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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 02, 2017 |
#R1#
Cucumber falls off balance throwing a combination
and Roman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cucumber thinking.
Cucumber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#TD#
Roman gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Roman looking for a sweep. Not yet Roman, not yet.
Roman keeping full guard, as Cucumber tries to pass.
Roman keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
Roman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cucumber stopping the sweep attempt from Roman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now.
Cucumber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Cucumber trying to control but Roman is working from the bottom.
Roman is controlling Cucumber's posture.
Cucumber throws a strike but Roman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Roman stays in close to Cucumber's body and controls the position.
Cucumber will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Cucumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Roman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cucumber seems keen to control Roman's posture.
Roman stays in close to Cucumber's body and controls the position. #T2##SUB#
Roman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cucumber has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roman has managed to get both his arms back between Cucumber's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roman is aware though and is defending well.
Roman working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Roman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Roman passes Cucumber's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Roman is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cucumber trying to control but Roman postures up.
Roman is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cucumber regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Roman content to stall in guard here.
Roman scoring with some ground and pound. #T3#
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman landing some decent shots from guard.
Roman tries to stand but Cucumber is controlling from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cucumber being controlled here, momentarily.
Roman preventing the sweep.
Roman sitting in guard here, content to control.
Roman wanted to stand there but Cucumber had control of the position.
Cucumber trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Roman is pushing down on Cucumber's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cucumber is fighting to maintain full guard but Roman has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
Still in half guard, Roman seems content to control.
Roman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cucumber is looking to improve his position.
Roman looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Roman.
Cucumber is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Roman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Roman's back!
Roman can't escape the position.
Roman wants to control his opponent's hands but Cucumber gets his hands free.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cucumber doesn't have the hooks in and Roman manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cucumber wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cucumber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Roman doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Roman manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cucumber trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gaudencio Roman dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Cucumber misses with a takedown attempt
and Roman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD#
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Cucumber was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Roman is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cucumber prevents Roman from improving his position.
Roman is controlling Cucumber's trapped leg to prevent Cucumber from advancing to side control.
Roman gets full guard.
Roman is trying to keep Cucumber in close.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cucumber accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cucumber has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Roman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Roman keeping full guard, as Cucumber tries to pass.
Roman can't keep his opponent in guard - Cucumber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Cucumber sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Roman defending well though.
Roman moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cucumber stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Roman throws up his legs and catches Cucumber in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Cucumber tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Roman! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Gaudencio Roman!
Gaudencio Roman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
DFN#22 Vee vs Mckenna
Date: Sep 23, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Cucumber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inoue!
Inoue wants to control but Cucumber postures up.
Inoue tries to improve position but can't.
Inoue struggling a bit here.
Inoue has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Cucumber is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Inoue has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cucumber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Inoue. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB2#
Cucumber tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Inoue is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cucumber's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber trying to mount his opponent but Inoue defends it.
Inoue gets full guard.#T1#
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Inoue looking for a guillotine here but Cucumber defends easily.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Inoue holds on and takes a little breather.
Inoue is trying to keep Cucumber in close.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inoue keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but Inoue is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Inoue is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Cucumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inoue bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cucumber's guard. #REVR#
Cucumber has control of Inoue's left arm, preventing Inoue from doing any damage.
Cucumber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Inoue postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cucumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Inoue is one step ahead there.
Cucumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Inoue 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.
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Cucumber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Inoue lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Cucumber is striking but Inoue is not phased and passes to half guard.
Inoue controlling the pace. #SUB#
Inoue is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cucumber has managed to free his arm - good work.
Inoue is thwarting Cucumber's attempts to control the position.
Cucumber is pressing down on Inoue's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cucumber throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#SUB#
Inoue drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Inoue jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Cucumber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cucumber being controlled here, momentarily.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Cucumber is keeping the position.
Inoue content to stall in guard here.
Inoue's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
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 Hideaki Inoue will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Cucumber throws a series of punches but Inoue moves out of range.
Inoue closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cucumber circles away.
Inoue tries to close the distance and clinch but Cucumber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD2#
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Inoue keeps moving.
Inoue pulls Cucumber in to control the position.
Cucumber trying to control but Inoue is working from the bottom.
Cucumber looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cucumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber lands a decent shot there.
Inoue pushes down on Cucumber's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Inoue passes to full mount! #T1#
Inoue tries to control but Cucumber wriggling away.
Cucumber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Inoue working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Inoue goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Cucumber is on top in guard.
Inoue manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cucumber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Inoue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Inoue from controlling successfully.
Cucumber 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.
Inoue throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Inoue trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Inoue wants to pass the guard but Cucumber is keeping the position.
Cucumber throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
#SUB#
Inoue 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.
Cucumber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Inoue trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Inoue trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Inoue is aware though and is defending well.#T3#
Inoue in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inoue trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cucumber doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cucumber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Inoue slips under a jab from Cucumber.
An attempted straight right counter from Inoue misses the target.
Inoue defending well as Cucumber loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Inoue wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cucumber throws an off balance right hand
and Inoue counters with a stiff right hand. #TD2#
Cucumber looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Inoue!
Inoue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Inoue gets full guard.#T4#
Inoue pulls Cucumber in close to his closed guard and prevents Cucumber from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Inoue is looking for a triangle but Cucumber pushes his legs off easily.
Cucumber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cucumber looking to sit in guard and control but Inoue gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cucumber not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cucumber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Inoue wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Inoue postures up and lands a big shot to Cucumber's brow.
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 Hideaki Inoue will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Cucumber.
Inoue manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Inoue is not content to let Cucumber control the position.
Cucumber is thwarting Inoue's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Inoue looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Inoue is defending against the submission attempts here by Cucumber.
Hideaki Inoue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Inoue is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cucumber pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Inoue moves into full guard.
Cucumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Inoue is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cucumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Inoue wants to stand but Cucumber is controlling the position. #SUB#
Inoue is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cucumber is aware though and is defending well.
Inoue wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Cucumber is now in half guard.
