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Event:
Grunge 39: Don’t Follow
Date: Mar 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Cup misses with a hook
and Shithouse cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Cup misses.
Nice defenses there by Shithouse.
Cup misses with an uppercut.
Shithouse staying out of range there.
Donk. Cup catches Shithouse right on the button with a cross.
A solid body kick from Shithouse.
Cup cracks Shithouse with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Shithouse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters circling a little - Shithouse finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cup lunges at Shithouse with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shithouse's hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup tries to clinch
letting Shithouse counter with a right hand.
Shithouse throws a front kick that sends Cup stumbling back into the cage.
Shithouse has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Shithouse pushes Cup away with a front kick.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shithouse. Shithouse obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup needs to keep his hands up - Shithouse had a free shot at his head there.
Cup throws the kick towards the body but Shithouse avoids it.
Cup ducks right into an uppercut from Shithouse.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shithouse.#T1#
Cup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shithouse counters with a thumping low kick.
Shithouse plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD#
and Shithouse counters with a nice right hand that sends Cup toppling to the canvas! Cup scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Shithouse finish him?!#ROC#Cup is rocked!
Cup swings widly with a right hand
and Shithouse counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brick Shithouse!
Brick Shithouse took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 33: King Animal
Date: Feb 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Tomahawk shoots in for a double leg but Cup sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tomahawk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cup tries to avoid it but Tomahawk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cup to the ground. Cup escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cup throws a body shot but no joy.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Tomahawk ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Tomahawk dives in and scores a takedown into Cup's guard.
Cup kicks Tomahawk off and gets to his feet.
Tomahawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cup swivels and escapes.
Red Cup has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Tomahawk.
Tomahawk shoots for a double leg takedown but Cup sprawls well. He's pushed Tomahawk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tomahawk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cup throws a right and a left that Tomahawk avoids nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right-left combo lands from Cup. #CUT#It looks like Chief Tomahawk has been cut.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown but Cup shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cup throws a sloppy head kick and Tomahawk moves out of range easily.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cup as he avoids it easily.
Tomahawk tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Cup swivels and escapes.
Cup cracks Tomahawk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cup but Cup pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tomahawk looks winded!#TD2#
Tomahawk looking to score a takedown here. Cup is defending well but Tomahawk drives through and ends up in Cup's guard.
Tomahawk must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1##SUB#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Tomahawk pushes his legs off easily.
Cup has his hands on Tomahawk's head, controlling the position.
Tomahawk looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tomahawk working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tomahawk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Cup wants to stand and escape but Tomahawk is having none of it.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVR#
Tomahawk is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cup slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've been hearing that Cup has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tomahawk is looking for a sweep.
Cup trying to control the action but Tomahawk is working from the bottom.
Cup in side control, throwing shots but Tomahawk defends.
Tomahawk regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cup's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Tomahawk is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Cup wants to take a breather but Tomahawk is having none of it.
Cup is taking a breather. Tomahawk 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.
Cup wants to take a breather but Tomahawk is having none of it.
Cup trying to mount his opponent but Tomahawk defends it.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Tomahawk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Tomahawk is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tomahawk moves into full guard.
Tomahawk pulls Cup in close to his closed guard and prevents Cup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tomahawk keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup is really struggling to control Tomahawk but he's trying to hold on to the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomahawk shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cup as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Tomahawk 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.
Tomahawk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tomahawk in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tomahawk accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chief Tomahawk's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Tomahawk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Cup did well to prevent Tomahawk getting side control.
Cup pushes Tomahawk off and gets back to his feet.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tomahawk can do to turn this around?
Tomahawk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Tomahawk fails to land the takedown.
Tomahawk takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD2#
Tomahawk shoots in and bounces Cup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomahawk gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tomahawk lands a couple of elbows.
Tomahawk chips away with some ground and pound.
Tomahawk throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tomahawk's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVR##T1#
Cup is looking to advance position but Tomahawk has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Red Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tomahawk cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cup takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Tomahawk postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Cup looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#Cup is rocked!
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cup is in a horrible position here. Tomahawk smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Oh Cup is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup is trying to stand.
Tomahawk lands a couple of good shots and Cup has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tomahawk is trying to control but Cup is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
#T2#
Tomahawk scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tomahawk cracks Cup with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Tomahawk!
Chief Tomahawk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 30: Malfunkshun
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Cup has Finnegan up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cup lands a takedown into guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Finnegan keeps moving.
Finnegan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Finnegan controlling Cup's posture.
Finnegan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pushing down on Finnegan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Finnegan trying to control from the bottom.
Cup trying to control the pace.
Finnegan looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Cup prevents Finnegan from improving his position.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Finnegan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Finnegan is trying to maintain the position but Cup is very close to passing his half guard.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Finnegan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup works his way into side control.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Finnegan stops Cup from passing to mount.
Cup trying to control the action but Finnegan is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Cup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Finnegan is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup slows the pace down.
Finnegan can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup advances to mount. #T3#
Finnegan wants to control but Cup is having none of it.
Cup controlling from mount.
Finnegan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Finnegan tries to lock up and control but Cup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Finnegan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan tries to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup wants to control the pace but Finnegan is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Finnegan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Finnegan is working hard here to advance position.
Cup fails to move to back control.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
Cup works his way to his opponent's back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cup is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Finnegan knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Finnegan for a finish.
Finnegan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a straight right hand.
Cup misses with a looping left.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Finnegan. That snapped Cup's head back.
Cup connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finnegan. Finnegan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Cup.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Finnegan moved out of range nicely.
Finnegan avoids the body shot from Cup.
Finnegan takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan dips to his left and cracks Cup with an uppercut!#ROC#Cup is rocked!#KD#
Finnegan sends Cup crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Finnegan is motioning to the referee to let Cup up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Finnegan finish him?
Finnegan closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Cup out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Roy Finnegan!
After winning the bout, Roy Finnegan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 25: Sex & Candy
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Malone 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.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malone scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malone lunges at Cup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cup's hand.
Cup moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Despite the aggression on Cup's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Malone counters with a leg kick.
Malone throws a right and a left that Cup avoids nicely.
Malone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cup in his tracks.
Cup misses with a body punch
and Malone counters with a straight right hand.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malone.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Malone counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Malone.
Malone lands a slapping body shot.
Cup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Malone showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
#T1#
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Malone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cup.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone scoring well with a low kick there.
Cup with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone scores with a nice strike.
Malone connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Malone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malone stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cup duly obliges.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malone.
Malone lands a right hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Cup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Malone. #T2##BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Malone counters with a low kick, right behind Cup 's knee.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malone.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Malone ducks down to avoid it.
Malone blocks a head kick by Cup.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cup throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Malone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Malone connects with a crisp jab.
Cup dodges the punch combination from Malone.
Malone is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Cup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cup scores with a nice strike.
Malone lands a head shot.
Cup throws a leg kick but Malone moved away.
Malone throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T3#
Cup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Malone circles away quickly and effectively.
Malone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Malone counters with a slapping leg kick.
Malone lands a lovely overhand right.
Malone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Malone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#Cup is rocked!
We've been informed that Cup has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Malone steps in with a hook that catches Cup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Malone follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Malone!
Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 22: Something InThe Way
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Bulletzowich pushes Cup up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Bulletzowich jumps into guard, dragging Cup to the mat.
Cup stays in close to Bulletzowich's body and controls the position.
Bulletzowich has his hands on Cup's head, controlling the position.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bulletzowich swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bulletzowich looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Bulletzowich.#T1#
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulletzowich is retaining full guard.
Cup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup forces his way into half guard.
Cup stalling.
Bulletzowich is pressing down on Cup's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bulletzowich keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bulletzowich is keeping the position for now.
Bulletzowich has his hands on Cup's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Cup wants to pass the guard but Bulletzowich is keeping the position.
Bulletzowich trying to keep a closed guard but Cup is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Bulletzowich is pulling down on Cup's head to control his posture.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulletzowich is retaining full guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Bulletzowich keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bulletzowichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bulletzowich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cup.
Cup walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cup throws a series of punches but Bulletzowich moves out of range.
Bulletzowich lands a jab.#T3#
Cup avoids the body shot from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cup throws a right hand that Bulletzowich ducks under and follows up with a left that Bulletzowich also avoids with ease.
Bulletzowich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cup moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Bulletzowich.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Bulletzowich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cup pushes Bulletzowich back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Bulletzowich manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bulletzowich wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Bulletzowich is keeping the position.
Cup advances to half guard. #T4#
Cup is looking to stall here but Bulletzowich recovers full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulletzowich looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Bulletzowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Cup has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulletzowich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bulletzowich passes into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Cup wants to clinch up but Bulletzowich keeps it at a distance.
Bulletzowich tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cup swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bulletzowich paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bulletzowich throwing a counter right hand but Cup manages to avoid it.
Bulletzowich scores with a one two! Cup had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Cup misses with a body kick.
Bulletzowich is looking for a counter combo.
Cup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bulletzowich sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cup somewhat.
Cup misses with a wild combination.
Bulletzowich scores with a jab.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Bulletzowich circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulletzowich misses with a double jab.
Cup throws a combination that misses
and Bulletzowich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cup moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Bulletzowich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bulletzowich.
Boris Bulletzowich is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Cup misses. #T1##TD#
Bulletzowich looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cup!
Boris Bulletzowich overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bulletzowich working the ground and pound but Cup is defending the strikes.
Bulletzowich wants to control but Cup is keeping him busy.
Cup dodges the ground and pound from Bulletzowich.
Bulletzowich is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Bulletzowich creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cup sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Cup is looking to regain half guard here but Bulletzowich keeps moving and retains side control.
Cup can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
Bulletzowich wants to control but Cup is keeping him busy.
Cup is looking to reverse the position.
Cup is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bulletzowich has just dragged him back down to the mat.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bulletzowich changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bulletzowich, as that shot connected.
Bulletzowich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cup misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Cup misses with a straight left.
Cup cracks Bulletzowich with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Bulletzowich drives through and clinches with Cup against the cage.
Bulletzowich lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Bulletzowich breaks from the clinch.
Bulletzowich lands with an overhand left.
Bulletzowich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
Cup misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Bulletzowich counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bulletzowich distracts Cup with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of digs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bulletzowich is aware though and is defending well.
Bulletzowich with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4##SUB2#
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bulletzowich lands a couple of elbows.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bulletzowich accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bulletzowich is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bulletzowich is in close to Cup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bulletzowich trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is looking to stand up but Bulletzowich isn't so interested in that idea.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Bulletzowich dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Cup drops his hands momentarily and Bulletzowich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cup is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bulletzowich is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cup swinging wildly here.
Cup throws a hook but Bulletzowich avoids it easily.
Cup tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
Cup tries to clinch there but Bulletzowich circles away.
#TD#
Bulletzowich gets a double leg takedown into Cup's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cup is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Bulletzowich seems keen to control Cup's posture.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Bulletzowich is retaining full guard.
Bulletzowich lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup wants to stand up but Bulletzowich is controlling him. #T1#
Bulletzowich chips away with some ground and pound.
Cup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bulletzowich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bulletzowich might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulletzowich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup is looking to stand up but Bulletzowich isn't so interested in that idea. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bulletzowich content to stall in guard here. #ES2#
Cup wriggles free and stands up. #T3##TD#
Bulletzowich closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Bulletzowich lands in his opponent's guard.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Bulletzowich passes into half guard.
Cup is trying to control but Bulletzowich passes into side control!
Bulletzowich throws an elbow but Cup slips to the side and avoids it well.
Cup gets back to half guard.#T4#
Bulletzowich stops Cup from getting back to his feet.
Bulletzowich trying to control the action but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup is looking to control Bulletzowich's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Cup is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Bulletzowich is staying active.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Bulletzowich showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bulletzowich 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Bulletzowich!
Boris Bulletzowich retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Bulletzowich thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 20: Kurt Was Murdered
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Liguy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd cheers as Cup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Liguy doesn't seem phased though.
Cup has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Liguy gets a double leg takedown into Cup's guard.
Liguy throws a big elbow that misses.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup trying to control the position.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Liguy from controlling successfully.
Liguy stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Liguy throwing strikes but missing.
Cup pulls Liguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Liguy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1##TD2#
Liguy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cup to the mat! Cup manages to get full guard.
Liguy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Liguy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Liguy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Liguy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Liguy prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Liguy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Liguy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Liguy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Cup seems keen to control Liguy's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #TD2#
Liguy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cup on his heels. He'll look to pass Cup's guard now, I'm sure.
Cup wants to stand up but Liguy is controlling him. #SUB#
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Liguy is in close to Cup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cup wants to stand but Liguy is controlling the position. #T3#
Liguy wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Liguy postures up in Cup's guard and throws a big left but Cup blocks it.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cup is trying to keep Liguy in close.
Liguy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cup controlling the position.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Cup takes the fight into the clinch.
Liguy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4##TD#
Cup lands a takedown into guard.
Liguy is trying to control the position but Cup postures up.
Liguy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup trying to control but Liguy is working from the bottom.
Liguy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cup tries to stand but Liguy is controlling from the bottom.
Cup stays in close to Liguy's body and controls the position.
Liguy pulls Cup in close to his closed guard and prevents Cup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Liguy is retaining full guard.
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 Red Cup will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Cup lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Liguy misses with a two punch combination.
Cup throwing a counter right hand but Liguy manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Liguy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cup was covering up waiting for the punch and Liguy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Oleg Liguy has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cup looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup pulls Liguy in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Liguy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Liguy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1##SUB#
Cup is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Liguy has his hands clasped together but Cup extends and breaks Liguy's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Cup.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Cup!
Red Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
Grunge 15: Badmotorfinger
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knight takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cup throws a hook but Knight avoids it easily.
Cup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Knights jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Knight moves out of range as Cup strikes.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cup pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cup makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cup stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Cup jumps into guard, dragging Knight to the mat.
#SUB2#
Knight postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Knight, into his guard. #REVR#
Cup passes Knight's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing that Cup has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Knight looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup is looking to advance position but Knight won't allow it.
Cup content to control rather than advance. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Knight for as long as he can get away with.#SU#
Cup decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Knight checks a low kick from Cup.
Cup cracks Knight with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cup fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#Knight is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knight is still on wobbly legs! Can Cup finish him?#TD#
Cup is trying to trip Knight. He has hold of a leg but Knight is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cup persists though and gets the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Knight working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Our spies down at at Navy Street MMA inform us that Knight has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Knight is trying to escape the position but Cup is controlling the position. #T2#
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Cup grinds an elbow into Knight's temple.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup controlling from side mount.
Knight seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup trying to control the position but Knight is working away.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Knight tries to escape but Cup is in control.
You can see the frustration on Knight's face as Cup controls the position.
Cup prevents Knight from escaping the position.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Knight keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cup tries for a kimura but Knight is defending well.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Knight is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SU#
Cup decides to stand up, so the ref orders Knight to his feet. #T3#
Knight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Knight.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Knight with the counter takedown but Cup avoids it easily.
Cup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Knight was well out of range. Poor timing from Cup.
Cup throws a right and a left that Knight avoids nicely.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Knight circles away.
Cup throws a wild body kick that Knight sees coming a mile off.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Knight swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Knight fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cup to the ground. Knight is now in Cup's guard.#SUB#
Knight has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cup to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Knight is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cup pulls down on the head and he's put Knight to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Grunge 12: Doused in Mud
Date: Aug 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup loads up on a big right hand but Wiremu slips the punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wiremu.
Wiremu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wiremu avoids the body shot from Cup.
Wiremu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cup takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cup scores with a jab to the body.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiremu.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wiremu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wiremu lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL#
Wiremu closes the distance and clinches.
Wiremu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cup's efforts to push away.#BC#
Wiremu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wiremu misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wiremu.
Cup misses with a double jab.
And Wiremu counters with a quick kick to the body but Cup blocks it.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wiremu circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Cup drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Wiremu follows Cup to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aloysius Wiremu!
A very excited looking Aloysius Wiremu made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 9: Down in a Hole
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cup lands a jab to the nose.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cup fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL#
Cup clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Cup gets control of Fiaschi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cup will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fiaschi wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.
