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Event:
Peak - 6.
Date: Apr 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Neil swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Badass throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Neil tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Badass is in Neil's guard.
Badass won't allow Neil to get back to his feet.
Neil is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neil looking for a sweep. Not yet Neil, not yet.
Badass sitting in guard here, content to control.
Neil wants to stand but Badass is controlling the position.
Neil is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Badass is controlling him. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Neil's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Neil leaves Badass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Badass shoots in for a takedown but Neil shows good takedown defense.
Neil lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Badass takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Neil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neil throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Badass's head.#TD2#
Badass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Neil to the mat! Neil manages to get full guard.
Badass prevents Neil from getting back to his feet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Neil holds on and takes a little breather.
Badass passes into half guard.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
Badass trying to control the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Badass is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Neil is just riding it out for now. Badass eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass prevents Neil from standing back up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Neil wants to get back to his feet.
Badass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Badass prevents Neil from standing back up.
#SUB2#
Badass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Badass stops Neil from getting back to his feet.
#T3#
Badass is keen to just control but Neil is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Vince Neil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badass.
Neil is looking to slow Badass down with leg kicks.
Badass looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Neil is fending him off so far but Badass persists. Nope, Neil circles away and we're back to standing.
Vince Neil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.
Badass tries for a takedown but Neil circles away easily
and Neil counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Neil scores with a nice strike.
Badass takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil scores with a hook.
A head kick misses from Neil.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Neil.
Neil lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Neil ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Neil misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping leg kick lands for Neil.
Nice uppercut there from Neil.#T4#
Badass misses with a takedown
and Neil counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Neil! Badass is out on his feet! Neil rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Badass is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Badass is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vince Neil!
During a confident post fight interview, Vince Neil thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Peak - Nordquist vs Ramses
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Badass shoots and misses
and Laoka counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laoka connects with a looping right hand.
#TD2#
Badass scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Laoka is trying to escape the position but Badass is controlling the position.
Laoka is not content to let Badass control the position.
Badass might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Laoka haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Laoka will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T1#
Laoka tries to escape but Badass is in control.
Laoka might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Laoka is being controlled here.
Laoka tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB2#
Badass looking to break Laoka's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Laoka remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Badass will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Badass controls the action.#SUB2#
Badass looking for the choke but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laoka trying to get back to his feet but Badass is in full control for now. #T2##SUB2#
Badass is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Laoka looking very determined here, making life difficult for Badass.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T3#
Badass trying to control momentarily.
What can Laoka do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB2#
Laoka is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Laoka is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Badass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laoka is trying to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Laoka trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Badass 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#
Laoka slaps away a takedown attempt from Badass, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD2#
Badass shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Laoka is trying to defend but Badass finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
Laoka kicks Badass off and gets back to his feet.
Badass has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Badass is trying hard to land a takedown here. Laoka sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Badass has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Laoka.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
Katsu Laoka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.
Badass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Laoka swivels and escapes.
Laoka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badass shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Laoka as he jumps to the side.
Laoka works Badass's body with a nice hook.
Laoka connects with a body shot that sends Badass's belly button to the back.#T1##TD2#
Laoka gets caught flat footed, as Badass shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#ES#
Laoka has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Badass has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Badass tries for a takedown but Laoka manages to get underhooks.
Laoka is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Laoka down to the mat. Laoka avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt
and Laoka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laoka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Laoka moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Katsu Laoka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Laoka fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Laoka cracks a nice hook into Badass's ribs.
Jab by Laoka.
Nice jab there from Laoka.
A jab lands there for Laoka.#ROC#
Badass is rocked!
Badass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Laoka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Badass is still on wobbly legs! Can Laoka finish him?
Badass takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Badass seems to have recovered his senses.
Laoka pounces like a tiger and cracks Badass with a vicious hook! Badass is down but not out! Laoka follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Katsu Laoka!
Katsu Laoka decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Ridley or perhaps it was just good defense by Badass, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Badass fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Ridley sprawls well initially but Badass persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Badass performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Ridley knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badass on the ground.
Ridley wants to improve his position but Badass is controlling well.
Well, if Badass is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
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.
Badass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ridley defending well though. #T1#
Ridley is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ridley blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badass.
Badass stalling.
Badass trying to control the action but Ridley is working from the bottom.
Badass wants to pass to mount but Ridley is defending the position.
