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Event:
TWG 38 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Everett Arroyo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 11 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Hanagan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Arroyo to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Arroyo (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan controlling Arroyo's posture.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Arroyo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arroyo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan managing to control the position. #T1#
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Arroyo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Arroyo wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Arroyo stays in close to Hanagan's body and controls the position.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Arroyo from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Arroyo controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Arroyo passes Hanagan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Arroyo has control of the leg.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Arroyo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Arroyo is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.#T3#
Arroyo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Arroyo is looking to take a break and control but Hanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping hold of Arroyo's head, controlling as best he can.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
#T4#
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Arroyo is trying to control. Hanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Arroyo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5#
Arroyo is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.
Arroyo wants to free his trapped foot but Hanagan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan is concentrating on defense, preventing Arroyo from advancing position.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Arroyo keeps him under control.
Arroyo is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Arroyo content to control rather than advance. #T6#
Hanagan trying to hold on to Arroyo's head to control him but Arroyo postures up.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
Arroyo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
Arroyo controlling the pace. #SUB#
Arroyo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Arroyo seems content to control.#T7#
Hanagan is not content to let Arroyo control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arroyo trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Arroyo is controlling well.
Arroyo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Arroyo tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Arroyo is taking a breather. Hanagan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Arroyo wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Hanagan is pressing down on Arroyo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Arroyo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is controlling Arroyo's posture.
Arroyo won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Arroyo looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Arroyo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Arroyo postures up.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Arroyo tries to pass.
Arroyo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Arroyo postures up.
Arroyo content to stall in guard here.
Arroyo preventing the sweep. #T10#
Hanagan wants to improve his position but instead Arroyo has moved into half guard.
Well, if Arroyo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Arroyo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Arroyo is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Arroyo is thwarting Hanagan's attempts to control the position.
Arroyo is pressing down on Hanagan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hanagan is holding on for now.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Arroyo tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Arroyo works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Arroyo (5) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan tries to control Arroyo's body but Arroyo pushes him off. Hanagan squirms to his side and now Arroyo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Arroyo (8) vs (0) Hanagan#T12##SUB#
Arroyo working for a choke but Hanagan is defending well.
Arroyo trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Hanagan just trying to survive but Arroyo is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Hanagan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Hanagan tries to escape but Arroyo has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Hanagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Hanagan wants to escape the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
Hanagan looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hanagan is really stuck here.
#T14#
Arroyo biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Hanagan showing good submission defense here.
Arroyo is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hanagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Arroyo's guard. Nice work there by Hanagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Arroyo (8) vs (2) Hanagan
Arroyo is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arroyo takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
After the big win, Everett Arroyo made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knockaround Guys Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 23 losses; Tyrano Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hanagan fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Jackson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Hanagan (0) vs (4) Jackson
Hanagan seems a little lost for a moment, as Jackson dominates the positioning.
Hanagan stops Jackson from passing to mount.
Hanagan tries to buck Jackson off but Jackson is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan looking for a sweep but Jackson has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (0) vs (6) Jackson
Jackson fails to move to back control. #T1#
Jackson controlling from mount.
Hanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Jackson wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Jackson sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T2#
Hanagan tries to hold on but Jackson postures up.
Jackson fails to move to back control.
Hanagan is trying to reverse the position but instead Jackson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (0) vs (9) Jackson
You can see the frustration on Hanagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Jackson is not going to allow Hanagan to sit and survive in this position.
Jackson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Hanagan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson not allowing Hanagan to control his hands.
Hanagan is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Jackson is hanging on to Hanagan's back as he tries to escape.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Jackson manages to sink in the hooks.
Jackson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Hanagan wants to escape the position.
Hanagan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson gets his hands free as Hanagan looks to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (9) Jackson
Jackson looking for a sweep. Not yet Jackson, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to move into half guard but instead Jackson has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (11) Jackson
Hanagan pulls Jackson in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jackson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Jackson is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanagan holds on and takes a little breather.
Jackson is stalling in the full guard.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T6#
Jackson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Jackson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.#T7#
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan has Jackson pulled in close to control his posture.
Jackson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Well, if Jackson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Jackson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8#
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Jackson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Jackson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Jackson controlling him for the moment.
Jackson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jackson pushing down on Hanagan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jackson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (2) vs (14) Jackson
Jackson controlling from mount. #T9#
Hanagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Jackson controlling his opponent.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Jackson pushes him away.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount. #T10#
Jackson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Jackson isn't that keen on the idea.
Jackson wants to take Hanagan's back but he can't do it this time.
Hanagan looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Jackson has a good base and remains in mount.#T11#
Jackson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan wants to control but Jackson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan has his hands clasped together around Jackson's back. He's all about the action.#T12#
Jackson controlling the action here.
Well,Hanagan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Jackson works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (2) vs (17) Jackson
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanagan prevents Jackson from taking his back.#T13#
Hanagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (2) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson not allowing Hanagan to control his hands.
Jackson keeps control of the position as Hanagan tries to break free.
Hanagan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jackson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (4) vs (20) Jackson
Jackson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (4) vs (22) Jackson#T14#
Jackson wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanagan is trying to keep Jackson in close.
Jackson controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan pulls Jackson in close to his closed guard and prevents Jackson from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson wins on points by 22 to 4.
Tyrano Jackson is the new super heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Tyrano Jackson thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Norman Pearson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Pearson sprawls well.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pearson tries to score a body lock takedown but Hanagan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Pearson wants a takedown but no success here.
Pearson goes for a takedown attempt but Hanagan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norman Pearson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pearson (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pearson trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
#T1#
Hanagan stalling.
We've been hearing good reports from Pearson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pearson wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pearson is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan is thwarting Pearson's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Pearson won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Pearson wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Pearson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T3#
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Pearson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hanagan is looking to stall here but Pearson recovers full guard.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Pearson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Pearson is retaining full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Pearson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan preventing the sweep. #T5#
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Pearson keeps moving.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to control but Pearson is working from the bottom.
Pearson has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage. #T6#
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pearson is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Pearson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Pearson is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Pearson is not content to let Hanagan control the position.#T7#
Pearson trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Pearson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T8#
Hanagan is trying to control. Pearson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hanagan stalling.
Pearson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanagan controlling the action here. #T9#
Pearson gets full guard.
Pearson is pulling down on Hanagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanagan, at least for the moment.
Hanagan advances to half guard.
Pearson tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanagan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pearson (0) vs (5) Hanagan#T10#
You can see the frustration on Pearson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Pearson is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Pearson blocks the move with his legs.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T11#
Hanagan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Pearson denies him.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T12#
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson is trying to improve his position.#T13#
Hanagan wants to control but Pearson is keeping him busy.
Pearson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pearson prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Pearson tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Pearson is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Pearson is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Pearson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pearson stops Hanagan from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hanagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan controlling the position from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 5 to 0.
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, 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.
Norman Pearson was interviewed post fight and said 'I knew I was better in the clinch so I did my best to get in that area and smash him. Obviously that gameplan didn't work. I will get back to camp and re-evaluate where we went wrong. Thank you all for coming out! '. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 21 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Lo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Lo
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Lo is controlling Hanagan's posture.
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T1#
Lo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Lo
Lo tries to buck Hanagan off but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (7) vs (0) Lo
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Lo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lo can't escape the position.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T3#
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T4#
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape.
Hanagan prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T5##SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lo turns into him and now he's in Hanagan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (2) Lo
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (12) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lo is looking to escape. #T6#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan is looking to take Lo's back but instead Lo gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Lo is a slippery customer.#T7#
Hanagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lo is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Lo defending well.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Lo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lo wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lo is looking to improve his position.
Lo keeps trying to improve his position.#T8#
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lo is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom.
Hanagan content to control rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it. #T9#
Lo trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Lo! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (15) vs (2) Lo
Hanagan fails to advance to Lo's back.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan is looking to work his way around to Lo's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lo wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.#T10#
Lo tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Hanagan looking to control but Lo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Lo is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lo is controlling an arm, preventing Hanagan from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Hanagan tries to control but Lo wriggling away.
Hanagan controlling from mount. #T12#
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lo for as long as he can get away with.
Lo is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan tries to take his opponent's back but Lo turns with him and manages to move into guard on the top. Nice work. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (15) vs (4) Lo#T13#
Hanagan wants to hit a sweep here but Lo passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanagan there! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (15) vs (7) Lo
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lo has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.#T14#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Lo content just to control the position here.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan tries to hold on but Lo pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 15 to 7.
Charley Hanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Lasha Abashidze!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Abashidze closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Abashidze lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (0) vs (2) Abashidze
Abashidze is fighting to break Hanagan's control of his arms but Hanagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abashidze trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
Abashidze trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abashidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abashidze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Abashidze is looking to pass into half guard but Hanagan pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hanagan is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (2) Abashidze#T1#
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Abashidze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan'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.
Hanagan advances to half guard. #T2#
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
Abashidze trying to control here.
Abashidze is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the pace. #T3#
Abashidze is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Abashidze defends it.
Abashidze is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Abashidze is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Abashidze says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Abashidze holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Abashidze is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abashidze has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T4#
Abashidze is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Abashidze avoid being mounted?
Hanagan trying to mount his opponent but Abashidze defends it.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan prevents Abashidze from improving his position.
Abashidze is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Abashidze trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hanagan manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (2) Abashidze
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Abashidze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan tries to control but Abashidze wriggling away.
Abashidze is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Abashidze sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Abashidze wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Abashidze for as long as he can get away with.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Abashidze is a slippery customer.#T7#
Abashidze wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Abashidze is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Abashidze is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Abashidze trying to control from the bottom.
#T8#
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (8) vs (2) Abashidze
Hanagan trying to control but Abashidze is having none of it.
Abashidze is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Abashidze is in all sorts of trouble here.
Abashidze is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Abashidze is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Abashidze wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abashidze is looking to escape.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Abashidze wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T10#
Hanagan trying to control but Abashidze is having none of it.
Abashidze slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Abashidze defends it.
Hanagan stalling away here and it's allowed Abashidze to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abashidze holds on and takes a little breather. #T11#
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Abashidze keeps moving.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Abashidze's guard.
Abashidze has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Abashidze is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.#T12#
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Abashidze reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (8) vs (4) Abashidze
Abashidze preventing the sweep.
Abashidze controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Abashidze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Abashidze is one step ahead there.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Abashidze tries to pass. #T13#
Abashidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Abashidze controls the pace.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Abashidze looking to pass the guard.
Abashidze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Abashidze being controlled here momentarily. #T14#
Abashidze stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan pulls Abashidze in close to his closed guard and prevents Abashidze from doing any damage or advancing position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Abashidze from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is pulling down on Abashidze's head to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 8 to 4.
A relieved looking Charley Hanagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan has a takedown stuffed.
Le Boulder throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanagan's waist but Hanagan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Le Boulder off to one side. #TD#
Le Boulder tries to sprawl but Hanagan drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Le Boulder
Hanagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hanagan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Boulder keeps working.
