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Event:
Just Bleed 11
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Wallace lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Wallace blocks the leg kick.
Wallace ducks under a wild hook from Racer.
Racer looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wallace uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Racer has time to react.
Racer throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
Racer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wallace catches Racer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT2#
It looks like Detroit Racer has been cut.
Wallace misses with a wild body shot.
Wallace throws a shot to the body.
Racer wants to clinch.
Wallace wants to counter the offense by Racer and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Wallace has knocked Racer down with a huge combo! Wallace steps away and waves a wobbly Racer back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Racer is rocked!#T1##KD2#
Wallace drops Racer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Racer looks back up at him and smiles so Wallace waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Racer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wallace measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Racer! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). William Wallace!
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Event:
Just Bleed 7
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Racer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Racer moves into range and clinches up with Dime.
Dime lands with a right to the head.
Racer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Racer fails to land.
Dime is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Racer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dime lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dime lands with a light punch inside.
Dime misses with the head strike.
Racer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dime.
Dime lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dime stalling against the cage.
Dime blocks a body shot from Racer.
Dime working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Racer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Racer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Racer blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T1#
Dime working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Dime fails to land.
Racer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Racer throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Racer.
Racer misses with a punch on the inside.
Racer swings wildly with an uppercut but Dime uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dime tries to work over Racer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dime lands an uppercut.
Racer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Racer wants a takedown.
Justin Dime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detroit Racer.
Nice body punch from Dime.
A head punch on the inside from Dime fails to land.
Racer misses with a punch on the inside.
Racer can't get the takedown.
Racer can't find room to land a body shot as Dime controls the action.
Racer pushes Dime back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Dime misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Dime scores with a nice short uppercut.
Racer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dime lands an uppercut.
Dime blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Racer blocking some punches.
Racer misses with a body punch.
Racer throws a punch but it's blocked by Dime.
Dime lands a nice shot to the body.
Racer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Racer can't find room to land a body shot as Dime controls the action.
Dime lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dime lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Racer.
Dime blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Dime.
Dime misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dime lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Racer backwards.
Dime lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Dime is looking to control Racer's arms but Racer gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dime has his back to the cage.
Dime is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Maybe Dime would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Dime blocks an uppercut.
Racer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dime blocks an uppercut.
Dime misses with a short punch on the inside.
Racer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dime scores with a shot to the side of Racer's head.
Racer misses with a punch on the inside.
Dime pushes Racer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dime lands a left hand.
Dime blocking some punches.
Dime is trying to stall.
Dime lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dime.
Dime stalling the fight.
Racer can't get the takedown.
#T4#
Dime is pressed up against the cage. Racer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dime down to the mat. Dime avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dime lunges at Racer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Racer's hand.
A swing and a miss from Dime.
Donk. Dime catches Racer right on the button with a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Racer throws a hook but Dime avoids it easily.
Racer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dime with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dime misses the target.
Dime throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Racer counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Dime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Racer.
Racer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dime won't allow Racer to pass to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer thows a huge punch but Dime dodges it nicely.
Racer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Racer is trying to control. Dime wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Justin Dime dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Dime scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dime.
Dime misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Dime misses
and Racer counters with a nice uppercut.
Dime feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Racers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dime jabs Racer right on the nose. Racer blinks but takes it well.
Racer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Racer throws a shot from downtown. Dime moves away and avoids it.
Justin Dime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dime looks to land a left hand but Racer moved out of range nicely.
Racer misses with a right hand
and Dime counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Racer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dime takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Racer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Racer throws the left hand but Dime avoids the punch easily.
Racer throws a series of punches but Dime moves out of range.
Dime moves out of range as Racer strikes.
Dime scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1#
Racer throws a hook but Dime blocks it.
Racer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dime misses with an uppercut. Racer saw that one coming.
Dime clobbers Racer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Racer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Racer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Racer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dime to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Racer is rocked!
Dime misses with a body shot.
Dime avoids the body shot from Racer.
Dime throws a hook but Racer blocks it.