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but Inoue is defending well. #T2#
Inoue is looking to control Cucumber's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Inoue avoid being mounted?
Cucumber looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Inoue looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Inoue is trying to control but can't.
Cucumber is keen to just control but Inoue is a slippery customer.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB2#
Cucumber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Inoue has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cucumber lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3#
Cucumber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Inoue does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Inoue slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Inoue is looking for a triangle but Cucumber pushes his legs off easily.
Inoue tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cucumber throws a strike but Inoue rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Cucumber trying to keep a closed guard but Inoue is proving a slippery customer.
Cucumber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Inoue manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hideaki Inoue is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Cucumber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Inoue wants to sweep here but Cucumber controlling him for the moment.
Inoue is controlling Cucumber's posture.
Inoue being controlled here, momentarily.
Inoue is pulling down on Cucumber's head to control his posture.
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Inoue is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Inoue seems keen to control Cucumber's posture.
Larry Cucumber has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cucumber throws an elbow that misses. Inoue uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cucumber's guard. Nice move by Inoue!#REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Larry Cucumber.
I think Inoue 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hideaki Inoue!
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Event:
DFN#19 Paquette vs Von Ketler
Date: Aug 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Cucumber walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A lazy left from Badger finds it's target.
Cucumber has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Badger lands with a nice body punch.
Badger scoring well with a low kick there.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cucumber ducks right into an uppercut from Badger.
Cucumber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Badger is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Badger changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Badger sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An inside leg kick lands from Badger.
Badger feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cucumber's calf.
Cucumber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cucumber throws a body punch but Badger moves out of range.
Badger connects with a looping right hand.
Cucumber swinging wildly here.
Badger scores with a jab to the body.
Badger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#T1#
Badger scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cucumber fails with the takedown
and Badger counters with a nice leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Cucumber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cucumber is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Cucumber shoots and misses
and Badger counters with a straight right hand.
Cucumber takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Badger jabs Cucumber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cucumber has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Badger.
Badger lands a leg kick that knocks Cucumber off balance momentarily.#TD2#
Badger scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ROC2#
Cucumber is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cucumber taking some punishment here, with Badger in his half guard.
Oh Cucumber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Badger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cucumber is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Badger working Cucumber over with strikes here.
Cucumber is trying desperately to improve position.
Badger cracks Cucumber with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Haywood Badger!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, 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:
DFN#14 Eirikson vs Business
Date: Aug 02, 2017 |
#R1#
A right-left combo lands from Tipton. #CL2#
Cucumber tries to keep at a distance but Tipton has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tipton lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tipton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#TD2#
Tipton is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Cucumber can't fight it off and eventually Tipton manages to take the fight to the floor. Cucumber looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tipton cracks Cucumber with a solid left hand.
Cucumber is striking but Tipton is not phased and passes to half guard.
Tipton blocks the strikes from Cucumber.
Cucumber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Cucumber trying to control from the bottom.
Cucumber is trying to get back to full guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Tipton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cucumber is just riding it out for now. Tipton eventually gives up the hold. #T1##SUB2#
Tipton is trying to work for a kimura but Cucumber is defending well.
Cucumber trying to control from the bottom.
Tipton is nestled in close to Cucumber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tipton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cucumber sees it coming and defends easily.
Tipton has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Tipton lands with some strikes.
Tipton lands with some strikes.
Cucumber throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Tipton drops a big elbow. That's hurt Cucumber! More shots from Tipton and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Byron Tipton!
Byron Tipton took some time post fight to say the following; 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.
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Event:
DFN#12 Slow vs Momoch
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Cucumber ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cucumber feints a jab promting Patron to slip. Cucumber then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Patron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cucumber misses with a few strikes there.
Cucumber comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Cucumber stuffs the takedown attempt from Patron. Patron gets slowly back to his feet.
Patron shoots in and drives through. Cucumber sprawls well.
Cucumber stuffs the takedown attempt from Patron. Patron gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Valerio Patron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patron closes the distance and clinches up with Cucumber, looking for a takedown. Patron pushes Cucumber against the cage but Cucumber circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cucumber digs a good body shot into Patron's ribs.
Patron is breathing heavily.
Cucumber jabs Patron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cucumber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Patron at a distance.
Patron shoots for a double leg takedown but Cucumber sprawls well. He's pushed Patron's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice shot lands for Cucumber.#KD2#
Cucumber drops Patron with a left and a right! Oh, Patron is hurt - Cucumber dives into side control looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Patron is rocked!
Cucumber in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Patron looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Cucumber turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Cucumber!
Larry Cucumber bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 12, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Rafal Jackiewicz and Larry Cucumber. Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Rafal Jackiewicz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jackiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Cucumber in a clinch.
Jackiewicz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cucumber is defending well.
Cucumber wants to take the fight to the mat but Jackiewicz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cucumber is trying to trip Jackiewicz. He has hold of a leg but Jackiewicz is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Cucumber persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (0) vs (2) Cucumber
Jackiewicz has his foot on Cucumber's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cucumber works his way back into a safe position though.
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackiewicz keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
Cucumber controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Cucumber content to stall in guard here.
Jackiewicz keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cucumber is looking to advance position but Jackiewicz has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (2) Cucumber
Jackiewicz controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jackiewicz wants to control the pace but Cucumber is squirming around nicely.
Jackiewicz prevents Cucumber from getting the reversal.
Jackiewicz has control of Cucumber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cucumber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cucumber bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (4) Cucumber
Jackiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackiewicz pulls Cucumber in to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber looking to pass the guard.
Cucumber trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackiewicz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jackiewicz looking to control.
Cucumber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jackiewicz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackiewicz looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cucumber passes Jackiewicz's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Jackiewicz wants to control but Cucumber is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is not content to let Cucumber control the position.
Jackiewicz is looking for a sweep. Cucumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cucumber is trying to work for a kimura but Jackiewicz is defending well.
Jackiewicz is holding on to half guard well.