Hanagan prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Le Boulder defending well.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is pressing down on Le Boulder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Le Boulder is holding on for now.
Hanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan'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.#T1#
Hanagan prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Hanagan not doing much here.
Le Boulder wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Le Boulder is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hanagan is staying active.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Le Boulder wants to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Le Boulder wants to control the action here but instead Hanagan manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Le Boulder
Hanagan wants to take his opponent's back but Le Boulder doesn't allow it.
Le Boulder is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Le Boulder tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
Le Boulder prevents Hanagan from taking his back.
Le Boulder really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan avoids the attempt from Le Boulder to control.
Le Boulder manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Le Boulder wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Le Boulder defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan trying to control the pace. #T3#
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Le Boulder is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder trying to control here.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Le Boulder defending well.
Le Boulder trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan is trying to control. Le Boulder wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Le Boulder tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Le Boulder is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Le Boulder avoid being mounted?
Le Boulder tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Hanagan controlling the pace.
Le Boulder is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Le Boulder working a defensive guard but Hanagan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (8) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Le Boulder regains full guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder is adopting a defensive guard.
Le Boulder not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Le Boulder.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Le Boulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T6#
Hanagan passes Le Boulder's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Le Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Le Boulder is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Le Boulder preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hanagan wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Le Boulder is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Le Boulder is defending the position.
Le Boulder wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Le Boulder is defending it quite comfortably.
Le Boulder works his way to full guard. Good work.
Le Boulder looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard but Hanagan manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (11) vs (0) Le Boulder
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep.
Hanagan is staying tight to Le Boulder's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T8#
Hanagan working away.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder being controlled for a moment.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Le Boulder's legs.
Le Boulder tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep.
Le Boulder seems a little lost for a moment, as Hanagan dominates the positioning.
Le Boulder tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Le Boulder is still trying to improve position.#T9#
Hanagan just content to control the position.
Le Boulder tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Le Boulder blocks the move with his legs.
Le Boulder is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Le Boulder is defending well.
Le Boulder has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard. #T10##SUB#
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Boulder is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanagan prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Le Boulder trying to control from the bottom.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Le Boulder is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan prevents Le Boulder from improving his position.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T11#
Le Boulder is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Le Boulder won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Le Boulder is trying to control but Hanagan passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (14) vs (0) Le Boulder
Hanagan trying to control the position but Le Boulder is working away.
Le Boulder is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Le Boulder is looking to reverse the position.
Le Boulder can't do much from the bottom here.
Le Boulder manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Le Boulder defending well.
Hanagan is thwarting Le Boulder's attempts to control the position.#T12#
Le Boulder moves into full guard.
Le Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Le Boulder has Hanagan pulled in close to control his posture.
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Hanagan trying to control but Le Boulder is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Le Boulder holds on and takes a little breather.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Le Boulder working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Hanagan won't allow Le Boulder to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Le Boulder has his foot on Hanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Le Boulder can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Le Boulder has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Hanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Le Boulder is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (14) vs (2) Le Boulder
Le Boulder preventing the sweep.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Le Boulder from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 14 to 2.
A victorious Charley Hanagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Manny Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Johnson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson stays in close to Hanagan's body and controls the position.
Hanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
Hanagan pulls Johnson in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Johnson 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.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Hanagan prevents Johnson from improving his position.#SUB#
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Johnson (6) vs (2) Hanagan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan turns into Johnson and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (6) vs (4) Hanagan
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Johnson is retaining full guard. #T3#
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan pushing down on Johnson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Hanagan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Johnson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan wants to control but Johnson is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Johnson actively working from the bottom here.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Johnson won't allow it.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan controlling the pace. #T5#
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan content to control rather than advance.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well. #SUB2#
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Johnson defending well. #T6#
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Johnson controlling the position.#T7#
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Johnson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (4) Hanagan
Johnson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Johnson controlling from the top position. #T8#
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Hanagan seems keen to control Johnson's posture.#T9#
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hanagan is trying to keep Johnson in close.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here. #T10#
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Johnson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (8) vs (6) Hanagan
Johnson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.#T11#
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson pulls Hanagan in to control the position.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Johnson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (6) Hanagan
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Johnson tries to pass.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (10) vs (8) Hanagan#T13#
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Johnson.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
Johnson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Johnson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (12) vs (8) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnson takes the fight on points by 12 to 8.
Our winner, Manny Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Aurelius Augustus! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Augustus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
I was talking to Augustus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hanagan prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2#
Hanagan has Augustus pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanagan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Augustus tumbling to the mat - Hanagan dives into Augustus's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Augustus (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Augustus.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Augustus controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan 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.
Augustus controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself. #T2#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Augustus is keeping the position.
Augustus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan is pushing down on Augustus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Augustus is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Augustus wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Augustus tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Augustus wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Augustus is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Hanagan content to control rather than advance. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Augustus says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T5#
Hanagan wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Augustus is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan prevents Augustus from improving his position.#T6#
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Augustus is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Augustus is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Augustus trying to control from the bottom.
#T7#
Augustus is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan is thwarting Augustus's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Augustus wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Augustus is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
Augustus has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Hanagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Augustus swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Augustus looking to control.
#T9#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Augustus (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Augustus prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Augustus trying to remain calm as Hanagan controls from the top position.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Augustus is keeping him busy.
Augustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T10#
Augustus can't do much from the bottom here.
Augustus stops Hanagan from passing to mount.
Hanagan has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Augustus (0) vs (7) Hanagan
Augustus really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.#T11#
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Hanagan looking to control but Augustus is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanagan is looking to work his way around to Augustus's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Augustus tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan wants to take Augustus's back but he can't do it this time.
Augustus tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan content just to control the position here. #T12#
Augustus is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Augustus has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Augustus is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan takes Augustus's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Augustus is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Augustus (0) vs (10) Hanagan
Augustus rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T13#
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Augustus is having none of it.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Augustus wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
#T14#
Hanagan is thwarting Augustus's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Augustus defends it.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Augustus is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Augustus avoid being mounted?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Augustus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanagan stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 10 to 0.
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Aurelius Augustus had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Micael Galvao ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanagan showed some decent athleticism there. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Galvao (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Galvao manages to get to full guard.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Galvao controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Galvao is keeping the position.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Galvao is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Galvao (2) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan prevents Galvao from improving his position.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Galvao (2) vs (7) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan prevents Galvao from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
It looks like Hanagan 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.
Galvao is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
More stalling from Hanagan.
Hanagan fails to move to back control. #T5#
Hanagan moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Galvao (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Galvao is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hanagan.
Galvao can't escape the position.
Hanagan is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB2#
Hanagan has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Galvao ! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hanagan gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 36 (205lbs, D1): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kazuki Takeda! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Takeda tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takeda defends it well.#TD#
Takeda fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Hanagan sprawls well initially but Takeda persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (0) Hanagan#SUB#
Takeda seems to be working for a kimura but Hanagan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hanagan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Takeda. #SUB#
Hanagan is defending against the submission attempts here by Takeda.
#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Takeda looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Takeda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1##SUB#
Takeda is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanagan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Takeda is looking for a kimura but Hanagan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takeda to get the leverage.
Hanagan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan is pulling down on Takeda's head. It's preventing any offense from Takeda, at least for the moment.
Takeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Takeda manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takeda (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Takeda being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Takeda looking for a sweep. Not yet Takeda, not yet.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
I've been told that Hanagan has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Hanagan pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Takeda throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hanagan passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (2) vs (5) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Takeda (2) vs (7) Hanagan
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan controlling from mount.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Hanagan 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.
Hanagan wants to take Takeda's back here but Takeda is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#T4#
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Takeda working to try and regain half guard.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Takeda is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T5#
Takeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Takeda can't escape the position.
#T6#
Hanagan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan mounts Takeda! Really nice guard pass there! #T7#
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Takeda has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount. #T8#
Hanagan prevents Takeda from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Takeda is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan wants to take his opponent's back but Takeda doesn't allow it.
Takeda is working to get back to half guard.
#T9#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Hanagan is continuing to stall.
Takeda tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
Hanagan fails to take his opponent's back.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Takeda sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Takeda works his way to full guard. Good work.#T10#
Hanagan pushing down on Takeda's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Takeda is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Takeda won't allow it.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T11#
Takeda is trying to get back to full guard.
Takeda regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Takeda is keeping the position.#SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takeda can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Takeda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Takeda looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Takeda is looking for a triangle but Hanagan pushes his legs off easily.
Takeda is breathing heavily.#T12##SUB2#
Hanagan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanagan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Takeda wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Takeda working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Takeda.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takeda's guard.
Hanagan controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Takeda won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount. #T13#
Hanagan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Takeda (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The adventures of Hanagan the control monster continue. Boring.
Hanagan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Takeda can't escape the position.
#T14#
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is trying to escape the mount.
Takeda is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Takeda is looking to get to half guard.
Takeda has given up his back here. Will Hanagan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Takeda (2) vs (13) Hanagan
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Takeda.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 13 to 2.
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan 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:
CWC 248
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 14 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Kakuto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is working hard here to advance position.
Kakuto being controlled here, momentarily.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Canucks Combat Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Kakuto looking for a sweep. Not yet Kakuto, not yet.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kakuto swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kakuto wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving. #T2#
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kakuto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kakuto controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kakuto trying to move into half guard but instead Hanagan has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (4) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan 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.
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kakuto is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan manages to get to full guard.
Hanagan seems keen to control Kakuto's posture.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Kakuto won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (4) vs (6) Hanagan#SUB#
Kakuto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kakuto 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.
Hanagan is pushing down on Kakuto's leg trying to pass to half guard. Kakuto is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Kakuto is not content to let Hanagan control the position.#T5#
Hanagan uses his free foot to push down on Kakuto's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kakuto. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (9) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to take Kakuto's back but he can't do it this time.
Kakuto is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan tries to control but Kakuto wriggling away.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from improving his position.#T6#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is defending well.
Hanagan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (12) Hanagan
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Kakuto is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kakuto tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan moves into full mount! Kakuto won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (4) vs (15) Hanagan
Kakuto really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto is trying to reverse the position but instead Hanagan has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Kakuto (4) vs (18) Hanagan#T7##SUB2#
Kakuto is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hanagan gets his way!
Hanagan is trying to stick to Kakuto's back but Kakuto is turning into Hanagan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hanagan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kakuto. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (18) Hanagan
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (6) vs (20) Hanagan
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Kakuto bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (8) vs (20) Hanagan
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Kakuto passes into half guard.
#T8#
Kakuto prevents Hanagan from improving his position.
Kakuto is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kakuto is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hanagan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kakuto postures up.
Hanagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Kakuto puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T9#
Hanagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kakuto's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kakuto's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kakuto (8) vs (24) Hanagan
Kakuto tries to roll but Hanagan sticks to his back.
Hanagan just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kakuto staying busy and making it hard for Hanagan to control.
Hanagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kakuto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Kakuto is in bad spot here.