Racer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A big left from Racer misses. #CL2#
Racer fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dime, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Racer is trying to trip Dime. He has hold of a leg but Dime is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Racer persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Dime knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Racer on the ground.
Dime working a defensive guard here.
Racer trying to control the position from guard on top but Dime is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Racer forces his way into half guard.
Dime is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Racer can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racer controlling the action here.
Racer winds up and cracks Dime with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nice strikes from Racer there.
Dime is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dime trying to control from the bottom.
Racer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T3#
Racer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Racer prevents Dime from improving his position.
Dime has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Racer lands strikes from half guard.
Racer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Racer lands with a punch from half guard.
Racer throwing shots but Dime is blocking nicely.
Racer working Dime over with strikes.
Dime avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Racer. #T4#
Dime is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer with the ground and pound but Dime uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Racer throwing strikes but missing.
Racer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dime is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Racer is working Dime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Racer scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dime keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Racer is working Dime over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Justin Dime will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dime tries to close the distance and clinch but Racer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Racer moves away from the strike by Dime.
Racer feints a counter leg kick.
Dime scores with a body shot.
Dime throws a jab when Racer was well out of range.
Racer moves away from the strike by Dime.
Dime throws a big shot that misses.
Racer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dime tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Racer was well out of range. Poor timing from Dime.
A cross from Racer lands.
A swing and a miss from Dime.
Racer swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dime 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.
Racer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dime swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Racer swings for the body but Dime moves out of range.
Justin Dime is winning the standup battle so far.
Dime throws a looping overhand right but Racer ducks down to avoid it.
Racer needs to keep his hands up - Dime had a free shot at his head there.
Racer connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Dime misses with a wild combination.
Racer has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dime finds it's way round the side to connect with Racer's head.
Dime slips under a jab.
Dime swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Racer.
Justin Dime is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Racer lunges at Dime with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dime's hand.
Racer misses with a low kick.
Dime looks to score with a jab to the body but Racer is just out of range.
Racer throws an overhand right that lands on Dime's shoulder, as Dime tries to avoid the shot.
Dime is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Racer.
Racer only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dime moves out of range as Racer strikes.#TD2#
Racer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dime did well to prevent Racer getting side control.
Racer wants to pass to mount but Dime is defending the position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Racer working his ground and pound in the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Racer working over Dime with some ground and pound. Dime looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Ground and pound from Racer.
Racer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Racer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Racer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dime defending well though.
Nice strikes from Racer there.
Racer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Racer lands a nice short elbow.#T3#
Racer wants to take a breather but Dime is having none of it.
Racer is thwarting Dime's attempts to control the position.
Racer throwing shots but Dime is blocking nicely.
Racer trying to control the action but Dime is working from the bottom.
Racer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Racer is keen to just control but Dime is a slippery customer.
Racer drops an elbow to the side of Dime's head.
Racer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Detroit Racer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Racer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Racer looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dime with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Justin Dime is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice strikes from Racer there.
Racer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Racer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dime's head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Racer connects with a nice short shot to Dime's temple.
Dime is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer drops an elbow to the side of Dime's head.
Dime keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Racer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dime defending well though.
Dime has hold of Racer's hands but Racer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Detroit Racer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Dime has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Dime!
A victorious Justin Dime thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Dolpino tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Racer swivels and escapes.
A punch lands to the side of Dolpino 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Racer lands with a straight right. Dolpino didn't see that one coming.
Some bone on bone action there as Dolpino checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Racer misses with a hook. Dolpino ducked under it nicely.
Dolpino fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Racer closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Dolpino did well to prevent Racer getting side control.
Racer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Racer drops an elbow to the side of Dolpino's head.
Racer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#
Dolpino is rocked!#SUB#
Dolpino looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oh Dolpino is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
Dolpino looking for submissions off his back.
Dolpino seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Dolpino wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
Racer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Racer's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dolpino is not content to let Racer control the position.
Dolpino wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
Racer is thwarting Dolpino's attempts to control the position.