Fiaschi wants to stand but Cup has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #ES#
Cup has his feet on Fiaschi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cup misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Fiaschi tries to keep at a distance but Cup has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
letting Fiaschi counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Cup drives through and clinches with Fiaschi against the cage.
#T1#
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fiaschi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fiaschi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Fiaschi breaks the clinch.
Fiaschi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD#
Cup shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Fiaschi's guard.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiaschi is keeping the position for now.
Cup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cup pushing down on Fiaschi's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fiaschi is trying to stand back up but Cup is controlling him
Cup works his way into full mount! #T2#
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fiaschi is looking to improve his position but Cup isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiaschi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Cup has taken his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Fiaschi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Cup off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Cup is persistently looking for the submission but Fiaschi is defending it well.
#SUB#
Fiaschi 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 Cup gets his way!
I really don't envy Fiaschi right now.
Cup has good solid back control here.
Fiaschi is trying to get back to his feet but Cup has full control of the position and if anything, Fiaschi has just worked his way into a worse spot.#T4#
Cup trying to control momentarily.
Fiaschi is in bad spot here.
Cup wants to control but Fiaschi is keeping busy.
Cup is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Fiaschi is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Fiaschi preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Fiaschi moves away from the strike by Cup.
Fiaschi tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Fiaschi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cup napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Red Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Fiaschi is trying to get an arm triangle but Cup is defending well.
Cup is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fiaschi off and has taken his back!
Cup controlling the position well here. Fiaschi rolled but Cup kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Fiaschi trying to control but not successfully.
Cup controlling from the back.#SUB#
Cup has got one arm under Fiaschi's chin. This could be trouble... Fiaschi trying to control the other hand but Cup gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Fiaschi has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Cup!
A very excited looking Red Cup made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Grunge 6: Even Flow
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malone throws a good cross that connects.
Cup misses with a jab to the body
and Malone counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2#It looks like Mad Dog Malone has been cut.
Cup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Malone moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malone lands a front kick.
Malone lands a head shot.#CL2#
Cup closes the distance and clinches.
Malone scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Malone avoids it really well and circles away.
Cup moves out of range of the body kick from Malone.
Malone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Malone tests Cup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cup scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Cup rushes Malone and presses him up against the cage.#T1##BC#
Malone's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Malone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Malone can pounce on him.
Malone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cup throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Malone counter with a right hand. #ROC#Cup is rocked!
Malone misses with a double jab.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Malone finish him?
Malone lands with a right hand.
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Malone drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cup right on the button. Cup goes down! Malone follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Malone gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Dog Malone!
Mad Dog Malone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
Grunge 4: Rainer Fog
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Cup throws a series of punches but Sledgehammer moves out of range.
Sledgehammer scores with a jab. Cup acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A punch combination from Sledgehammer misses.
Sledgehammer lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Sledgehammer 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.
Sledgehammer slips under a jab.
Sledgehammer lands a nice hook to Cup's body. Cup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sledgehammer defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
A left lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer cracks Cup with a good jab.
A nice combination there by Cup.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sledgehammer throws a series of strikes that have Cup backpedaling.
#CL#
Sledgehammer drives through and clinches with Cup against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sledgehammer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cup lands a nice uppercut.
Sledgehammer swings wildly with an uppercut but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledgehammer working aggressively here.
Sledgehammer lands a nice uppercut.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanny Sledgehammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cup misses with a hook. Sledgehammer ducked under it nicely.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Good shot there by Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Cup moves out of range.
Cup swinging wildly here.
Sledgehammer moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Nice shot lands for Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer moves away from the strike by Cup.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
Cup throws a right and a left that Sledgehammer avoids nicely. #KD#
Sledgehammer lands a left and a right that send Cup crashing to the mat, dazed. Sledgehammer thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup loads up on a big right hand but Sledgehammer slips the punch.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Sledgehammer finish him?
Cup gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hanny Sledgehammer!
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
CACC 57
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Carlos Silverio (ranked 6354 p4p, 514 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 4860 p4p, 463 weight class). Silverio's entrance music is Shiro Sagisu - Angel of Doom. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Carlos Silverio! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup instigates a clinch.
Silverio is fighting off a takedown attempt but Cup is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Silverio to the mat. Silverio regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silverio (0) vs (2) Cup
Silverio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Silverio keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling 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.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Silverio is keeping the position.
Cup won't allow Silverio to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Silverio has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cup wants to control from the top but Silverio keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silverio is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Silverio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is looking to advance position but Silverio has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Silverio (4) vs (2) Cup
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silverio pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cup bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silverio (4) vs (4) Cup
Cup passes into half guard.
Silverio trying to control here.
Cup controlling the action here.
Cup prevents Silverio from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup slows the pace down in half guard.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Silverio is working away.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Silverio is defending well.
Silverio gets full guard.
Cup stands and throws Silverio's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Silverio (4) vs (7) Cup
Cup controls the position from side control.
Silverio tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Silverio haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Silverio is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup trying to control the position but Silverio is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Silverio seems a little lost for a moment, as Cup dominates the positioning.
Silverio is looking for a sweep.
Cup trying to control the action but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup taking a break here but Silverio is having none of it and regains half guard.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Silverio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to pass Silverio's guard but actually Silverio recovers to full guard.
Cup trying to control but Silverio is working from the bottom.
Cup looking to improve position, pressing down on Silverio's thigh with his hand. Silverio seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Cup paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Cup's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Silverio picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Carlos Silverio!
Carlos Silverio spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 49
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 4834 p4p, 447 weight class) and Moonlight Maze (ranked 1614 p4p, 196 weight class). Maze comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Winger Can't Get Enough kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Moonlight Maze!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Maze gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cup.
Maze lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Maze
Cup looking to control.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maze trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maze has gone for a leg lock! Cup slips out almost immediately though and dives into Maze's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Maze
Maze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maze looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is pushing down on Maze's leg trying to pass to half guard. Maze is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Maze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Cup passes Maze's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup wants to free his trapped foot but Maze is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Maze looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Maze 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.
Well, if Cup is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup prevents Maze from improving his position.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is looking to improve his position.
Cup passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (2) Maze
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze regains half guard.
Maze is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cup stalling.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (8) vs (2) Maze
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup wants to take his opponent's back but Maze doesn't allow it.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Maze has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (11) vs (2) Maze
Maze wants to escape the position.
Maze is still trying to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Maze defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Maze staying busy and making it hard for Cup to control.
Maze tries to escape the position.
Maze 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 Cup gets his way!
Cup keeps control of the position easily here as Maze tries to buck him off.
Cup has the hooks in. Maze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cup working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Cup controls the action.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Maze rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Maze looking for submissions off his back.
Cup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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.
Cup wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Cup wants to pass to mount but Maze is defending the position.
Maze is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Maze is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cup trying to pass the guard but Maze defending well.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Maze tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maze does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (14) vs (2) Maze
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Maze tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Maze stops Cup from passing to mount.
Maze is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup is really struggling to control Maze but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Maze is trying to improve his position.
Cup tries to move to mount but Maze blocks the move with his legs.
Maze is looking to reverse the position.
Maze keeps trying to improve his position.
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Maze is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Maze is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cup looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Maze is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maze keeps working.
Maze actively working from the bottom here.
Cup works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (17) vs (2) Maze
Maze is looking to get to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cup wants to take Maze's back but he can't do it this time.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Maze really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to control but Maze wriggling away.
Maze is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup takes Maze's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Maze is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Cup (20) vs (2) Maze
Maze is keeping busy.
Cup has the hooks in. Maze is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Maze manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cup's guard. Nice work there by Maze.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (20) vs (4) Maze
Maze works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Maze is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup controlling the position for now.
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cup doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Maze is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cup has managed to free his arm - good work.
Maze is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cup defends it well.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Cup moves into full guard.
Cup controls Maze momentarily but Maze frees himself.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Maze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Maze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cup keeping full guard, as Maze tries to pass.
Cup is adopting a defensive guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Maze is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cup is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cup has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (22) vs (4) Maze
Maze is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
Maze escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cup gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Maze working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Maze is tightening it up a little... Cup has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Cup reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Cup taps out! Nice BJJ there by Maze!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Moonlight Maze!
Moonlight Maze bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 42
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 4663 p4p, 434 weight class) and Claudio Ty (ranked 19475 p4p, 537 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Red Cup has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Red Cup seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cup clinches.
Ty has picked Cup up - he's going for a ride! Ty dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Ty
Cup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ty takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Cup wants to control but Ty is keeping busy.
Ty performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cup trying to control but Ty postures up.
Ty is taking a breather. Cup 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.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Ty is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cup is in trouble now - Ty has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Ty
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to lock up and control but Ty gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ty controlling his opponent.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty controlling from the full mount.
Ty seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Cup is holding on tight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling his opponent.
Ty avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ty looking to take Cup's back but Cup rolls and after a scramble, Cup ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Cup to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (5) Ty
Ty keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Ty keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ty looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ty is trying to control the position 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.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty has control of Cup's left arm, preventing Cup from doing any damage.
Cup trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Ty wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup 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.
Ty has Cup pulled in close to control his posture.
Ty can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cup controls the pace.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ty lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (7) Ty
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
Cup has an active guard here but Ty has managed to pass into half guard.
Cup wants to control but Ty is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Ty has control of the leg.
Ty wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Ty content to control rather than advance.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Ty is very close to passing his half guard.
Ty passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (2) vs (10) Ty
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty wants to take Cup's back but he can't do it this time.
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Ty controlling from the full mount.
Cup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup tries to hold on but Ty pushes him away.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (2) vs (13) Ty
Ty is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ty is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cup knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cup for a finish.
Cup 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 Ty gets his way!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Cup right now.
What can Cup do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ty wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
Cup manages to reverse the position and now he's in Ty's guard. Nice work there by Cup.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (13) Ty
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Ty is trying to keep Cup in close.
Ty 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.
We've been hearing that Cup has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Ty is keeping the position.
Ty has control of Cup's left arm, preventing Cup from doing any damage.
Ty is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Ty gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (15) Ty
Cup 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.
Ty is pushing down on Cup's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cup is fighting to maintain full guard but Ty has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Ty 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.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to control from Cup's half guard. Cup has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ty doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ty manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ty is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty wins on points by 15 to 4.
Our winner, Claudio Ty, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 31
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ryan Del Oeste (ranked 1944 p4p, 248 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 6979 p4p, 529 weight class). Del Oeste kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Coming Home. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Ryan Del Oeste! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Del Oeste keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Del Oeste moves into the clinch.
Cup drops down looking for an ankle pick but Del Oeste pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Del Oeste moves into range and clinches up with Cup.
Cup is trying to drag Del Oeste to the mat but Del Oeste just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Ryan Del Oeste has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Cup wants a takedown but no success here.
Del Oeste has clasped his hands together around Cup's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (0) Cup
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Del Oeste wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've been hearing that Del Oeste has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Del Oeste taking a breather here.
Cup is looking for a sweep.
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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup keeps trying to improve his position.
Cup is letting Del Oeste control him for a moment.
Del Oeste tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Del Oeste has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Del Oeste trying to control the position but Cup is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to escape the position but Del Oeste is controlling the position.
Cup tries to buck Del Oeste off but Del Oeste is having none of it.
Cup is trying to control Del Oeste's posture but Del Oeste avoids it.
Del Oeste slows the pace down.
Cup is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste has control of an arm but Cup manages to advance to Del Oeste's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (4) Cup
Del Oeste rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Del Oeste manages to get to full guard.
Del Oeste has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cup can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Oeste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Del Oeste's legs - danger averted.
Cup wants to control from the top but Del Oeste keeps moving.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Del Oeste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup content to stall in guard here.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Cup defends easily.
Del Oeste controls Cup momentarily but Cup frees himself.
Cup trying to control but Del Oeste is working from the bottom.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Del Oeste is retaining full guard.
Del Oeste is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cup is aware though and is defending well.
Cup trying to control but Del Oeste is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for a guillotine here but Cup defends easily.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Del Oeste keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Cup stands and throws Del Oeste's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (7) Cup
Del Oeste is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Del Oeste haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup trying to control the position but Del Oeste is working away.
You can see the frustration on Del Oeste's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup wants to control but Del Oeste is keeping him busy.
Del Oeste is looking to regain half guard here but Cup keeps moving and retains side control.
Del Oeste is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Del Oeste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Del Oeste tries to improve position but can't.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cup's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Del Oeste is trying to get back to full guard.
Cup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (10) Cup
Cup avoids the attempt from Del Oeste to control.
Del Oeste is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Oeste has given up his back here. Will Cup look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Del Oeste (4) vs (13) Cup
Good control from Cup.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Cup passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (4) vs (16) Cup
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Del Oeste is looking to escape.
Del Oeste is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Del Oeste tries to hold on but Cup postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cup working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Del Oeste can't escape the position.
Del Oeste tries to lock up and control but Cup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control the pace but Del Oeste is squirming around nicely.
Del Oeste is trying to escape the mount.
Del Oeste has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Del Oeste (4) vs (19) Cup
Cup biding his time, looking for the opening.
Del Oeste is keeping busy.
Del Oeste is trying to break free.
Cup is trying to stick to Del Oeste's back but Del Oeste is turning into Cup. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cup's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Del Oeste. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Oeste (6) vs (19) Cup
Del Oeste looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Del Oeste (6) vs (21) Cup
Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Del Oeste has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Del Oeste's legs - danger averted.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Del Oeste throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Del Oeste's guard.
Cup is trying to control. Del Oeste wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cup looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cup is trying to control. Del Oeste wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Del Oeste manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Del Oeste has his foot on Cup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cup works his way back into a safe position though.
Del Oeste is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cup is aware though and is defending well.
Cup pushes down on Del Oeste's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Del Oeste is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Del Oeste has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cup is working away from the top position though.
Cup is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Oeste is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Del Oeste is trying to control but can't.
Del Oeste is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but Del Oeste defends it.
Del Oeste is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but Del Oeste defends it.
Cup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Del Oeste tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Del Oeste is defending well.
Cup is trying to control. Del Oeste wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Del Oeste looking for submissions off his back.
Del Oeste looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cup passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Del Oeste! Score +3 for passing guard: Del Oeste (6) vs (24) Cup
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Del Oeste wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
Del Oeste is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Del Oeste working to try and regain half guard.
Del Oeste wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Del Oeste tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Del Oeste is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Del Oeste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Del Oeste can't escape the position.
Cup looking to control but Del Oeste is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Del Oeste tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup tries to control but Del Oeste wriggling away.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
Cup fails to advance to Del Oeste's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup wins on points by 24 to 6.
Red Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Ryan Del Oeste spoke after the fight, saying 'Tomorrow I'll be back in camp training, getting better than ever. Then I will come back and show what I am really made of.'. |
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Event:
CACC 27
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Royce Gracie (ranked 2081 p4p, 271 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 7049 p4p, 531 weight class). Gracie kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jiu Jitsu by Smoke Serpent. Royce Gracie looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Royce Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup gets a clinch.
Cup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gracie walks away with a smile on his face. Cup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cup has Gracie up against the ropes in a clinch.
Cup has hold of one of Gracie's legs. Gracie is fighting the takedown attempt but Cup gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Gracie seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup passes into half guard.
Cup trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gracie trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Cup
Cup in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cup tries to move to mount but Gracie blocks the move with his legs.
Gracie is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gracie stops Cup from passing to mount.
Cup wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Cup is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Gracie knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cup working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup tries to advance to mount but can't.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Cup wants to control for a moment but Gracie uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Cup stalling away here and it's allowed Gracie to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Cup wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Cup is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cup is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cup wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cup trying to pass the guard but Gracie defending well.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
Cup takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Cup is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Gracie keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
Cup drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cup has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Cup
Cup working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Gracie has passed into half guard!
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Cup works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Cup is trying to keep Gracie in close.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cup is trying to hold Gracie in close to prevent damage but Gracie has managed to pass into half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Gracie tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Cup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cup controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cup tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (5) Cup
Cup holds on for dear life, controlling Gracie's posture momentarily.