Hanagan biding his time, looking for the opening.
Will Hanagan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Kakuto tries to escape the position.
#T10##SUB2#
Hanagan has his arm under Kakuto's chin here. Game over son! Hanagan squeezes tightly and Kakuto is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Tsuyoi Kakuto stepped up to the mic, saying 'KyÅ wa watashi ga katenaito kami wa watashi ni itta (God Told Me I cannot Win today) '. |
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Event:
CACC 246
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Andy Bangsit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Bangsit gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bangsit (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bangsit 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bangsit 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.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Bangsit is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bangsit wants to control but Hanagan postures up.#T1#
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Bangsit denies him.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Bangsit is working away.
Hanagan controlling the position from side mount.
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control. #T2#
Bangsit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bangsit trying to control from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3##SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Bangsit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Bangsit is defending well.
Bangsit is positioning himself well to prevent Hanagan advancing to mount.
Bangsit is trying to get back to full guard.#T4#
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
Bangsit is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Bangsit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bangsit is working hard here to advance position.
Bangsit is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
Bangsit tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Bangsit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bangsit is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Bangsit is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan stalling.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Bangsit is a slippery customer.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Bangsit defends it.
Hanagan takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bangsit regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Bangsit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T7##SUB#
Bangsit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Bangsit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanagan defends well.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8##SUB#
Bangsit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Bangsit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bangsit trying to control the position.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.#T9#
Bangsit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Bangsit keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan advances to half guard.
Bangsit is concentrating on defense, preventing Hanagan from advancing position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T10#
Bangsit trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Bangsit is controlling Hanagan's trapped leg to prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Bangsit won't allow it. #T11#
Bangsit is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Hanagan moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Bangsit (0) vs (8) Hanagan
Bangsit is being controlled here.
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Bangsit is trying to improve his position.#T12#
Hanagan working away.
Bangsit is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
Bangsit can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Bangsit's legs.
Bangsit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T13#
Bangsit is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Hanagan controls the position from side control.
Hanagan working away.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bangsit keeps working.
Bangsit is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hanagan's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T14##SUB#
Bangsit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Bangsit is doing well to control the position and prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Bangsit tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 8 to 0.
Charley Hanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 238
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Dada Segbo!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Segbo
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Segbo
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Segbo tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Hanagan stalls from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Segbo blocks the move with his legs. #T1#
Segbo tries to bench press Hanagan off him but Hanagan keeps the position.
Hanagan working away.
Segbo is looking for a sweep.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom here.
Segbo prevents Hanagan from moving into mount.
Segbo is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Segbo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Segbo being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Segbo regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hanagan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Segbo is having none of it.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan prevents Segbo from improving his position.
Segbo moves into full guard.
Segbo is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
#T3#
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Segbo is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan'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.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Segbo is retaining full guard.
Segbo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.
Segbo is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes Segbo's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T4#
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Segbo reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (5) vs (2) Segbo
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Segbo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (5) Segbo
Segbo has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (5) vs (7) Segbo
Hanagan tries to control Segbo's body but Segbo pushes him off. Hanagan squirms to his side and now Segbo has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (5) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan is in bad spot here.
Segbo doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (10) Segbo#T5##SUB2#
Segbo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Segbo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (10) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Segbo will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Segbo is letting Hanagan control him for a moment.
Hanagan working away.#T6#
Segbo gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (12) vs (10) Segbo
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Hanagan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Segbo for as long as he can get away with.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Segbo is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan controlling from the full mount.
Segbo wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T7#
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Segbo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Segbo is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Segbo wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Segbo tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hanagan content just to control the position here.
Hanagan looking to control but Segbo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan moves to his opponent's back but Segbo bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (12) vs (12) Segbo
Hanagan controls Segbo momentarily but Segbo frees himself.
Segbo content to stall in guard here. #T9#
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Segbo wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Segbo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T11#
Hanagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is pulling down on Segbo's head. It's preventing any offense from Segbo, at least for the moment.
Hanagan being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hanagan holds on and takes a little breather.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Segbo tries to pass. #T12#
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan has his hands on Segbo's head, controlling the position.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Segbo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T13#
Segbo won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Segbo looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan working a defensive guard here.
Segbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Segbo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Segbo from controlling successfully. #T14#
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Segbo trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Segbo tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Segbo trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points and both fighters attempted the same number of subs, we will decide the bout based on the toss of a coin! Hanagan is heads and Segbo is tails.
The coin is in the air and it lands... tails!
Segbo wins on points by 13 to 12.
Dada Segbo 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.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 223
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Average did well to prevent Hanagan getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Average keeping hold of Hanagan's head, controlling as best he can.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
Average slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan being controlled here momentarily.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage. #T1#
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Average keeps moving.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Average holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Average is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Average is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
#T2#
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Average trying to control the position.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan won't allow Average to sweep him here.
Average is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Average looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3##SUB#
Average has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanagan pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanagan passes into side control, despite Average's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average tries to bench press Hanagan off him but Hanagan keeps the position. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Average's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanagan is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Average will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Average wants to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan slows the pace down.
Average gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (0) vs (7) Hanagan
Average wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Average manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanagan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T5#
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Average defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Average is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Fight Club elite, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Average knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T6#
Average wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
#SUB#
Average looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Average is defending the position. #T7#
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Average wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan stalling. #T8#
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Average wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan looking to control but Average is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T9#
Average is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Average tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Average 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: Average (2) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan looking to control.
Average tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (12) Hanagan
Hanagan is keen to just control but Average is a slippery customer.
Average tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Average looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Average is having none of it.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Average tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Hanagan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Average! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (2) vs (15) Hanagan#SUB2#
Hanagan wants to finish this one by submission but Average is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hanagan.
Hanagan trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Average is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Average tries to lock up and control but Hanagan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Average is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T12#
Average tries to hold on but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Average (2) vs (18) Hanagan
Hanagan gets his hands free as Average looks to control.
Average tries to break free.
Hanagan controls the action.
Average tries to roll but Hanagan sticks to his back.
Average is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
A lull in the action here.
#T13#
Hanagan is hanging on to Average's back as he tries to escape.
Hanagan trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Average is defending well though. Hanagan let's go of the attempt for now.
Average looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hanagan.
Hanagan keeps control of the position as Average tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hanagan looking for the choke but no joy. #T14#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hanagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan wants to control but Average is keeping busy.
Hanagan has good solid back control here.
Hanagan not allowing Average to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Average is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CACC 216
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Taro Takaoka and Sosuke Kotani.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanagan fails to land the takedown.
Lemieux drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hanagan sprawls and moves away.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lemieux as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Lemieux closes the distance and pushes Hanagan back into the cage.
Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lemieux is defending well.
Don Lemieux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Lemieux stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Lemieux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hanagan.
Lemieux is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lemieux gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lemieux pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Hanagan is working for takedown but Lemieux is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Lemieux manages to get underhooks.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lemieux gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Lemieux lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T2#
Hanagan 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.
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Lemieux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Hanagan#SUB#
Lemieux is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hanagan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lemieux wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lemieux is looking to take a break and control but Hanagan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lemieux is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan is refusing to be controlled, as Lemieux sits in half guard.
Lemieux working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hanagan's thigh. Hanagan counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T5#
Lemieux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Lemieux is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Lemieux looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lemieux puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hanagan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lemieux is looking to advance position but Hanagan won't allow it.
Lemieux not doing much here.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan has Lemieux pulled in close to control his posture.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the position.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lemieux passes into half guard.
Hanagan gets full guard.
Lemieux passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lemieux's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lemieux pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanagan defends it well. #T9#
Hanagan is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lemieux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away. #SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Lemieux keeps him under control.
Lemieux trying to mount his opponent but Hanagan defends it.
Hanagan gets back to full guard.
#T10##SUB#
Lemieux 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.
Lemieux showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan 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.
Lemieux tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Lemieux trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Lemieux trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan is trying to keep Lemieux in close.
Lemieux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Lemieux tries to pass. #T12#
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lemieux wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (8) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Lemieux keeps moving.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hanagan stands and throws Lemieux's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (8) vs (5) Hanagan#T13#
Lemieux is looking for a sweep.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Lemieux is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lemieux struggling a bit here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lemieux's legs. #T14#
Lemieux is looking to reverse the position.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Lemieux tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hanagan wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lemieux takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Don Lemieux thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC MacGowan vs Gracie
Date: Jun 13, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hanagan leaves Kakuto with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Hanagan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kakuto was covering up waiting for the punch and Hanagan finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kakuto looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Kakuto is keeping the position.
Kakuto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Kakuto
Kakuto is trying to get back to half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kakuto has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but Kakuto denies him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan happy to just control the position for now.
Kakuto is looking to reverse the position.
Kakuto is still trying to improve position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Kakuto! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (7) vs (0) Kakuto
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from getting the reversal.
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Kakuto is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is having none of it. #T2#
Kakuto tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kakuto is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto is working to get back to half guard.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Kakuto can't escape the position.
Kakuto slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Kakuto is working away.
Kakuto wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to take a breather but Kakuto is having none of it.
Kakuto gets full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Kakuto keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto is working from the bottom.
Kakuto manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (2) Kakuto
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Kakuto is looking to advance position but Hanagan has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (11) vs (2) Kakuto
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Hanagan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T5#
Kakuto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kakuto 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: Hanagan (11) vs (4) Kakuto
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan is trying to keep Kakuto in close.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kakuto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Hanagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Hanagan working a defensive guard but Kakuto manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (11) vs (7) Kakuto
Hanagan trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (11) vs (10) Kakuto
Hanagan prevents Kakuto from getting a body triangle.#T7#
Hanagan is really stuck here.
Kakuto tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanagan pushed the leg off.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Kakuto manages to sink in the hooks.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
#T8#
Kakuto struggling to keep hold of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan is really stuck here.
What can Hanagan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Hanagan staying busy and making it hard for Kakuto to control.
Hanagan just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Kakuto is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Kakuto. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kakuto's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (13) vs (10) Kakuto
Kakuto wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Kakuto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Hanagan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Kakuto pulls down on the head and he's put Hanagan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tsuyoi Kakuto!
After the big win, Tsuyoi Kakuto made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Knock Out Clothing and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 202: Pavlov vs Archer II
Date: May 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 23 losses; Dido Vicini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Vicini looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanagan! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Vicini (4) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan is trying to improve his position.
Hanagan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Vicini is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanagan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Vicini is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Vicini wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicini moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan struggling a bit here.
Hanagan is not content to let Vicini control the position. #T1#
Hanagan is looking to regain half guard here but Vicini keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanagan wants to control but Vicini postures up.
Vicini trying to control the position but Hanagan is working away.
Hanagan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vicini wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Vicini sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Vicini trying to control the action but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T2#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Vicini has control of the leg.
Vicini tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Hanagan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan looking to control.
Vicini looking to pass the guard.
