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Event:
MMMA 42 Alato vs Ryan
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Vivian swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tattum counters with a two punch combo.
Vivian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tattum pinned against the cage. Tattum gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tattum shoots for a takedown but Vivian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Vivian closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Tattum to the mat! Tattum manages to get full guard.
Vivian trying to control but Tattum is working from the bottom.
Vivian won't allow Tattum to get back to his feet.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Tattum keeps moving.
Vivian with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tattum pulls Vivian in close to prevent any damage.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Tattum keeps moving. #T1#
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vivian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vivian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Vivian not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Vivian shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tattum manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB2#
Vivian drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tattum looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tattum looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tattum! #REVR#
Vivian wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Vivian is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tattum is looking to take a break and control but Vivian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Vivian trying to hold on to Tattum's head to control him but Tattum postures up.
Tattum stalling.
Tattum has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Vivian wants to hold on but Tattum pushes him away.
Tattum blocks Vivian's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Vivian is trying to stand.
Tattum controlling the pace for now.
Tattum throws some wild stikes that Vivian manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Tattum throwing strikes here but Vivian is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vivian tries to hold on but Tattum pushes him away.
Tattum wants to control the pace but Vivian is squirming around nicely.
Vivian wants to hold on but Tattum pushes him away.
Tattum throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vivian is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tattum won't let Vivian get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Vivian is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
Vivian wants to hold on but Tattum pushes him away.
Vivian slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vivian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vivian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tattum missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tattum throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Vivian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Vivian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tattum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tattum goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Tattum both land. Nice combination.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Tattum sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vivian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tattum sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vivian somewhat.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Vivian darts in looking for a takedown but Tattum gets double underhooks and turns Vivian into the cage.
Dominic Tattum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Tattum stuffs the takedown attempt from Vivian. Vivian gets slowly back to his feet.
Tattum went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tattum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vivian can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian doesn't manage to clinch there - Tattum circles away.
Tattum throws a series of punches but Vivian moves out of range.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tattum as he avoids it easily.
Vivian takes a head kick and keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tattum looks to land a combination but Vivian avoids it well. #T1#
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tattum as he avoids it easily.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Tattum lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vivian circles away quickly and effectively.
Vivian shoots for a takedown but Tattum saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Dominic Tattum is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tattum counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Vivian is rocked!#KD#
Tattum lands a high kick to the side of Vivian's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Tattum dives into guard, looking to finish.
Vivian is still in real trouble! Can Tattum finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Vivian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Vivian throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tattum uses it to pass to side control.
Tattum cracks Vivian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tattum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Tattum throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Tattum working away.
The strikes coming from Tattum are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Vivian seems to have recovered his senses.
Tattum cracks Vivian with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tattum is looking to take a break and control but Vivian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Tattum is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vivian has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Vivian struggling a bit here.
Dominic Tattum overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tattum is looking to take a break and control but Vivian is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tattum creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T3#
Vivian gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Vivian looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vivian is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tattum scores with a couple of nice shots.
Vivian regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Vivian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Hard Knocks Training inform us that Vivian has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Vivian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Vivian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tattum doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tattum manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T4##SUB2#
Vivian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tattum can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tattum trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vivian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tattum.
Tattum chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
Vivian has his foot on Tattum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tattum works his way back into a safe position though.
Tattum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tattum throwing strikes but missing.
Tattum advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vivian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Tattum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tattum counters with a series of strikes. Vivian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tattum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Vivian shoots and misses
and Tattum counters with a head kick.
Vivian is looking to clinch but Tattum is avoiding it.
#CL#
Tattum closes the distance and clinches.
Tattum landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Tattum scores with a shoulder strike.
Vivian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tattum prevents it.
Dominic Tattum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tattum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tattum is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Tattum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice sprawl there from Tattum as Vivian shoots in.
Vivian looks to clinch
enabling Tattum to counter with a crisp jab.
Tattum scores with a kick to the body.
Vivian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#KD#
Tattum lands a left and a right that sends Vivian crashing to the canvas! Tattum dives into mount looking to finish!
Tattum unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Vivian wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Tattum celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominic Tattum!