Badass is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Badass has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Ridley defend it? Badass steps over the head and cranks it - Ridley is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Badass!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Arcticus University: London logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PSE 24
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nielsen drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Nielsen postures up.
Nielsen throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nielsen is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielsen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielsen lands strikes from half guard.
Badass is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badass avoid being mounted?
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.
Nielsen is trying to control the action in half guard but Badass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Badass blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nielsen. #T1#
Badass is looking to control Nielsen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Badass avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Badass trying to control here.
Badass is looking for a sweep. Nielsen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nielsen perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nielsen slips a nice elbow through Badass's hands, connecting with Badass's forehead.
Nielsen working the head and body with strikes.
Nielsen is thwarting Badass's attempts to control the position.
Nielsen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielsen in particular looking to stall.
Badass is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielsen scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Nielsen controlling the action here.
Badass moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Nielsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nielsen postures up.
Badass utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Badass avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass pulls Nielsen in close to his closed guard and prevents Nielsen from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Badass continues to stall.
Nielsen controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Nielsen slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
Nielsen trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Badass.
Nielsen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass has his hands on Nielsen's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nielsen slaps away a takedown attempt from Badass, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Badass shoots for a double leg takedown but Nielsen sprawls well. He's pushed Badass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nielsen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Badass defends it well.
Badass misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nielsen pinned against the cage. Nielsen gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Badass with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nielsen counters with a nice uppercut.
Billy Ray Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nielsen's waist but Nielsen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Badass off to one side.
Badass has a takedown stuffed.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Nielsen lands a slapping body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Badass takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Badass tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nielsen swivels and escapes.
Badass gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nielsen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Nielsen fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Badass to the ground. Nielsen is now in Badass's guard.
Badass is pulling down on Nielsen's head. It's preventing any offense from Nielsen, at least for the moment.
Badass looking to control.
#SUB#
Badass working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nielsen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nielsen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nielsen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nielsen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Nielsen scoring with some ground and pound.
Nielsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Nielsen throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nielsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nielsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Nielsen showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nielsen lands a couple of elbows.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Badass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nielsen distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
Nielsen chips away with some ground and pound.
Nielsen throwing strikes but missing.
Nielsen is in close to Badass's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nielsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badass keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Badass working for a triangle but Nielsen defends it easily.
Badass has control of Nielsen's left arm, preventing Nielsen from doing any damage. #T3#
Badass looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nielsen is one step ahead there.
Nielsen trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nielsen passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Badass down.
Badass takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Nielsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Badass is working away. #T4##SUB2#
Nielsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nielsen is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass keeping his opponent close.
Badass managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nielsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nielsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Nielsen wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass gets back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Kristian Nielsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Badass shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nielsen napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badass tries to move into full mount but can't pass Nielsen's legs.
Nielsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a kimura but Nielsen is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Badass to get the leverage.
Nielsen wants to get back to full guard.
Badass throwing shots but Nielsen is blocking nicely.
Nielsen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen keeps trying to improve his position.
Badass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Nielsen pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Nielsen wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself. #SUB2#
Nielsen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Nielsen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Badass trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nielsen wants to sweep here but Badass controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Badass pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badass's guard. #REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badass is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Badass stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
Badass trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Badass is in close to Nielsen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Badass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nielsen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass throwing strikes from guard but Nielsen blocks nicely.
Sven Kristian Nielsen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nielsen is pulling down on Badass's head. It's preventing any offense from Badass, at least for the moment.
Badass landing with the ground and pound.
Badass being controlled here momentarily.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Badass throws a big elbow that misses.
Nielsen 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#
Nielsen takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Badass is concentrating on defense, preventing Nielsen from advancing position.
Badass is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nielsen trying to control the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Ray Badass.
Well Nielsen 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 Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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:
PSE 18
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass lands with an overhand left.#CL2#
Dio moves into range and clinches up with Badass.
Dio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Badass.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Badass drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dio is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Badass is trying to pull guard but Dio turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T1#
Dio is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dio down to the mat. Dio avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Badass jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dio walks away with a smile on his face. Badass gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Dio pinned against the cage. Dio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dio lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dio lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Badass throws out a loose jab but Dio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Billy Ray Badass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Badass is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dio is defending well for now.#T2#
Badass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dio pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dio lands a lovely overhand right.#CL2#
Dio clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
Badass misses with a double jab.
Dio lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dio.