Dolpino tries to get to full guard but Racer has control of the leg. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Racer is thwarting Dolpino's attempts to control the position.
Racer working the head and body with strikes.
Dolpino is looking to control Racer's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dolpino avoid being mounted?
Racer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dolpino manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Racer works over Dolpino with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dolpino keeping full guard, as Racer tries to pass. #SUB#
Dolpino throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Racer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Racer gets to his feet and stands over Dolpino, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Dolpino felt that one! Racer unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Dolpino from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detroit Racer!
Detroit Racer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 23, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Russell Paulman and Detroit Racer. Paulman kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is War is my Love . Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Detroit Racer enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Russell Paulman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Racer clinches up with Paulman and pushes him back against the cage.
Paulman stops a takedown attempt from Racer.
Racer wants to take the fight to the mat but Paulman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Racer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Russell Paulman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detroit Racer.
Paulman decides to pull guard.
Paulman has his hands on Racer's head, controlling the position.
Racer passes into half guard.
Paulman trying to control from the bottom.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman keeping hold of Racer's head, controlling as best he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer controlling the pace.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is defending well.
Racer is thwarting Paulman's attempts to control the position.
Paulman is defending against the submission attempts here by Racer.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Paulman is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Racer working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paulman trying to get back to full guard but Racer takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (0) vs (3) Racer
Paulman tries to hold on but Racer pushes him away.
Paulman regains half guard.
Racer trying to control the action but Paulman is working from the bottom.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paulman has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Paulman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the position here.
Racer won't allow Paulman to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulman controlling the position.
Racer stopping the sweep attempt from Paulman.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paulman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paulman is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Paulman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (3) Racer
Racer is pulling down on Paulman's head. It's preventing any offense from Paulman, at least for the moment.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Racer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (2) vs (5) Racer
Paulman managing to control the position.
Paulman working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Paulman is keeping the position for now.
Racer preventing the sweep.
Racer postures up.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is working hard here to advance position.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Paulman is trying to control but can't.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control here.
Paulman is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Paulman controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Racer is pressing down on Paulman's thigh, looking to free his foot. Paulman is holding on for now.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paulman is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paulman sees it coming and defends easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Paulman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman trying to control but Racer postures up.
Racer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paulman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Racer.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Paulman manages to get to full guard.
Racer wants to control from the top but Paulman keeps moving.
Paulman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (4) vs (5) Racer
Paulman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer tries to get to full guard but Paulman has control of the leg.
Racer trying to control from the bottom.
Paulman looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Racer can do anything to dispel that myth.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Paulman passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paulman (7) vs (5) Racer
Racer being controlled for a moment.
Racer is trying to control Paulman's posture but Paulman avoids it.
Racer is being controlled here.
Racer is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paulman off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (7) vs (9) Racer
Paulman trying to control the action but Racer just sinks the hooks in.
Paulman is trying to break free.
Paulman tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Racer tries to control but Paulman wriggling away.
Paulman sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Paulman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Paulman is pressing down on Racer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paulman pulls Racer in close to prevent any damage.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Paulman is keeping the position.
Racer sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paulman's guard.
Paulman is doing well to control the position and prevent Racer from advancing to side control.
Paulman wants to control but Racer is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Racer trying to control from half guard but Paulman is working away.
Paulman is trying to maintain the position but Racer is very close to passing his half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Paulman tries to roll over but Racer keeps him under control.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Racer is working away from the top position though.
Racer is trying to control. Paulman wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Racer tries to pass to full mount but Paulman defends it.
Racer seems to be working for a kimura but Paulman defends the submission attempt.
Paulman is looking to improve his position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Paulman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paulman wants to get back to full guard.
Paulman is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Racer's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Racer's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paulman (11) vs (9) Racer
Racer is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Paulman.
I really don't envy Racer right now.
Paulman biding his time, looking for the opening.
Racer turns into Paulman and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (11) vs (11) Racer
Paulman is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Paulman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Paulman keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully.
Racer being controlled here momentarily.
Racer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Paulman is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Paulman (13) vs (11) Racer
Paulman pushing down on Racer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paulman trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Paulman takes the fight on points by 13 to 11.