Vicini trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan has Vicini pulled in close to control his posture. #T3#
Hanagan controls Vicini momentarily but Vicini frees himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Our spies down at at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform us that Hanagan has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vicini won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (7) vs (2) Hanagan
Vicini seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.#T4#
Vicini trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Vicini has his foot on Hanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Vicini looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Vicini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanagan trying to control but Vicini is working from the bottom.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T5##SUB#
Vicini is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Vicini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vicini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Vicini keeps moving.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Vicini keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Vicini wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Vicini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hanagan defends it easily.
Vicini keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Vicini.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T7#
Vicini is looking to improve his position.
Vicini trying to get back to full guard but Hanagan takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (7) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vicini is looking to escape.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8#
Hanagan fails to advance to Vicini's back.
Hanagan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Vicini tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Vicini is squirming around nicely.
Vicini is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan controlling the position easily from mount.
Vicini 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: Vicini (9) vs (5) Hanagan#T9#
Vicini advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (12) vs (5) Hanagan
Vicini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Hanagan is trying to work for a sweep but Vicini has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Vicini (14) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Vicini pushes him away.#SUB#
Vicini looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Vicini wants to take his opponent's back but Hanagan doesn't allow it. #T10#
Vicini takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Vicini (17) vs (5) Hanagan
Vicini is hanging on to Hanagan's back as he tries to escape.
Hanagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Vicini controlling well, preventing Hanagan from escaping the position.
Hanagan prevents Vicini from getting a body triangle.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Vicini just sinks the hooks in. #T11#
Vicini trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Vicini is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Vicini is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Vicini. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vicini's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (17) vs (7) Hanagan
Vicini is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Vicini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vicini (19) vs (7) Hanagan
Vicini wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T12#
Hanagan has his hands on Vicini's head, controlling the position.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Vicini is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan managing to control the position.
Vicini 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. #T13#
Vicini trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Hanagan working for a triangle but Vicini defends it easily.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Vicini postures up.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Vicini from controlling successfully. #T14#
Hanagan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Vicini trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Vicini tries to pass.
Vicini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Hanagan is staying active underneath Vicini, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Vicini is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Vicini wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Vicini uses his free foot to push down on Hanagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Vicini (22) vs (7) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Vicini takes the fight on points by 22 to 7.
Dido Vicini retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dido Vicini thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Moldy Jello! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 4 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Jello scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jello is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan gets full guard.
Hanagan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Jello engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jello wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Hanagan has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Jello trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Jello 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.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Hanagan has control of Jello's left arm, preventing Jello from doing any damage.
Jello trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T2#
Jello looking to pass the guard.
Jello is working hard here to advance position.
Jello is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jello stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jello trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
We've been hearing good reports from Jello's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (2) vs (2) Hanagan#T3#
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
Jello tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Jello is working away.
Jello tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jello knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Jello wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Jello is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jello controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T4#
Jello tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanagan is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Jello is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jello is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it.
Hanagan is thwarting Jello's attempts to control the position.
Jello gets full guard.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jello keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T6#
Jello wants to sweep but no luck.
Jello controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Hanagan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7#
Jello controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan content to stall in guard here.
Jello looking to control.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Jello.#T8#
Jello is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (2) Hanagan
Jello wants to pass to mount but Hanagan is defending the position.
Jello is trying to control the action in half guard but Hanagan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control.#SUB#
Jello is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Jello is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9##SUB#
Jello seems to be working for a kimura but Hanagan defends the submission attempt.
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Jello not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jello pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan pulls Jello in close to his closed guard and prevents Jello from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet. #T10#
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
Hanagan pulls Jello in to control the position. #SUB2#
Hanagan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Jello is aware though and is defending well.
Jello is fighting to break Hanagan's control of his arms but Hanagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jello trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Jello tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (4) vs (4) Hanagan#T11#
Jello 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.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Jello is keeping the position.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan passes into half guard.
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
Jello tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#T12#
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jello is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Jello is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jello (8) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hanagan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jello gets his way!
Hanagan trying to control the hands but Jello won't let him.
Hanagan tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
#T13#
Hanagan trying to control but not successfully.
Hanagan rolls, trying to escape but Jello keeps control of the position.
Jello tries to get the hooks in deep but Hanagan pushed the leg off.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Jello just sinks the hooks in.
Jello controls the action.
Hanagan wants to control his opponent's hands but Jello gets his hands free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Jello's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T14#
Jello is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Jello looking to break Hanagan's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hanagan remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jello will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hanagan staying busy and making it hard for Jello to control.
Jello avoiding Hanagan 's attempts to control his hands.
Hanagan tries to roll but Jello sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan turns into Jello and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jello (8) vs (6) Hanagan
Hanagan won't allow Jello to sweep him here.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jello looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jello takes the fight on points by 8 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Moldy Jello thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 180: Pavlov vs Cruz
Date: Mar 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Hanagan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Average's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Average wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Average's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Average is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Average is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Average is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Hanagan jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Average tries to bench press Hanagan off him but Hanagan keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average struggling a bit here.#T1#
Hanagan trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Hanagan working away.
Average tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Average is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Average is trying to escape the position but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average is letting Hanagan control him for a moment. #T2#
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
The referee asks Hanagan politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Hanagan prefers to stall for the moment though.
Average wants to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average struggling a bit here.
Average is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Average keeps working.
Average is looking for a sweep.
Average can't do much from the bottom here.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Average is working away.
Average is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Hanagan wants to control but Average is keeping him busy.
Average tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Average! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (0) vs (7) Hanagan#T4#
Average manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hanagan is trying to control. Average wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Average controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Average has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Average is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Average gets back to full guard.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up. #T5#
Average keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Average looking for a sweep. Not yet Average, not yet.
Average looking to control.
Hanagan stays in close to Average's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Average has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Average's legs - danger averted.
Average trying to control the position here. #T6#
Average is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Average is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Average keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Average is pulling down on Hanagan's head. It's preventing any offense from Hanagan, at least for the moment.#T7#
Average trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Average working for a triangle but Hanagan defends it easily.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Average controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T8#
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Average's guard.
Average wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Average is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Average is trying to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB#
Average is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Average is a slippery customer.
Average is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Hanagan is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Hanagan is thwarting Average's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Average manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Average is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Hanagan pushing down on Average's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Average is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (10) Hanagan
Hanagan avoids the attempt from Average to control.#SUB2#
Hanagan has hold of Average's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Average manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Average wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.#T11#
Hanagan trying to control but Average is having none of it.
Hanagan controlling the pace for now.
Average tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Average is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Average working to try and regain half guard.
Average is working hard here to advance position.
Average gets back to half guard.#T12#
Average is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan is pressing down on Average's thigh, looking to free his foot. Average is holding on for now.
Average is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Average trying to control here.
Average is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Average is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T13#
Average tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Average is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Average is working from the bottom.
Average keeping control of the position.
Hanagan prevents Average from improving his position.
Hanagan wants to advance to full mount but Average doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T14#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Average is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Average is working from the bottom.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Average swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Average working a defensive guard here.
Average looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Average wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hanagan is now in half guard.
Hanagan moves into full mount! Average won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Average (0) vs (13) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan wins on points by 13 to 0.
A victorious Charley Hanagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CACC 164: Hozdic vs Sparxx II
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Hanagan 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.
Mulligan wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Mulligan keeping control of the position.
Hanagan content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Mulligan defends it. #SUB2#
Mulligan actively working from the bottom here.
Mulligan tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#T1#
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mulligan 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.#SUB2#
Mulligan actively working from the bottom here.
Hanagan passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Mulligan
Mulligan is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2#
Mulligan tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan fails to take his opponent's back.
Mulligan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mulligan 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: Hanagan (5) vs (2) Mulligan
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
#T3#
Mulligan won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (2) Mulligan
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanagan looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (4) Mulligan
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Mulligan trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Hanagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T4#
Hanagan trying to control the position here.
Mulligan postures up.
Mulligan wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Mulligan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mulligan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hanagan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (4) Mulligan
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mulligan keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #T5#
Mulligan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mulligan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a triangle but Hanagan pushes his legs off easily.
Mulligan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (6) Mulligan
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Mulligan postures up.
Mulligan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mulligan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Mulligan keeps trying to improve his position.#T6#
Hanagan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulligan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mulligan stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Mulligan is fighting to break Hanagan's control of his arms but Hanagan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Mulligan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hanagan dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (11) vs (6) Mulligan
Mulligan wants to sweep but no luck. #T7#
Hanagan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mulligan has his hands on Hanagan's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Mulligan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hanagan defends well.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself. #T8#
Hanagan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hanagan looking to sit in guard and control but Mulligan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (11) vs (8) Mulligan
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Mulligan from controlling successfully. #T9#
Hanagan pulls Mulligan in close to his closed guard and prevents Mulligan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Mulligan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mulligan has gone for a leg lock! Hanagan slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mulligan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (13) vs (8) Mulligan
Mulligan being controlled here, momentarily.
Mulligan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mulligan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hanagan haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10#
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan trying to control but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
Mulligan working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan advances to half guard.
Hanagan looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T11#
Hanagan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Mulligan is working away. #SUB#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura but Mulligan is defending well.
Mulligan trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan not doing much here.
Mulligan trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Hanagan is controlling the pace.
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Mulligan is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mulligan manages to get to full guard.
Mulligan 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.#T13#
Hanagan passes Mulligan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Mulligan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan prevents Mulligan from improving his position.
Mulligan trying to control from the bottom.
#T14#
Hanagan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mulligan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mulligan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan trying to control the action but Mulligan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 13 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Neil clinches.
Hanagan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanagan gets underhooks to prevent Neil's takedown attempt.
Neil can't get the takedown.
Charley Hanagan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vince Neil.
Neil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Neil drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hanagan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Hanagan lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Neil
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hanagan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Neil avoid being mounted?
Neil tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Neil defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Neil tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Neil is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Neil is controlling Hanagan's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Neil is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Neil keeps trying to improve his position.
Neil is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanagan is pressing down on Neil's thigh, looking to free his foot. Neil is holding on for now.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Neil tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB#
Neil is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Neil is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Neil slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Neil working a defensive guard here.
Neil wants to improve his position but instead Hanagan has moved into half guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Neil keeps working. #SUB2#
Neil looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hanagan is taking a breather. Neil says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Hanagan passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (0) Neil#T4#
Neil has given up his back here. Will Hanagan look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (8) vs (0) Neil
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Neil trying to control the action but Hanagan just sinks the hooks in.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Neil tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Neil is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Hanagan wants to take Neil's back here but Neil is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Hanagan moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (11) vs (0) Neil
Neil is trying to break free.
Hanagan trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Neil rolls, trying to escape but Hanagan keeps control of the position.
Neil turns into Hanagan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (11) vs (2) Neil
Neil postures up.
Hanagan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Neil wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T6#
Hanagan managing to control the position.
Hanagan is looking to sweep but instead, Neil has passed into half guard.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Hanagan is pressing down on Neil's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanagan is adopting a defensive guard.