Cucumber is pressing down on Jackiewicz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackiewicz is holding on for now.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber stalling.
Jackiewicz wants to improve his position but Cucumber is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is working for a kimura but Jackiewicz is defending it quite comfortably.
Cucumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Jackiewicz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Jackiewicz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cucumber wants to free his trapped foot but Jackiewicz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cucumber is still trying to improve position.
Jackiewicz keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cucumber moves into full mount! Jackiewicz won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackiewicz (4) vs (7) Cucumber
Jackiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Cucumber controlling the position easily from mount.
Cucumber wants to finish this one by submission but Jackiewicz is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Cucumber.
Cucumber wants to take Jackiewicz's back here but Jackiewicz is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Cucumber takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Jackiewicz (4) vs (10) Cucumber
Cucumber gets his hands free as Jackiewicz looks to control.
Cucumber controlling well, preventing Jackiewicz from escaping the position.
Jackiewicz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Jackiewicz trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber wants to control but Jackiewicz manages to buck him off and is now in Cucumber's guard! Nice work there by Jackiewicz! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (10) Cucumber
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber looking for a guillotine here but Jackiewicz defends easily.
Cucumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jackiewicz is one step ahead there.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Cucumber is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jackiewicz has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber working for a triangle but Jackiewicz defends it easily.
Cucumber looking for a guillotine here but Jackiewicz defends easily.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jackiewicz defends well.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a leg! Cucumber is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cucumber manages to kick Jackiewicz off! Jackiewicz jumps back into Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Cucumber has his foot on Jackiewicz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jackiewicz works his way back into a safe position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jackiewicz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cucumber being controlled here, momentarily.
Jackiewicz's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cucumber looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackiewicz wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is trying to control the position but Jackiewicz postures up.
Cucumber is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Cucumber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cucumber looks winded!
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Jackiewicz from controlling successfully.
Cucumber is looking for a triangle but Jackiewicz pushes his legs off easily.
Jackiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jackiewicz thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jackiewicz is aware though and is defending well.
Our spies down at at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club inform us that Cucumber has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Jackiewicz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cucumber manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jackiewicz has Cucumber in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (12) Cucumber
Cucumber sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jackiewicz trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Jackiewicz is really struggling to control Cucumber but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Cucumber passes into half guard.
Cucumber seems to be looking for submissions.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz is in trouble now - Cucumber has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Jackiewicz (6) vs (15) Cucumber
Jackiewicz wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Cucumber controlling the pace for now.
Jackiewicz is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
Jackiewicz is working hard here to advance position.
Cucumber controlling from the full mount.
Jackiewicz can't escape the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Jackiewicz manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Cucumber seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jackiewicz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cucumber tries to pass to full mount but Jackiewicz defends it.
Cucumber is thwarting Jackiewicz's attempts to control the position.
Cucumber wants to control but Jackiewicz is keeping him busy.
Jackiewicz is pressing down on Cucumber's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cucumber content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Jackiewicz has locked up a guillotine! Jackiewicz's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Cucumber is holding on here and Jackiewicz must be using up a lot of energy. Cucumber has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Jackiewicz gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rafal Jackiewicz! |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 11, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kenny Jester and Larry Cucumber. Jester comes into the arena with The Cure - Friday I'm In Love blaring out of the sound system. Cucumber has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kenny Jester! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Jester gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cucumber to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jester (0) vs (2) Cucumber
Jester is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cucumber content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Cucumber might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cucumber is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cucumber 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.
Jester is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cucumber defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jester is keeping the position for now.
Cucumber pushes down on Jester's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Cucumber frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (5) Cucumber
Jester stops Cucumber from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber looking to control and managing it successfully.
Cucumber is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jester has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber controlling the pace for now.
Cucumber fails to take his opponent's back.
Jester is looking to get to half guard.
Jester regains half guard.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
Jester looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jester looking for submissions off his back.
Cucumber wants to pass to mount but Jester is defending the position.
Cucumber is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Jester actively working from the bottom here.
Cucumber content to control rather than advance.
Cucumber uses his free foot to push down on Jester's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jester. Score +3 for passing guard: Jester (0) vs (8) Cucumber
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jester is trying to escape the mount.
Cucumber really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jester. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cucumber moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Jester (0) vs (11) Cucumber
Cucumber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Cucumber really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Jester.
Jester trying to control the hands but Cucumber breaks the grip.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Cucumber looking for the choke but no joy.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is looking for the choke from the back position but Jester is controlling his hands well.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Cucumber biding his time, looking for the opening.
Jester defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Cucumber tightening his grip on Jester, looking for the choke.
Jester is trying to break free.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Cucumber has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish.
Jester defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cucumber's arms.
Cucumber controlling from the back.
Cucumber has the hooks in. Jester is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Jester knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Jester for a finish.
Jester tries to escape but Cucumber has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cucumber is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jester defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Jester tries to escape the position.
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
You can see the frustration on Jester's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but Jester is defending it well.
Cucumber is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Cucumber looking for the RNC.
Jester is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jester breaks Cucumber's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jester (2) vs (11) Cucumber
Cucumber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cucumber looks winded!
Cucumber looking for a sweep. Not yet Cucumber, not yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jester wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
Jester thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cucumber had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jester defends it easily.
Jester trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber working for a triangle but Jester defends it easily.
Jester tries to free his leg and advance position but Cucumber is retaining full guard.
Jester is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Cucumber has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Jester is looking to defend but Cucumber has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Jester! Cucumber pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Jester taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Larry Cucumber!
A very excited looking Larry Cucumber rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 17 (135lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore and Larry Cucumber. Salvatore comes to the cage accompanied by Reich mir die Hand. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cucumber's choice of entrance music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UhRXn2NRiWI. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Larry Cucumber!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Salvatore napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Salvatore (0) vs (4) Cucumber
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep.
Cucumber looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cucumber wants to control but Salvatore is keeping him busy.
Cucumber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Salvatore, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Salvatore sneaks back into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salvatore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Salvatore is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but Salvatore defending well.