Russell Paulman thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jul 15, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between CJ Lyons and Detroit Racer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; CJ Lyons! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Racer clinches up with Lyons and pushes him back against the cage.
Racer has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lyons clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lyons (0) vs (4) Racer
Lyons 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.
Racer is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lyons reverses the position brilliantly into Racer's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (4) Racer
Lyons is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons trying to control but Racer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lyons is fighting to break Racer's control of his arms but Racer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Racer can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lyons looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Racer keeping full guard, as Lyons tries to pass.
Racer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lyons sitting in guard here, content to control.
Racer is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Racer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Racer has his hands on Lyons's head, controlling the position.
Lyons looking to pass the guard.
Racer wants to sweep here but Lyons controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lyons is fighting to break Racer's control of his arms but Racer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lyons content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer looking for a sweep. Not yet Racer, not yet.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lyons has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Racer pulls Lyons in to control the position.
Racer looking to control.
Lyons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Racer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Racer pulls Lyons in to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Racer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lyons defends it easily.
Racer is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Racer keeps trying to improve his position.
Racer is trying to keep Lyons in close.
Lyons controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer controls Lyons momentarily but Lyons frees himself.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Racer keeps moving.
Racer is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Racer trying to control the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Lyons from controlling successfully.
Racer looking for a guillotine here but Lyons defends easily.
Lyons wants to control from the top but Racer keeps moving.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer wants to sweep but no luck.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lyons trying to control the position from guard on top but Racer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Racer has control of Lyons's left arm, preventing Lyons from doing any damage.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Racer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lyons manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lyons (2) vs (6) Racer
Racer looking to pass the guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lyons seems keen to control Racer's posture.
Racer wants to pass the guard but Lyons is keeping the position.
Racer trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Racer drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Racer jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lyons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Racer has managed to get both his arms back between Lyons's legs - danger averted.
Lyons wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer trying to control but Lyons is working from the bottom.
Lyons has control of Racer's left arm, preventing Racer from doing any damage.
Lyons is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Racer is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lyons pulls Racer in to control the position.
Racer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Racer being controlled here momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Racer wins on points by 6 to 2.
Detroit Racer decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 12 (185lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 14, 2016 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Detroit Racer and Callum Ruttenum. Ruttenum is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by DMX- X gon give it to ya. This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Detroit Racer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Callum Ruttenum!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Ruttenum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Racer counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Racer (2) vs (0) Ruttenum
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.
Racer stands and throws Ruttenum's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (5) vs (0) Ruttenum
Ruttenum is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Racer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Ruttenum, who protects the arm well.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Racer swings around for an armbar but Ruttenum sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Racer's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (5) vs (2) Ruttenum
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ruttenum being controlled here momentarily.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Racer controlling the position.
Racer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ruttenum tries to free his leg and advance position but Racer is retaining full guard.
Racer wants to sweep but no luck.
Racer is pulling down on Ruttenum's head. It's preventing any offense from Ruttenum, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Racer keeping moving, preventing Ruttenum from controlling successfully.
Ruttenum looking to pass the guard.
Racer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Racer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Racer tries to get out of the position.
Ruttenum sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Racer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ruttenum is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Racer keeping hold of Ruttenum's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
Racer controlling the position well.
Racer wants to improve his position but Ruttenum is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Racer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Racer controlling the position.
Ruttenum drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Racer dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Racer (7) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer passes Ruttenum's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Racer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Racer is working for a submission of some sort.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is refusing to be controlled, as Racer sits in half guard.
Racer is really struggling to control Ruttenum but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
We've been hearing that Racer has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Racer wants to pass to mount but Ruttenum is defending the position.
Racer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ruttenum is looking for a sweep. Racer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Racer is looking to take a break and control but Ruttenum is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Racer takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Racer wants to take a breather but Ruttenum is having none of it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Racer in particular looking to stall.
Racer is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ruttenum is just riding it out for now. Racer eventually gives up the hold.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Racer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ruttenum sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Racer seems content to control.