Neil trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #T7#
Neil looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan pulls Neil in close to his closed guard and prevents Neil from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Neil from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is trying to keep Neil in close.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
My spies in The Academy Of Catch Wrestling inform me that Neil has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Neil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Neil trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Neil is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan seems keen to control Neil's posture.
Neil trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.#T9#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Neil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Neil won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Neil wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Hanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Neil showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T10#
Hanagan trying to control the position.
Neil passes Hanagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanagan moves into full guard.
Neil looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Neil manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (13) vs (2) Neil
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Neil wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment. #T11#
Hanagan is stalling in the full guard.
Neil looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan'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.
Neil looking to control.
Neil lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (13) vs (4) Neil
Neil trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Neil stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Neil is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Neil tries to pass.
Hanagan controls Neil momentarily but Neil frees himself.
Neil wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
#T13#
Neil trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Neil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Neil is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Neil sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Hanagan gets full guard.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (15) vs (4) Neil
Hanagan passes Neil's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T14#
Hanagan is stalling here. Neil is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanagan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Neil has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (15) vs (8) Neil
Hanagan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep. Neil is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan is not content to let Neil control the position.
Neil wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan wants to control but Neil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hanagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hanagan takes the fight on points by 15 to 8.
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CACC 150: Dominguez vs Bolivar
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Pacer Dalton!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Dalton shoots in for a double leg but Hanagan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD#
Hanagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dalton on his heels. He'll look to pass Dalton's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (0) Dalton
Dalton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Dalton is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dalton holds on and takes a little breather.
Dalton is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Dalton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Hanagan'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.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dalton is keeping the position for now.
Dalton wants to sweep but no luck.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Dalton is adopting a defensive guard.
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
Dalton is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (2) vs (4) Dalton
Dalton controlling from the back.
Hanagan 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.
Dalton has the hooks in. Hanagan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T2#
Hanagan trying to control the hands but Dalton breaks the grip.
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Dalton avoiding Hanagan 's attempts to control his hands.
Dalton is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Hanagan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Dalton wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Dalton controls the action.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanagan tries to escape but Dalton has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Hanagan just trying to survive but Dalton is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Dalton is looking to control Hanagan but Hanagan is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T3#
Dalton biding his time, looking for the opening.
Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan trying to control the position but Dalton manages to sink in the hooks.
Dalton struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hanagan tries to roll but Dalton sticks to his back.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Dalton's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Hanagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Dalton's guard. Nice work there by Hanagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (4) vs (4) Dalton
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Dalton.
Dalton is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hanagan stays in close to Dalton's body and controls the position. #T4#
Dalton 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.
Hanagan passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dalton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Hanagan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Dalton wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well. #T5#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Dalton tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan tries to pass to full mount but Dalton defends it.
Hanagan is keen to just control but Dalton is a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Dalton defending well.
Dalton is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dalton avoid being mounted?
Dalton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (4) vs (8) Dalton#T6#
Dalton is looking to control Hanagan but Hanagan is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Dalton avoiding Hanagan 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
Dalton 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.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Dalton just sinks the hooks in.
Hanagan tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dalton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Dalton sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T7#
Dalton avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanagan is squirming around, avoiding Dalton's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape. #T8#
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hanagan tries to reverse the position but Dalton maintains control.
Hanagan stops Dalton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hanagan tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Hanagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hanagan tries to hold on but Dalton pushes him away.
Dalton prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Dalton tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Dalton avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.#T9#
Dalton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Dalton is looking to work his way around to Hanagan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB2#
Dalton is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hanagan is surviving well by controlling Dalton's body position as best he can.
Hanagan working to try and regain half guard.
Dalton tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Dalton controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Hanagan tries to lock up and control but Dalton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dalton fails to advance to Hanagan's back.
Dalton looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hanagan is trying desperately to improve position.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Dalton controlling his opponent.
Hanagan can't escape the position.
#T11#
Hanagan is controlling an arm, preventing Dalton from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Dalton trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan tries to roll over but Dalton keeps him under control.
Hanagan is trying to control but can't.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away.
Dalton perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hanagan reverses the position - he's now on top in Dalton's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (6) vs (8) Dalton
Dalton has Hanagan pulled in close to control his posture. #T12#
Hanagan trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Dalton trying to control the position.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Dalton is keeping the position.
Dalton controlling the position.
Dalton controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Dalton wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Dalton keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan postures up.
#T13#
Hanagan trying to control but Dalton is working from the bottom.
Dalton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dalton keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (9) vs (8) Dalton
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Dalton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dalton seems a little lost for a moment, as Hanagan dominates the positioning.
Dalton is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Dalton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (10) Dalton#T14#
Dalton is keen to just control but Hanagan is a slippery customer.
Dalton tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it.
Dalton trying to control from half guard but Hanagan is working away.
Hanagan trying to control but Dalton postures up.
Dalton is looking to advance position but Hanagan won't allow it.
Still in half guard, Dalton seems content to control.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Dalton is controlling well.
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dalton is working away from the top position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Dalton has control of the leg.
Dalton trying to control the action but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dalton wins on points by 10 to 9.
Our winner, Pacer Dalton, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
CACC 143: Average vs Shifter 2
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Charley Hanagan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 6 losses; Tom Tomson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Hanagan clinches.
Tomson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hanagan avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Tomson pulls guard.
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Hanagan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tomson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hanagan has Tomson in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (0) vs (2) Tomson
Tomson is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Tomson pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tomson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hanagan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tomson defends well.#SUB#
Hanagan has his foot on Tomson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tomson works his way back into a safe position though.
Tomson 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. #SUB#
Hanagan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tomson uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (0) vs (5) Tomson
Hanagan is trying to work for a sweep but Tomson has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hanagan (0) vs (7) Tomson#T2#
Hanagan is desperately trying to improve his position but Tomson has a good base and remains in mount.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan is squirming around, avoiding Tomson's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan is trying to reverse the position but instead Tomson has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (0) vs (10) Tomson
Tomson controlling well, preventing Hanagan from escaping the position.
Tomson doesn't have the hooks in and Hanagan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (2) vs (10) Tomson
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tomson is keeping the position.
Tomson managing to control the position.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tomson is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (5) vs (10) Tomson#SUB#
Hanagan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tomson gets back to half guard.
Tomson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.#T4##SUB#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Tomson is defending it quite comfortably.
Hanagan is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Tomson reverses the position - he's now on top in Hanagan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (5) vs (12) Tomson
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Tomson controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tomson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (7) vs (12) Tomson
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T5#
Tomson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Hanagan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tomson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tomson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tomson! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hanagan (7) vs (16) Tomson
Hanagan tries to improve position but can't. #T6#
Hanagan manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Tomson not doing much here.
Hanagan manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Hanagan has an active guard here but Tomson has managed to pass into half guard.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Tomson is controlling well.
#T7#
Hanagan tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tomson has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (7) vs (19) Tomson
Hanagan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tomson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape. #T8#
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanagan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T9#
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Tomson wants to pass the guard but Hanagan is keeping the position.
Tomson preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Hanagan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tomson has passed into half guard!
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Tomson has control of the leg.
Hanagan gets full guard.#T10#
Hanagan is looking to sweep but instead, Tomson has passed into half guard.
Tomson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (7) vs (22) Tomson
Hanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tomson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T11#
Hanagan wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Hanagan (7) vs (25) Tomson
Good control from Tomson.
A lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Hanagan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Hanagan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tomson's guard. Nice work there by Hanagan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (9) vs (25) Tomson
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Hanagan passes Tomson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tomson trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Tomson keeping control of the position.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tomson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hanagan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tomson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hanagan.
Hanagan is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tomson! Score +3 for passing guard: Hanagan (12) vs (25) Tomson#T13##SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar but Tomson turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tomson. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (12) vs (27) Tomson
Tomson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Tomson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tomson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tomson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tomson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T14#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (14) vs (27) Tomson
Tomson keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Tomson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Tomson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hanagan (14) vs (29) Tomson
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tomson stopping the sweep attempt from Hanagan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tomson wins on points by 29 to 14.
During a confident post fight interview, Tom Tomson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
Syn Cruz jr vs Zulu
Date: Nov 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan throws a hook but Mfer avoids it easily.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mfer.
Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
Mfer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mfer misses with a straight left.
Mfer cracks Hanagan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanagan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanagan thuds his right hand into Mfer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A swing and a miss from Mfer.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Mfer's legs. #ES#
Mfer sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Mfer throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Hanagan counters with a single leg into guard. Mfer didn't expect that.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mfer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Mfer.#T1#
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Hanagan is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Mfer gets full guard.
Mfer is looking to stand up but Hanagan isn't so interested in that idea.
Mfer keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #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.
Mfer is adopting a defensive guard.
Hanagan cracks Mfer with a solid left hand.
Hanagan is fighting to break Mfer's control of his arms but Mfer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mfer is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mfer has wrist control.
Mfer wants to stand and escape but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Hanagan content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hanagan's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Mfer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mfer manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Mfer's guard.
Mfer controlling Hanagan's posture.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mfer looking to control.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mfer is keeping the position.
Mfer wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Mfer is pulling down on Hanagan's head to control his posture.
Mfer not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Mfer wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mfer's head.
Mfer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mfer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mfer continues to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Mfer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Mfer tries a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.
Mfer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Mfer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mfer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mfer fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanagan.
Mfer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanagan jabs Mfer right on the nose. Mfer blinks but takes it well.
Mfer throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a jab from Mfer.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mfer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mfer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mfer.
Hanagan cracks Mfer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range as Mfer strikes.#T1#
Mfer scores with the left hand. Hanagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Hanagan misses with a double jab.
#CL#
Mfer closes the distance and clinches.
Mfer throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mfer has a couple of punches blocked by Hanagan.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanagan.
Mfer lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanagan lands a left hand.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hanagan as Mfer tries to tie him up.
Mfer blocks an uppercut.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mfer.
Mfer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mfer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mfer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mfer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanagan's elbow.
Mfer lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Mfer lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mfer fails to land.
A short right from Mfer on the inside. #ROC#Hanagan is rocked!
Mfer is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Mfer finish him?
Mfer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanagan is pressed against the cage. Mfer pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Hanagan! Two more big strikes from Mfer and Hanagan crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bull Mfer!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bull Mfer thanked Arcticus University: London for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
Syn TBD
Date: Oct 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martynov fails to land with a series of punches.
#CL2#
Martynov closes the distance and clinches.
Martynov lands with a light punch inside.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Martynov manages to get underhooks.
Martynov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martynov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martynov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hanagan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Martynov pulls guard.
Hanagan with a nice head shot there.#SUB2#
Martynov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for a guillotine here but Hanagan defends easily.
Hanagan 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.#SUB2#
Martynov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hanagan has passed into half guard!
#T1##SUB2#
Martynov actively working from the bottom here.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Martynov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Martynov looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Martynov defends the submission attempt.