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Event:
MMMA 32: Maia vs Garbutt
Date: Jul 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Vivian closes the distance looking to clinch
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vivian misses with a hook to the body
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vivian darts in trying to clinch
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been hearing reports that Vivian has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian shoots in and drives through. Banks sprawls well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Banks! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vivian!
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Banks lands a jab.#T1#
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Banks sprawls well. Banks wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vivian gets slowly back to his feet.
Good shot there by Banks.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Banks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banks lands with a straight right. Vivian didn't see that one coming.
Banks cracks the inside of Vivian's front leg.
Vivian has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Banks finds it's way round the side to connect with Vivian's head.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Vivian tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand.
Vivian gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice combination there by Banks.
Banks thumps Vivian with a low kick.
Nice body punch from Banks.
Vivian loads up on a big right hand but Banks slips the punch.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a nice body shot. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks lands a head shot.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Banks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Banks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vivian on the side of the head.
Banks getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Banks tests Vivian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Banks.
Vivian stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Banks.
Banks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vivian's head backwards.
Vivian shoots in but Banks avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Banks's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Banks 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#
Vivian misses with a takedown
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #CL#
Vivian clinches up against the cage.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Banks breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a nice uppercut.
Banks connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian wants to clinch
and Banks counters with a low kick, right behind Vivian 's knee.
Vivian misses with a hook
and Banks counters with a nice body shot.
Vivian chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Banks can pounce on him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vivian.
Banks cracks the inside of Vivian's front leg.
Vivian looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vivian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Banks manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Banks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vivian goes for a double leg but Banks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Banks continues to drive forward.
Banks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Banks lands a jab to the head.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a straight right hand.
Vivian is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Banks misses with a wild combination.
Banks scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Banks ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Banks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kieta Vivian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Banks lands a lovely overhand right.
Banks digs a good body shot into Vivian's ribs.
Vivian with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Banks to score with a decent uppercut.
Banks throws a good cross that connects.
Banks connects with the punch.
Nash Banks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Banks connects with a leg kick. Vivian looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Vivian tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Banks defends well and Vivian ends up having to push Banks into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Banks lands a nice looking body shot.
#T3#
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a left and a right that stings Vivian.
Banks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Banks.
Vivian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Banks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Banks cracks Vivian with an open hand slap.
Vivian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vivian thinking. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Banks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Banks catches Vivian with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks counters with a three punch combo that has Vivian backing up. Vivian nods at Banks to acknowledge the strikes.
Decent striking displayed by Banks there.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Banks scores with a leg kick.
A left lands for Banks.
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian fails to land the takedown.
Banks throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nash Banks 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. 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#
Vivian shoots and misses
and Banks counters with a left to the body.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vivian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Banks.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice uppercut lands for Banks. That snapped Vivian's head back.
Banks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Banks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Banks looks to land a combination but Vivian avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Banks moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Nice straight punches there by Banks. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Banks.
Nash Banks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vivian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vivian. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
Vivian tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Banks counters with a right hand to the body.
Vivian takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Banks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vivian doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Banks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vivian on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A cross from Banks lands.
Vivian closes the distance and clinches up with Banks, looking for a takedown. Vivian pushes Banks against the cage but Banks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little jabbing left from Banks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Vivian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vivian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Banks's waist but Banks gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vivian off to one side.
Banks scores with a nice head shot.
Banks tests Vivian's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Vivian 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.
Banks lands a two punch combo.
Banks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Banks.
Banks lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Banks scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Banks.
#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Banks.
Vivian shoots in for a double leg but Banks sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Banks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Good leg kick by Banks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Banks circles away easily
and Banks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Banks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Banks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vivian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Banks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Banks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Banks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Banks feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vivians jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
Vivian throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Banks counter with a right hand.
Banks lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vivian looks to clinch
enabling Banks to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Banks was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nash Banks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Banks scores with the left hand. Vivian knows he should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Banks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kieta Vivian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Banks connects with a looping right hand.
Vivian tries to clinch
and Banks counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Vivian with a poor takedown
and Banks counters with a series of strikes. Vivian will be more careful next time no doubt.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Banks connects with an inside leg kick.
Vivian seems to have got his legs back now.
Banks paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A chopping leg kick lands by Banks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nash Banks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Banks winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 24:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nash Banks!