Cucumber is thwarting Salvatore's attempts to control the position.
Cucumber seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is keeping busy.
Cucumber tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cucumber looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Salvatore tries to roll over but Cucumber keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control here.
Cucumber is trying to control the action in half guard but Salvatore is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cucumber uses his free foot to push down on Salvatore's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Salvatore. Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (0) vs (7) Cucumber
Cucumber is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cucumber tries to control but Salvatore wriggling away.
Cucumber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Salvatore is surviving well by controlling Cucumber's body position as best he can.
Salvatore is desperately trying to improve his position but Cucumber has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Salvatore is trying to escape the mount.
Cucumber controlling the position easily from mount.
Salvatore tries to reverse the position but Cucumber maintains control.
Salvatore wants to control but Cucumber is having none of it.
Cucumber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cucumber moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Salvatore (0) vs (10) Cucumber
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cucumber gets his hands free as Salvatore looks to control.
Cucumber has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Salvatore's body.
Cucumber is working for a rear naked choke. Salvatore is not defending it well and Cucumber has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Salvatore refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Salvatore's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Cucumber!
In his post fight interview, Larry Cucumber started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Enzo Salvatore spoke after the fight, saying 'Everybody gotta lose sometime, next time it will be them.'. |
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Event:
HFC 316 Alves vs Holgersson
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hewitt sprawls well. Hewitt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cucumber gets slowly back to his feet.
Hewitt listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Cucumber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hewitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Cucumber misses
and Hewitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hewitt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cucumber.
Paul Hewitt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber misses with a takedown
and Hewitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Larry Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hewitt throws a shot to the body.
Cucumber with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Hewitt to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC#
Cucumber is rocked!
Cucumber looks winded!#T1#
Hewitt cracks Cucumber with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Hewitt!
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Event:
HFC 314 Stenson vs Holgersson
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cucumber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
Larry Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Cucumber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cucumber lands in his opponent's guard.
Cucumber throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones can't keep his opponent in guard - Cucumber advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cucumber passes to side control.
Cucumber 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.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones parries the strikes from Cucumber easily there. Cucumber is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cucumber connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Jones some visible discomfort.
Cucumber postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Cucumber scores with punches from side control.
Cucumber lands a strong strike to the head of Jones. That's dazed him! Cucumber looking to finish here. Jones is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Cucumber lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Cucumber!
Larry Cucumber spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
HFC Challengers 92
Date: Apr 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sikorski.
It looked like Cucumber was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cucumber keeps the fight on the outside.
Cucumber half committed to a counter leg kick.#TD2#
Sikorski shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cucumber is refusing to be controlled, as Sikorski sits in half guard.
Sikorski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cucumber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cucumber strikes from the bottom but Sikorski uses the opportunity to move to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Cucumber throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land. #T1#
Cucumber is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#ES#
Cucumber manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sikorski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cucumber eats them both and turns towards Sikorski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Sikorski closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Cucumber quickly recovers to half guard.
Cucumber tries to roll over but Sikorski keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sikorski trying to control the action but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Sikorski prevents Cucumber from improving his position.
Cucumber is working hard here to advance position.
Cucumber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cucumber tries to get out of the position.#T2#
Sikorski is looking to take a break and control but Cucumber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cucumber tries to get to full guard but Sikorski has control of the leg.
Sikorski is looking to advance position but Cucumber won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Sikorski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
It looks like Sikorski is going to stand back up.
Sikorski is trying to control the action in half guard but Cucumber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cucumber is trying to maintain the position but Sikorski is very close to passing his half guard.
Sikorski blocks the strikes from Cucumber.
Sikorski wants to control but Cucumber is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3##CL2#
Sikorski closes the distance and clinches.
Sikorski blocks a body shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber is working for takedown but Sikorski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Cucumber is trying to pull guard but Sikorski has him pressed against the cage.
Cucumber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sikorski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Larry Cucumber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cucumber prevents Sikorski from breaking the clinch.#TD#
Cucumber has hold of one of Sikorski's legs. Sikorski is fighting the takedown attempt but Cucumber gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Sikorski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cucumber is aware though and is defending well.
Sikorski trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him.
Cucumber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#SUB#
Cucumber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sikorski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sikorski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sikorski! #REVB##T4#
Cucumber is trying to get back to half guard.
Cucumber 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.
Cucumber gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Sikorski wants to work for an arm triangle but Cucumber is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sikorski is looking to advance position but Cucumber won't allow it.
Sikorski controlling the action here.
Sikorski wants to control but Cucumber is keeping him busy.
Cucumber missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russell Sikorski dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Sikorski shoots in and gets a takedown into Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sikorski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cucumber preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Cucumber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russell Sikorski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cucumber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sikorski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cucumber throws a big elbow that misses.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber postures up.
#T1#
Cucumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sikorski wants to get back to his feet but Cucumber is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cucumber throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sikorski works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cucumber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sikorski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cucumber distracts Sikorski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cucumber postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Sikorski keeps moving.
Sikorski is trying to control the position but Cucumber postures up.
Cucumber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikorski is retaining full guard. #T2#
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber works over Sikorski with some ground and pound from guard.
Sikorski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.#SUB2#
Sikorski working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cucumber doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cucumber manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sikorski preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sikorski looking to control.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sikorski is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Cucumber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cucumber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sikorski's head.#SUB2#
Sikorski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cucumber defends it easily.#T3#
Cucumber lands a couple of elbows.
Cucumber throwing strikes from guard but Sikorski blocks nicely.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sikorski trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sikorski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cucumber is one step ahead there.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Sikorski had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cucumber defends it easily.
Sikorski has momentary wrist control but Cucumber slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Cucumber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cucumber stopping the sweep attempt from Sikorski.
Sikorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cucumber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cucumber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cucumber throws an elbow that misses. Sikorski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Cucumber's guard. Nice move by Sikorski!#REVB#
Cucumber is trying to keep Sikorski in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sikorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sikorski wanted to stand there but Cucumber had control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber 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#
A head kick misses from Sikorski.