Dio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#TD#
Badass drives through with a takedown into Dio's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Dio 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.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Badass.
Dio pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Badass is looking to work some ground and pound but Dio has wrist control.#T3#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there.
Badass throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Badass looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dio wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving. #T4#
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio throwing strikes from guard but Badass blocks nicely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Badass holds on and takes a little breather.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio won't allow Badass to sweep him here.
Badass trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio dominated that round.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Dio tries to clinch up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Badass.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Dio counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dio.
Badass is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dio tries to break the clinch but Badass is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dio is defending well.
Dio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD2#
Dio wants the takedown. Badass is fighting it off but Dio persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Badass's guard against the cage.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
Dio with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dio being controlled here momentarily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio connects with a couple of short punches.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass. #T2#
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Dio throws a big right hand that misses.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio working some strikes from top position.
Dio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Badass is keeping the position for now.
Dio is fighting to break Badass's control of his arms but Badass is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Dio is stalling in the full guard.
Badass controls Dio momentarily but Dio frees himself.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dio tries to clinch up but Badass circles away and keeps his distance.
Dio tries to clinch there but Badass circles away.
Dio tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Badass closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass fails to land the takedown.
Badass swats away the attempt to clinch by Dio.
Badass takes a swing at Dio's ribcage but misses.
John Dio seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Dio has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Dio manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Dio moves into the clinch successfully.
Badass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4##TD2#
Dio is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Badass can't fight it off and eventually Dio manages to take the fight to the floor. Badass looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Badass looking to control.
Badass has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Badass has control of Dio's left arm, preventing Dio from doing any damage.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dio throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Badass or perhaps it was just good defense by Dio, which made it look bad.
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Dio sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badass dodges the punch combination from Dio.
Badass attempts a counter takedown but Dio avoids it well and moves away.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dio.
Badass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Badass doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass shoots in but Dio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Dio pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Badass back to the cage. Dio follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass needs to keep his hands up - Dio had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Dio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Badass shoots in but no luck this time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dio! But no joy.
Badass with a hook.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Dio sprawls well.
Badass avoids a punch combination nicely.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Dio is quick to defend against it.#KD2#
Dio lands a left and a right that send Badass crashing to the mat, dazed. Dio thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Badass is rocked!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Dio has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Badass regains guard immediately.
Dio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dio loads up on a big left hand. Badass felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dio looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Badass can't hide his disappointment, as Dio celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Dio!
During a confident post fight interview, John Dio thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
PSE 14
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass shoots in for a takedown but Minerva shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Badass misses with a hook
and Minerva counters with a good low kick that Badass was not able to check.
Badass misses with a right hand
and Minerva counters with a stiff right hand.
Minerva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Badass misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Badass shoots for a double leg takedown but Minerva sprawls well. He's pushed Badass's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Badass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Minerva clinches up against the ropes.
Minerva gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Minerva - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Minerva lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minerva lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Badass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Minerva gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Badass wants a takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Minerva. #ROC2#
Badass is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Ray Badass has been cut.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Badass is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Minerva throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Minerva swings wildly with an uppercut but Badass uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Minerva.
Badass seems to have got his legs back now.
A head punch on the inside from Minerva fails to land.
Minerva is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Badass is keeping busy.
Badass is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Minerva is defending well.
Badass has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Minerva after a bit of a struggle.
A hook to the body from Minerva.
A right handed body shot lands from Minerva.
#TD2#
Minerva gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. #SUB2#
Minerva is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Minerva wants to pass the guard but Badass is keeping the position.
Minerva trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass has a closed guard, preventing Minerva from standing up. #T2#
Badass trying to control the position.
Minerva tries to free his leg and advance position but Badass is retaining full guard.
Minerva trying to stand up but can't free himself from Badass's guard.
Minerva passes Badass's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Minerva is working for a kimura but Badass is defending it quite comfortably.
Badass trying to control from the bottom.
Badass won't allow Minerva to pass to mount.
Badass trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Minerva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Badass is just riding it out for now. Minerva eventually gives up the hold.
Minerva is trying to control the action in half guard but Badass is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Badass wants to control but Minerva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Badass tries to get to full guard but Minerva has control of the leg.
Badass trying to control here.
Minerva frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SU2#
Minerva is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Minerva walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Minerva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Minerva clinches with his opponent.
#T4#
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Badass.
Minerva working aggressively here.
Minerva tries to land a knee to the head but Badass blocks with his arms.