Hanagan uses his free foot to push down on Martynov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Martynov.
Hanagan prevents Martynov from getting the reversal.#T2#
Hanagan is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Hanagan landing strikes from the mount and Martynov is in trouble!
Hanagan with the ground and pound from mount.
Martynov wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Hanagan landing shots from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big strike lands for Hanagan! That's really hurt Martynov and he's turned his back - Hanagan keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Hanagan jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Syn Chaos
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan swings for the body but Rautio moves out of range.
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rautio lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hanagan at a distance.
Rautio misses with a low kick as Hanagan jumps back.
Hanagan feints the counter takedown.
Rautio connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Rautio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan has a takedown stuffed.
Rautio has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rautio there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hanagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Hanagan misses.
Rautio looks for the body kick but Hanagan saw that one coming.
Rautio definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Hanagan moves into the clinch successfully.
Rautio blocks a body shot from Hanagan. #T1#
Rautio misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
Rautio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanagan.
Rautio gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Risto Rautio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rautio.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheers as Hanagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rautio doesn't seem phased though.
Hanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rautio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rautio fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rautio manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rautio swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan throwing strikes from guard but Rautio blocks nicely. #T2#
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Rautio is retaining full guard.
Rautio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Rautio is keeping the position.
Hanagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Hanagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Rautio working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan won't allow Rautio to sweep him here.
Rautio preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Rautio is keeping the position.
Hanagan postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Hanagan postures up in Rautio's guard and throws a big left but Rautio blocks it.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Rautio has wrist control.
Hanagan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rautio works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Rautio keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hanagan throws a strike but Rautio rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Rautio won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rautio is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Rautio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hanagan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rautio has managed to get both his arms back between Hanagan's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Rautio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Hanagan rushes Rautio and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hanagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hanagan looking for a takedown.
Rautio working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rautio misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanagan prevents a body shot from Rautio.
Hanagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rautio's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rautio.
A short body shot lands from Hanagan as the two fighters clinch.
Good body shot from Rautio.
Rautio lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rautio gets through Hanagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Hanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Rautio misses its intended target.
Rautio moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan misses with a double jab
and Rautio counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #T1#
Hanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rautio moves away.
Risto Rautio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Rautio avoids the punch easily.
Rautio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A swing and a miss from Rautio.
Rautio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Rautio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hanagan just manages to avoid it.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Hanagan wants to clinch.
Rautio leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Rautio misses the target.#T2#
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Rautio.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rautio slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Hanagan connects with a body shot that sends Rautio's belly button to the back.
Hanagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rautio on the side of the head.
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Rautio.
Hanagan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rautio looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan wants to clinch up but Rautio keeps it at a distance.
Rautio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charley Hanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rautio.
Rautio misses with a body shot.
Hanagan wants to clinch up but Rautio keeps it at a distance.#T3#
Hanagan scores with a jab to the head.
Nice takedown defense from Rautio. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
Risto Rautio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan moves out of range as Rautio strikes.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Rautio moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan throws a combination that misses
and Rautio counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanagan swings widly with a right hand
and Rautio connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rautio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rautio drops his hands momentarily and Hanagan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rautio fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rautio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanagan misses with a lunging right hand
and Rautio makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Rautio keeps the fight on the outside.#T4#
Hanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio throws a big shot that misses.
Hanagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanagan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Rautio.
Hanagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rautio misses with a wild body shot.
Rautio keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard.
Rautio is doing well to control the position and prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Rautio dodges it nicely.
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 Risto Rautio will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hanagan shoots for a takedown but Rautio saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Rautio on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rautio takes one on the button.
Rautio swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
And Hanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but Rautio pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hanagan cracks a nice hook into Rautio's ribs.
Rautio throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Rautio closes the distance and clinches.
Rautio misses with a body punch.
Hanagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rautio prevents it.
Risto Rautio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Rautio misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
A short left from Rautio.
Rautio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Risto Rautio has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Rautio.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
Rautio fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rautio lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Rautio fails to land.
Rautio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Rautio blocking some punches.
Rautio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rautio makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Hanagan is rocked!
Rautio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can Rautio finish him?
Rautio throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Rautio misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanagan.
Rautio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rautio lands a nice uppercut.
Hanagan tries a body shot but Rautio blocks it.
Rautio cracks Hanagan with a nice body shot.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Rautio lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rautio swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rautio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanagans head.
Rautio pushes Hanagan against the cage. Rautio is working some dirty boxing. Rautio pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanagan goes down! Hanagan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Rautio moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Risto Rautio!
Risto Rautio took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
SYN King's Road
Date: Aug 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moore misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Hanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD#
Moore looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hanagan!
Moore postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Moore looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanagan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hanagan tries to bench press Moore off him but Moore keeps the position. #SUB#
Moore is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hanagan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanagan is trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Moore works to advance to full mount. Hanagan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Moore looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
#T1#
Moore landing punches.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Moore lands with some strikes.
Hanagan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Moore passes to full mount!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Moore is controlling well.
Hanagan is in trouble now - Moore has advanced to mount!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Moore scoring with strikes but Hanagan is staying in there. #T2#
Moore scores with a couple of good head shots there.
#ROC#Hanagan is rocked!
Moore 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.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Moore cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hanagan is still in real trouble! Can Moore finish him?
Moore is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Hanagan goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Moore!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Moore!
A very excited looking Carl Moore made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
PFC 194 Pearson vs McDonald
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Buren takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hanagan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Van Buren will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Buren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Van Buren throwing a counter right hand but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Van Buren ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanagan moves away.
Van Buren moves forwards but Hanagan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Buren throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL2#
Hanagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hanagan misses with some punches.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Van Buren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Van Buren defends it nicely.#TD2#
Hanagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanagan throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Van Buren sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Van Buren on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Van Buren is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Van Buren taking a bit of punishment here - Hanagan scoring with strikes.
Van Buren keeping his opponent close.
The strikes coming from Hanagan are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanagan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hanagan working away.#SUB2#
Hanagan swings around for an armbar but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanagan's guard.#T3#
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Van Buren manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Hanagan throws a strike but Van Buren rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hanagan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Van Buren has picked Hanagan up and slammed him! Hanagan can't keep hold of the triangle and Van Buren manages to pass to side control!
Hanagan looks to move to half guard but instead Van Buren has passed into mount! Damn!
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.
Van Buren trying to control but Hanagan is having none of it. #T4#
Van Buren prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Hanagan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hanagan wants to improve his position but Van Buren is controlling well.
Hanagan is pressing down on Van Buren's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hanagan is looking to sweep but instead, Van Buren has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan 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#
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Hanagan counters with a three punch combo that has Van Buren backing up. Van Buren nods at Hanagan to acknowledge the strikes.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren with a hook.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren misses with a straight left.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Hanagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Van Buren's head.
Hanagan lands a nice hook to Van Buren's body. Van Buren takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Van Buren is out of range.
Van Buren seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren throws a leg kick that misses.
Van Buren throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan cracks Van Buren with an open hand slap.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanagan misses the target.
Hanagan misses with a shot to the body
and Van Buren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Buren was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target.
Van Buren throws a leg kick but Hanagan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Van Buren swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanagan.
Van Buren gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan shoots in looking for a takedown but Van Buren manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hanagan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Nice body punch from Van Buren.
Van Buren jabs Hanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Van Buren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hanagan throws a right hand that Van Buren ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Buren also avoids with ease.
Van Buren throws a low kick, looking for Hanagan's leg but Hanagan calmly moves out of range.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Joost Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Van Buren connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Van Buren takes one to the side of the head.
Van Buren tries to work over Hanagan's front leg with a kick but Hanagan checks it. #T3#
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Van Buren.
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Van Buren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Buren looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Van Buren displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan shoots for a takedown but Van Buren saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Van Buren fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanagan on the side of the head.#TD2#
Van Buren gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Van Buren is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Van Buren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
Van Buren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Van Buren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren pulls Hanagan in to control the position.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Van Buren lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
Van Buren slips a jab from Hanagan.
Van Buren is looking to wear down Hanagan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Van Buren misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hanagan lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Van Buren as he avoids it easily.
Van Buren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice sprawl there from Van Buren as Hanagan shoots in.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Van Buren wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Van Buren avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Van Buren off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Buren swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Buren is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Van Buren swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
No luck for Hanagan with that takedown attempt.
Joost Van Buren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Van Buren moves away
and Van Buren counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big right from Van Buren misses.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren throws a body kick that misses.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan shoots in but Van Buren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Van Buren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Buren. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joost Van Buren has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joost Van Buren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Van Buren looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Buren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanagan with a nice cross.
Hanagan walks into a left hand.
Van Buren stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Van Buren misses its target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Buren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Van Buren thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
A little feinted left hand from Van Buren on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanagan stuns Van Buren with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Hanagan.#T3#
Van Buren connects with a single shot there.#ROC#Hanagan is rocked!
Van Buren throws an uppercut from hell that sends Hanagan clean off his feet! He's out cold! Van Buren stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joost Van Buren!
Joost Van Buren 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.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
PFC 185 Bathory vs Hijikata
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanagan misses with a takedown
and Marceau counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Marceau throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
Hanagan takes a swing at Marceau's ribcage but misses.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Marceau sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Marceau uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan jabs at Marceau's body.
Marceau throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Marceau defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marceau throws a body shot but no joy.
Marceau has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Marceau's head.
Hanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marceau.
Hanagan misses with a right hand
and Marceau counters with a straight right hand.
Hanagan avoids the head kick by Marceau.
#T1#
Marceau scores with a hook.
Marceau misses with a double jab.
Hanagan swings for the body but Marceau moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marceau! But no joy.
Hanagan lands with a right hand.
Hanagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marceau misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Hanagan.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Marceau now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Marceau lands with a right hand. #ROC2#Hanagan is rocked!
Marceau misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan jabs Marceau right on the nose. Marceau blinks but takes it well.
Marceau steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A shot to the body from Hanagan misses
and Marceau counters with a left to the body.
Hanagan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The fighters circling - Marceau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Marceau misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hanagan looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Marceau is fending him off so far but Hanagan persists. Nope, Marceau circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanagan 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.
Marceau avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Marceau tries to clinch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan sizes up Marceau with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Marceau has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Marceau replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hanagan blocks it well.
Hanagan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanagan throws a right and a left that Marceau avoids nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Marceau misses.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marceau doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marceau fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head kick by Marceau - that's a beauty! Hanagan is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Marceau can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jean-Claude Marceau!
After winning the bout, Jean-Claude Marceau thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'. |
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Event:
PFC 180 Krison vs Moors
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Bennet ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hanagan showed some decent athleticism there.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Bennet is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bennet defending well though.
Bennet tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position. #T1#
Bennet trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Bennet defending well.
Bennet keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bennet has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Bennet is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bennet keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Bennet is defending the position.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bennet regains full guard. Nicely done. #T3#
Hanagan throws a big elbow that misses.