Gracie can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cup is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup reaches up to try and control the position but Gracie seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Cup rolls and tries to escape and now Gracie has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (8) vs (5) Cup
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
After winning the bout, Royce Gracie thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 18
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6756 p4p, 516 weight class) and Hanny Sledgehammer (ranked 1848 p4p, 221 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Hanny Sledgehammer!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sledgehammer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sledgehammer wants the takedown. Cup is fighting it off but Sledgehammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cup's guard against the ropes. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Sledgehammer
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sledgehammer is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cup (4) vs (2) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sledgehammer is trying desperately to improve position.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sledgehammer is looking to escape.
Sledgehammer can't escape the position.
Sledgehammer keeps trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup wants to take Sledgehammer's back but he can't do it this time.
Sledgehammer really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cup trying to control but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Sledgehammer prevents Cup from taking his back.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cup wants to control the pace but Sledgehammer is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup looking to control but Sledgehammer is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Sledgehammer wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Sledgehammer is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup looking to take Sledgehammer's back but Sledgehammer rolls and after a scramble, Sledgehammer ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Sledgehammer to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (4) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup has his hands on Sledgehammer's head, controlling the position.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (6) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to pass the guard but Sledgehammer is keeping the position.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Sledgehammer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup stays in close to Sledgehammer's body and controls the position.
Sledgehammer has his hands on Cup's head, controlling the position.
Cup postures up.
Cup is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sledgehammer has his foot on Cup's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cup works his way back into a safe position though.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Sledgehammer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup stands and throws Sledgehammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (9) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sledgehammer keeps working.
Cup advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (11) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup wants to control the pace but Sledgehammer is squirming around nicely.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sledgehammer has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (14) vs (4) Sledgehammer
Cup looking for the RNC.
Cup is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Sledgehammer has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Sledgehammer tries to escape but Cup has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cup struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sledgehammer is trying to break free.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control.
Sledgehammer can't escape the position.
Cup trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Cup has the hooks in. Sledgehammer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Sledgehammer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (14) vs (6) Sledgehammer
Cup controls Sledgehammer momentarily but Sledgehammer frees himself.
Cup seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Sledgehammer looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (16) vs (6) Sledgehammer
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup slips nicely into half guard.
Cup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (19) vs (6) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sledgehammer is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Sledgehammer tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup is looking to work his way around to Sledgehammer's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cup tries to control but Sledgehammer wriggling away.
Sledgehammer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Sledgehammer is looking to get to half guard.
Cup trying to control but Sledgehammer is having none of it.
Sledgehammer tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup wants to control the action but instead Sledgehammer gets a body lock and reverses into Cup's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (19) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer looking to pass the guard.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sledgehammer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sledgehammer defends it easily.
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.
Sledgehammer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cup's guard.
Sledgehammer trying to control from Cup's half guard. Cup has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for a sweep. Not yet Cup, not yet.
Cup pulls Sledgehammer in close to prevent any damage.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Sledgehammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Sledgehammer trying to move into half guard but instead Cup has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (21) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer 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.
Cup stands and throws Sledgehammer's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (24) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Cup works to advance to full mount. Sledgehammer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (26) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Sledgehammer has given up his back here. Will Cup look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (29) vs (8) Sledgehammer
Cup struggling to keep hold of the position.
Cup controls the action.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Sledgehammer manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (29) vs (10) Sledgehammer
Cup pulls Sledgehammer in close to his closed guard and prevents Sledgehammer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sledgehammer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
Sledgehammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sledgehammer wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Sledgehammer sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Sledgehammer from controlling successfully.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Sledgehammer defends easily.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sledgehammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sledgehammer has managed to get both his arms back between Cup's legs - danger averted.
Cup is trying to control the position but Sledgehammer postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Sledgehammer trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sledgehammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cup keeping full guard, as Sledgehammer tries to pass.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Sledgehammer is still trying to improve position.
Sledgehammer trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Sledgehammer preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sledgehammer drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (31) vs (10) Sledgehammer
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup takes the fight on points by 31 to 10.
Red Cup decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 10
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6422 p4p, 511 weight class) and Oscar Stolt (ranked 5516 p4p, 477 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Oscar Stolt enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Oscar Stolt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cup pushes Stolt up against the ropes in a clinch.
Stolt has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cup is trying to keep an underhook but Stolt manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Stolt
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cup trying to control here.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
Cup is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cup actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
Cup holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Stolt prevents Cup from improving his position.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to get back to full guard.
Stolt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cup knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cup trying to get back to full guard but Stolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Stolt
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
Cup really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
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.
Cup slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is keeping busy.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Stolt is working away from the top position though.
Cup is refusing to be controlled, as Stolt sits in half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to get back to full guard but Stolt takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (8) Stolt
Cup is looking to improve his position but Stolt isn't that keen on the idea.
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
Cup 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 six minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to get to half guard.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stolt looking to control and managing it successfully.
Stolt is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cup has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Stolt's lack of action.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Stolt is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
Cup keeping hold of Stolt's head, controlling as best he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to control but Stolt passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (11) Stolt
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Cup gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (13) Stolt
Cup wants to control but Stolt is having none of it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup can't escape the position.
Stolt avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup gets back to half guard.
Cup wants to control but Stolt passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (16) Stolt
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Cup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Who's going to make the next move?
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Stolt is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (18) Stolt
Stolt tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Cup is working to get back to half guard.
Cup tries to hold on but Stolt pushes him away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Stolt wants to take Cup's back here but Cup is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cup tries to reverse the position but Stolt maintains control.
Cup sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cup is doing well to control the position and prevent Stolt from advancing to side control.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Cup is trying to maintain the position but Stolt is very close to passing his half guard.
Stolt content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to improve his position but Stolt is controlling well.
Cup is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup wants to sweep but Stolt has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (21) Stolt
And that's the end of the fight!
Stolt wins on points by 21 to 0.
A victorious Oscar Stolt thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 4
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 6092 p4p, 520 weight class) and Vito Mazzini (ranked 1745 p4p, 228 weight class). Mazzini has chosen Fade To Black as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Vito Mazzini!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Mazzini shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cup napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cup (0) vs (4) Mazzini
Cup wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Mazzini has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Cup's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Cup is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Mazzini!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Vito Mazzini!
An out of breath Vito Mazzini thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
CACC 1
Date: Sep 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 1525 p4p, 200 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 6052 p4p, 493 weight class). Bone comes into the arena with You'll Never Walk Alone blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 5 losses; Joe Bone! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bone shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bone (2) vs (0) Cup
Cup tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
Cup is staying active underneath Bone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bone is pressing down on Cup's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cup is holding on for now.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bone wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Cup is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cup trying to control but Bone postures up.
Cup tries to get to full guard but Bone has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone is pressing down on Cup's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cup is holding on for now.
Cup is looking for a sweep. Bone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bone trying to mount his opponent but Cup defends it.
Cup is defending against the submission attempts here by Bone.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone stalling away here and it's allowed Cup to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bone passes into half guard.
Bone is taking a breather. Cup 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.
Bone trying to control from half guard but Cup is working away.
Cup wants to improve his position but Bone is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bone trying to work for an americana but Cup has managed to regain full guard.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bone sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cup's guard.
Still in half guard, Bone seems content to control.
Cup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cup is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cup trying to hold on to Bone's head to control him but Bone postures up.
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bone haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to roll over but Bone keeps him under control.
Bone is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
Cup looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bone pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bone (5) vs (0) Cup
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bone wants to take Cup's back but he can't do it this time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bone trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bone wants to take his opponent's back but Cup doesn't allow it.
Cup tries to hold on but Bone postures up.
Bone takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cup is trying to escape the mount.
Cup tries to lock up and control but Bone gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Bone is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bone tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Cup wants to hold on but Bone pushes him away.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup prevents Bone from taking his back.
Cup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cup stops Bone from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Bone wants to control the pace but Cup is squirming around nicely.
Cup tries to control Bone's body but Bone pushes him off. Cup squirms to his side and now Bone has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bone (8) vs (0) Cup
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bone wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
Bone seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bone is not going to allow Cup to sit and survive in this position.
Bone trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Bone not allowing Cup to control his hands.
Cup prevents Bone from getting a body triangle.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control but not successfully.
Bone is looking for the choke from the back position but Cup is controlling his hands well.
Cup trying to control the hands but Bone breaks the grip.
Bone is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Cup has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Cup fending off the submission attempt from Bone.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the hands but Bone won't let him.
Bone looking to break Cup's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Cup remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bone will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Cup trying to control the action but Bone just sinks the hooks in.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bone is hanging on to Cup's back as he tries to escape.
Cup staying busy and making it hard for Bone to control.
Bone has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cup's body.
Bone is trying to stick to Cup's back but Cup is turning into Bone. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bone's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Cup. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (8) vs (2) Cup
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Bone is retaining full guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Bone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Bone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bone (10) vs (2) Cup
Bone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cup trying to control the position.
Cup trying to control the position here.
Bone looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bone takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Joe Bone seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 4
Date: Sep 06, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 5949 p4p, 482 weight class) and Claudio Ty (ranked 19464 p4p, 534 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Claudio Ty!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Marco Blurström and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ty instigates a clinch.
Ty gets underhooks to prevent Cup's takedown attempt.
Ty works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Ty
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ty slips nicely into half guard.
Ty looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ty is looking for a kimura but Cup is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ty to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ty wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position.
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.
Cup wants to improve his position but Ty is controlling well.
Ty not doing much here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ty trying to pass the guard but Cup defending well.
Ty trying to control the action but Cup is working from the bottom.
Ty trying to mount his opponent but Cup defends it.
Ty stalling.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to get back to full guard here but Ty has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (0) vs (5) Ty
Cup is not content to let Ty control the position.
Cup tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Ty easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cup (0) vs (7) Ty
Ty avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ty content just to control the position here.
Cup is working to get back to half guard.
Ty controlling from mount.
Cup tries to improve his position but Ty has taken his back! Ty has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cup tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Ty pushes Cup away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Claudio Ty!
After winning the bout, Claudio Ty thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 3
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Franky Yip (ranked 2173 p4p, 257 weight class) and Red Cup (ranked 5920 p4p, 468 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Franky Yip! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Arvi Lind.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup gets tackled into the ropes by Yip. Yip maintains the clinch.
Cup jumps into guard, dragging Yip to the mat.
Yip drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Yip (0) vs (2) Cup
Yip tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cup passes Yip's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cup wants to take a breather but Yip is having none of it.
Cup trying to control the pace.
Cup moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (0) vs (5) Cup
Yip gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Yip 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.
Cup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Let's hope that Cup 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.
Cup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yip is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yip is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Yip tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.
Yip won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Yip is working away.
Cup prevents Yip from improving his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Yip is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard.
Cup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Cup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
It looks like Cup 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.
Yip is trying to get back to full guard.
Yip trying to hold on to Cup's head to control him but Cup postures up.
Cup wants to take a breather but Yip is having none of it.
Yip tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Cup is pressing down on Yip's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yip is holding on for now.
Yip is looking for a sweep. Cup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yip gets full guard.
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Yip (0) vs (8) Cup
Cup tries to advance to mount but Yip denies him.
Cup is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Yip manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yip actively working from the bottom here.
Yip is trying to control but can't.
Cup slows the pace down in half guard.
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.
Yip tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Yip trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Yip looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yip knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Yip is defending against the submission attempts here by Cup.
Yip wants to control but Cup is keeping busy.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yip keeps working.
Yip regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cup trying to control but Yip is working from the bottom.
Yip is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cup defends well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Yip is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yip working for a triangle but Cup defends it easily.
Cup drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Cup as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Yip screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Cup! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Red Cup!
A relieved looking Red Cup 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:
NSC ADCC TRIALS 1
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Red Cup (ranked 5877 p4p, 474 weight class) and Ronald Dela Rosa (ranked 19833 p4p, 530 weight class). Red Cup has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Red Cup! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 9 losses; Ronald Dela Rosa!
The judges for this bout are Johanna Lukiainen, Roosa Järviläinen and Tarja Halkonen.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dela Rosa shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cup's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cup (0) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Cup has his foot on Dela Rosa's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dela Rosa works his way back into a safe position though.
Dela Rosa has gone for a leg lock! Cup slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dela Rosa's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (2) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Cup preventing the sweep.
Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cup has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dela Rosa keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup forces his way into half guard.
Cup trying to mount his opponent but Dela Rosa defends it.
Dela Rosa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Dela Rosa is in trouble now - Cup has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (5) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Cup controlling the pace for now.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cup.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dela Rosa tries to hold on but Cup postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa 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: Cup (8) vs (2) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa showing good submission defense here.
Will Cup go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Cup controlling from the back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Dela Rosa is controlling Cup 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (8) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Dela Rosa drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (10) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup postures up.
Dela Rosa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cup is aware though and is defending well.
Cup forces his way into half guard.
Cup tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dela Rosa knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Cup is trying to control. Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cup is working for an americana but Dela Rosa has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cup was thinking about the submission.
Cup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Dela Rosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup forces his way into half guard.
Dela Rosa looking for submissions off his back.
Cup not doing much here.
Dela Rosa is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard.
Dela Rosa trying to control from the bottom.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Dela Rosa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (13) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back.
Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Cup trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa has given up his back. Will we see Cup going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cup (16) vs (4) Dela Rosa
I would not like to be Dela Rosa right now.
Dela Rosa rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dela Rosa is just riding it out for now. Cup eventually gives up the hold.
Dela Rosa wants to get back to full guard.
Cup wants to pass the guard but Dela Rosa is defending well.
Cup sitting and controlling from the half guard.
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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Dela Rosa actively working from the bottom here.
Cup is thwarting Dela Rosa's attempts to control the position.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
Cup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (19) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Cup is looking to work his way around to Dela Rosa's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cup mounts Dela Rosa! Really nice guard pass there!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup wants to take Dela Rosa's back but he can't do it this time.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup fails to advance to Dela Rosa's back.
Dela Rosa is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cup avoids the attempt from Dela Rosa to control.
Cup is trying to control here but Dela Rosa has managed to regain half guard.
Cup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dela Rosa wants to improve his position but Cup is controlling well.
Cup passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (22) vs (4) Dela Rosa
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Dela Rosa can't escape the position.
Cup looking to control but Dela Rosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cup with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Cup seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dela Rosa for as long as he can get away with.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dela Rosa is looking to improve his position but Cup isn't that keen on the idea.
Dela Rosa is still trying to improve position.
Cup trying to control but Dela Rosa is having none of it.
Cup controlling from the full mount.
Cup continues to stall.
Dela Rosa is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cup prevents Dela Rosa from getting the reversal.
Cup sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cup fails to take his opponent's back.
Cup wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely.
Cup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dela Rosa sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dela Rosa is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cup pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dela Rosa! Score +3 for passing guard: Cup (25) vs (4) Dela Rosa
Cup wants to control the pace but Dela Rosa is squirming around nicely.
Dela Rosa tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dela Rosa is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dela Rosa stops Cup from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dela Rosa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cup (25) vs (6) Dela Rosa
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dela Rosa looking to improve position, pressing down on Cup's thigh with his hand. Cup seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dela Rosa paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dela Rosa's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Cup picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Red Cup!
An out of breath Red Cup 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Cup misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Telushikin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Telushikin working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Cup's thigh. Cup counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Telushikin postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Telushikin prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is trying to keep Telushikin in close.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Telushikin's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.#TD#
Telushikin shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cup manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Telushikin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup is looking to stand up but Telushikin isn't so interested in that idea.
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup has his hands on Telushikin's head, controlling the position.
Telushikin trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Telushikin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Telushikin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Telushikin.
Cup 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.#SUB#
Cup avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cup won't allow Telushikin to sweep him here. #T4#
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Telushikin pulls Cup in close to his closed guard and prevents Cup from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cup is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Telushikin controlling the position.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Telushikin is keeping the position for now.
Cup trying to control but Telushikin is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cup scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Joseph Telushikin has been cut.#TD#
Cup tries to sprawl but Telushikin drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Cup pushes Telushikin off and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Red Cup will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Telushikin closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Cup pushes Telushikin off and gets back to his feet.#TD#
Telushikin 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.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup pulls Telushikin in close to prevent any damage.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Cup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Telushikin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T1#
Telushikin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Telushikin won't allow Cup to sweep him here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Telushikin wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cup enables Telushikin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cup manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Telushikin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup trying to control the position.