An out of breath Nash Banks 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:
MMMA Clown Caos 13
Date: Jun 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Vivian throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mera sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mera feints the counter takedown.#TD#
Vivian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Mera is looking to reverse the position.
Vivian misses with the ground and pound.
Mera is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mera has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vivian trying to control the position but Mera is working away. #SUB#
Vivian tries for a kimura but Mera is defending well.
Mera manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vivian's best efforts.
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.
Mera is not content to let Vivian control the position.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.#T1##SUB#
Vivian seems to be working for a kimura but Mera defends the submission attempt.
Mera is pressing down on Vivian's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Mera is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vivian defends well.
Vivian throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mera works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vivian will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Vivian stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Vivian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mera is trying to keep Vivian in close.
#SUB2#
Mera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vivian drops back looking for a leg! Mera is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mera manages to kick Vivian off! Vivian jumps back into Mera's guard.
Mera preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Vivian throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mera seems keen to control Vivian's posture.
Mera is trying to keep Vivian in close.
#SUB2#
Mera had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vivian defends it easily.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving.
Vivian throwing strikes from guard but Mera blocks nicely.
Vivian trying to control but Mera is working from the bottom.
Vivian working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3##SUB2#
Mera is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mera controlling the position.#SUB2#
Mera escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vivian gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Vivian stopping the sweep attempt from Mera.
Vivian wants to control from the top but Mera keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mera throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vivian uses it to pass to side control.
Vivian wants to control but Mera is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mera is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vivian's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T4#
Vivian thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mera's head. #SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mera defends it well. #SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Mera is defending it quite comfortably.
Mera is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mera wants to control but Vivian is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieta Vivian dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Vivian throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Mera counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Mera looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vivian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Mera is working for a kimura but Vivian is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Mera seems to be looking for submissions.
Vivian is doing well to control the position and prevent Mera from advancing to side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vivian manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vivian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mera trying to control but Vivian is working from the bottom. #T1#
Mera tries to free his leg and advance position but Vivian is retaining full guard.
Vivian looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mera puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB2#
Mera is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Mera is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vivian is just riding it out for now. Mera eventually gives up the hold.
Vivian is looking to control Mera's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vivian avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Mera is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vivian defends it well. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Vivian trying to control from the bottom.
Vivian works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Mera drops back looking for a leg! Vivian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vivian manages to kick Mera off! Mera jumps back into Vivian's guard. #SUB#
Vivian is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mera defends well.
Mera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mera scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Vivian trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Vivian looking to control but Mera passes into half guard.
Vivian tries to roll over but Mera keeps him under control.#ES#
Vivian makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Vivian misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Vivian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Mera is looking for a sweep.
Mera sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Mera is staying active underneath Vivian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vivian prevents Mera from improving his position.
Vivian trying to control from half guard but Mera is working away. #SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Mera is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4#
Mera tries to roll over but Vivian keeps him under control.
Mera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vivian stands up over Mera, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mera throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Vivian is looking to work some ground and pound but Mera has wrist control.
Vivian throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mera is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mera has his feet on Vivian's thighs here. He's pushed Vivian off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vivian screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Mera!
Jose Mera thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
TWGC 16 (145lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 23, 2017 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kieta Vivian and Chan-Sung Jung. Jung has chosen Waiting Room as his entrance music. Chan-Sung Jung acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kieta Vivian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chan-Sung Jung!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Vivian fails with the takedown.
Vivian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vivian sets himself, and Jung steps forward looking for the clinch! Vivian avoids it this time.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jung counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jung.
Vivian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jung prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian wants a takedown.
Jung works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vivian (0) vs (2) Jung
Vivian looking for a sweep. Not yet Vivian, not yet.
Jung pushes down on Vivian's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian is trying to maintain the position but Jung is very close to passing his half guard.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jung wants to control but Vivian is keeping him busy.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian is not content to let Jung control the position.
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
Jung trying to control the action but Vivian is working from the bottom.
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jung pulls his head out easily.
Vivian wants to improve his position but Jung is controlling well.
Jung is keen to just control but Vivian is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jung is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vivian has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jung is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Vivian! Score +3 for passing guard: Vivian (0) vs (5) Jung
Jung avoids the attempt from Vivian to control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Vivian is desperately trying to improve his position but Jung has a good base and remains in mount.