Minerva misses with a body punch.
Minerva misses with some punches.
Badass drops down looking for an ankle pick but Minerva pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minerva thuds his right hand into Badass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Minerva rushes Badass and presses him up against the ropes.
Badass looking for a takedown.
Badass tries to pull guard but Minerva holds him up against the ropes and eventually Badass drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Minerva has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Badass uses from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Minerva is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Badass being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Ray Badass's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Badass misses with a takedown attempt
and Minerva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass shoots in for a takedown but Minerva shows good takedown defense.
Badass fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Minerva avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Minerva closes the distance and pushes Badass back into the ropes.
Minerva gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minerva has Badass pressed against the ropes. He pushes Badass back and as he springs towards him off the ropes, Minerva throws a beautiful elbow that sends Badass crashing to the floor! Minerva piles on the pressure with more strikes! Badass is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Minerva!
A relieved looking Scott Minerva 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:
PSE 12
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mac circles away.
Badass misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mac.
The fighters circling - Badass throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Badass shoots and misses
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
Mac tries to bum rush Badass with a series of wild strikes but Badass uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mac lands with a thumping leg kick.
Badass fails to land with a series of punches.
Mac lands a nice shot to the body.
Mac cracks Badass with a good jab.
Badass has his takedown stuffed
enabling Mac to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Ray Badass. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Mac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mac buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mac with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mac's corner calls for a 1-2. Mac obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mac momentarily.
#T1#
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Mac sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Badass slips under a jab from Mac.
Badass changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd cheers as Badass lands an impressive looking overhand right. Mac doesn't seem phased though.
Badass takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Badass changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mac fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Badass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mac moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Badass scores with a nice right hand.
Badass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Badass is breathing heavily.
Mac cracks Badass with an open hand slap.
and Mac counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Badass! He's just covering up as Mac starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Mac!
A victorious Big Mac 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:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD4A
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Gelfen connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Billy Ray Badass has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Gelfen as Badass shoots in.
Gelfen has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Badass is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Badass fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gelfen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Badass gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Gelfen gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Gelfen!
A less than humble Eddie Gelfen misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
PSE 7
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Dio scores with a takedown into Badass's guard.
Dio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dio controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dio stands and throws Badass's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dio lands a decent elbow from side control.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass wants to control but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Badass punches the canvas rather than the man.
Badass lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dio turns into Badass and is now in his guard.
#SUB#
Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully. #T1#
Dio scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dio controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dio throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dio defends well.
Dio lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Dio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio lands a couple of digs.
Dio preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dio is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T3##SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Badass has his foot on Dio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dio works his way back into a safe position though.
Dio with a nice head shot there.
Dio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Badass's guard.
Dio is looking to stall here but Badass recovers full guard.
Dio engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Badass wants to control the position but Dio says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Badass is doing well to control the position and prevent Dio from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB2#
Dio looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Dio dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Dio rushes Badass and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Badass turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Badass is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Dio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Badass.
Badass staying calm.
Dio manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio tries to roll over but Badass keeps him under control.
Dio has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Badass is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Badass not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badass slows the pace down in half guard.
Dio keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Badass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dio's head.
Badass sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dio defending well though.
Dio trying to control here.
Badass prevents Dio from improving his position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dio is staying active underneath Badass, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dio is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Badass scores with a couple of nice shots.
Badass is nestled in close to Dio, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Badass is trying to control. Dio wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dio blocking the ground and pound attempt from Badass.
The fighters are battling for position here. Dio manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Badass working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dio is trying to control the position but Badass postures up.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Badass working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dio controlling Badass's posture.
Badass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Badass won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Badass with a flurry of punches that miss.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio controls Badass momentarily but Badass frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dio is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4##SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Badass has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Badass's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Dio avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Dio is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Badass isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Dio stacks Badass 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 Dio!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio is working Badass over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Billy Ray Badass will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Dio tries to clinch but Badass is having none of it. #TD#
Badass shoots in and gets a takedown into Dio's guard.
Dio 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.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dio is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Badass accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Badass stands up over Dio, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Badass is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Dio seems keen to control Badass's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass throws an elbow that misses. Dio uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Badass's guard. Nice move by Dio!#REVB#
Dio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Dio distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
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. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Badass's temple. #SUB2#
Dio is looking for a kimura but Badass is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dio to get the leverage.