#T2#
Telushikin prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Telushikin trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Telushikin is really struggling to control Cup but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Telushikin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cup manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Telushikin has Cup in his guard.#REVB##SU2#
Cup stands and steps away. Telushikin gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3#
Cup throws a push kick but Telushikin slaps the foot to one side. #TD#
Cup gets caught napping as Telushikin dives in and scores a takedown. Cup manages to retain guard.
Telushikin throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Telushikin's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Telushikin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Telushikin wants to sweep but no luck.
Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Telushikin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Telushikin keeping full guard, as Cup tries to pass. #T4#
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Telushikin pulls Cup in to control the position.
Cup 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.
Telushikin keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Telushikin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cup looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Telushikin working the ground and pound but Cup is defending the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Joseph Telushikin's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Telushikin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Telushikin was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Telushikin has time to react.#CL2#
Cup pushes Telushikin up against the cage in a clinch.
Cup lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Telushikin backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cup. #BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup swings for the body but Telushikin moves out of range.
Telushikin tries to counter with a takedown but Cup is quick to defend against it.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Telushikin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cup's half guard.
Telushikin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cup keeps working.
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Telushikin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Telushikin's back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Telushikin trying to control the hands but Cup won't let him. #T1##SUB2#
Telushikin preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cup.
Telushikin rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position.
Red Cup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cup trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Telushikin trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cup doesn't have the hooks in and Telushikin manages to turn into his guard.
Telushikin with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Cup is trying to stand and escape. In the scramble, Telushikin has locked hold of an arm and he's managed to lock on an armbar - Cup taps out instantly and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joseph Telushikin!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 299
Date: Jun 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Cup blocks a low kick nicely.
Borealis slips under a jab.
Borealis checks a low kick from Cup.
And Borealis tries to counter it with a takedown but Cup pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD2#
Borealis closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cup to the mat! Cup manages to get full guard.
Borealis looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Cup pushes down on Borealis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Borealis is looking for a sweep. Cup 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.
Cup passes the guard and advances to mount!
Borealis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Borealis is looking to escape.
Borealis sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Cup is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Borealis is just riding it out for now. Cup eventually gives up the hold.
Borealis has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cup is working away from the top position though.
Borealis is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.
Borealis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Borealis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #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.
Borealis is trying to get back to full guard.
Borealis punching from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Borealis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cup works his way into full mount!
Borealis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Borealis wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Cup wants to control the pace but Borealis is squirming around nicely.
Borealis is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup controlling his opponent.
Cup moves to take his opponent's back.
Borealis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T3#
Cup prevents Borealis from improving his position.
Borealis manages to get to full guard.
Borealis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borealis 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.
Cup's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cup pushing down on Borealis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Borealis is in trouble now - Cup has advanced to mount!
Borealis working to try and regain half guard.
Cup content just to control the position here. #SU#
Cup gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#T4##CL#
Cup clinches up with Borealis and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Borealis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cup's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borealis looking to pass the guard.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis looking to sit in guard and control but Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Borealis has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Borealis's legs - danger averted.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Borealis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cup seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borealis won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
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##TD2#
Borealis gets the takedown into side control.
Borealis trying to control the position but Cup is working away.
Who's going to make the next move?
Borealis cracks Cup with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Borealis tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Borealis works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Borealis landing a few strikes.
Red Cup overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borealis tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Borealis throwing strikes but Cup manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1##SU#
Cup stands up and beckons Borealis to his feet.
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Borealis moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Borealis takes one to the side of the head.
Borealis avoids the body shot from Cup.
Borealis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Cup gets caught flat footed, as Borealis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#SUB#
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borealis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borealis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup is controlling Borealis's posture.#SUB#
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2#
Borealis is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borealis tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borealis can't escape the position.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borealis can do to turn this around?
Borealis regains half guard.
Borealis tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg. #T3#
Borealis moves into full guard.
#SU#
Cup gets to his feet. Borealis looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Borealis swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD2#
Borealis drives through with a takedown into guard.
Borealis postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Borealis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Cup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borealis.
Cup parries the strikes from Borealis easily there. Borealis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cup to escape.
Cup tries to escape but Borealis is in control. #T4#
Cup can't do much from the bottom here.
Borealis scores with a couple of short elbows.
Sloppy strikes there by Borealis.
Borealis in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borealis throws a strike aimed at the side of Cup's head but Cup avoids it well.
Borealis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borealis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cup to see if he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borealis landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Borealis.
Borealis is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Borealis is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup misses with an uppercut. Borealis saw that one coming.
Borealis ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Borealis is looking for the big counter here.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Borealis scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cup.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cup swings for the body but Borealis moves out of range.
Cup blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Cup misses.
Borealis walks into a jab.
Cup fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Borealis looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cup!#ES#
Cup throws Borealis to one side and escapes!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borealis slips under a jab from Cup.#TD2#
Borealis shoots in and bounces Cup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Borealis lands a couple of elbows.#T1#
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Borealis stops Cup from standing up.
Borealis trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Borealis stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.
Borealis content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Borealis throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borealis's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVR##T2#
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Borealis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borealis is keeping the position for now.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Borealis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Borealis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cup is one step ahead there.
Borealis is trying to control the position but Cup postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Borealis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Borealis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis working a defensive guard here.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Borealis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Borealis.
Cup advances position into side control!
Cup trying to control the position but Borealis is working away.
Borealis tries to bench press Cup off him but Cup keeps the position. #T4#
Borealis is being controlled here.
Borealis is trying to get back to half guard.
Cup works to advance to full mount. Borealis defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Borealis is trying desperately to improve position.
Borealis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cup looking to control but Borealis is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Borealis is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Cup showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cup 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Red Cup!
A very excited looking Red Cup made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GC 285
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Skog fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cup appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Cup connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Skog slips under a jab.
Skog connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
A good leg kick by Skog.
A shot to the liver by Skog. Beautiful body shot.
Cup cracks Skog with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Skog throws a good cross that connects.
Cup moves in looking to clinch but Skog pushes him off.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Cup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Skog uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Skog takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Skog ducks down to avoid it.
Cup throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
so Skog counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skog trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skog stops Cup from standing up. #T1#
Skog landing with the ground and pound.
Cup 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.
Skog controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cup wants to stand but Skog is controlling the position.
Cup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Skog controls the pace.#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.
Skog stops Cup from standing up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Skog tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Skog moves away from the strike by Cup.
An attempted straight right counter from Skog misses the target.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Skog bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Skog avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good exchange - Cup coming out on top.
Skog slaps away a takedown attempt from Cup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Skog throws a good cross that connects.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Skog dips to his left and cracks Cup with an uppercut!
A nice inside leg kick there by Skog. That's going to slow Cup down. #T3##CL2#
Cup closes the distance and pushes Skog back into the cage.
Cup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Skog has him pressed against the cage.
Cup tries to break free but Skog pushes him back against the cage.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Skog scores with a shot to the side of Cup's head.
Skog scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skog lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Skog.
Skog lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards. #BC2#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a push kick but Skog slaps the foot to one side.
Skog moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Skog was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cup throws a chopping leg kick but Skog manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Skog misses with a straight right.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Skog moved out of range.
Skog scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Cup misses
enabling Skog to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Cup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cup throws a combination that misses
letting Skog counter with a right hand.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Decent striking displayed by Skog there.
Skog dodges the punch combination from Cup.
#TD#
Skog decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cup pushes Skog off but Skog dives into side control.
Skog in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
An elbow from Skog crashes against the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Skog dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Skog throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
and Skog counters with a straight right hand.
Cup misses with the combination.
Skog bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cup's head backwards.
Skog lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Dan Skog is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Skog does it's job there.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Skog finish him?#TD#
Cup tries to sprawl but Skog drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cup scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Skog manages to mount him!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skog avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup is trying to stand.#T1#
A nice elbow there by Skog.
Skog looking to control but Cup is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Skog raining down shots from the mount!
Skog looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Skog with a couple of short strikes.
Cup wants to get back to his feet.
Cup is squirming around, avoiding Skog's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Skog lands a big shot there that rocks Cup but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Cup is wriggling around trying to escape.
Skog lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Cup hang on?
Cup tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skog controlling the pace for now.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cup is trying to escape the mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Cup wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Skog tries to control but Cup wriggling away.
Skog fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Skog unloading with bombs!
Skog landing strikes from the mount.
Skog trying to control but Cup is having none of it. #T4#
Cup tries to lock up and control but Skog gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Skog controlling from the full mount.
Cup felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Skog landing shots from mount.
Skog avoids the attempt from Cup to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Skog dominated that second round.
That's time! Skog's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Skog steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Skog paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Skog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cup feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Skogs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
Cup throws a body shot but no joy.
Skog lands a lovely overhand right.
Cup takes one on the button.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Skog does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Skog tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Skog.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Skog moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Cup closes the distance and pushes Skog back into the cage.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Skog lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Skog on the inside.
Skog misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Cup working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skog.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cup jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Skog walks away with a smile on his face. Cup gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Skog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cup under the eye.
Cup ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skog keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cup.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Skog.
A jab from Cup does it's job there.
Skog slips a jab and a cross from Cup.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Skog cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Skog keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Skog lands with a good body shot.
Cup pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Skog back to the cage. Cup follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Cup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Skog cracks Cup with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Cup looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Skog finish him?
Skog keeps Cup at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Skog showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
Skog tries to counter with a takedown but Cup is quick to defend against it.
Skog scores with a nice right hand.
#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Skog.
Cup is looking for a sweep.
Skog is looking to take a break and control but Cup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup looks to move to half guard but instead Skog has passed into mount! Damn!
Skog with a couple of short strikes.#T3#
Cup is desperately trying to improve his position but Skog has a good base and remains in mount.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Skog trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dan Skog overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cup in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Skog cracks Cup with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Skog!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 277
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Cup darts in trying to clinch
and Jaruud counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It seemed like Jaruud was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jaruud scores with a jab to the body.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Jaruud. Beautiful body shot.
Jaruud has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Cup scores with the left hand. Jaruud knows he should have avoided that one.
Cup throws a low kick but Jaruud avoids it.
A jab from Cup misses.
Jaruud misses with a hook. Cup ducked under it nicely.
Cup lands a lovely overhand right.
Cup scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
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!
Cup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cup misses with a hook.
Jaruud uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup clobbers Jaruud with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CL2#
Jaruud darts in and clinches Cup up against the cage.#T1#
Jaruud is pressed up against the cage. Cup has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jaruud down to the mat. Jaruud avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jaruud cracks Cup with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jaruud connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cup momentarily.
Jaruud bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cup's head.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Jaruud has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jaruud.
Jaruud keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cup throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jaruuds head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Jaruud.
Cup tries to break free but Jaruud pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cup.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud prevents a takedown attempt there.
#BC#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cup tries to clinch but Jaruud is having none of it. #T2##CL2#
Jaruud takes the fight into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD#
Cup has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Jaruud uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jaruud wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.#SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaruud 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.
Jaruud must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jaruud trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB#
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jaruud doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jaruud manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jaruud engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jaruud accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jaruud is in close to Cup's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaruud wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Jaruud slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Jaruud is looking to advance position but Cup has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4#
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cup wants to control the pace but Jaruud is squirming around nicely.
Jaruud is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jaruud is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cup looking to control but Jaruud is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jaruud is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SU#
Cup stands up from mount. Strange move.
Cup's corner calls for a 1-2. Cup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jaruud feints a counter leg kick.
Cup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaruud but Jaruud pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Batuhan Jaruud will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cup with a poor takedown
and Jaruud cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jaruud is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jaruud walks into a jab.
Cup works the jab nicely.
Cup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Batuhan Jaruud has been cut.
Cup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Jaruud tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cup paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Jaruud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jaruud feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Jaruud moves in looking to clinch but Cup pushes him off.
Jaruud doesn't manage to clinch there - Cup circles away.
#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Cup and sends Jaruud crashing to the mat! Cup follows him down to the mat - Jaruud regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Jaruud is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jaruud is still in real trouble! Can Cup finish him?
Cup takes Jaruud's back.
I really don't envy Jaruud right now.
Jaruud seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaruud can do to turn this around?#T1#
Jaruud prevents Cup from getting a body triangle.
Jaruud tries to break free.
Jaruud turns into Cup and is now in his guard.
Jaruud trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Jaruud is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Jaruud throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Jaruud looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Jaruud controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jaruud forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaruud with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Cup tries to kick Jaruud off but Jaruud keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T3#
Jaruud is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jaruud misses with a head shot. Cup uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jaruud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jaruud stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cup swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cup can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaruud controls the pace.
Jaruud's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#CL2#
Jaruud gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Jaruud has double underhooks. #TD#
Cup gets control of Jaruud's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cup will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Jaruud is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU2#
Jaruud gets to his feet. Cup looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Cup misses with an uppercut
and Jaruud counters with an outside leg kick.
#CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jaruud misses with a punch to the body.
Jaruud is trying to stall.
Cup manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cup wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Cup wants the takedown. Jaruud is fighting it off but Cup persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Jaruud's guard against the cage.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Batuhan Jaruud's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Jaruud doesn't manage to clinch there - Cup circles away.
Cup throws a big counter combination but Jaruud scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cup closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #CL#
Cup rushes Jaruud and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup jumps guard but Jaruud stands there with Cup around his waist. Cup gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cup tries to break the clinch but Jaruud is controlling the position.
Jaruud stalling the fight.
#BC2#
Jaruud's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Jaruud tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jaruud manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Cup lands a nice shot that snaps Jaruud's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup misses with the combination.
Cup lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
A jab from Cup does it's job there.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jaruud digs a good body shot into Cup's ribs.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup misses with a straight right.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Cup connects with a right hand. Jaruud shakes it off.#CL2#
Jaruud has managed to clinch.
Jaruud lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Jaruud takes one to the side of the head.
Cup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jaruud's head backwards.
Jaruud cracks the inside of Cup's front leg.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Jaruud does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaruud is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Jaruud bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup swats away the attempt to clinch by Jaruud.#T2#
Cup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cup circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cup throws a right and a left that Jaruud avoids nicely.
Jaruud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Jaruud moves into the clinch.
Jaruud lands a left hand.
Jaruud tries to land knees in the clinch but Cup avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Jaruud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jaruud counters with a nice uppercut.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Jaruud.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Jaruud rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cup tries for a takedown but Jaruud manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T3#
Jaruud misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaruud is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cup is defending well for now.
Come on Jaruud - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jaruud misses with some punches.
Cup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cup's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jaruud gets through Cup's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jaruud lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #BC#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Batuhan Jaruud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jaruud connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaruud connects with a jab.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donk. Jaruud catches Cup right on the button with a cross.
Jaruud throws a monster overhand right that drops Cup! Jaruud follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Batuhan Jaruud!
A victorious Batuhan Jaruud thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Cup.
Cup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harrington was well out of range. Poor timing from Cup.
Cup looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrington. Harrington obviously looking to wear him down.
Harrington throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harrington lands with a shot to the body.
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Harrington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrington 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.
Cup misses with a hook
and Harrington makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Harrington counters with a nice kick to the body.
Cup takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrington cracks Cup with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cup with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup misses with a looping left.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Harrington circles away.
As Cup backs away, Harrington returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Cup lands a jab-cross combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Padraig Harrington has been cut.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harrington keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Cup misses.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
Harrington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrington lands a nice looking body kick.
Harrington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cup.
Harrington throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cup dives in and grabs Harrington's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrington pushes down on Cup's head and hops out.
Harrington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Harrington moved out of range nicely.
Harrington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Padraig Harrington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Harrington wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A thudding body kick lands there by Harrington!
Harrington throws a head kick but Cup moves out of range.
Harrington tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cup! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrington misses with a leg kick.
Cup sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Harrington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Harrington throws a front kick that sends Cup stumbling back into the cage.
Cup throws a right and a left that Harrington avoids nicely. #T2#
Harrington connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cup tries to clinch up.
Harrington lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Cup has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harrington.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Harrington throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Harrington throws a head kick but Cup moves out of range.
Cup scores with a one two! Harrington had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
A leg kick checked by Cup.
Cup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Harrington.
Harrington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Harrington moves away and avoids it.
Cup uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrington.
Harrington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harrington throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Harrington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Harrington lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Harrington throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cup's head.