Hanagan postures up in Bennet's guard and throws a big left but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Bennet keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan trying to move into half guard but instead Bennet has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Hanagan has his foot on Bennet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bennet works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bennet wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan drags him back down.
Hanagan throws a strike aimed at the side of Bennet's head but Bennet avoids it well.
Bennet is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanagan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanagan looks up at the clock and then as Bennet takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Hanagan smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bennet tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but can't.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for a kimura but Bennet is defending well.
Hanagan throws an elbow but Bennet slips to the side and avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Bennet misses.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Bennet throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanagan.
Hanagan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bennet with a body shot.
Bennet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanagan slips a jab from Bennet.
Hanagan takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Bennet slips under a jab.
A big left from Hanagan misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hanagan cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bennet keeps Hanagan at a distance using the push kick.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet lands a nice looking body shot.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bennet throws out the jab.
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!
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan slips under a jab.#T1#
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Bennet throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan moves out of range as Bennet strikes.
Hanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bennet looks to clinch
and Hanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Hanagan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Bennet has closed the distance and engaged Hanagan in a clinch.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Still in the clinch, Hanagan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Bennet lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet with a hook.
Bennet throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Hanagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet tries to clinch but Hanagan moves out of range. #T2##TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES#
Bennet kicks Hanagan off and gets back to his feet.
Hanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bennet at a distance.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bennet swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bennet looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bennet.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bennet.
Bennet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bennet just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet counters with a straight right hand.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bennet.
Bennet throws a leg kick but Hanagan checks it.
Hanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bennet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and gets a takedown into Bennet's guard.#ES#
Bennet has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Hanagan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T3#
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage. #BC#
Bennet pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bennet lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Hanagan throws a series of punches but Bennet avoids them all with ease.
Hanagan thuds a left hand into Bennet's body.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan with a jab.
Bennet swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hanagan counters with a two punch combo.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Hanagan in the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Bennet throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Bennet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan dips to his left and cracks Bennet with an uppercut!
Hanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanagan throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Hanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Bennet cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet slips a jab from Hanagan.
Bennet misses with a body kick.
Hanagan connects with a body shot that sends Bennet's belly button to the back.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanagan moves in looking to clinch but Bennet pushes him off.
Bennet fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanagan misses the target.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Bennet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Bennet misses with a straight left.
Bennet scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bennet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Bennet walks into a straight right hand from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bennet avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Bennet sprawls well.
Crunch! Bennet slams his shin into Hanagan's torso.#T1#
Bennet throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Michael Bennet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL2#
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
A short left from Bennet.
Bennet goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC#
Bennet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bennet misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Michael Bennet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Hanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bennet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bennet tries to land a front kick but Hanagan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL#
Bennet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hanagan, pushing him back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Bennet has had enough of the clinch but Hanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet is working Hanagan over against the cage.
Bennet cracks Hanagan with a nice body shot.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Hanagan fails to land.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Bennet lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Bennet.
#BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Hanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bennet. Bennet obviously looking to wear him down.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet connects with a right hand. Hanagan shakes it off.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bennet.
Bennet darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
An inside leg kick lands from Bennet. #T3#
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Bennet.
Hanagan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Good shot there by Bennet.
Hanagan throws a hook but Bennet blocks it.
Hanagan scores with a nice right hand.
Bennet looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Hanagan knows he should have avoided that one.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet misses with a kick to the body.
Bennet lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanagan's sensitive parts.
Bennet goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bennet.
Bennet swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hanagan.
Bennet lands a jab to Hanagan's midsection.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bennet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bennet's head backwards.#T4#
Hanagan staying out of range there.
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Bennet sprawls well.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanagan looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bennet quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bennet jabs Hanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Bennet with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bennet misses with an uppercut.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet scores with a nice head shot.
Bennet doesn't manage to clinch there - Hanagan circles away.
Bennet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bennet misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bennet showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bennet 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
Michael Bennet decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 173 Mirage vs Hanagan
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanagan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Mirage won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Hanagan is thwarting Mirage's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirage defending well though.
Hanagan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Mirage's coaches at Tosen's Home for Lost Boys have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Mirage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mirage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mirage keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #T1#
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanagan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Mirage is retaining full guard.
Mirage avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mirage is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Mirage has wrist control.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mirage swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Hanagan postures up in Mirage's guard and throws a big left but Mirage blocks it.
Mirage keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanagan passes Mirage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirage defending well though.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Mirage is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mirage trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Hanagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mirage sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mirage wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mirage defending well though.
Hanagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hanagan throwing shots but Mirage is blocking nicely. #T4#
Mirage on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hanagan is trying for a kimura here. Mirage looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanagan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
A relieved looking Charley Hanagan thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
PFC 166 Hanagan vs Ispa
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Ispa shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hanagan napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ispa laying and praying for a moment but Hanagan takes advantage and regains half guard.
Ispa is controlling the pace.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ispa is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hanagan defends it well.
Hanagan is staying active underneath Ispa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Ispa is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hanagan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanagan is pressing down on Ispa's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T1#
Ispa sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hanagan's guard.
Hanagan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Ispa's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Ispa's back!
Ispa is covering up but some of the strikes from Hanagan are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB#
Hanagan has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ispa trying to control but not successfully.
Hanagan is hanging on to Ispa's back as he tries to escape.
Ispa is taking damage to the body and head.
Hanagan avoiding Ispa 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Ispa defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T2#
Ispa tries to escape but Hanagan has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Hanagan looking to break Ispa's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Ispa remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Hanagan will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hanagan is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Hanagan gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Hanagan gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Hanagan apologises and we restart here on the feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ispa throws a head kick but Hanagan moves out of range.
Ispa cracks Hanagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ispa misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Ispa misses with a looping right.
Hanagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ispa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan tries to counter by clinching up but Ispa breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanagan with a hook.
Ispa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Ispa is just out of range.
Hanagan connects with a single shot there.
Ispa tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan attempts a counter takedown but Ispa avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Ispa throws a front kick that sends Hanagan stumbling back into the cage.
Hanagan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ispa connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanagan. Hanagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ispa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ispa shoots in looking for a takedown. Hanagan tries to sprawl out of it but Ispa keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hanagan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ispa shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hanagan wants to clinch.
Ispa tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hanagan defends well and Ispa ends up having to push Hanagan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ispa takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hanagan connects with a body shot that sends Ispa's belly button to the back.
Hanagan takes a swing at Ispa's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Hanagan closes the distance but Ispa moves to the side
and Ispa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ispa lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ispa.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ispa loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
A big right from Ispa misses.
Ispa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Ispa misses
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ispa throws out a leg kick but Hanagan moves out of range and Ispa only half commits.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Ispa looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#TD#
Ispa tries to sprawl but Hanagan drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanagan 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.
Ispa is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up with Ispa, looking for a takedown. Hanagan pushes Ispa against the cage but Ispa circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Ispa feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down. #CL2#
Ispa has closed the distance and engaged Hanagan in a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ispa throws an elbow but misses.
Ispa is pressed up against the cage. Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ispa down to the mat. Ispa avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Hanagan drops his hands momentarily and Ispa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
Ispa closes the distance and clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ispa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hanagan's brow.
Ispa misses with a punch to the body.
Ispa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ispa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ispa gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ispa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hanagan avoids a wild elbow strike from Ispa.
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!
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Ispa controls his hands.
Ispa pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanagan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ispa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T1#
Hanagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ispas head.
Hanagan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hanagan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ispa throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanagan misses with some punches.
Ispa pushes Hanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ispa misses with an elbow strike.
Hanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Ispa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan dodges an elbow strike from Ispa.
Ispa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Ispa lands with a right to the head.
Ispa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
Hanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tank Ispa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ispa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ispa lands with a short shot to the head.
Ispa presses Hanagan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ispa lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ispa lands an elbow that stopped Hanagan in his tracks for a moment. #ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
Ispa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Ispa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ispa throws a big uppercut that drops Hanagan! More strikes from Ispa and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hanagan lies dazed against the cage as Ispa celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tank Ispa!
Tank Ispa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta lands a jab to the head.
Hanagan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Tsurutas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tsuruta defends it nicely.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Tsuruta gets double underhooks and turns Hanagan into the cage.
Tsuruta looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanagan shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
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!
Hanagan swings for the body but Tsuruta moves out of range.
#T1#
A jab from Hanagan does it's job there.
Tsuruta jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Hanagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Hanagan misses with a hook
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch.
Tsuruta is trying to break free.
Tsuruta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta can't break the clinch.
Hanagan lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tsuruta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Tsuruta looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.#T2#
Tsuruta swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Tsuruta slips under a jab.
Tsuruta jabs Hanagan right on the nose. Hanagan blinks but takes it well.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tsuruta did well to prevent Hanagan getting side control.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is defending well.
Hanagan passes to side control.
Hanagan tries to advance position but instead Tsuruta slips a leg back in to half guard. #T3##SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Tsuruta trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tsuruta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tsuruta wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
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. Hanagan connects with a nice short shot to Tsuruta's temple.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Tsuruta defends it well.
Hanagan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Hanagan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tsuruta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Tsuruta off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Charley Hanagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hanagan is working Tsuruta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T1##ES#
Tsuruta is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Tsuruta has had enough of the clinch but Hanagan keeps him there for the moment.
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan cracks a nice hook into Tsuruta's ribs.
Tsuruta ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Tsuruta off the cage and back into range.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lands a jab.
Hanagan looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanagan.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanagan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Tsuruta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsuruta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tsuruta connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hanagan's hands.
Tsuruta throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tsuruta manages to avoid it.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tsuruta scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Nice jab there from Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Tsuruta is having none of it.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Tsuruta connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanagan. Hanagan circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tomomi Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Good exchange - Hanagan coming out on top.
Tsuruta throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanagan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Tsuruta tries to keep at a distance but Hanagan has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks the clinch.
Tsuruta blocks a jab.#T4#
Tsuruta misses with a looping right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Tsuruta sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan throws a shot to the body.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Tsuruta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hanagan.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Tsuruta's corner calls for a 1-2. Tsuruta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #TD2#
Hanagan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tsuruta manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#ES#
Tsuruta kicks Hanagan off and gets to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Hanagan looking to score a takedown here. Tsuruta is defending well but Hanagan drives through and ends up in Tsuruta's guard.
Tsuruta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tsuruta gets back to half guard.
Tsuruta wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Hanagan works his way into full mount! #T1##SUB2#
Hanagan with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tsuruta controls the position.
Tsuruta is bucking up trying to escape but Hanagan cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Tsuruta keeps control of the position easily here as Hanagan tries to buck him off.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
Tsuruta is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Tsuruta. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tsuruta's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan.
Hanagan throwing strikes from guard but Tsuruta blocks nicely.
Hanagan lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hanagan is working Tsuruta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tsuruta is keeping the position for now.