Cucumber was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sikorski fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Sikorski looking to score a takedown here. Cucumber is defending well but Sikorski drives through and ends up in Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Sikorski has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cucumber is proving hard to escape from.
Cucumber controls Sikorski momentarily but Sikorski frees himself.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sikorski throws an elbow that misses. Cucumber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sikorski's guard. Nice move by Cucumber!#REVR#
Cucumber is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T1#
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cucumber is working Sikorski over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sikorski trying to keep a closed guard but Cucumber is proving a slippery customer.
Cucumber connects with a couple of short punches.
Cucumber with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sikorski thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #SUB#
Cucumber drops back looking for a leg! Sikorski is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Sikorski manages to kick Cucumber off! Cucumber jumps back into Sikorski's guard.
Cucumber in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cucumber stopping the sweep attempt from Sikorski.
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him. #T2#
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cucumber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Cucumber landing some decent shots from guard.
Cucumber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sikorski's head.
Cucumber throwing strikes from guard but Sikorski blocks nicely.
Sikorski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Sikorski is trying to keep Cucumber in close.
Cucumber throws a big right hand that misses.
Sikorski wants to stand but Cucumber is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Sikorski tries to close the distance and clinch but Cucumber swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Cucumber misses its target.
Sikorski tries to clinch but Cucumber moves out of range.
Cucumber seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD2#
Sikorski shoots in and bounces Cucumber off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Sikorski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sikorski trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Sikorski wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
Cucumber 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.
Sikorski is looking to work some ground and pound but Cucumber has wrist control.
Sikorski won't allow Cucumber to sweep him here.
Sikorski wants to get up but he can't break Cucumber's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cucumber bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sikorski's guard. #REVR#
Cucumber tries to free his leg and advance position but Sikorski is retaining full guard.
Sikorski has control of Cucumber's left arm, preventing Cucumber from doing any damage.
Cucumber trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sikorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Cucumber is controlling him.
Sikorski controls Cucumber momentarily but Cucumber frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Cucumber showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cucumber 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Cucumber!
Larry Cucumber 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:
HFC 304 Fame vs Wade II
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Cash stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cash wants it to stay on the feet.
Cash misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Cash looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cash seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Cash will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cucumber has his hands clasped together around Cash's back. He's all about the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cash wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cash has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Roosters Coop in the buildup to the fight.
Cucumber misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Cash to counter with a crisp jab.
Cucumber takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cash jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cucumber moves away.#T2#
Cash misses with a two punch combination.
Cucumber shoots and misses
and Cash counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnie Cash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
Cash connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cucumber's hands.
Cash digs a good hook to Cucumber's body.
Cash punishes Cucumber's body with a nice straight punch.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Cash circles away easily
and Cucumber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Cucumber is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Cash.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Cash finish him?
Cash throws an overhand right that drops Cucumber like a sack of potatoes! Cash dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnie Cash!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Cucumber looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cucumber prevents Khalilov from standing back up.
Cucumber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cucumber thows a huge punch but Khalilov dodges it nicely.
Cucumber 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.
Cucumber wants to pass to mount but Khalilov is defending the position.
Cucumber 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.
Cucumber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cucumber working Khalilov over with strikes here. #T1#
Cucumber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Khalilov is in a horrible position here. Cucumber smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Khalilov is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The referee warns Khalilov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Khalilov trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cucumber is landing with some decent strikes but Khalilov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Khalilov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cucumber controlling the pace for now. #T2##SUB#
Cucumber looking to secure an arm triangle but Khalilov defends it well.
Cucumber scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Khalilov?
#ROC#
Khalilov is rocked!
Cucumber postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Khalilov badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Cucumber around the waist but Cucumber pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Cucumber is the winner by TKO! Cucumber jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Cucumber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Cucumber throws a right and a left that both miss.
It seemed like Boy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Larry Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Cucumber enables Boy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Cucumber manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boy postures up in Cucumber's guard and throws a big left but Cucumber blocks it.
Boy working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cucumber's head.
Boy throwing strikes from guard but Cucumber blocks nicely.
Cucumber trying to control the position here.
Boy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Boy wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving. #T1#
Boy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cucumber trying to control the position here.
Boy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Boy forces his way into half guard.
Boy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cucumber keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Cucumber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cucumber tries to get out of the position.
Cucumber avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boy.
Boy wants to control but Cucumber is keeping him busy.
Boy lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
Boy throwing shots but Cucumber is blocking nicely.
Cucumber tries to get to full guard but Boy has control of the leg.
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. Boy connects with a nice short shot to Cucumber's temple.
Boy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ground and pound from Boy.
Cucumber is staying active underneath Boy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cucumber tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Boy seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Boy landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Boy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Cucumber controlling the position well.
Boy is nestled in close to Cucumber, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC2#
Cucumber is rocked!
Boy lands with a punch from half guard.
Oh Cucumber is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber trying to control but Boy postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cucumber keeps working.
Boy working Cucumber over with strikes.
Boy is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Boy wants to take a breather but Cucumber is having none of it.
Cucumber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Cucumber tries to roll over but Boy keeps him under control.
Cucumber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boy is trying to control the action in half guard but Cucumber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T4#
Boy working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Boy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boy lands a big elbow - Cucumber is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bad Boy!
After winning the bout, Bad Boy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Cucumber drags the fight down to the ground.
Mozapa wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cucumber is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cucumber advances position into side control!
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Mozapa has eaten all the pies!#SUB#
Cucumber is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mozapa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Mozapa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Cucumber wants to stand but Mozapa has his arm trapped.
Mozapa tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cucumber wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mozapa tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Cucumber in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Cucumber fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Cucumber looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Cucumber dominating with strikes here.
Cucumber raining down shots from the mount!
Cucumber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Mozapa tries to hold on but Cucumber pushes him away.
Cucumber controlling his opponent.
Mozapa tries to hold on but Cucumber pushes him away. #T3#
Mozapa tries to control Cucumber's body but Cucumber pushes him off. Mozapa squirms to his side and now Cucumber has his back!