Jung looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vivian is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Vivian is wriggling around trying to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vivian 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.
Jung is looking for a kimura but Vivian is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Jung to get the leverage.
Vivian is trying to get back to full guard.
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vivian trying to control from the bottom.
Jung wants to free his trapped foot but Vivian is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vivian trying to hold on to Jung's head to control him but Jung postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jung wants to pass the guard but Vivian is defending well.
Vivian wants to get back to full guard.
Jung seems to be working for a kimura but Vivian defends the submission attempt.
Jung wants to pass to mount but Vivian is defending the position.
Jung seems to be looking for submissions.
Vivian is staying active underneath Jung, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Jung is just content to waste time from the top position. Vivian takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Vivian is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vivian is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Vivian working a defensive guard here.
Vivian had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jung defends it easily.
Vivian looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jung passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Vivian (0) vs (8) Jung
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jung advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Vivian (0) vs (10) Jung
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jung is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Jung!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chan-Sung Jung!
Post fight, Chan-Sung Jung took to the microphone: 'Should't have fought Clam Digger instead of ducking him, he would have at leaste lubed you. Me? Backstage I'll Dirty Sanchez and teabag you. After I take my nuts off your tonsils.'. |
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Event:
Madness MMA 13: 13
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Falcone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Falcone leaves Vivian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Falcone misses.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Falcone circles away easily
and Falcone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian tries to clinch there but Falcone circles away.
Falcone lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vivian at a distance.
Vivian closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Vivian pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Falcone defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vivian.
Falcone fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vivian.
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown but Falcone manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vivian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vivian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Falcone's corner calls for a 1-2. Falcone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD#
Vivian throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Falcone was covering up waiting for the punch and Vivian finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES2#
Falcone manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone slaps away a takedown attempt from Vivian, before circling back to the center of the mat.#T1#
Falcone chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Falcone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Falcone lands the left hand.
Rocco Falcone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#KD2#
Falcone lands a left and a right that send Vivian crashing to the mat, dazed. Falcone thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vivian is defended easily by Falcone.
Vivian walks straight into a right hand from Falcone - that's dropped him! Falcone jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Vivian from any more punishment! Vivian complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rocco Falcone!
After winning the bout, Rocco Falcone thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Madness MMA 9: Vengence
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
McGregor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting McGregor counter with a right hand.
Vivian shoots in but no luck this time.
Conor McGregor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian fails to land the takedown.
McGregor appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A little feinted left hand from McGregor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and McGregor counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian fails with the takedown
and Vivian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Vivian is defended easily by McGregor .
McGregor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Vivian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Vivian looks for a takedown but McGregor sprawls well.
McGregor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vivian shoots for a double leg takedown but McGregor sprawls well. He's pushed Vivian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Vivian looks winded!
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McGregor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGregor . That's going to slow Vivian down.
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
enabling McGregor to counter with a crisp jab.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt #KD#
and McGregor counters with a crisp one two that drops Vivian! McGregor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Vivian to his feet! Vivian is in big trouble!#ROC#
Vivian is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! McGregor ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Vivian clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor McGregor !
During a confident post fight interview, Conor McGregor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Madness MMA 3: Deviance
Date: Dec 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian has his takedown stuffed
and Pope cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Pope has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Body Pain_14elite_700$+VM in the buildup to the fight.
Vivian shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pope counters with a one-two to the body.
Pope works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Vivian.
Pope fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vivian just manages to avoid it.
Jan Pope has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Pope keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Pope instigates a clinch.
Vivian goes for a takedown in the clinch but Pope prevents it.
Pope lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Knees to the body from Pope.
Pope lands with a left to the head.
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!
Vivian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pope fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vivian.
Pope dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Pope lands with a hook. Vivian tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Vivian.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Pope but Pope pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Vivian has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pope lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pope fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vivian.
Pope stuffs the takedown.
Pope swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pope turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vivian shoots and misses
and Pope counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Vivian thinking.
Vivian looks winded!
Pope buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pope lands the left hand.#KD#
Pope lands a left and a right that send Vivian crashing to the mat, dazed. Pope thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC#
Vivian is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pope slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vivian is still on wobbly legs! Can Pope finish him?
