. Todd is looking to escape.#T1# Nelson tries to stand and escape but Todd is controlling the position. Nelson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB# Todd looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Nelson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Todd controls his leg. Nelson performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A slapping body kick lands there for Todd.#T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Nelson throws a series of punches but Todd avoids them all with ease. Gunnar Nelson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Todd looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Todd blocks a head kick by Nelson.
Todd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Todd shoots in and drives through. Nelson sprawls well.#CL2# Nelson gets a clinch. Nelson working aggressively here.
#BC2# Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2# Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there. Nelson tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Todd. #SU2# Nelson gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T3##CL2# Todd gets tackled into the cage by Nelson. Nelson maintains the clinch. Nelson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dylan Todd. That's going to take a lot out of him. Todd has Nelson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Nelson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Todd drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nelson pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nelson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Nelson throws a head kick but Todd moves out of range.
Todd goes for a double leg but Nelson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Nelson continues to drive forward.#TD2# Todd gets caught napping as Nelson dives in and scores a takedown. Todd manages to retain guard. Nelson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Todd has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up. #SUB# Todd working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Todd is breathing heavily. Todd being controlled here, momentarily. #T4# Nelson is continuing to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Todd has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nelson dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Nelson. As Nelson backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses. Todd tries to clinch but Nelson is having none of it. Todd swings for the body but Nelson moves out of range.
Todd throws a body punch but Nelson moves out of range. Todd throws a series of punches but Nelson avoids them all with ease. #TD# Todd 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. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nelson can do anything to dispel that myth. Nelson wants to stand but Todd is controlling the position. #SUB# Todd 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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Todd postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nelson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Todd, into his guard. #REVB##SUB# Nelson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1# Todd has a closed guard, preventing Nelson from standing up. #SUB# Todd looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Nelson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Todd is proving hard to escape from. Nelson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. Nelson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Todd's guard.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Nelson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB# Todd working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Let's hope that Nelson 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.#T3##SU2# Nelson gets to his feet. Todd looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL2# Nelson darts in and clinches Todd up against the cage.#TD# Todd lands a takedown into guard.
Nelson wants to stand but Todd is controlling the position. Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Todd throwing strikes but missing. Nelson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Todd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Nelson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Todd. Nelson wants to stand up but Todd is controlling him. Todd is looking to work some ground and pound but Nelson has wrist control. Nelson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T4# Todd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Todd throws an elbow that misses. Nelson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Todd's guard. Nice move by Nelson!#REVB# Nelson is stalling in the full guard. Nelson wants to get up but he can't break Todd's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Nelson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. Nelson tries to stand but Todd is controlling from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Nelson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. 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 Dylan Todd will probably get the nod. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Nelson tries a head kick but it misses.
Nelson swats away the attempt to clinch by Todd.#TD2# Nelson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nelson showed some decent athleticism there. Nelson wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Todd uses the opportunity to regain full guard. #SUB# Todd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nelson defends it easily.#SUB# Todd escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nelson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Todd pushes a forearm under Nelson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nelson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dylan Todd! Dylan Todd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
G #21 BOAGRIUS vs MCGILLICUTTY
Date: Jun 04, 2016 |
#R1# Vane misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vane lands the left hand.#CUT# It looks like Dylan Todd has been cut. No joy there for Vane, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Todd changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Todd shoots in but no luck this time. A little feinted left hand from Vane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2# Todd drives through and clinches with Vane against the cage.
#BC# Vane breaks the clinch.
Todd is looking to score with low kicks. Nice uppercut there from Vane.#CL2# Todd forces Vane back against the cage and clinches. Todd goes for a takedown attempt but Vane pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Good exchange - Vane coming out on top.#ROC# Todd is rocked!#T1# Todd takes a shot right to the bread basket. Vane scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Vane definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Vane weaves into range and cracks Todd right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Todd goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vane is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Vane!
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Event:
GENERATION #17
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Swebster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Swebster has Todd pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Swebster pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Todd tumbling to the mat - Swebster dives into Todd's guard.#SUB# Swebster got a little sloppy there for a moment and Todd has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Swebster has managed to get both his arms back between Todd's legs - danger averted. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Swebster 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. #SUB# Swebster avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Swebster trying to control but Todd is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB# Swebster is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Todd has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Swebster is looking to defend but Todd has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Swebster! Todd pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Swebster taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dylan Todd! An out of breath Dylan Todd 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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