Cucumber controls the action.
The referee is taking a good look at Mozapa as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Cucumber!
Cucumber 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.
Mozapa can't escape the position.
Cucumber biding his time, controlling Mozapa. #T4#
Cucumber has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Cucumber is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Mozapa with him. Mozapa is trying to defend but Cucumber has an arm under the chin now! Mozapa grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Larry Cucumber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luna.
Luna shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Cucumber gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Cucumber jumps into guard, dragging Luna to the mat.
Cucumber should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cucumber has a closed guard, preventing Luna from standing up.
Luna will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Luna stopping the sweep attempt from Cucumber.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Luna from controlling successfully.
Luna wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Cucumber thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T1#
Luna wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Luna is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Cucumber has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Luna can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Larry Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber throws a leg kick but Luna sees it coming and checks it nicely.
It looked like Luna wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Cucumber scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Luna manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cucumber is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cucumber tries to kick Luna off but Luna keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T2#
Luna missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luna stalling.
Cucumber tries to roll over but Luna keeps him under control.#T3#
Cucumber is refusing to be controlled, as Luna sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Luna is working away from the top position though.
Luna wants to take a breather but Cucumber is having none of it.
Luna sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cucumber defending well though.
Luna prevents Cucumber from standing back up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Luna is looking to take a break and control but Cucumber is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luna is thwarting Cucumber's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cucumber misses with the combination.
#CL2#
Cucumber moves into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Cucumber gets control of Luna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cucumber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cucumber working a defensive guard but Luna manages to pass into side control anyway.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Luna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Cucumber has closed the distance and engaged Luna in a clinch.
Luna looking to stall.
Luna wants to take the fight to the mat but Cucumber manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cucumber is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Esteban Luna. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luna jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cucumber walks away with a smile on his face. Luna gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown attempt by Cucumber or perhaps it was just good defense by Luna, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Cucumber gets a clinch.
Luna really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Cucumber prevents the takedown attempt.
#T1#
Luna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cucumber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Cucumber has Luna up against the cage in a clinch.
Luna fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Luna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cucumber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Cucumber gets control of Luna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cucumber will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Luna's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Luna won't allow Cucumber to sweep him here.
Cucumber wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Cucumber working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Luna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Luna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
Luna is stalling in the full guard.
Luna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cucumber working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cucumber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Luna as he jumps to the side.
Luna looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#T3##TD2#
Cucumber shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Cucumber showed some decent athleticism there. #ES#
Luna has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cucumber is on him like a limpet, forcing Luna back against the cage.
Luna is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cucumber to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Cucumber manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Cucumber fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Luna, pushing him back against the cage.
Cucumber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Cucumber drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.#T4#
Luna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luna trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Luna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luna trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Luna wants to control from the top but Cucumber keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Luna has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Cucumber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Luna moves out of range as Cucumber throws a body kick.
It appears Luna was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Luna.
Luna changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cucumber fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cucumber dives in and grabs Luna's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luna pushes down on Cucumber's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cucumber is defended easily by Luna.#T1#
Cucumber misses with a takedown attempt - Luna sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Esteban Luna has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.#CL#
Luna has closed the distance and engaged Cucumber in a clinch.
#TD2#
Cucumber has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Luna regains guard immediately.
Cucumber must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Luna manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cucumber manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Luna 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. #T2#
Luna seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cucumber for as long as he can get away with.
Luna with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Luna controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cucumber can't keep his opponent in guard - Luna advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Cucumber is trying to stand back up but Luna is controlling him
#T3##SU#
Luna decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #CL2#
Cucumber clinches.
Luna has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cucumber avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Luna turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Cucumber bucks up and tries to throw Luna off but instead Luna has got his back!
Luna trying to control momentarily.
Luna gets his hands free as Cucumber looks to control. #T4#
Luna is hanging on to Cucumber's back as he tries to escape.
Cucumber keeps trying to improve his position.
Cucumber trying to control but not successfully.
Esteban Luna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Luna trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Luna wants to control the position but Cucumber frees himself and scrambles - Luna manages to regain control in side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Luna trying to control the position but Cucumber is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Esteban Luna showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cucumber has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Larry Cucumber!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Bondurant blocks a head kick by Cucumber.
Bondurant shoots for a takedown but Cucumber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cucumber throws a hook but Bondurant avoids it easily.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bondurant.
Bondurant tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Cucumber is trying to control Bondurant's posture but Bondurant avoids it.
Bondurant tries to advance to mount but Cucumber denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Cucumber's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bondurant throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Cucumber on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Cucumber tries to get out of the position.
Bondurant has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Cucumber!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Bondurant wants to control but Cucumber has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cucumber is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bondurant scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cucumber is looking to improve his position.
Cucumber is trying is best to control the position here. #SUB2#
Bondurant is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Cucumber still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Cucumber has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Bondurant struggling a bit here.#T2#
Bondurant is looking to reverse the position.
Bondurant seems a little lost for a moment, as Cucumber dominates the positioning.
Cucumber wants to stand but Bondurant has his arm trapped.
Bondurant is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bondurant is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bondurant is trying to improve his position.
Cucumber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control. #T3#
Bondurant tries to escape but Cucumber is in control.
Cucumber has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Cucumber could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bondurant slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Cucumber prevents Bondurant from standing back up.
Cucumber wants to stand up but Bondurant has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Cucumber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Bondurant is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Cucumber working over Bondurant with some ground and pound. Bondurant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Bondurant is defending against the submission attempts here by Cucumber.
Bondurant taking some punishment here, with Cucumber in his half guard.
Cucumber is nestled in close to Bondurant, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bondurant is looking for a sweep. Cucumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bondurant throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Cucumber manages to pass to side control.
Cucumber working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bondurant fails to land the takedown.
Cucumber appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bondurant tries for a takedown but Cucumber sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Bondurant looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cucumber is looking to stand up but Bondurant isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Cucumber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bondurant accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bondurant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cucumber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bondurant wants to stand but Cucumber has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Cucumber 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.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cucumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bondurant defends it nicely.