Vivian is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Pope moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jan Pope!
Jan Pope decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
LKO21 EastSiders
Date: Sep 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fawkes counters with a left to the body.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Vivian tries for a takedown but Fawkes circles away easily
and Fawkes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gareth Fawkes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fawkes as he avoids it easily.
Vivian shoots in and drives through. Fawkes sprawls well.
Vivian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fawkes pinned against the cage. Fawkes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fawkes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Vivian looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fawkes scores with a body shot.
Vivian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fawkes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vivian on the side of the head.
Fawkes digs a good body shot into Vivian's ribs.#T1##KD#
Fawkes drops Vivian with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Vivian looks back up at him and smiles so Fawkes waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fawkes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fawkes fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vivian doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gareth Fawkes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fawkes drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Vivian right on the button. Vivian goes down! Fawkes follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Fawkes gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian shoots in but Pocc avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little jabbing left from Pocc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Pocc on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pocc has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pocc moves in looking to clinch but Vivian pushes him off.
Vivian shoots for a double leg takedown but Pocc sprawls well. He's pushed Vivian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pocc looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian doesn't manage to clinch there - Pocc circles away.
#TD#
Vivian dives in and scores a takedown into Pocc's guard.
Pocc manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vivian manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Vivian trying to keep a closed guard but Pocc is proving a slippery customer.
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.#SUB#
Vivian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pocc landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Pocc lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Pocc got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vivian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pocc has managed to get both his arms back between Vivian's legs - danger averted.
Pocc is pushing down on Vivian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Vivian is fighting to maintain full guard but Pocc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vivian wants to improve his position but Pocc is controlling well.
Vivian 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.#SUB#
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
Pocc is trying to control. Vivian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Pocc seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Vivian is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Tusing Pocc!
A relieved looking Tusing Pocc 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:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown. Tarly tries to sprawl out of it but Vivian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tarly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vivian's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Tarly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Vivian scrambles back to his feet.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vivian fails with a takedown attempt.
Tarly wants to counter the offense by Vivian and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tarly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vivian was well out of range. Poor timing from Tarly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tarly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Vivian gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tarly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Vivian shoots and misses #CL2#
and Tarly counters by clinching up.
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tarly pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly gets through Vivian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tarly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Tarly.
Tarly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Tarly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tarly works on Vivian's body with a couple of short punches.
Tarly presses Vivian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
Tarly's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Vivian is trying to drag Tarly to the mat but Tarly just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tarly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tarly pushes Vivian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tarly pushes Vivian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Tarly.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Vivian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tarly gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#T2#
Vivian tries to score a body lock takedown but Tarly shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Vivian 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.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly is pressed up against the cage. Vivian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tarly down to the mat. Tarly avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tarly rushes Vivian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tarly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tarly gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vivian.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly.
Tarly lands with a light punch inside.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
Tarly presses Vivian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tarly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Tarly scores with a hook to the body.
Still in the clinch, Tarly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tarly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tarly.
A short body shot lands from Tarly as the two fighters clinch.
Tarly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivians head.
Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarly lands a nice shot to the body.
Tarly lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Tarly.
Nice body punch from Tarly.
A right handed body shot lands from Tarly.
Tarly lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly.
Tarly is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Tarly scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
Tarly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tarly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Tarly.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4#
Tarly softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tarly working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarly gets through Vivian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vivian tries for a takedown but Tarly manages to get underhooks.
Vivian seems to have got his legs back now.
Tarly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tarly lands with a left to the head.
Tarly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tarly lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarly.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tarly.
Tarly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tarly lands a left hand.
Tarly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tarly lands an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tarly.
Tarly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vivian with a big uppercut! Vivian tries to clinch up but Tarly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vivian to the mat! Vivian covers up and Tarly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samwell Tarly!
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Event:
The Island Season 5, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian dives in for a single leg takedown but Doge sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#TD#
Vivian looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Vivian slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Doge is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vivian is working to tighten his grip on Doge's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Doge has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Vivian is really squeezing tight and eventually Doge passes out! Vivian breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HI 74- End is Nigh
Date: Jun 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vivian shoots in and bounces Mahti off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vivian sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mahti's guard. #SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Mahti is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Vivian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Vivian is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mahti has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vivian seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Vivian seems to be looking for submissions.