Badass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Badass being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Dio passes into side control.
#T2#
Dio working the ground and pound.
Badass being controlled for a moment.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dio off and has taken his back!
Dio trying to control the hands but Badass won't let him.
Badass connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dio to escape the position.
Badass missing with punches from the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass missing with strikes. #T3#
Dio looking very determined here, making life difficult for Badass.
Badass punches Dio on the ear. #SUB#
Badass working for a choke but Dio is defending well.
Dio looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Dio is in bad spot here.
Badass lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Badass is trying to stick to Dio's back but Dio is turning into Badass. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Badass's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dio.
Dio is pushing down on Badass's leg trying to pass to half guard. Badass is fighting to maintain full guard but Dio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Badass trying to control but Dio postures up.
#T4#
Badass is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dio's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dio's back!#SUB#
Badass working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dio manages to reverse the position and now he's in Badass's guard. Nice work there by Dio.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dio sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Badass works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Badass keeping full guard, as Dio tries to pass. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Badass has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Billy Ray Badass.
I think Badass 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Battle of the Beef Cakes RD1
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#TD2#
Badass gets caught flat footed, as Tavau shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavau lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tavau has his hands clasped together but Badass extends and breaks Tavau's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Badass.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ray Badass!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Billy Ray Badass made sure he mentioned Arcticus University: London, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Siva Tavau was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm freakin pissed! That ref sucked!'.
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Event:
TWGC 22 (265lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 3666 p4p, 316 weight class) and Bilyal Makhov (ranked 20471 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Billy Ray Badass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Bilyal Makhov!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Badass dives in for a single leg takedown but Makhov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And Makhov tries to counter it with a takedown but Badass pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Makhov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Badass sprawls well initially but Makhov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Badass (0) vs (2) Makhov
Badass tries to get to full guard but Makhov has control of the leg.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Makhov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badass. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (5) Makhov
Makhov just content to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Makhov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Badass is looking to regain half guard here but Makhov keeps moving and retains side control.
Badass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Makhov is looking to advance position but Badass won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Badass.
Badass is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Makhov trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Makhov defends well.
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Makhov defends it easily.
Badass working for a triangle but Makhov defends it easily.
Badass trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Makhov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Badass wants to sweep here but Makhov controlling him for the moment.
Badass has his foot on Makhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhov works his way back into a safe position though.
Makhov is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Badass is looking for a triangle but Makhov pushes his legs off easily.
Makhov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Makhov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Badass has his foot on Makhov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Makhov works his way back into a safe position though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Makhov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Makhov wants to control from the top but Badass keeps moving.
Makhov wants to pass the guard but Badass is keeping the position.
Makhov trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom.
Makhov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Makhov from controlling successfully.
Makhov controlling from the top position.
Makhov preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a triangle here but Makhov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (8) Makhov
Makhov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Badass wants to control but Makhov postures up.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Makhov has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Badass's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Badass is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Makhov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Bilyal Makhov! |
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Event:
TWGC 21 (205lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Apr 14, 2018 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Billy Ray Badass (ranked 1979 p4p, 234 weight class) and Devon Smith (ranked 13284 p4p, 777 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Billy Ray Badass! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Devon Smith!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Matheus Silva and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Smith takes the fight into the clinch.
Smith prevents the takedown attempt.
Smith jumps guard and drags Badass to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Badass pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Smith has his hands clasped together around Badass's back. He's all about the action.
Badass is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Smith as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith pulls Badass in close to prevent any damage.
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badass wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Badass trying to move into half guard but instead Smith has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (0) vs (2) Smith
Badass has his foot on Smith's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Smith works his way back into a safe position though.
Badass trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badass. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (0) vs (5) Smith
Smith moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Badass keeps Smith under control for a moment.
Badass is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badass is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badass (4) vs (5) Smith
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Badass wants to control but Smith is keeping busy.
Smith defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (4) vs (7) Smith
Badass wants to sweep but no luck.
Smith controlling from the top position.
Smith slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Badass (4) vs (10) Smith
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face as Smith controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to control the action but Badass is working from the bottom.
Smith controlling the position.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is working hard here to advance position.
Smith has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at AREA 51. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Smith wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass is trying to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a little break here. Badass wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Badass is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith controlling from side mount.
Badass wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith just content to control the position.
Badass struggling a bit here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badass keeps working.
Badass wants to control but Smith postures up.