Harrington is looking to wear down Cup with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Harrington is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
An inside leg kick lands from Harrington.
Cup misses with a double jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Harrington avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Harrington.
Cup walks into a stiff left hand from Harrington.
A shot to the liver by Harrington. Beautiful body shot.
Harrington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Harrington thuds his shin into the meat of Cup's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A solid body kick from Harrington.
Harrington lands a leg kick that knocks Cup off balance momentarily.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Harrington is just out of range.#T4#
Harrington lands a head kick. Cup smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Harrington slips under a jab from Cup.
Cup throws a left and a right that both miss
#KD#
and Harrington counters with a head kick that drops Cup to the mat! Cup scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Harrington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrington finish him?
Cup looks winded!
Harrington lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cup will feel that in the morning.
Harrington steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Cup is out on his feet! Harrington sets himself and nearly takes Cup's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Padraig Harrington!
A very excited looking Padraig Harrington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 265
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Cup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Poggle defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Poggle.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poggle manages to avoid it.
Cup connects with a single shot there.
Cup misses with a hook
and Poggle counters with a solid body kick.
Cup wants to clinch up but Poggle keeps it at a distance.
Cup cracks Poggle with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cup darts in trying to clinch
and Poggle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle throws a leg kick which misses Cup's front leg but catches the back leg as Cup tries to avoid it.
Poggle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab from Poggle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Poggle.
Poggle connects with a solid leg kick.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Cup - just one landing.
Poggle lands a nice looking body kick.
Timothy Poggle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Poggle swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cup has his takedown stuffed
and Poggle counters with a body kick.
Poggle connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup swings for the body but Poggle moves out of range.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Cup tries to break the clinch but Poggle is controlling the position.
Cup tries to circle away but Poggle has him pinned against the cage.
Cup can't break the clinch.
#TD2#
Cup pulls guard effortlessly.
Poggle throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Poggle with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poggle accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T2#
Poggle is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Poggle from controlling successfully.
Poggle throws a big elbow that misses.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Poggle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Poggle throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Poggle throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poggle's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Poggle keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Poggle wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Poggle controlling Cup's posture.
Poggle throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Poggle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Poggle looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cup 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.#T4#
Cup is trying to stand up here but Poggle is controlling him well.
Poggle lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Poggle is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cup wants to control but Poggle is keeping busy.
Poggle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Poggle thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cup's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Cup is looking to control Poggle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle 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#
Poggle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Poggle misses with a low kick as Cup jumps back.
Cup now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Poggle connects with a body shot that sends Cup's belly button to the back.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Poggle.
Poggle feinted there with a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Cup has Poggle up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Poggle ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Cup has Poggle up against the cage in a clinch.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Poggle has double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poggle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cup is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Poggle throws a shot from downtown. Cup moves away and avoids it.
Poggle moves out of range as Cup strikes.#T1#
Poggle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poggle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
Cup walks into a jab.#CL#
Poggle has managed to clinch.
Poggle keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cup wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Poggle has him pressed against the cage.
Cup wants to take the fight to the mat but Poggle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cup tries to break free but Poggle pushes him back against the cage.
Cup is trying to break free.
Poggle lands a hook that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Cup tries to break free but Poggle pushes him back against the cage.
Poggle stalling against the cage.
Poggle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Poggle to work.
Cup tries to pull guard but Poggle holds him up against the cage and eventually Cup drops back down to his feet.
Timothy Poggle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Poggle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cup.#T2#
Cup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Poggle smiles and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Poggle.
Poggle lands with a right hand.
Cup misses with a straight right.
Poggle scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poggle feints and then cracks Cup's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cup down.
Cup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cup will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good leg kick by Poggle there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cup walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Poggle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Poggle ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Poggle thows a body kick. Cup tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Poggle lands the left hand.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Poggle.
Timothy Poggle is winning the standup battle so far.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Poggle is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Poggle throws a front kick that sends Cup stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Poggle.
Poggle tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Poggle gets a clinch.
Poggle stalling against the cage.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cup has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Poggle.#BC2#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cup blocks the leg kick.
Poggle feints and then cracks Cup's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cup down.
Cup throws a right and a left that Poggle avoids nicely.
Poggle's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poggle scores with a kick to the midsection.#T4#
Cup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Poggle makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cup misses with an uppercut. Poggle saw that one coming.
Poggle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cup is breathing heavily.
Poggle lands a leg kick that knocks Cup off balance momentarily.
Poggle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Poggle scores with a nice body kick.
Poggle feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.
Poggle throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cup sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cup misses with a head kick.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Cup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Poggle moves into the clinch.
Poggle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Timothy Poggle dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Cup bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Poggle's head backwards.
Poggle cracks Cup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Poggle thuds his shin into the meat of Cup's side.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Poggle is just out of range.
Cup gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poggle scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Cup throws a right hand that Poggle ducks under and follows up with a left that Poggle also avoids with ease.
Poggle throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cup's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cup duly obliges.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Poggle closes the distance and pushes Cup back into the cage.
Cup is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cup takes a shot to the head.
Cup wants to get back to striking at distance but Poggle won't allow it.
Poggle throws a punch but it's blocked by Cup. #T1#
Poggle swings wildly with an uppercut but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Poggle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Poggle lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cup throws a body punch but Poggle moves out of range.
Cup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Poggle slips a jab and a cross from Cup.
Cup throws a right hand that Poggle ducks under and follows up with a left that Poggle also avoids with ease.
Cup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Poggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Poggle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Poggle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cup to score with a decent uppercut.
Poggle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cup avoids a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Poggle throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Poggle.
Cup closes the distance looking to clinch
and Poggle connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup throws a big shot that misses.
Poggle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
Poggle scores with a kick to the body.
Poggle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Poggle lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Cup throws a combination that misses
and Poggle counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Poggle finish him?
Poggle moves forwards but Cup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Poggle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Poggle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cup tries to clinch up.
Cup sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Poggle turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
A nice inside leg kick there by Poggle. That's going to slow Cup down.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Poggle.
Poggle throws an overhand right that drops Cup like a sack of potatoes! Poggle dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Timothy Poggle!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Date: Oct 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Borealis shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cup's guard.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Borealis is looking to work some ground and pound but Cup has wrist control.
Borealis won't allow Cup to get back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cup holds on and takes a little breather.
Borealis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cup wants to stand up but Borealis is controlling him.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Borealis throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Borealis's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVB#
Cup content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Borealis wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Borealis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cup stays in close to Borealis's body and controls the position.
Borealis is trying to keep Cup in close.
#SUB#
Borealis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cup engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Borealis trying to strike off his back.
Cup is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup trying to control but Borealis is working from the bottom.
Cup stopping the sweep attempt from Borealis.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Borealis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Borealis is keeping the position for now.
Cup passes Borealis's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SU2#
Cup decides to stand up.
Cup throws a series of punches but Borealis moves out of range.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Borealis moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Cup shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cup was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cup taking a breather here.
It looks like Cup 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.
Borealis manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cup moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T3#
Borealis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis slips nicely into half guard.
Borealis throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Cup to regain full guard.
Borealis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Borealis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Borealis wants to pass the guard but Cup is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Cup is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cup looking to control.
#T4#
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Borealis throws a strike but Cup rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Borealis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cup is aware though and is defending well.
Cup preventing the sweep.
Cup advances to half guard.
Cup moves into full mount! Borealis won't be happy about that!
Borealis tries to lock up and control but Cup gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Borealis is in all sorts of trouble here.
Borealis gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
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#
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
Borealis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cup.
Borealis catches Cup with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Borealis but Borealis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Aurora Borealis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borealis avoids the body shot from Cup.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borealis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Borealis slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cup scores with a crisp jab that stopped Borealis in his tracks.
Cup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD#
Cup gets caught flat footed, as Borealis shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borealis throws a big elbow that misses.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving.
Red Cup has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Borealis throws a strike but Cup rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T1#
Borealis wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Borealis trying to keep a closed guard but Cup is proving a slippery customer.
Borealis wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup passes Borealis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cup keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Borealis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Borealis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup trying to control the action but Borealis is working from the bottom. #T2#
Cup might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Borealis haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Borealis is trying to get back to full guard.
Cup not doing much here.
Borealis trying to control from the bottom.
Cup is keen to just control but Borealis is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Cup is working for a submission of some sort.
Borealis is refusing to be controlled, as Cup sits in half guard. #T3#
Borealis is looking to control Cup's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Borealis avoid being mounted?#SU2#
Cup decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Cup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Borealis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cup sprawls and moves away.
Cup misses with a takedown #TD#
and Borealis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cup!
Borealis throws a strike aimed at the side of Cup's head but Cup avoids it well.
Borealis sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Cup is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borealis has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cup!
A nice elbow there by Borealis.
Borealis breaks from Cup's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Borealis prevents Cup from getting the reversal.
Cup is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borealis lands a big shot there that rocks Cup but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Borealis looking to finish Cup with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cup!
Borealis landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB#
Borealis moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Cup has worked his arm free - good work by Cup!
You can see the frustration on Cup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Borealis.
Check out the look on Borealis's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Borealis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Cup defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Borealis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borealis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Cup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Cup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Borealis can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Borealis stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Cup has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Borealis manages to get his head free but now Cup has transitioned to an armbar! Borealis grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Cup! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Red Cup!
A victorious Red Cup thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Cup has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cup there as he acknowledges the shot.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cup.
Cup lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cup shoots in for a takedown but Harris shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harris fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris with the counter takedown but Cup avoids it easily.
Harris 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Harris does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Harris works the jab nicely.
A swing and a miss from Cup.
Cup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harris sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harris tries to clinch but Cup is having none of it.
A punch lands to the side of Cup 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Harris throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Cup tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Harris is in Cup's guard.#ES#
Cup has his feet on Harris's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Harris lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cup at a distance.
Cup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Harris showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
#T1##CL2#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cup tries to pull guard but Harris holds him up against the cage and eventually Cup drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup can't break the clinch.
Cup tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Cup has managed to clinch.
Harris scores with a shoulder strike.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Cup blocks a body shot from Harris.
Cup lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harris wants to stall.
Harris tries to work over Cup's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Harris breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harris moves out of range as Cup strikes.#T2#
Harris misses with a hook. Cup ducked under it nicely.
Cup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harris lands with a good body shot.
A cross from Harris lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cup takes one to the side of the head.
Cup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#TD2#
Harris shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harris showed some decent athleticism there.
Cup tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Harris manages to move to mount!
Harris lands with some strikes.
Cup regains half guard.
Harris throwing shots but Cup is blocking nicely. #T3#
Harris missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Harris thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cup's head.
Cup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Cup trying to control but Harris postures up.
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Harris lands strikes from half guard.
Harris sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cup defending well though.
Harris lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Harris is working away from the top position though.
Harris is keen to just control but Cup is a slippery customer.
Harris not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
Cup taking some punishment here, with Harris in his half guard.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Cup is working away.
Cup wants to stand back up but Harris manages to pass into side control.
Harris trying to control the action but Cup is working from the bottom.
Harris working the head with strikes.
Cup tries to buck Harris off but Harris is having none of it.
Harris landing a few strikes.
Cup is trying to improve his position.
Harris landing a few strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A decent looking cross lands there for Harris.
Harris lands with a hook. Cup tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#TD2#
Cup gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harris to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Anselmo Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cup has Harris pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #T1#
Harris postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cup pulls Harris in close to his closed guard and prevents Harris from doing any damage or advancing position.
Harris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harris is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Harris sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#TD2#
Harris is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cup's half guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Cup is defending well. #T2#
Harris is trying to control. Cup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Harris not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cup is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Harris takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cup trying to control but Harris postures up.
Cup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Harris.
Harris working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harris is trying to control. Cup wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Cup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cup blocking the ground and pound attempt from Harris.
Harris trying to control from half guard but Cup is working away.
Harris with the ground and pound but Cup uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Harris wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #SUB#
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup is trying to keep Harris in close.
#T4#
Harris stands up over Cup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Harris throws a big right hand that misses.
Harris with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harris accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harris scoring with punches to the head and body.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Cup bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Harris's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup wants to control from the top but Harris keeps moving.
Cup tries to stand but Harris is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anselmo Harris showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Harris digs a good body shot into Cup's ribs.
Cup throws a right hand that Harris ducks under and follows up with a left that Harris also avoids with ease.
Harris with the counter takedown but Cup avoids it easily.
Harris connects with a crisp jab.
Harris lands a nice hook to Cup's body. Cup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Harris lands with a nice body punch.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Harris looking to score a takedown here. Cup is defending well but Harris drives through and ends up in Cup's guard.
Harris trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harris throws an elbow that misses. Cup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Harris's guard. Nice move by Cup!#REVR#
Harris trying to control the position.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harris is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cup passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Cup tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harris tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is looking to reverse the position.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris wants to control but Cup postures up.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Harris tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cup wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Harris struggling a bit here.
Cup tries to advance to mount but Harris denies him.
Harris tries to buck Cup off but Cup is having none of it.
Cup trying to control the action but Harris is working from the bottom.
Harris is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harris wants to control but Cup postures up.
Harris is looking for a sweep.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Harris keeps working.
Harris is looking to regain half guard here but Cup keeps moving and retains side control. #T3#
Harris is still trying to improve position.
Harris trying to remain calm as Cup controls from the top position.#SU#
Cup decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Harris shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cup's guard.
Harris makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cup is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Cup is looking to stand up but Harris isn't so interested in that idea.
Harris loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Harris won't allow Cup to get back to his feet.
Harris content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Harris is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Harris stands up over Cup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harris throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Red Cup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cup thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anselmo Harris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Harris has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anselmo Harris!
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 231
Date: Aug 11, 2018 |
#R1#
A cross from Cup lands.
Hopkins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cup.
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins avoids it easily.
Hopkins is looking to counter the offense by Cup and move into the clinch.
Hopkins looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
Hopkins takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopkins lands a really nice looking cross but Cup seems unphased.
Cup lands a jab-cross combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hopkins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins connects with a body shot.
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup misses with a hook. Hopkins ducked under it nicely.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Cup cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hopkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins misses with a straight left.
A good leg kick by Hopkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Hopkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hopkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cup.
Cup takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Cup cracks Hopkins with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hopkins plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Hopkins clobbers Cup with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cup looks to land a body kick but Hopkins moved away.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Cup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cup lunges at Hopkins with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopkins's hand.
Hopkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cup ducks under a wild hook from Hopkins.
Hopkins sizes up Cup with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Hopkins.
A bone on bone clash there as Cup blocks the leg kick.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Cup doesn't manage to clinch there - Hopkins circles away.
Cup displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hopkins throws out the jab.
Cup throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hopkins misses.
Cup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
#T3#
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Cup misses.
Hopkins scores with a leg kick.
Cup throws a low kick but Hopkins moves out of range easily.
Cup's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hopkins throws a wild body kick that Cup sees coming a mile off.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
Cup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hopkins's waist but Hopkins gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Cup off to one side.
Hopkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopkins cracks the inside of Cup's front leg.
Cup misses with the combination.
Hopkins is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Cup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Cup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Cup moves in looking to clinch but Hopkins pushes him off.
Hopkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cup.
Cup misses with a two punch combination.
Hopkins circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hopkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Cup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hopkins slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cup looks for a takedown but Hopkins sprawls well.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Hopkins stuns Cup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a good jab.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Cup drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopkins takes one on the button.
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 Jimmy Hopkins will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hopkins thumps Cup with a low kick.
Cup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hopkins throws a body punch but Cup moves out of range.
Cup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Cup lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Hopkins tenderised Cup's leg. Cup is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins throws a nice looking combination but Cup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cup throws the left hand but Hopkins avoids the punch easily.
Cup lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #T1#
Cup 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.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Cup tries to get set, Hopkins tries to push him back and clinch up but Cup manages to avoid the attempt.
Cup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hopkins sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cup is breathing heavily.
Cup missing with a left hand there. Hopkins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hopkins moves away from the strike by Cup.
Hopkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Hopkins scores with a three punch combo!
Cup throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Hopkins moved out of range.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Cup has time to react.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hopkins.
Hopkins dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!#T2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Cup really felt that one!