Mahti really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vivian. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Mahti is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Vivian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vivian is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mahti can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mahti manages to get to full guard.
Vivian preventing the sweep. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Vivian has gone for a leg lock! Mahti slips out almost immediately though and dives into Vivian's guard.#REVB#
Mahti passes Vivian's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vivian is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mahti pulls his head out easily.
Mahti controlling the action here.#SUB#
Vivian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Mahti seems content to control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Vivian manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3##SUB#
Vivian has his feet on Mahti's thighs here. He's pushed Mahti off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mahti screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieta Vivian!
A victorious Kieta Vivian thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mahti Mahti spoke after the fight, saying 'Respect to the winner.'.
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Event:
HI 69 - This is OUR Turf
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Vermeer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vermeer punishes Vivian's body with a nice straight punch.
Vivian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Vermeer clinches up with Vivian and pushes him back against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vivian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vermeer after a bit of a struggle.
Vivian is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vivian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vivian drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Vermeer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vermeer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Vermeer.
Vermeer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vermeer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Vivian.
Vermeer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vermeer lands with a right to the head. #T1#
A short right from Vermeer on the inside.
Vermeer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vermeer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vermeer lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vermeer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vermeer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!
Vermeer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Vivian is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
A short right from Vermeer.
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!
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
Vermeer scores with a shot to the side of Vivian's head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Vermeer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vivians head.
Vermeer lands a hook that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Vermeer.
A short uppercut from Vermeer.
Vermeer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vermeer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Vivian! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Vermeer is unloading with more strikes now! Vivian drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Vermeer! Alexander Vermeer retains his featherweight title!
Alexander Vermeer decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
HI 67 - Resurgence
Date: Jun 15, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Vivian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Shulun is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Vivian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Shulun is defending it quite comfortably.
Shulun is looking for a sweep. Vivian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shulun moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shulun is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Vivian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Shulun is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Shulun has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Vivian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shulun is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB#
Vivian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shulun gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Vivian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shulun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vivian is tightening it up a little... Shulun has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Shulun reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Shulun taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vivian!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Kieta Vivian!
An out of breath Kieta Vivian 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:
HI 57: Dwarf Circus
Date: May 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Jung shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Vivian's guard.#SUB2#
Vivian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jung doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jung manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jung advances to half guard.
Vivian makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Vivian.#SUB2#
Vivian has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jung can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Jung thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jung trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jung passes Vivian's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Vivian 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jung is looking to advance position but Vivian won't allow it. #SUB#
Jung is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Jung tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vivian knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Jung is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Vivian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jung. #SUB2#
Vivian looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jung working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Vivian's thigh. Vivian counters though and makes it back to full guard. #SUB#
Jung drops back, looking for a kneebar! Vivian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Vivian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Vivian! #REVB#
Jung tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB2#
Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jung is looking to regain half guard here but Vivian keeps moving and retains side control.
Jung knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vivian on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Vivian tries for a kimura but Jung is defending well. #SUB2#
Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jung knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jung tries to improve position but can't.
Jung manages to get back to half guard.
Jung wants to improve his position but Vivian is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vivian is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Jung wants to improve his position but Vivian is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Vivian is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Vivian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Vivian is working for a kimura but Jung is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Vivian wants to work for an arm triangle but Jung is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jung works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Jung has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Vivian doesn't defend quickly enough and Jung has managed to lock this one up! Can Vivian escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jung on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hop Sing Jung!
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Event:
HI48: Kame/Kavlitzekis
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Vivian fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barrol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Barrol stuffs the takedown attempt from Vivian. Vivian gets slowly back to his feet.
Barrol throws out a counter right but Vivian avoids it with no problem.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Barrol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieta Vivian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vivian shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barrol pinned against the cage. Barrol gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian shoots in but Barrol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vivian misses with a takedown
and Barrol counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown but Barrol manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Vivian's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt
and Barrol counters with a nice uppercut.
Vivian will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little jabbing left from Barrol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vivian is breathing heavily.