Bondurant shoots for a takedown but Cucumber saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Larry Cucumber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Bondurant.
Cucumber stuffs the takedown attempt from Bondurant. Bondurant gets slowly back to his feet.
Cucumber throws a head kick but Bondurant moves out of range.
Cucumber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bondurant can do to turn this around?
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cucumber.
Bondurant drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cucumber defends it well.#T2#
Cucumber gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bondurant.
Bondurant shoots in for a double leg but Cucumber sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD2#
Bondurant closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cucumber's guard.
Bondurant trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.
Bondurant is breathing heavily.
Bondurant won't allow Cucumber to get back to his feet.
Cucumber 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.
Bondurant stops Cucumber from standing up. #T3#
Cucumber is trying to control the position but Bondurant postures up.
Bondurant postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cucumber wants to stand but Bondurant is controlling the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bondurant tries to stand but Cucumber is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bondurant tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Cucumber counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Bondurant wants to get back to his feet but Cucumber passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Bondurant wants to improve his position but Cucumber is controlling well.
Cucumber looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Nice strikes from Cucumber there.
Cucumber prevents Bondurant from improving his position.
Bondurant is trying to control but can't.
Bondurant has hold of Cucumber's hands but Cucumber slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cucumber is controlling the pace.
Bondurant gets back to full guard.
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 Larry Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cucumber's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Bondurant.
Bondurant is trying to drag Cucumber to the mat but Cucumber just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Cucumber tightens his grip and picks Bondurant up, before dumping him to the ground. Bondurant manages to land in guard. #ES2#
Bondurant has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Cucumber has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#TD#
Cucumber pulls guard effortlessly.
Cucumber keeping full guard, as Bondurant tries to pass.
Bondurant trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Bondurant wants to stand and escape but instead Cucumber has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but Bondurant is keeping the position.
Cucumber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cucumber wants to control from the top but Bondurant keeps moving.
Larry Cucumber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Bondurant working for a triangle but Cucumber defends it easily.
Cucumber scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cucumber tries to stand but Bondurant is controlling from the bottom.
Bondurant keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Bondurant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Cucumber doesn't defend quickly enough and Bondurant has managed to lock this one up! Can Cucumber escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bondurant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Bondurant!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Cucumber.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cucumber sprawls and moves away.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Cucumber pinned against the cage. Cucumber gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Larry Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Cucumber is predictable there
and Hall counters with a series of strikes. Cucumber will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cucumber shoots for a double leg takedown but Hall sprawls well. He's pushed Cucumber's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cucumber has his takedown stuffed
and Cucumber takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hall really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Cucumber shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hall's guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Cucumber from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cucumber avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Cucumber is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him.
Hall looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cucumber looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Cucumber wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hall would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Cucumber looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall wanted to stand there but Cucumber had control of the position.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Cucumber should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Cucumber tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall cracks Cucumber with a solid left hand.#T3#
Hall trying to control but Cucumber is working from the bottom.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Cucumber.
Hall tries to stand but Cucumber is controlling from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cucumber missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Cucumber closes the distance and clinches.
Cucumber fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Trevor Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
Hall wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cucumber wants to break free but Hall has control.
#BC2#
Cucumber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cucumber looks for a takedown but Hall sprawls well.#T4#
Cucumber shoots in looking for a takedown. Hall tries to sprawl out of it but Cucumber keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hall manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Cucumber sprawls well.
Hall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cucumber circles away quickly and effectively.
Cucumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hall defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Hall gets caught flat footed, as Cucumber shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Larry Cucumber will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cucumber gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.#TD2#
Cucumber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall is trying to control Cucumber's posture but Cucumber avoids it.
Cucumber trying to control the position but Hall is working away. #SUB2#
Cucumber is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cucumber wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hall, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Hall controls the position for a moment.#SUB2#
Cucumber tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cucumber has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Cucumber is trying to get an arm triangle but Hall is defending well.
Hall struggling a bit here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cucumber wants to stand but Hall has his arm trapped.
Cucumber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cucumber scores with a couple of short elbows.
Cucumber wants to stand but Hall has his arm trapped.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Hall tries to bench press Cucumber off him but Cucumber keeps the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cucumber shoots for a takedown but Hall saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cucumber darts in looking for a takedown but Hall gets double underhooks and turns Cucumber into the cage.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Cucumber is quick to defend against it.
Trevor Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
Cucumber shoots in for a double leg but Hall sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Trevor Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cucumber is breathing heavily.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC#
Hall breaks the clinch.
Hall looks for a takedown but Cucumber sprawls well.#T4#
Cucumber has his takedown stuffed
and Hall counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trevor Hall is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.
Cucumber wants a takedown.
Hall prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall tries to clinch up.
Cucumber throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Cucumber tries to pull guard but Hall won't allow it.
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 Trevor Hall 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#
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hall throws a series of punches but Cucumber moves out of range.
Cucumber misses with an uppercut
and Hall counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cucumber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Cucumber persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Hall gets tackled into the cage by Cucumber. Cucumber maintains the clinch.
Hall tries to circle away but Cucumber has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Cucumber escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#TD#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Cucumber's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cucumber can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall is looking to stand up but Cucumber won't let him.
Cucumber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Hall working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cucumber's head.
Cucumber keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.
Cucumber looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
Hall scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hall trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cucumber's guard.
Hall lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hall missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hall stands up over Cucumber, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cucumber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall stops Cucumber from standing up. #SU#
Hall gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #CL2#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Hall.
Hall prevents a body shot from Cucumber.
Cucumber keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hall working aggressively here.
Cucumber fails to pull guard.
Trevor Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Larry Cucumber.
Cucumber jumps guard but Hall stands there with Cucumber around his waist. Cucumber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC#
Hall escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T3#
Cucumber rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cucumber is defended easily by Hall.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Cucumber avoids it well and moves away.
Cucumber tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hall swivels and escapes.