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
Cup changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hopkins throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup misses with a hook to the body
#CL#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Hopkins counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hopkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hopkins taking a breather.
Hopkins lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
Cup is looking to clinch but Hopkins is avoiding it.
Hopkins half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hopkins takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Hopkins tests Cup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cup ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab.
Cup just misses with a punch to the body.
Cup shoots for a takedown but Hopkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cup shoots in and drives through. Hopkins sprawls well.
Jimmy Hopkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Hopkins misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cup throws a big shot that misses.
Hopkins lunges at Cup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cup's hand.
Cup throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
A slow jab from Cup misses its intended target.
Nice jab there from Hopkins.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jimmy Hopkins is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cup misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Hopkins does it's job there.#T4#
Hopkins defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Hopkins jabs Cup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopkins.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hopkins.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Hopkins throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cup avoids it.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopkins feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Hopkins tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hopkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hopkins bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins scores with a nice strike.
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Hopkins dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Hopkins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cup in his tracks. #CL2#
Cup gets a clinch.
A short left from Hopkins.
A head punch on the inside from Hopkins fails to land.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup dips to his left and cracks Hopkins with an uppercut!
Cup scores with a three punch combo!
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Hopkins moves away and avoids it.
Hopkins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cup can do to turn this around?
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
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!
Cup avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
Good leg kick by Hopkins there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopkins finish him?
Hopkins takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hopkins on the side of the head.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins misses with a body shot.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Hopkins moved out of range nicely.
Hopkins slips under a jab from Cup.
Cup misses with an uppercut. Hopkins saw that one coming.
Cup on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hopkins. Hopkins obviously looking to wear him down.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hopkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Cup throws a lazy right hand but Hopkins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopkins misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cup steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hopkins.
Cup looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hopkins throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T2#
Cup takes one to the side of the head.
Hopkins lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hopkins misses with a low kick.
Hopkins thumps Cup with a low kick.
Hopkins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Cup scores with a jab to the head.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Cup rushes Hopkins and presses him up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hopkins scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hopkins lands with a left to the head.
Hopkins tries to throw a body punch but Cup avoids it by throwing Hopkins back against the cage.
Hopkins has a couple of punches blocked by Cup.
Hopkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cup's elbow.
Cup is trying to pull guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hopkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3##BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hopkins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cup throws a hook but Hopkins blocks it.
A big left from Cup misses.
Hopkins cracks Cup with a right hand to the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a cross.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Jimmy Hopkins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hopkins throws a hook but Cup avoids it easily.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch but Hopkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cup throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Cup clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Hopkins lands an uppercut.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Hopkins moves out of range as Cup strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hopkins misses the shot to the body.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Cup looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup misses with a looping right.
Cup throws a body punch but Hopkins moves out of range.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cup.
Cup tries to bum rush Hopkins with a series of wild strikes but Hopkins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hopkins takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big right from Cup misses.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it.
Cup drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cup walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hopkins throws a body kick that misses.
Red Cup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hopkins 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Hopkins!
Jimmy Hopkins seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
GC 223
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hopkins.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Cup's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cup struggles to land a body shot inside as Hopkins controls his hands.
Cup is looking for a takedown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hopkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Hopkins has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cup scores with a shot to the side of Hopkins's head.
Hopkins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cup up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cup jumps guard and drags Hopkins to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hopkins tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Hopkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T1#
Cup is trying to control the position but Hopkins postures up.
Hopkins 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. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cup manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
A short right from Hopkins on the inside. #TD#
Cup pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Cup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hopkins postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cup keeping full guard, as Hopkins tries to pass. #T2#
Hopkins sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hopkins prevents Cup from getting back to his feet.
Hopkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #ES#
Cup pushes Hopkins off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Hopkins staying out of range there.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cup avoids the body shot from Hopkins.
Jimmy Hopkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cup pushes Hopkins up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup scores with a body shot.
#T3#
A shot to the liver by Hopkins. Beautiful body shot.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cup throws a right and a left that Hopkins avoids nicely.
Cup lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hopkins throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hopkins scores with a shot to the body.
Hopkins missing with a left hand there. Cup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup's corner calls for a 1-2. Cup obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cup slips a jab and a cross from Hopkins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopkins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#CL#
Cup closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Cup pulls guard effortlessly.
Hopkins wants to control from the top but Cup keeps moving. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4##SUB#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Hopkins pushes his legs off easily.
Hopkins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hopkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hopkins works Cup's body with a nice hook.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL#
Cup moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hopkins looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cup tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hopkins moves out of range of the strikes.
Hopkins thows a body kick. Cup tries to catch it but that hurt him. #CL2#
Hopkins moves into the clinch.
Hopkins controlling the action here for a moment.
Hopkins misses with a body punch.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Hopkins digs a right hand into Cup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cup's gas tank.
Jimmy Hopkins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hopkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cup throws a head punch that misses.
Hopkins misses with the head strike.
Hopkins prevents the takedown attempt.
Hopkins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cups head.
Cup is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hopkins lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cup or not.
Cup blocking some punches.
#BC#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL2#
Hopkins closes the distance and clinches.
Cup misses with a body punch.
Hopkins stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#TD#
Cup works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hopkins is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cup is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup trying to control but Hopkins is working from the bottom.
Cup 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.
Hopkins looking for a sweep. Not yet Hopkins, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hopkins holds on and takes a little breather.
Cup wants to control from the top but Hopkins keeps moving.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hopkins looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hopkins is trying to control the position but Cup postures up. #T3#
Cup won't allow Hopkins to sweep him here.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup connects with a jab.
Hopkins tries to land a front kick but Cup steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cup uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hopkins has time to react.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hopkins checks a leg kick.
Cup connects with a body shot.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL#
Hopkins tries to keep at a distance but Cup has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cup has had enough of the clinch but Hopkins keeps him there for the moment.
Hopkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cup lands with a right to the head. #T4##TD#
Cup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hopkins clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hopkins looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cup.
Hopkins trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Cup's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cup seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cup is really struggling to control Hopkins but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Hopkins is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cup trying to control.
Cup is hanging on to Hopkins's back as he tries to escape.
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 Red Cup will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cup misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hopkins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Hopkins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cup scores with a nice right hand.
Cup misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cup swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopkins blocks a jab.
Hopkins wants to counter the offense by Cup and move into the clinch position.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cup misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hopkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Cup's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hopkins connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cup scrambles back to his feet.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Hopkins ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hopkins, right into the meat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hopkins cracks Cup with an open hand slap.
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hopkins manages to avoid it.
Hopkins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopkins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Hopkins. Those never looked like landing.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup lands with a cross.
Hopkins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cup throws out the jab. #CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cup jumps guard but Hopkins turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hopkins has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cup seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hopkins can turn it around.
Cup tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hopkins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hopkins stalling in the clinch but Cup improves position.
Cup blocking some punches.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.
Cup can't break the clinch.
Cup is trying to force a seperation but Hopkins has the dominant position.#T2#
Hopkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hopkins.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Hopkins.
Hopkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hopkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cup blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hopkins is trying to maintain a safe position but Cup gets an underhook and turns Hopkins into the cage.#BC#
Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Hopkins lands with a nice body punch.
Cup gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cup connects with a body shot.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Hopkins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cup misses with an uppercut.
Cup stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hopkins.
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Cup wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hopkins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cup.
Jimmy Hopkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Cup moves into range and clinches up with Hopkins.#BC#
Cup manages to break the clinch.
Cup looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cup sets himself, and Hopkins steps forward looking for the clinch! Cup avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Hopkins counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
A shot to the body from Cup misses
and Hopkins counters with a leg kick.
Hopkins defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Cup drops his hands momentarily and Hopkins takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hopkins scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
Hopkins scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hopkins feints and then cracks Cup's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cup down.
Cup looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopkins is just out of range.
Hopkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup misses with a straight left.
A jab from Cup misses.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hopkins.
Hopkins connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hopkins connects with a high kick.
Cup throws a series of punches but Hopkins avoids them all with ease.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hopkins.
Hopkins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Hopkins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Cup 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
GC 210
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Alexandrov avoids the body shot from Cup.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Cup throws a head kick that misses. #CL2#
Cup gets tackled into the cage by Alexandrov. Alexandrov maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cup is fighting off a takedown attempt but Alexandrov is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cup to the mat. Cup regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Cup wants to sweep but no luck.
Alexandrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cup works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alexandrov throwing strikes from guard but Cup blocks nicely.
Alexandrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alexandrov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alexandrov stops Cup from standing up.
Cup is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup controlling Alexandrov's posture.
Alexandrov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cup's head.
Cup wants to stand but Alexandrov is controlling the position.
Alexandrov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2##SUB#
Cup looking for a guillotine here but Alexandrov defends easily.
Alexandrov 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.
Alexandrov working some strikes from top position.#SUB#
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alexandrov is aware though and is defending well.
Alexandrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Alexandrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Alexandrov cracks Cup with a solid left hand.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Alexandrov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Alexandrov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.
Alexandrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alexandrov trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Cup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cup controlling the position.
Alexandrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Alexandrov. #T4#
Alexandrov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Alexandrov throwing strikes but missing.
Alexandrov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alexandrov is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alexandrov with a nice head shot there.
Alexandrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Alexandrov stopping the sweep attempt from Cup.#SUB#
Cup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Alexandrov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Alexandrov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup has momentary wrist control but Alexandrov slips an elbow through the middle.
Cup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alexandrov is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexey Alexandrov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cup lands a nice looking body shot.
Alexandrov ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Alexandrov scores with a decent looking hook.#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup throws a hook to the side of Alexandrov's head but Alexandrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alexandrov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alexandrov staying out of range there.
Alexandrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
Cup lands a glancing blow to the side of Alexandrov's head.
Cup throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Alexandrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alexandrov steps in with a hook that catches Cup right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alexandrov follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Cup looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov!
An out of breath Alexey Alexandrov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 172 Power Slam
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Cup lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chille doesn't seem phased though.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cup misses with a hook. Chille ducked under it nicely.
Cup shoots in looking for a takedown. Chille tries to sprawl out of it but Cup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chille manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chille scores with a jab to the head.
#CL2#
Chille closes the distance and clinches.
Chille unloads a knee to the mid-section.#BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Cup misses.
Chille tries to clinch but Cup moves out of range.
It looked like Cup was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chille.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Chille pushes Cup up against the cage in a clinch.
Chille is stalling here.
Cup blocks the elbow strike.
Chille keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #TD#
Cup pulls guard. #T1#
Cup being controlled here, momentarily.
Chille's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SU2#
Cup is working an open guard so Chille takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Cup misses with a hook. Chille ducked under it nicely.
Cup swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Chille counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Chille.
Chille creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chille crunches a lovely knee into Cup's ribcage.
Chille is working Cup over against the cage.
Chille throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chille misses with an elbow over the top.
Chille told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2#
Cup has had enough of the clinch but Chille keeps him there for the moment.
Chille lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Cup closes the distance and pushes Chille back into the cage.
Cup takes a knee right on the jaw!
Chille lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup blocks the elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Chille.
Chille gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cup prevents a body shot from Chille.
Chille misses with an elbow strike.
Cup has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cup tries to circle away but Chille has him pinned against the cage.
Chille misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cup is trying to pull guard but Chille turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD#
Cup jumps into guard, dragging Chille to the mat.
Chille trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cup's guard.
Cup is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chille is controlling him. #T3##ES#
Cup has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Chille off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Cup ducks under a wild hook from Chille.#CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cup tries to circle away but Chille has him pinned against the cage.
Chille missing with knees to the body.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chille throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cup blocks it with crossed arms.
Cup gets through Chille's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cup is trying to break the clinch but Chille has him pressed against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Chille.
Chille lands an elbow inside.
Cup misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chille smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Cup keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chille moves forwards but Cup connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Cup gets tackled into the cage by Chille. Chille maintains the clinch.
Chille has Cup pressed against the cage, preventing Cup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cup fails to pull guard.
Chille tries a knee to the head but Cup blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chille.
Cup is trying to break free.
Cup tries for a takedown but Chille manages to get underhooks.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cup breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cup misses with a straight right.
A combination from Cup does no damage. #CL2#
Chille instigates a clinch.
Chille softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cup tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chille smiles and moves away.
Cup shoots for a double leg takedown but Chille sprawls well. He's pushed Cup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chille wants to counter with a clinch but Cup pushes him away.
Chille uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon Chille dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Cup lands a jab.
Chille slips a jab from Cup.
Chille tries to counter with a clinch but Cup shakes him off and moves away.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Chille moved out of range.
Chille tries to clinch up but Cup circles away and keeps his distance.
Chille is looking to chop away at Cup's legs.
Cup lands with an overhand left.
Chille moves out of range of the strikes.
Chille scores with a jab. Cup acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Chille has knocked Cup down with a huge combo! Chille steps away and waves a wobbly Cup back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Cup misses.
Chille wants to counter the offense by Cup and move into the clinch position.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chille feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.#CL2#
Chille instigates a clinch.
Cup wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Chille lands an elbow just above Cup 's eye.
Cup takes a shot to the head.
Cup is pressed against the cage. Chille pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Cup! Two more big strikes from Chille and Cup crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Shannon Chille!
Our winner, Shannon Chille, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 167 Pure Havoc
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Cup throws a right hand that Dahok ducks under and follows up with a left that Dahok also avoids with ease.
Dahok lands a jab to Cup's midsection.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dahok throws a jab but it's blocked by Cup.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dahok.
Cup tries to clinch up.
Cup looks to land a combination but Dahok avoids it well.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
and Dahok counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Cup's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cup misses with a right hand
and Dahok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cup looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Cup misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dahok uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cup.
Cup throws a hook to the side of Dahok's head but Dahok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dahok feints a counter leg kick.
Dahok lands with a nice combination. Cup backs away looking to recover.
Cup misses with a hook.
Dahok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cup jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Dahok with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Dahok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cup goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#
It looks like Darren Dahok has been cut.
We've been informed that Dahok has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Cup throws out a powerful jab.
Dahok lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Cup instigates a clinch.
Cup is trying to break the clinch but Dahok has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cup takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cup keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dahok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup misses with a right hand
and Dahok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dahok takes a swing at Cup's ribcage but misses.
Cup tries to clinch there but Dahok circles away.
Dahok looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cup misses the shot to the body.
Dahok throws out a loose jab but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
A combination from Cup does no damage. #T2#
Cup throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dahok tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Dahok.
A shot to the body from Cup misses
and Dahok counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahok keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cup ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Darren Dahok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cup misses with a straight left.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dahok swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dahok looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dahok swinging wildly here.
Nice cross by Dahok.
Cup lands an overhand right.#ROC#
Dahok is rocked!#CL#
Cup gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dahok is still on wobbly legs! Can Cup finish him?
Cup lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dahok leaves his chin hanging out and Cup seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Dahok crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Red Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RS 164 Light Work
Date: Jan 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Dangerous Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Cup off balance momentarily.
Cup looks to land a combination but Dangerous Jr avoids it well.
Dangerous Jr connects with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dangerous Jr misses with an uppercut. Cup saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Cup. Those never looked like landing.
Dangerous Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Cup has closed the distance and engaged Dangerous Jr in a clinch.
#BC#
Cup breaks from the clinch.
Cup takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#KD2#
Dangerous Jr drops Cup with a beautiful combination! Cup stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dangerous Jr is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dangerous Jr walks into a left hand.
BOOM! Dangerous Jr lands a beautiful left hook that drops Cup. Cup tries to recover but Dangerous Jr is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Cup lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Dangerous Jr!
Johnny Dangerous Jr very nearly forgot to thank Velocity Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 160 Bone Crushing
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Red Cup lands an overhand right.#CUT2#
It looks like Blue Cup has been cut.
Jab by Blue Cup.
Red Cup throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Blue Cup enables Red Cup to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Blue Cup manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Red Cup got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blue Cup has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Red Cup has managed to get both his arms back between Blue Cup's legs - danger averted.
Red Cup must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Red Cup looking to sit in guard and control but Blue Cup gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Blue Cup trying to control but Red Cup is working from the bottom.