Vivian misses with a takedown attempt #KD2#
and Barrol counters with a nice right hand that sends Vivian toppling to the canvas! Vivian scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barrol finish him?!#ROC2#
Vivian is rocked!#CL2#
Barrol clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Barrol pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barrol looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A short body shot lands from Barrol as the two fighters clinch.
Vivian is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Barrol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Barrol instigates a clinch.
Barrol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrol wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vivian has him pressed against the cage.#T2#
Barrol lands a shoulder strike.
Barrol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Barrol lands a left hand.
Barrol is pushing Vivian up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Barrol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Vivian gets tackled into the cage by Barrol. Barrol maintains the clinch. #TD#
Vivian has clasped his hands together around Barrol's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB#
Vivian working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Barrol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vivian wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Barrol wants to control but Vivian postures up.#SUB#
Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barrol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3##SUB#
Vivian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Barrol knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Barrol tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
Vivian tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Vivian has hold of Barrol's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Barrol tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Vivian cranks the arm and Barrol screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Barrol, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tyler Barrol stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am cocky in prediction. I am confident in preparation, but I am always humble in victory or defeat. I took a chance and it didn't work. Congrats to him for defeating me. I will be back! Thanks to Sully's and my coaches.'.
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Event:
Young Bloods
Date: Apr 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice takedown defense from DidisisM. No joy for Vivian on that attempt.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with DidisisM but DidisisM pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kieta Vivian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DidisisM shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vivian pinned against the cage. Vivian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #TD2#
Vivian manages to get an easy takedown there - catching DidisisM on his heels. He'll look to pass DidisisM's guard now, I'm sure.
DidisisM looking for a sweep. Not yet DidisisM, not yet. #SUB2#
Vivian drops back looking for a leg! DidisisM is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DidisisM manages to kick Vivian off! Vivian jumps back into DidisisM's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian wants to pass the guard but DidisisM is keeping the position.
DidisisM tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Vivian pushing down on DidisisM's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #ES#
DidisisM pushes Vivian off and gets back to his feet.#TD2#
Vivian changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DidisisM looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Vivian has hold of DidisisM's arm. He's looking for a kimura. DidisisM seems comfortable defending it but Vivian has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! DidisisM is real pain and he's forced to tap out! DidisisM is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Vivian couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kieta Vivian!
A very excited looking Kieta Vivian 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:
Highland Island 25
Date: Apr 02, 2016 |
#R1#
Faulk connects with a right hand. Vivian shakes it off.
Vivian shoots in looking for a takedown. Faulk tries to sprawl out of it but Vivian keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Faulk manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Faulk misses with a low kick.
Faulk scores with a nice strike.
Faulk throws a leg kick that misses.
Vivian darts in looking for a takedown but Faulk gets double underhooks and turns Vivian into the cage.
Vivian shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Faulk as he avoids it easily.
Edward Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kieta Vivian.
Vivian goes for a double leg but Faulk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Faulk continues to drive forward.
Faulk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vivian.
Faulk uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Faulk throws a shot to the body.
Faulk scores with a jab.
Vivian tries to move into range but Faulk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vivian shoots in for a takedown but Faulk shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T1#
Faulk connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vivian. Vivian circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Vivian tries to keep at a distance but Faulk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Faulk is pressed up against the cage. Vivian has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Faulk down to the mat. Faulk avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vivian looks winded!
Faulk lands an overhand right.#CL#
Vivian gets tackled into the cage by Faulk. Faulk maintains the clinch.
Vivian is working for takedown but Faulk is calmly controlling the position for now.
Vivian tries for a takedown. No joy.
Faulk lands a left hand.
Faulk lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian is looking for a takedown.
A short right from Faulk.
Faulk is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Faulk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Faulk throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Faulk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vivian backwards.
Vivian drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vivian is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Faulk pulls him back up using the underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Faulk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Faulk prevents the takedown attempt.
Vivian is working for takedown but Faulk is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
Vivian is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Faulk is defending well.
Faulk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Faulk avoiding damage.
Vivian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Faulk works on Vivian's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Faulk.
Vivian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Faulk has a couple of punches blocked by Vivian.
Vivian changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Faulk fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Faulk lands a right hook to the body.
Faulk lands a jab to the nose.
Vivian shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed Vivian's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Faulk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Faulk stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Faulk scores with a nice head shot.
Faulk lands a jab to the head.