Badass is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Smith politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Smith prefers to stall for the moment though.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Badass seems a little lost for a moment, as Smith dominates the positioning.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith just content to control the position.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Badass tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Badass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Badass tries to improve position but can't.
Smith is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Badass will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Badass's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Badass trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Badass is looking for a sweep.
Badass is letting Smith control him for a moment.
Badass is looking to reverse the position.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Badass wants to control but Smith is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Badass trying to control here.
Badass looking for submissions off his back.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Smith is taking a breather. Badass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Badass is looking to improve his position.
Badass looking for submissions off his back.
Badass is looking to improve his position.
Smith is taking a breather. Badass says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Badass trying to control from the bottom.
Badass tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Badass gets back to full guard.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Badass 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: Badass (6) vs (10) Smith
Smith is defending against the submission attempts here by Badass.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Badass sits in half guard.
Badass is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Badass is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Badass is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Badass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Smith is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Badass's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Badass's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Badass (6) vs (14) Smith
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Badass is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Smith.
Badass tries to break free.
Badass breaks Smith's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Badass (8) vs (14) Smith
Badass pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Badass is looking to advance position but Smith won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Badass trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Badass is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that's the end of the fight!
Smith wins on points by 14 to 8.
Our winner, Devon Smith, 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:
KAMIKAZE 79: After Party
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Svantovit on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lothar Svantovit has been cut.
No luck for Badass with that takedown attempt.
Svantovit leaves Badass with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Badass shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Svantovit pinned against the cage. Svantovit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lothar Svantovit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.#TD2#
Badass shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Badass showed some decent athleticism there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svantovit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badass.
Badass is keen to just control but Svantovit is a slippery customer.#T1#
Badass lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Badass is working for a submission of some sort.
Svantovit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badass.
Badass scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Badass thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Svantovit's head.
Badass passes to full mount!
Svantovit is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB2#
Badass is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Svantovit is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ray Badass!
An out of breath and clearly excited Billy Ray Badass thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 74: New Faces
Date: Jan 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Badass has his takedown stuffed
and Debrine counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Debrine tries to clinch but Badass moves out of range.
Debrine tries to close the distance and clinch up but Badass swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Badass tries to counter with a takedown but Debrine is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Debrine gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Debrine has Badass pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Debrine pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Badass tumbling to the mat - Debrine dives into Badass's guard.
Badass managing to control the position.
Debrine is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Badass is trying to keep Debrine in close.
#SUB#
Badass throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Debrine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Debrine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Debrine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Badass is trying to keep Debrine in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Debrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Debrine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Badass swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Badass looking to control.
#SUB#
Badass has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Debrine is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Badass.
Badass is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Debrine working away.
Badass manages to get back to half guard.
Debrine sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Badass is looking for a sweep. Debrine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Badass tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Debrine has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Badass bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T4#
Badass working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Debrine's head.
Badass looking to pass the guard.
Badass postures up in Debrine's guard and throws a big left but Debrine blocks it.
Badass trying to control but Debrine is working from the bottom.
Badass works over Debrine with some ground and pound from guard.
Debrine is trying to control the position but Badass postures up.
Badass postures up and lands a big shot to Debrine's brow.
Badass throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Badass sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Badass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Billy Ray Badass will probably get the nod.
That's time! Badass's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Debrine darts in and clinches Badass up against the cage.
Debrine misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Badass.
Debrine prevents the takedown attempt.
Debrine stalling in the clinch but Badass improves position.
Debrine misses with an elbow strike.
Debrine stalls.
Badass is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Badass has Debrine pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Badass pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Debrine tumbling to the mat - Badass dives into Debrine's guard.
Badass tries to free his leg and advance position but Debrine is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Debrine trying to control the position.
Billy Ray Badass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Badass throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Debrine working a defensive guard here.
Debrine has momentary wrist control but Badass slips an elbow through the middle.
Debrine manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Badass manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Badass is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Debrine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Debrine makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully. #T2#
Debrine might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Badass haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Debrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Badass had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Debrine defends it easily.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
Debrine stays in close to Badass's body and controls the position. #T3#
Badass tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Debrine in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
Debrine showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Badass looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Debrine has picked Badass up and slammed him! Badass can't keep hold of the triangle and Debrine manages to pass to side control!