Red Cup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blue Cup has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Blue Cup thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Blue Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've been hearing good reports from Blue Cup'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.#T1##SU#
Blue Cup decides to stand back up. #CL#
Blue Cup closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Red Cup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Cup scores with a shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Blue Cup.
#TD2#
Red Cup shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Red Cup stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Blue Cup lands a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good standup being displayed there by Red Cup as he connects with a hook.
Red Cup throws a shot from downtown. Blue Cup moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Red Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Red Cup looks to land a combination. Blue Cup sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#ROC2#
Blue Cup is rocked!
Red Cup ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Blue Cup out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Blue Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Rizzuto's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Cup postures up.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rizzuto is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cup controlling the pace.
Cup trying to control from half guard but Rizzuto is working away.
Cup uses his free foot to push down on Rizzuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Rizzuto that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzuto is working to get back to half guard.
Cup wants to control the pace but Rizzuto is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Cup controlling his opponent.
Rizzuto is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup controlling the position easily from mount.
Rizzuto regains half guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Rizzuto is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup trying to control from Rizzuto's half guard. Rizzuto has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cup pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rizzuto is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup wanted to stand there but Rizzuto had control of the position.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzuto is trying to keep Cup in close.
Rizzuto wants to sweep here but Cup controlling him for the moment.
Rizzuto not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Cup lands with a right hand.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rizzuto wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cup on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rizzuto stuffs the takedown.
Cup misses with a body shot.
Rizzuto moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Rizzuto ducks down to avoid it.
Rizzuto tries a head kick but it misses.
Rizzuto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Cup fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rizzuto, pushing him back against the cage.
Cup fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Rizzuto lands a takedown into guard.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom. #T4#
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Rizzuto is proving a slippery customer.
Rizzuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cup is keeping the position for now.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup can't keep his opponent in guard - Rizzuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is staying active underneath Rizzuto, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Cup dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Cup wants to clinch
letting Rizzuto counter with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rizzuto!
Cup misses with a body shot.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Rizzuto on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzuto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cup avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cup throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Cup.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rizzuto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Red Cup is winning the standup battle so far.
Rizzuto jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cup tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rizzuto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cup darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rizzuto.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Cup throws a combination that misses
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzuto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzuto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rizzuto.
Rizzuto thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Cup if he has to take too many more of those.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cup throws a poor cross that misses
and Rizzuto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rizzuto manages to avoid it.
Rizzuto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Cup misses with a takedown attempt
and Rizzuto counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rizzuto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Oh Cup is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rizzuto works his way into side control.
Rizzuto wants to control but Cup is keeping him busy.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Cup sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Rizzuto is keen to just control but Cup is a slippery customer.
Cup taking some punishment here, with Rizzuto in his half guard.
Rizzuto wants to pass to mount but Cup is defending the position. #T3##SUB2#
Rizzuto is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Cup to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cup is looking for a triangle but Rizzuto pushes his legs off easily.
Rizzuto makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rizzuto throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Cup working for a triangle but Rizzuto defends it easily.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzuto sitting in guard here, content to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Cup wants to get back to his feet but Rizzuto is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cup working a defensive guard here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alessandro Rizzuto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rizzuto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rizzuto is looking to land body kicks.
Cup throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Alessandro Rizzuto has been cut.
Rizzuto ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Cup misses with a wild body shot.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Rizzuto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cup thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Rizzuto closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cup quickly recovers to half guard.
Cup won't allow Rizzuto to pass to mount.
Cup moves into full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzuto lands a couple of digs.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Rizzuto with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Rizzuto is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto looking to pass the guard.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Rizzuto drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Cup dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Cup trying to control but Rizzuto is working from the bottom.
Cup stays in close to Rizzuto's body and controls the position.
Rizzuto keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Cup tries to free his leg and advance position but Rizzuto is retaining full guard.
Cup controlling from the top position.
Rizzuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rizzuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cup manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Rizzuto is looking to work some ground and pound but Cup has wrist control.#T3#
Rizzuto slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rizzuto won't allow Cup to get back to his feet.
Rizzuto trying to control but Cup is working from the bottom.
Rizzuto is working Cup over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rizzuto chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rizzuto trying to control the position from guard on top but Cup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzuto pushes down on Cup's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rizzuto is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cup on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup is looking to control Rizzuto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Rizzuto uses his free foot to push down on Cup's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cup.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alessandro Rizzuto.
I think Rizzuto 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessandro Rizzuto!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 154 Rising Storm
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
PO lands with a straight right. Cup didn't see that one coming.
PO defending well as Cup loads up on a big left hand.
Cup has his takedown stuffed
and PO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PO moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
PO swats away the attempt to clinch by Cup.
Cup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling PO to counter with a crisp jab.
Cup rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but PO moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by PO.
PO lands with an uppercut that bounces Cup off the cage and back into range.
Cup throws the left hand but PO avoids the punch easily.
PO slips a jab from Cup.
Cup misses with a hook to the body
enabling PO to counter with a crisp jab.
Cup swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting PO counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cup throws a right and a left that PO avoids nicely.
Cup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract PO.
Cup throws a sloppy body shot
and PO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cup connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
PO throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #T1#
The crowd cheers as PO lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cup doesn't seem phased though.
Donk. Cup catches PO right on the button with a cross.
PO checks the leg kick.
PO tests Cup's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cup fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cup ducks right into an uppercut from PO. #ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup throws an ugly left hook that misses
and PO counters with a nice body shot.
PO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cup. That did some damage!
PO works over Cup's head and body with a nice combination.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup misses with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
PO uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
Good exchange - PO coming out on top.
Cup with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling PO to score with a decent uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
PO drops Cup with a naaaaasty hook - Cup is in real trouble here! PO dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). IL PO!
Our winner, IL PO, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 150 Death Punch of Death
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Chille ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chille tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cup takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cup takes one to the side of the head.
#CL2#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Chille keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cup's efforts to push away.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Our sources have told us that Chille has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Chille keeps control of Cup as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chille has Cup pressed against the cage, preventing Cup from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup throws a one two combo.
#CL2#
Cup moves into the clinch.
Cup wants to get back to striking at distance but Chille won't allow it.
Chille is stalling here.
Cup avoiding damage as Chille throws knees to the body.
#T1#
Chille looking to stall.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Chille has double underhooks.
Cup lands a hook that snaps the head of Chille backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Chille - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chille utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cup working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Cup escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shannon Chille is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cup tries to keep at a distance but Chille has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chille tries to land knees in the clinch but Cup avoids the damage to the body.
Cup tries to pull guard but Chille forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cup blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
Cup lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cup is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Chille gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cup lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Chille - that landed with a thud.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup throws the kick towards the body but Chille avoids it.
Cup throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chille.
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Chille gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage.
Shannon Chille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cup scores with a one two! Chille had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #ROC2#
Chille is rocked!
Cup ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Chille out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RS 147 Lights Out
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Siembieda connects with a solid leg kick.
Cup misses with a left hand
and Siembieda counters with a thumping low kick.
Siembieda is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Cup misses with a hook.
Cup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cup lands with a straight right. Siembieda didn't see that one coming.
Cup throws a jab but it's blocked by Siembieda.
Cup connects with a crisp jab.
Siembieda lands a lovely overhand right.
Cup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Siembieda is fending him off so far but Cup persists. Nope, Siembieda circles away and we're back to standing.
Siembieda dodges the punch combination from Cup.
A little jabbing left from Siembieda on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Siembieda moves away from the strike by Cup.
Cup throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Siembieda throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Siembieda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siembieda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cup scores with a jab.
Siembieda lands a leg kick that knocks Cup off balance momentarily.#T1#
Siembieda lands a slapping body shot.
Siembieda blocks a head kick by Cup.
Cup ducks right into an uppercut from Siembieda.
Cup misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Siembieda.
Cup slips a jab and a cross from Siembieda.
Cup is looking for a counter combo.
Cup misses with a hook. Siembieda ducked under it nicely.
Cup looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Siembieda jabs Cup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cup looks to throw the jab but Siembieda is out of range.
Siembieda flicks out a counter leg kick but Cup steps away.
A swing and a miss from Siembieda.
Jab from Siembieda.
Siembieda throws an overhand right that lands on Cup's shoulder, as Cup tries to avoid the shot.
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Siembieda swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Siembieda moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup 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.
Siembieda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siembieda misses with a straight right.
Cup walks into a straight right hand from Siembieda.
Siembieda scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Cup misses with an uppercut.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Siembieda feints a counter leg kick.
Kevin Siembieda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Siembieda scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cup doesn't seem bothered though.
Siembieda connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cup tries to bum rush Siembieda with a series of wild strikes but Siembieda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Siembieda moves out of range of the strikes.
Cup is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cup on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cup swinging wildly here.
A head kick from Siembieda lands but Cup takes it in his stride.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Siembieda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cup is looking for a counter combo.
A head kick misses from Cup.
Cup looks to land a right hand but Siembieda moved out of range.
Siembieda lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cup at a distance.
Siembieda takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Siembieda paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Cup wants to clinch up but Siembieda keeps it at a distance.
Siembieda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siembieda throws a leg kick which misses Cup's front leg but catches the back leg as Cup tries to avoid it.
Siembieda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Siembieda.
Cup looks to land a left hand but Siembieda moved out of range nicely.
Cup ducks right into an uppercut from Siembieda.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siembieda.
Cup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Siembieda pinned against the cage. Siembieda gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Siembieda moves out of range as Cup strikes.
Cup swings widly with a right hand
and Siembieda counters with a three punch combo that has Cup backing up. Cup nods at Siembieda to acknowledge the strikes.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Siembieda moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Siembieda.#T4#
Cup throws a body shot but no joy.
Cup takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Cup takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Siembieda is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Siembieda ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Siembieda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Siembieda.
Siembieda throws out a loose jab but Cup uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cup avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Siembieda 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.
Cup throws a lazy uppercut
and Siembieda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cup throws a shot from downtown. Siembieda moves away and avoids it.
Siembieda throws a head kick that misses.
Cup is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siembieda keeps the fight on the outside.
Siembieda will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Siembieda moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Siembieda dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Cup connects with a right hand. Siembieda shakes it off.
Siembieda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kevin Siembieda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cup fails to land with a series of punches.
Siembieda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
As Siembieda looks to move away, Cup throws a big counter combo but Siembieda just gets out of the way.
Cup digs a good hook to Siembieda's body.
Cup tries to clinch but Siembieda moves away
and Siembieda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cup throws a looping overhand right but Siembieda ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Siembieda.
Siembieda throws a nice inside leg kick.
Siembieda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and Siembieda counters with a good low kick that Cup was not able to check.
Siembieda throws a head kick that Cup semi-blocks.
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!
Siembieda scores with a leg kick.
Siembieda lands a nice looking body shot.
Siembieda fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cup throws a jab when Siembieda was well out of range.
Cup misses with a looping left.#T1#
Nice straight punches there by Cup. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cup.
Siembieda throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Siembieda is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Cup tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Siembieda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Siembieda misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cup slips a jab from Siembieda.
Cup tries to clinch but Siembieda is having none of it.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Siembieda connects with a jab.
Siembieda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cup with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cup misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cup. Siembieda does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cup scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Siembieda moves into the clinch.#T2#
Cup is looking to break free of the clinch but Siembieda has double underhooks.
Cup misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cup is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Cup is trying to break the clinch but Siembieda has him pressed against the cage.
Cup blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Siembieda misses with an elbow strike.
#BC#
Cup pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cup throws a leg kick that misses.
Cup is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Siembieda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cup was well out of range. Poor timing from Siembieda.
A nice inside leg kick there by Siembieda. That's going to slow Cup down.
Cup connects with a looping right hand.
Siembieda lands with an overhand left.
Siembieda scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
Cup takes a swing at Siembieda's ribcage but misses.
Siembieda jabs Cup right on the nose. Cup blinks but takes it well.
Cup shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Siembieda eats them both and turns towards Cup to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cup lands a jab to the head.
Siembieda jabs Cup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cup misses with a double jab.
Cup closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Siembieda connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Siembieda steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Siembieda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Siembieda scores with a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cup as he connects with a hook.
Cup has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Siembieda.
Siembieda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cup.#T4#
Cup lands a jab to the nose.
Cup misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siembieda.
Cup missing with a left hand there. Siembieda was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cup scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Siembieda doesn't seem bothered though.
Cup misses with a straight right.
Cup misses with a double jab
and Siembieda counters with a solid body kick.
Cup jabs at Siembieda's body.
Cup on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Siembieda lands with a nice body punch.
Cup throws out a loose jab but Siembieda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Siembieda's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A slapping leg kick lands for Siembieda.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Siembieda is looking to slow Cup down with leg kicks.
Cup jabs at Siembieda's body.#CL#
Cup has taken the fight to the clinch.
Siembieda misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kevin Siembieda will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Siembieda dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Siembieda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cup has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cup looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Cup does no damage.
Cup misses with a series of wild punches.
Cup wants to clinch
and Siembieda counters with a slapping leg kick.
Siembieda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Siembieda leaves Cup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siembieda lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Siembieda misses with the combination.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
Siembieda scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T1#
Siembieda fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL#
Cup moves into the clinch.
Siembieda misses with a hook from the clinch.
Siembieda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cup backwards.
Siembieda throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#TD#
Cup has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Siembieda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#SUB#
Siembieda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Cup has good solid back control here.
Cup avoiding Siembieda 's attempts to control his hands. #T2#
Cup slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
I really don't envy Siembieda right now.
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!
Siembieda is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cup biding his time, controlling Siembieda.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siembieda trying to control the action but Cup just sinks the hooks in.
Cup will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cup tries to get the hooks in deep but Siembieda pushed the leg off.
Siembieda just trying to survive but Cup is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cup is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Siembieda knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Siembieda for a finish. #T3#
Siembieda tries to escape but Cup has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Siembieda prevents Cup from getting a body triangle.
Cup not allowing Siembieda to control his hands.
Siembieda wants to escape the position.
Kevin Siembieda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cup slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB#
Siembieda preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cup. #SUB#
Cup is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Siembieda defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cup controlling well, preventing Siembieda from escaping the position.
#T4#
Cup trying to control momentarily.
Siembieda trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Cup keeps control of the position as Siembieda tries to break free.
Cup wants to control but Siembieda is keeping busy.
Siembieda felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Siembieda trying to get back to his feet but Cup is in full control for now.
Siembieda looking very determined here, making life difficult for Cup.
Red Cup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siembieda wants to control his opponent's hands but Cup gets his hands free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Red Cup showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Siembieda 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Siembieda!
An out of breath Kevin Siembieda thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights III
Date: Aug 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Cup falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silker counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cup looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Silker cracks Cup with a good jab.
Silker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cup fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silker counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Cup closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Silker on the inside. #BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cup throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cup misses with a straight right.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Silker counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cup misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Silker finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Silker slams his shin into Cup's torso.#T1#
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Silker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cup misses with a hook.
Silker connects with a solid leg kick.
Silker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cup throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silker counters with a nice uppercut.
Silker jabs Cup to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cup.
Cup takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Cup dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Silker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silker cracks the inside of Cup's front leg.
Silker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Silker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Red Cup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silker cracks Cup with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Cup is rocked!
A punch combination from Cup misses.
Silker throws a right and a left that Cup avoids nicely. #T2#
Cup tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Silker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silker.
Cup takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cup is still on wobbly legs! Can Silker finish him?
Silker stuns Cup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Cup seems to have recovered his senses.
Cup misses with a body punch
and Silker counters with a straight right hand.
Silker is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Silker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cup takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Cup instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Cup throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Silker tries a head kick but it misses.
Drei Silker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silker works Cup's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheers as Silker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cup doesn't seem phased though.
Silker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cup.
A slapping leg kick lands for Silker.
Some wild striking there from Cup.
Silker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cup throws a nice looking combination but Silker bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T3#
Cup throws an off balance right hand
and Silker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Cup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Silker circles away quickly and effectively.
Silker scores with a shot to the body.
Cup pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silker dodges the punch combination from Cup.
Cup swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Silker counter with a right hand.
Silker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cup misses with a few strikes there.
Silker throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Cup throws the left hand but Silker avoids the punch easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silker, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silker scores with a kick to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Silker!
Decent striking displayed by Cup there.