Cucumber defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hall.
Cucumber raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hall shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cucumber as he avoids it easily.
Cucumber misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cucumber tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hall paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T4#
Cucumber shoots in for a takedown but Hall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#TD#
Hall shoots in and gets a takedown into Cucumber's guard.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall distracts Cucumber with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hall with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Cucumber looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hall passes into side control.
Hall lands a decent elbow from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Cucumber is not content to let Hall control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trevor Hall showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hall 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trevor Hall!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 13, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark is looking to take this one to the mat.
Stark drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cucumber pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cucumber should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Stark misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grant Stark. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Cucumber gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Cucumber!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 649 Round 2
Date: Jul 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Cucumber attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#TD#
Cucumber closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mauler quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Mauler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Mauler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cucumber pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Cucumber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mauler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mauler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cucumber pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Cucumber drops an elbow to the side of Mauler's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mauler is looking for a sweep. Cucumber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cucumber is nestled in close to Mauler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Cucumber working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mauler actively working from the bottom here.
Cucumber is trying to control. Mauler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cucumber working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Mauler is not content to let Cucumber control the position.#T2#
Cucumber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mauler manages to get to full guard.
Cucumber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mauler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cucumber knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mauler on the ground.#SUB2#
Mauler looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Cucumber passes into half guard.
Mauler looks winded!
Cucumber wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mauler keeps working. #T3#
Cucumber wants to free his trapped foot but Mauler is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Mauler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cucumber is trying to control. Mauler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cucumber has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mauler tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4##SUB#
Cucumber is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Mauler is surviving well by controlling Cucumber's body position as best he can.
Cucumber fails to move to back control.
Mauler working to try and regain half guard.
Mauler regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mauler tries to roll over but Cucumber keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Cucumber moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Mauler.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Cucumber fails to land the takedown.#CL#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Mauler.
Mauler tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cucumber smiles and moves away.
Mauler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cucumber.#CL#
Cucumber takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Cucumber has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mauler uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Mauler is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cucumber is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cucumber has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Mauler looking for a triangle here. Cucumber is fighting it but it looks tight! Mauler pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Cucumber is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rose Mauler!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 649 Round 1
Date: Jul 10, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Cucumber closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McGregor to the mat! McGregor manages to get full guard.
McGregor is looking to stand back up but Cucumber counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by McGregor. #REVR#
Cucumber is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
McGregor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Cucumber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
McGregor wants to stand back up but Cucumber manages to pass into side control.
Cucumber controlling the position from side mount.
Cucumber wants to stand but McGregor is controlling his arm.
McGregor is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on McGregor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGregor pushes Cucumber away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cucumber gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGregor is trying to improve his position.
Cucumber in side control lands a decent elbow.
Cucumber content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Cucumber wants to stand but McGregor is controlling his arm.
McGregor is not content to let Cucumber control the position. #SUB2#
Cucumber thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
McGregor can't do much from the bottom here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGregor works Cucumber's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
Cucumber throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McGregor was covering up waiting for the punch and Cucumber finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cucumber 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.
McGregor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
Cucumber distracts McGregor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cucumber controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cucumber passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McGregor tries to bench press Cucumber off him but Cucumber keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
McGregor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cucumber tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Cucumber forces McGregor back against the cage and clinches.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Cucumber forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cucumber is struggling to control the position.
Cucumber stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGregor is pushing Cucumber up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber avoids the elbow strike from McGregor, against the cage.
#BC#
McGregor manages to break the clinch.
Conor McGregor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Cucumber closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Cucumber lands in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Cucumber wants to pass the guard but McGregor is keeping the position.
McGregor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
McGregor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cucumber controlling from the top position.
McGregor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
McGregor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cucumber defends it easily.
Cucumber working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Cucumber sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed McGregor's guard.
Cucumber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cucumber tries to stand but can't do so whilst McGregor controls his leg.
Cucumber perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The fighters circling - Cucumber throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Cucumber looking to score a takedown here. McGregor is defending well but Cucumber drives through and ends up in McGregor's guard.
Cucumber is standing up over McGregor. McGregor looks to escape but Cucumber dives into side control.
#REVR#
Cucumber landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
McGregor is looking to get back to his feet here but Cucumber is keeping cool and he's managed to take McGregor's back.#SUB2#
Cucumber is persistently looking for the submission but McGregor is defending it well.
Larry Cucumber has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
McGregor trying to control the hands but Cucumber won't let him.
Cucumber should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
What can McGregor do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cucumber tightening his grip on McGregor, looking for the choke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Cucumber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
McGregor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cucumber looks like he wants to counter punch here.#TD2#
Cucumber bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#ES#
McGregor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
A jab lands there for McGregor.
McGregor slips a jab and a cross from Cucumber.
Cucumber throws a shot from downtown. McGregor moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Cucumber gets the takedown into side control.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Cucumber is dominant here and he's now got McGregor's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Cucumber looking for the choke but no joy.
McGregor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #T1#
Cucumber slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
McGregor covers up after that shot from Cucumber.
#ROC2#
McGregor is rocked!
McGregor just trying to survive but Cucumber is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
McGregor is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
McGregor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cucumber.
Cucumber lands shots from the back.
Will Cucumber go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
McGregor showing good submission defense here.
McGregor tries to break free.
#T3##SUB2#
Cucumber is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. McGregor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften McGregor for a finish.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Cucumber controlling the positon.
McGregor trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy McGregor right now.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
What can McGregor 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#
Cucumber is looking for the choke from the back position but McGregor is controlling his hands well. #SUB2#
McGregor fending off the submission attempt from Cucumber.
McGregor wants to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cucumber loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can McGregor hold on?
Conor McGregor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Larry Cucumber is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McGregor is trying to break free.
And that's the end of the fight!
Larry Cucumber comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Cucumber winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight for Larry Cucumber!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Larry Cucumber!
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight for Larry Cucumber!
Larry Cucumber wins by unanimous decision!
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