Faulk throws a right and a left that Vivian avoids nicely. #T4#
Faulk lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vivian shoots for a takedown but Faulk saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Faulk misses with a leg kick #CL2#
and Vivian counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vivian.
Faulk working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Vivian is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Faulk can't fight it off and eventually Vivian manages to take the fight to the floor. Faulk looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vivian pushes down on Faulk's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Vivian is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Faulk is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kieta Vivian!
Kieta Vivian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
WedFIGHT
Date: Mar 16, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Wibowo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Vivian to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB#
Vivian thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Vivian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vivian passes Wibowo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Vivian seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Wibowo has recovered full guard.
Wibowo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Wibowo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Vivian on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vivian is staying active underneath Wibowo, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Wibowo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vivian is just riding it out for now. Wibowo eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vivian has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wibowo is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Wibowo working over Vivian with some ground and pound. Vivian looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vivian gets back to full guard.
Wibowo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vivian trying to keep a closed guard but Wibowo is proving a slippery customer.
Vivian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wibowo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#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.
Wibowo looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Vivian working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wibowo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wibowo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving. #SUB#
Vivian has his foot on Wibowo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wibowo works his way back into a safe position though.
Wibowo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Vivian definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Vivian looking to control.
#T3#
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Wibowo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Wibowo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB#
Vivian looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wibowo pushes down on Vivian's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wibowo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vivian defends it well. #SUB#
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Vivian is trying to get back to full guard.
Wibowo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wibowo scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Vivian actively working from the bottom here.
Wibowo content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivian moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Wibowo will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Vivian.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wibowo has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Vivian looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Wibowo can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wibowo prevents Vivian from moving into mount. #T1#
Vivian has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wibowo!
Kieta Vivian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wibowo tries to lock up and control but Vivian gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Wibowo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Vivian wants to finish this one by submission but Wibowo is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Vivian. #SUB#
Vivian is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Wibowo has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Wibowo!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vivian is trying to keep Wibowo in close.
Wibowo connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wibowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wibowo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
Wibowo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Wibowo controlling from the top position.
Wibowo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wibowo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vivian is keeping the position for now.
Wibowo trying to control but Vivian is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Vivian has his foot on Wibowo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wibowo works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB#
Vivian escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wibowo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Wibowo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vivian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wibowo has managed to get both his arms back between Vivian's legs - danger averted.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wibowo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wibowo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Vivian lands a couple of decent looking body shots there.
We've been informed that Wibowo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Wibowo working some strikes from top position.
Wibowo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wibowo with a nice head shot there.
Wibowo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Wibowo stays in close to Vivian's body and controls the position.
Vivian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Vivian isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wibowo stacks Vivian on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wibowo!
Vivian taking punishment in the form of punches.
Wibowo trying to control the action but Vivian is working from the bottom.
Vivian is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vivian regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Wibowo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Vivian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #SUB#
Vivian thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Vivian is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Wibowo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Wibowo is trying to control Vivian's posture but Vivian avoids it.
Wibowo is looking for a sweep.
Wibowo wants to control but Vivian postures up.
Wibowo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Vivian's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Vivian is looking for a kimura but Wibowo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Vivian to get the leverage.
Wibowo moves into full guard.
Wibowo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vivian's guard. #REVB#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wibowo controlling from the top position. #T1#
Wibowo scoring with some ground and pound.
Vivian keeping moving, preventing Wibowo from controlling successfully.
Wibowo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wibowo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Vivian throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wibowo wants to control from the top but Vivian keeps moving.
Stephen Wibowo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wibowo is working Vivian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wibowo sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Vivian is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wibowo is aware though and is defending well.
Wibowo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vivian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wibowo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivian's head.
Wibowo is working Vivian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Wibowo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Wibowo is continuing to stall.
Wibowo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Wibowo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Vivian's head.
Wibowo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Vivian looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wibowo is one step ahead there.
Wibowo stays in close to Vivian's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Wibowo gets the takedown into side control.
Wibowo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #SUB2#
Wibowo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vivian is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Kieta Vivian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Wibowo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vivian throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Wibowo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wibowo 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 David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Wibowo!
As Stephen Wibowo got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: hello mr. Reggie i know you watching this fight , c'mon give me my world title sir'.
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