Ruttenum is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Racer is keen to just control but Ruttenum is a slippery customer.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ruttenum has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
Racer is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Racer stalling.
Ruttenum wants to improve his position but Racer is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer is trying to work for a kimura but Ruttenum is defending well.
Racer is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ruttenum as he works his way to full guard.
Racer is pushing down on Ruttenum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ruttenum is fighting to maintain full guard but Racer has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Racer is looking for a kimura but Ruttenum is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Racer to get the leverage.
Racer seems to be looking for submissions.
Ruttenum works his way to full guard. Good work.
Racer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ruttenum has his foot on Racer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Racer works his way back into a safe position though.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Racer controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Racer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ruttenum is keeping the position for now.
Ruttenum has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Racer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ruttenum looks winded!
Racer not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Racer seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ruttenum for as long as he can get away with.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Racer slips nicely into half guard.
Racer wants to work for an arm triangle but Ruttenum is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ruttenum has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Ruttenum is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Racer jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Racer (10) vs (2) Ruttenum
Racer has hold of Ruttenum's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Ruttenum seems comfortable defending it but Racer has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Ruttenum is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Ruttenum is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Racer couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Detroit Racer!
A very excited looking Detroit Racer 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:
DFC 7: Koreshkov vs. Dahlen
Date: May 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Racer misses with a hook.
Racer's coach down at Club Pain was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Racer's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Pascal bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Racer finds it's way through Pascal's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Jean Pascal has been cut.
Pascal throws a lazy uppercut
and Racer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pascal connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Racer misses the target.
Racer misses with a lunging right hand
and Pascal counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pascal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Racer throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Racer.
Pascal takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Racer throws a shot from downtown. Pascal moves away and avoids it.
Pascal moves away from the strike by Racer.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Racer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pascal checks it well.
Racer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pascal.
Racer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Pascal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pascal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Racer throws a shot to the body.
Pascal slips under a jab.
Racer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pascal moves away.
Pascal uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Racer.
Pascal keeps the fight on the outside.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Racer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Racer.
Pascal is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pascal is trying to push Racer away but Racer has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Racer is looking for a takedown.
Racer lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Racer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Pascal gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pascal is pressed up against the cage. Racer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pascal down to the mat. Pascal avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jean Pascal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Detroit Racer.
Pascal uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Racer.
Racer throws out a loose jab but Pascal uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Racer drives through with a takedown into Pascal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pascal working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Racer.
Pascal wants to stand up but Racer is controlling him.
Racer is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Pascal keeping moving, preventing Racer from controlling successfully. #T3#
Racer is working Pascal over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Racer landing with the ground and pound.
Racer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Racer stops Pascal from standing up.
Pascal can't keep his opponent in guard - Racer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Racer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Racer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Racer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Racer scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T4#
Racer working Pascal over with strikes.
Pascal is staying active underneath Racer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Racer slips a nice elbow through Pascal's hands, connecting with Pascal's forehead.
Racer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Pascal on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Racer working Pascal over with strikes.
Racer working Pascal over with strikes. #ROC2#
Pascal is rocked!#CUT2#
Jean Pascal's cut is getting worse.
Racer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Oh Pascal is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Racer lands a big elbow - Pascal is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Racer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Detroit Racer!
Our winner, Detroit Racer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
DFC 4: Koreshkov vs. Lennon
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1#
Racer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wpierdol.
Wpierdol shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Racer but Racer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wpierdol will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Racer changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Czlowiek Wpierdol. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Racer swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Wpierdol counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Racer!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Wpierdol is trying to get an arm triangle but Racer is defending well. #SUB#
Wpierdol working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Racer can't do much from the bottom here. #T1##SUB#
Wpierdol tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wpierdol has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Wpierdol is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Racer knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Wpierdol swings around for an armbar but Racer sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wpierdol's guard.#SUB#
Wpierdol has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Racer should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Wpierdol has tightened it up now! Racer should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Czlowiek Wpierdol!
In his post fight interview, Czlowiek Wpierdol started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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