Silker connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Cup tumbling to the canvas! Silker pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Cup was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Drei Silker!
Red Cup spoke after the fight, saying 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
RS 141 Champions
Date: Aug 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Snitch ducks under a wild hook from Cup.
Snitch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Snitch is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Snitch tries to clinch up but Cup circles away and keeps his distance.
Snitch scores with a nice right hand.
Cup misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snitch went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Snitch lands with an overhand left.
Cup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#TD#
Snitch looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Cup!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Snitch controls the position.
Snitch'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.
We've been hearing that Snitch has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Cup tries to buck Snitch off but Snitch is having none of it.#T1#
You can see the frustration on Cup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Snitch controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Cup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Snitch is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T2##SUB2#
Cup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Snitch defends it easily.
Snitch is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Snitch stops Cup from standing up. #T3##SUB2#
Cup working for a triangle but Snitch defends it easily.
Snitch looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Snitch moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cup is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Snitch holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Cup looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snitch taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cup is trying to push Snitch away but Snitch has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Cup breaks the clinch.
Snitch scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Good standup being displayed there by Cup as he connects with a hook.
Cup throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cup rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Snitch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A lazy left from Cup finds it's target.
Snitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cup smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cup lunges at Snitch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Snitch's hand. #ROC2#
Snitch is rocked!
Cup fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Snitch square on the jaw! Damn, Snitch is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Cup!
Red Cup seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Jon Snitch spoke after the fight, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cup digs a good hook to Watson's body.
Watson takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Thomas Watson has been cut.
Cup lands an overhand right.
Cup has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Watson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cup slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cup cracks Watson on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Watson falls backwards against the cage. Cup follows up with more strikes that drop Watson to his knees. Cup keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Watson! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Red Cup!
A relieved looking Red Cup 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cutolo misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Cutolo moves into the clinch successfully.
Cup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cutolo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cutolo working aggressively here.
Cutolo wants to break free but Cup has control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup wants to take the fight to the mat but Cutolo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Cutolo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cutolo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cutolo tries to close the distance and clinch but Cup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Cup shoots for a double leg takedown but Cutolo sprawls well. He's pushed Cup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Cup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cutolo avoids it really well and circles away.
Cutolo tries to clinch but Cup moves out of range.
Cutolo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cup.
Cup fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cutolo is looking to counter punch.
Cup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cutolo defends it nicely.
Cup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cutolo as he avoids it easily.
Cutolo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Cup swats away the attempt to clinch by Cutolo.
Cup tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cutolo is looking to clinch.
Cutolo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cup manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Cutolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cup avoids the body shot from Cutolo.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Cutolo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A little feinted left hand from Cutolo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Cutolo darts in and clinches Cup up against the cage.
Cutolo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cup has him pressed against the cage.
Cutolo misses with some punches.
Cup tries to score a body lock takedown but Cutolo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cutolo breaks from the clinch.
Cutolo moves to clinch but Cup breaks away #TD2#
and Cup counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3#
Cup prevents Cutolo from getting back to his feet.
Cutolo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cutolo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cup stops Cutolo from standing up.
Cutolo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cup on the ground.
Cup is pushing down on Cutolo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cutolo is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cup in particular looking to stall.
Cutolo tries to roll over but Cup keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cutolo sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Cutolo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.#T4#
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cutolo keeps working.
Cutolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Cutolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cutolo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cup is trying to control. Cutolo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cutolo landing strikes from the bottom.
Cutolo is trying to control but can't.
Cutolo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Cutolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cutolo is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cup trying to control the action but Cutolo is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Cup is working for a submission of some sort.
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 Raffaele Cutolo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cutolo pushes Cup up against the cage in a clinch.
Cutolo misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Cutolo manages to break the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup fails with the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cutolo stuffs the takedown.
Raffaele Cutolo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
Cutolo moves in looking to clinch but Cup pushes him off.
And Cup tries to counter it with a takedown but Cutolo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Cup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cutolo but Cutolo pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Cutolo closes the distance and clinches.
Cup blocks an uppercut.
Cutolo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cup takes a shot to the head.
Cutolo misses with a punch on the inside.
Cup can't get the takedown.
Cutolo lands a shot to the body.
Cup has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cutolo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC#
Cutolo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
Cup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cutolo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Cup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cutolo 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Cutolo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup advances nicely into full mount.
Cutolo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cutolo is looking to get to half guard.
Cutolo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cutolo has given up his back.
Cutolo rolls, trying to escape but Cup keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Cutolo fending off the submission attempt from Cup.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cup controlling the positon.#T3#
Cutolo trying to get back to his feet but Cup is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Cup is looking for the choke from the back position but Cutolo is controlling his hands well.
Well, with Cup on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cutolo is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Cup is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Cutolo won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Cup off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Cup!
Our winner, Red Cup, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
D52 Warror v Outlaw
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Grigorian stuffs the takedown.
Grigorian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cup dives in for a single leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Grigorian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Grigorian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Grigorian 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.
Grigorian misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Cup drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup sitting in guard here, content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian has Cup pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Cup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Grigorian keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully. #T1#
Grigorian is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grigorian.
Cup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cup tries for a takedown but Grigorian circles away easily
and Grigorian counters with a two punch combo.
A jab lands there for Grigorian.#T2#
Cup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cup moves away.
Cup tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grigorian swivels and escapes.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Grigorian counters with a good low kick that Cup was not able to check.
Adam Grigorian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grigorian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Grigorian with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cup fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian lunges at Cup with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cup's hand.
Cup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Cup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grigorian.
Cup doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cup chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grigorian can pounce on him.
Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grigorian throws the left hand but Cup avoids the punch easily.
Cup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Grigorian defends it nicely.
Grigorian is looking for the big counter here.
Grigorian keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Cup misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grigorian misses with a double jab.
Cup misses with a takedown
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Grigorian misses with a body shot.
Grigorian throws a right and a left that Cup avoids nicely.
Grigorian throws a leg kick which misses Cup's front leg but catches the back leg as Cup tries to avoid it.
Grigorian scores with a jab 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!
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage.
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Grigorian tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Grigorian finds it's target.
Cup shoots in for a double leg but Grigorian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cup.
Cup moves away from the strike by Grigorian.
Grigorian slaps away a takedown attempt from Cup, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Grigorian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cup looks for a takedown but Grigorian sprawls well.
Cup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Grigorian counters with a straight right hand.
Grigorian scores with a punch to the head.
Grigorian keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#ROC2#
Cup is rocked!
Cup moves out of range as Grigorian strikes.
Red Cup is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grigorian scores with a leg kick.
Grigorian with a jab.
Oh Cup is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cup goes for a double leg but Grigorian avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Grigorian continues to drive forward.
Cup seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Red Cup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Grigorian as Cup shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian scoring well with a low kick there.
Cup shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cup slips a straight right by Grigorian.
Cup appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A jab from Grigorian does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cup darts in looking for a takedown but Grigorian gets double underhooks and turns Cup into the cage. #T1#
Grigorian fakes the leg kick and cracks Cup in the body.
Grigorian with a nice cross.
Cup slips a jab and a cross from Grigorian.
Grigorian feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cup's calf.
Good leg kick by Grigorian there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cup gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grigorian scores with a hook.
Grigorian throws a looping overhand right but Cup ducks down to avoid it.
Cup has a takedown stuffed.
Cup shoots for a double leg takedown but Grigorian sprawls well. He's pushed Cup's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grigorian lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grigorian cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
and Grigorian counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Cup! He's just covering up as Grigorian starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adam Grigorian!
Adam Grigorian bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Red Cup had this to say: 'That wasn't fun.'.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between DJ Augustus and Red Cup. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; DJ Augustus ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Augustus avoids it really well and circles away.
Cup displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Augustus .
Cup looking to score a takedown here. Augustus is defending well but Cup drives through and ends up in Augustus 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Augustus pulls Cup in to control the position.
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Augustus is pulling down on Cup's head. It's preventing any offense from Cup, at least for the moment.
Cup is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Augustus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Augustus (2) vs (2) Cup
Augustus tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
Augustus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cup holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup keeping moving, preventing Augustus from controlling successfully.
Augustus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Augustus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cup is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Augustus is aware though and is defending well.
Augustus passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (5) vs (2) Cup
Augustus advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (7) vs (2) Cup
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus content just to control the position here.
Augustus trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We've been hearing good reports from Augustus '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.
Augustus controlling the pace for now.
Augustus has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying to control but Cup is having none of it.
Augustus content just to control the position here.
Augustus fails to advance to Cup's back.
Augustus controlling from mount.
Cup is controlling an arm, preventing Augustus from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Augustus controlling the position easily from mount.
Cup has given up his back here. Will Augustus look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (10) vs (2) Cup
Cup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Augustus trying to control.
Cup trying to control the hands but Augustus breaks the grip.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Augustus controlling the position well here. Cup rolled but Augustus kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Augustus is looking to control Cup but Cup is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Augustus avoiding Cup 's attempts to control his hands.
Augustus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cup's body.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cup trying to control the hands but Augustus breaks the grip.
Cup tries to escape but Augustus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Augustus slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Augustus tries to keep control of the position but Cup is staying busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Augustus controlling the positon.
Augustus is hanging on to Cup's back as he tries to escape.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Augustus gets his hands free as Cup looks to control.
Cup prevents Augustus from getting a body triangle.
Cup is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cup trying to control the hands but Augustus won't let him.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Augustus trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Cup's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Augustus has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Cup's body.
Cup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Augustus looking for the RNC.
Cup is trying to break free.
Cup is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Augustus off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Augustus is riding his opponent, not letting Cup buck him off.
Augustus is looking to control Cup but Cup is wriggling around and keeping busy.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Cup right now.
Cup tries to escape but Augustus has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Augustus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cup.
A lull in the action here.
Cup trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Augustus has good solid back control here.
Cup wants to control his opponent's hands but Augustus gets his hands free.
I would not like to be Cup right now.
Cup staying busy and making it hard for Augustus to control.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Augustus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cup.
Cup wants to escape the position.
Augustus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cup.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Augustus .
Cup can't escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Augustus controlling the positon.
Augustus tries to keep control of the position but Cup is staying busy.
Cup trying to control but not successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Augustus controls the position.
Augustus continues to hold on tight.
Cup defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Augustus really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Augustus takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
In defeat, Red Cup stepped up to the mic, saying 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Apr 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Armando Gracie and Red Cup. Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. Armando Gracie has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Armando Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup slaps away a takedown attempt from Gracie, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cup stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cup wants it to stay on the feet.
Gracie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cup pinned against the cage. Cup gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Armando Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cup counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gracie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cup postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing Cup from controlling successfully.
Gracie controlling Cup's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cup preventing the sweep.
Cup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cup looking to pass the guard.
Cup stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Cup sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gracie's guard.
Cup stalling.
Cup is thwarting Gracie's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gracie definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cup not doing much here.
Cup is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Gracie! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Cup
Gracie can't escape the position.
Cup tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cup pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cup is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Gracie has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cup is working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie frees his head quite easily.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is controlling an arm, preventing Cup from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie prevents Cup from taking his back.
Cup working for a submission but Gracie is keeping him at bay.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Gracie tries to reverse the position but Cup maintains control.
Cup controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cup wants to take Gracie's back here but Gracie is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cup looking to control but Gracie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gracie is trying desperately to improve position.
Cup content just to control the position here.
Gracie wants to control but Cup is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Cup looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Gracie regains half guard.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cup is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Cup 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.
Cup looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gracie has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cup is trying to work for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
Gracie trying to control but Cup postures up.
Cup wants to control but Gracie is keeping him busy.
Cup is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cup wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Cup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cup seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Gracie does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cup being controlled here momentarily.
Cup looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gracie pulls Cup in close to prevent any damage.
Cup stays in close to Gracie's body and controls the position.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup preventing the sweep.
Cup works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Gracie makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gracie.
Cup wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Cup is pushing down on Gracie's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gracie is fighting to maintain full guard but Cup has managed to sneak the leg through.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup seems to be looking for submissions.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cup is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is staying active underneath Cup, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is trying to get back to full guard.
Cup performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cup is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control but Cup is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cup is controlling the pace.
It looks like Cup 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.
Gracie keeping control of the position.
Cup controlling the pace.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.
Cup looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Cup is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to pass to full mount but Gracie defends it.
Gracie trying to hold on to Cup's head to control him but Cup postures up.
Cup wants to work for an arm triangle but Gracie is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cup passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (8) Cup
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Cup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gracie is not content to let Cup control the position.
Cup tries for a kimura but Gracie is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gracie has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cup trying to control the action but Gracie is working from the bottom.
Cup working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Well,Gracie is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cup trying to control the position but Gracie is working away.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but Cup has control of the leg.
Gracie is in trouble now - Cup has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (11) Cup
Gracie is squirming around, avoiding Cup's attempts to control the action.
Cup has hold of Gracie's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gracie manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Cup working for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is in no mood to give up.
Cup is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Gracie to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Gracie shrugs it off.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gracie is looking to escape.
Gracie wants to hold on but Cup pushes him away.
Gracie is desperately trying to improve his position but Cup has a good base and remains in mount.
Cup is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Gracie is surviving well by controlling Cup's body position as best he can.
Cup trying to control but Gracie is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gracie wants to control but Cup is having none of it.
Gracie tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cup controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cup wins on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Red Cup 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:
TWGC 16 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Justin Kennedy and Red Cup. Justin Kennedy has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Justin Kennedy ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cup shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cup showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kennedy (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kennedy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cup on the ground.
Cup works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kennedy (0) vs (5) Cup
Cup moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Kennedy (0) vs (8) Cup
Cup slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Cup is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Kennedy has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cup has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Kennedy taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cup doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Red Cup!
Red Cup 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 14 (170lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Azadshatru Singh and Red Cup. Azadshatru Singh has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Azadshatru Singh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Red Cup!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Singh. No joy for Cup on that attempt.
Cup tries to score a power double leg takedown but Singh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cup somewhat.
Singh rushes Cup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Singh drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cup drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Azadshatru Singh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Cup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cup is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cup pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Singh tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Cup is in Singh's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Singh (0) vs (2) Cup
Cup is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Singh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Singh has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singh (2) vs (2) Cup
Cup 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.
Cup throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Singh escapes and throws Cup's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Singh (5) vs (2) Cup
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cup tries to improve position but can't.
Cup is trying to control Singh's posture but Singh avoids it.
Singh is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cup's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cup gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Singh content to control rather than advance.
Cup is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Cup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Singh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Singh's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Singh (5) vs (6) Cup
Cup working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cup is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Singh tries to break free.
Cup is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Singh is defending well though. Cup let's go of the attempt for now.
Singh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Singh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Cup seems content to control.
Singh is trying to maintain the position but Cup is very close to passing his half guard.
Cup seems to be looking for submissions.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is working for a kimura but Singh is defending it quite comfortably.
Singh is looking to improve his position.
Cup is looking to take a break and control but Singh is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cup is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cup is just content to waste time from the top position. Singh takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cup has gone for a leg lock! Singh slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cup's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Singh (7) vs (6) Cup
Cup trying to keep a closed guard but Singh is proving a slippery customer.
Cup looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Singh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cup working for a triangle but Singh defends it easily.
Cup is trying to control the position but Singh postures up.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Singh tries to free his leg and advance position but Cup is retaining full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cup working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Singh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Singh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cup working for submissions but it's allowed Singh to get to half guard.
Cup tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Cup wants to control but Singh is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cup is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Singh 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.
Cup wants to get back to full guard.
Cup is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Singh pulls his head out easily.
Cup trying to hold on to Singh's head to control him but Singh postures up.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cup looking for submissions off his back.
Singh stalling.
Cup trying to control from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Singh content to control rather than advance.
Cup is looking to control Singh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cup avoid being mounted?
Still in half guard, Singh seems content to control.
Cup looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cup wants to control but Singh is keeping busy.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Cup actively working from the bottom here.
Singh prevents Cup from improving his position.
Singh is thwarting Cup's attempts to control the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Singh is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Cup tries to roll over but Singh keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Singh takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Singh takes the fight on points by 7 to 6.
Azadshatru Singh decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Red Cup was interviewed post fight and said 'That wasn't fun.'. |
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