Badass sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Badass works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4##SUB#
Badass looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Debrine's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Debrine must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine distracts Badass with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Debrine gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Debrine trying to control the position from guard on top but Badass is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Debrine tries to free his leg and advance position but Badass is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Ray Badass dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Badass shoots in but Debrine avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Debrine is looking to clinch.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Debrine is just out of range.#TD2#
Debrine drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Badass looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Badass is looking for a triangle but Debrine pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Badass is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Debrine accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Debrine trying to control but Badass is working from the bottom. #T1#
Debrine loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Badass keeping moving, preventing Debrine from controlling successfully.
Debrine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Debrine trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Badass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Debrine is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine scoring with punches to the head and body.
Debrine engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Max Debrine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Badass looking for a guillotine here but Debrine defends easily.
Debrine controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Debrine throws a big elbow that misses.
Debrine showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Badass throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Debrine with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Badass has his foot on Debrine's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Debrine works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Debrine's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badass wants to improve his position but instead Debrine has moved into half guard.
Debrine thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Badass taking some punishment here, with Debrine in his half guard.
Debrine is keen to just control but Badass is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Badass looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Debrine wants to control but Badass is keeping him busy.
Badass gets full guard.#SUB#
Badass is looking to cinch up a triangle. Debrine throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Badass's body to avoid the submission. Badass has instead reached around Debrine's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Badass arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
In defeat, Max Debrine stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry dudes'.
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Event:
Pulse 77 - Joney vs Badass
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Badass tries for a takedown but Joney circles away easily
and Joney counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Badass tries for a takedown but Joney sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It looked like Joney was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badass.
We've been told by Joney's head coaches at K.O.N.Y. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The crowd cheers as Joney lands an impressive looking overhand right. Badass doesn't seem phased though.
Badass shoots in and drives through. Joney sprawls well.
Joney was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jonny Joney has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Ray Badass.
Badass with a poor takedown
letting Joney counter with a right hand.
Joney throws a right hand that Badass ducks under and follows up with a left that Badass also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joney stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Joney rushes Badass and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Joney.
Joney lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass looks winded!#T1#
Good body shot from Joney.
Joney scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joney lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Badass's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joney lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass prevents a body shot from Joney.
Joney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Badass backwards.
Joney is pressed up against the cage. Badass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joney down to the mat. Joney avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Joney throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Badass takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Joney thows a body kick. Badass tries to catch it but that hurt him. #KD#
Joney lands a big uppercut and Badass crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Badass looks OK. Joney waves Badass back to his feet!#ROC#
Badass is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass has his takedown stuffed
and Joney counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Badass out cold! What a finish! Joney is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonny Joney!
Jonny Joney retains his light heavyweight title!
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Event:
Pulse 74 - Brixton vs Taranin
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Badass shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dassler's guard.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Dassler is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Badass wants to improve his position but Dassler is controlling well.
#SUB#
Dassler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Badass sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Badass looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Badass slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Badass is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dassler is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Badass has his foot on Dassler's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dassler works his way back into a safe position though.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Badass is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Badass pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T1#
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Dassler looking for a guillotine here but Badass defends easily.
Badass scoring with punches to the head and body.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Dassler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Badass is working Dassler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but Dassler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Dassler has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Badass can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Badass is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Badass distracts Dassler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Dassler trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Badass lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Dassler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Dassler seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Dassler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Badass defends it easily.
Badass scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badass's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB#
Dassler is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
Badass wants to control from the top but Dassler keeps moving.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dassler is keeping the position for now.
Badass content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4#
Badass working some strikes from top position.
Dassler looking to hit a scissor sweep but Badass is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Dassler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Badass is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Dassler working for a triangle but Badass defends it easily.
Badass landing some decent shots from guard.
Badass pushing down on Dassler's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Dassler actively working from the bottom here.
Dassler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Badass lands with a punch from half guard.
Badass seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC2#
Dassler is rocked!
Badass lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Dassler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Badass jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
Billy Ray Badass was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Pulse 69 - Marx vs Mugabi
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Ra gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Badass to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Badass trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ra bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Badass's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Badass escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ra gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Badass preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ra has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Badass has his feet on Ra's thighs here. He's pushed Ra 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! Ra screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Billy Ray Badass!
After the fight, Billy Ray Badass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Pulse 63 - Aldo vs Tszyu
Date: Feb 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Badass fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ra throws a leg kick which misses Badass's front leg but catches the back leg as Badass tries to avoid it.
Ra does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A jab from Ra finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Ra works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Badass chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ra can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Badass fails with the takedown.
Badass takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1##TD#
Badass gets a double leg takedown into Ra's guard.
Badass loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ra not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Badass is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ra trying to keep a closed guard but Badass is proving a slippery customer.
Ra 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.
Badass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Ra is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Badass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ra preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Badass lands a couple of digs.
Badass is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ra keeping full guard, as Badass tries to pass. #T2#
Ra wants to sweep here but Badass controlling him for the moment.
Badass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ra is keeping the position for now.
Badass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ra is trying to keep Badass in close.
Badass throwing strikes from guard but Ra blocks nicely.
Badass preventing the sweep.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ra can do anything to dispel that myth.
Badass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ra looking for a sweep. Not yet Ra, not yet.
Badass is working Ra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ra really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Badass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ra seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Badass connects with a couple of short punches.
Ra looking to control.
#SUB#
Badass drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Badass jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass prevents Ra from getting back to his feet. #T3#
Ra is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Badass passes Ra's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ra felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Badass is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ra sees it coming and defends easily.
Badass is looking to take a break and control but Ra is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Badass seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Badass winds up and cracks Ra with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Ra tries to roll over but Badass keeps him under control.
Badass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ra makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ra.
Badass postures up in Ra's guard and throws a big left but Ra blocks it.
Badass is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Badass scoring with some ground and pound.
Badass distracts Ra with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass is working Ra over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T4#
Ra avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Badass is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Badass throwing strikes but missing.
Badass works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ra wants to improve his position but Badass is controlling well.
Ra taking some punishment here, with Badass in his half guard. #ROC#
Ra is rocked!
Badass is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Ra is hurt! He's hurt bad - Badass fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Ra from any more punishment! Congratulations to Badass! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
A less than humble Billy Ray Badass misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Pulse 59 - Yuesheng vs Jedeb
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Sears misses.
Badass shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sears cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sears digs a good body shot into Badass's ribs.
Sears throws a body shot but no joy.
Badass slips under a jab from Sears.
A punch lands to the side of Badass 's head but he takes it in his stride.#TD#
Badass closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sears to the mat! Sears manages to get full guard.
Sears looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Badass is looking to work some ground and pound but Sears has wrist control.
Badass working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Badass stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sears swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sears keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Badass preventing the sweep. #T1#
Badass trying to control but Sears is working from the bottom.
Sears really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Badass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Badass landing some decent shots from guard.
Badass will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sears looking for a sweep. Not yet Sears, not yet.
Badass lands a couple of digs.
Badass keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sears's head.#CUT#
It looks like Harry Sears has been cut.
Sears 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.
Badass throws a big elbow that misses.
Badass slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sears keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully.
Badass is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sears is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Badass is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Badass's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Badass postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Badass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#ROC#
Sears is rocked!
Badass sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sears's guard.
Sears avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Badass.
Ground and pound from Badass.
Sears is still in real trouble! Can Badass finish him?
Sears is trying to get back to full guard.
Badass seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Badass is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Badass passes to side control.
Sears seems to have recovered his senses.
Badass has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Badass thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Badass scores with a couple of short elbows.#SUB#
Badass tries for a kimura but Sears is defending well.
Badass wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sears keeps working.
Badass working the head with strikes.
Sears is trying to get back to half guard.
Badass grinds an elbow into Sears's temple.
Badass lands a strong strike to the head of Sears. That's dazed him! Badass looking to finish here. Sears is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Badass lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
After the fight, Billy Ray Badass was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Badass gets a double leg takedown into De La Cruz's guard.
Badass trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Badass lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
De La Cruz has his foot on Badass's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Badass works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
De La Cruz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Cruz has momentary wrist control but Badass slips an elbow through the middle.
Badass makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Badass distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
De La Cruz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Badass defends well.
De La Cruz keeping moving, preventing Badass from controlling successfully. #T1#
Badass distracts De La Cruz with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Badass lands a couple of decent looking shots.#ROC2#
De La Cruz is rocked!
Badass slips nicely into half guard.
Oh De La Cruz is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB#
De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De La Cruz seems to have got his legs back now.
De La Cruz is breathing heavily.
Badass lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt De La Cruz quite badly. De La Cruz pulls Badass in close trying to recover. Badass postures up and lands two really hard shots that put De La Cruz on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but De La Cruz doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Ray Badass!
In his post fight interview, Billy Ray Badass started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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