Tsuruta working a defensive guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta has control of Hanagan's left arm, preventing Hanagan from doing any damage. #T3#
Tsuruta keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hanagan is pushing down on Tsuruta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tsuruta is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanagan is thwarting Tsuruta's attempts to control the position.
Tsuruta is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Tsuruta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tsuruta is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Hanagan winds up and cracks Tsuruta with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tsuruta is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Tsuruta is pulling down on Hanagan's head to control his posture.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Hanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tsuruta moves away.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Tsuruta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.#CL2#
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Tsuruta manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Hanagan throws a jab when Tsuruta was well out of range.#T1#
A jab from Tsuruta misses.
A swing and a miss from Hanagan.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hanagan or perhaps it was just good defense by Tsuruta, which made it look bad.
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan looks to land a combination but Tsuruta avoids it well.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsuruta should have avoided that one.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T2#
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Hanagan throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Tsuruta counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries to break free but Hanagan pushes him back against the cage.
Tsuruta wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tsuruta controls his hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Tsuruta breaks from the clinch.
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Tsuruta sprawls well.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.#CL2#
Hanagan instigates a clinch. #BC#
Tsuruta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Tsuruta loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
Hanagan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tsuruta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanagan momentarily.
Tsuruta misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Hanagan misses with a hook.
As Hanagan tries to get set, Tsuruta tries to push him back and clinch up but Hanagan manages to avoid the attempt.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tsuruta cracks Hanagan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tsuruta misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Hanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tsuruta missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.#T4#
Hanagan scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsuruta blocks a jab.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tsuruta.
A big left from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely. #CL2#
Hanagan rushes Tsuruta and presses him up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanagan.
Hanagan lands with a right to the head.
Hanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hanagan.#BC#
Tsuruta escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Hanagan closes the distance and pushes Tsuruta back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsuruta stuns Hanagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Tsuruta misses the target.
Hanagan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tsuruta looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.#TD2#
Hanagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Tsuruta has his feet on Hanagan's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Tsuruta takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T1#
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan slips a jab from Tsuruta.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Tsuruta.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Tsuruta's shoulder, as Tsuruta tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanagan shoots in but Tsuruta avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hanagan scores with a jab.#T2#
Hanagan takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta tries to counter by clinching up but Hanagan breaks away and moves out of range.
Tsuruta moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hanagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tsuruta is looking to counter the offense by Hanagan and move into the clinch.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Tsuruta misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Tsuruta gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta managing to control the position.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard. #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tsuruta gets full guard.
Tsuruta has his hands on Hanagan's head, controlling the position.
Hanagan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB#
Tsuruta has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tsuruta is keeping the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Tsuruta has wrist control.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Tsuruta keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Hanagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#SUB#
Tsuruta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charley Hanagan.
I've got Hanagan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan 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:
CEC 693
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Hanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hanagan missing with a left hand there. Dog was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan lands a nice hook to Dog's body. Dog takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanagan throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Dog to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanagan lands a head shot.
Hanagan jabs at Dog's body.
Dog misses with a low kick as Hanagan jumps back.
We've been hearing reports that Hanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanagan closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dog darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan tries to clinch up but Dog circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanagan misses with a takedown attempt - Dog sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dog misses with a low kick.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Dog.
Dog throws a head kick that misses. #T1##TD#
Hanagan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Dog kicks Hanagan off and gets to his feet.
Dog takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dog throws a low kick but Hanagan moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick from Dog misses. #TD#
Hanagan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dog to the mat! Dog manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Dog is keeping the position.
Hanagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Dog controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan postures up in Dog's guard and throws a big left but Dog blocks it. #T2#
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dog is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
Hanagan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#SUB#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hanagan is working Dog over with some ground and pound from side control.
A control attempt from Dog but he's now mounted!
Dog is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan working the ground and pound effectively.
#T3#
Dog is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Dog is still trying to improve position.
Hanagan connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Dog is looking to get to half guard.
Hanagan looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Dog sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hanagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dog trying to control from the bottom.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dog defending well though. #T4#
Dog wants to get back to full guard.
Dog has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanagan works his way into full mount!
You get the feeling that Dog really doesn't like being in this position too much.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Dog.
Hanagan lands with a nice body punch. #TD#
Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dog looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hanagan connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dog some visible discomfort.
Dog manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanagan's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dog is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Dog wants to get back to full guard but Hanagan has passed into side control.
Dog gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Charley Hanagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dog taking some punishment here, with Hanagan in his half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dog is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Dog trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
#SUB#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Dog is trying to control but can't.
Hanagan working Dog over with strikes. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Dog dodges it nicely.
Dog gets back to full guard.
Hanagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan landing some decent shots from guard.
Hanagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dog's head.
Dog is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dog prevents Hanagan from moving into mount. #T3#
Dog is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Dog is trying to get back to half guard.
Hanagan working the head with strikes.
Dog is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hanagan swings around for an armbar but Dog sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Hanagan's guard.#SUB#
Hanagan working for submissions but it's allowed Dog to get to half guard.
Hanagan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T4#
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanagan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Dog is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dog!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dog reaches up to try and control the position but Hanagan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Dog rolls and tries to escape and now Hanagan has his back!
Hanagan is hanging on to Dog's back as he tries to escape.
Dog tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hanagan landing shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dog pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dog sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dog looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dog! But no joy.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan slips a jab from Dog.
Hanagan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dog doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dog can do to turn this around?
Dog throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dog throws a low kick but Hanagan moves out of range easily.
Hanagan attempts a counter takedown but Dog avoids it well and moves away.
Dog takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanagan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice straight punches there by Hanagan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hanagan.
Hanagan throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Hanagan misses the jab.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Dog is looking to score with low kicks.
Dog throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Dog tries to work over Hanagan's front leg with a kick but Hanagan checks it.
Dog keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dog throws a head kick but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dog manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dog throws out a counter right but Hanagan avoids it with no problem.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dog gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanagan slips a jab from Dog.
Hanagan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dog flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanagan steps away.
Hanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Three Dog has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dog. Dog circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan moves out of range as Dog throws a body kick.
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Hanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Charley Hanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Dog walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dog takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dog throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan fails with a takedown attempt.
Dog throws out a counter right but Hanagan avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Hanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It seemed like Dog was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Dog lands a big uppercut and Hanagan crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hanagan looks OK. Dog waves Hanagan back to his feet!
Nice sprawl there from Dog as Hanagan shoots in.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanagan blocks the leg kick.
#T3#
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Dog moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dog moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Dog sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Dog cracks Hanagan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hanagan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Dog finish him?
#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Dog.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Dog.#TD#
Hanagan scores with a takedown into Dog's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Dog has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dog utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dog is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hanagan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hanagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Hanagan cracks Dog with a solid left hand.
Hanagan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Hanagan stands and throws Dog's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Dog is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dog takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Dog is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dog knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hanagan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charley Hanagan.
Well Hanagan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
A victorious Charley Hanagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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CEC 689.5
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Tsuruta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hanagan wants to clinch.
Tsuruta appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut. Tsuruta saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tsuruta swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Tsuruta. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
Tsuruta cracks Hanagan with a good jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Hanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tsuruta takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Hanagan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tsuruta!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Hanagan goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Tsuruta rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hanagan's guard! Nice work there by Tsuruta! #T1##SUB2#
Hanagan has his foot on Tsuruta's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tsuruta works his way back into a safe position though.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tsuruta'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.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsuruta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tsuruta has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tsuruta sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tsuruta tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsuruta can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tsuruta stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Tsuruta showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsuruta defends well.
Tsuruta is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Tsuruta trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a good jab.
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Hanagan tries to counter with a clinch but Tsuruta shakes him off and moves away.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hanagan misses with a left hand
and Tsuruta counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tsuruta as he avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tsuruta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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 Tomomi Tsuruta will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tsuruta preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hanagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tsuruta trying to control here.
Hanagan throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tsuruta is trying to control but Hanagan manages to pass to mount!
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1#
Tsuruta is desperately trying to improve his position but Hanagan has a good base and remains in mount.
Tsuruta regains half guard.
Tsuruta is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan tries to escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Hanagan breaks Tsuruta's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tsuruta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tsuruta wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T2#
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tsuruta is retaining full guard.
Charley Hanagan has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hanagan cracks Tsuruta with a solid left hand.
Tsuruta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Hanagan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tsuruta is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
Tsuruta is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hanagan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T3#
Tsuruta trying to control the position.
Tsuruta will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hanagan is fighting to break Tsuruta's control of his arms but Tsuruta is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Hanagan lands a couple of digs.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hanagan misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tsuruta sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Tsuruta is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hanagan advances nicely into full mount. #T4#
Tsuruta can't escape the position.
Tsuruta tries to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan with good strikes from the mount here!
Tsuruta really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hanagan landing strikes from the mount and Tsuruta is in trouble!
Tsuruta is in a horrible position here. Hanagan smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tsuruta wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tsuruta's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Hanagan lands a nice shot to the body.
Tsuruta uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan works the jab nicely.
Tsuruta is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hanagan takes a swing at Tsuruta's ribcage but misses.
Tsuruta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tsuruta bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tsuruta gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanagan fails to land the takedown.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanagan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Hanagan thuds his right hand into Tsuruta's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Charley Hanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Tsuruta moves out of range.
Tsuruta lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Tsuruta avoids the punch easily.
It looks like Tsuruta has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tsuruta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hanagan moves in looking to clinch but Tsuruta pushes him off.
Tsuruta is looking to counter punch.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta throwing a counter right hand but Hanagan manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Hanagan dives in and scores a takedown into Tsuruta's guard.#ES#
Tsuruta scrambles and gets back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan throws a shot from downtown. Tsuruta moves away and avoids it.#T2#
A jab from Tsuruta finds it's way through Hanagan's defenses.
Hanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsuruta was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Tsuruta moved out of range nicely.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Tomomi Tsuruta is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tsuruta thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan throws a hook but Tsuruta blocks it.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tsuruta avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Hanagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Tsuruta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsuruta just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tsuruta as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Tsuruta wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tomomi Tsuruta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Tsuruta was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hanagan.
Hanagan connects with the punch.
Tsuruta waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Hanagan moves away and avoids it.
Tsuruta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hanagan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tsuruta's head.
Hanagan avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T4#
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a big shot that misses.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hanagan has time to react.
Tsuruta lands with a big left! Hanagan is wobbled badly! Tsuruta comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Hanagan to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tomomi Tsuruta!
Tomomi Tsuruta retains his light heavyweight title!
Tomomi Tsuruta made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
CEC 687.55
Date: Dec 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mark.#TD#
Hanagan gets the takedown into side control.
Mark is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Mark sneaks back into half guard.
Mark wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Mark wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mark is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Mark wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan is nestled in close to Mark, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mark has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mark is trying to get back to full guard.
Mark gets full guard.#SUB2#
Mark working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hanagan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mark keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mark escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mark's guard. #T2#
Hanagan slips a nice elbow through Mark's hands, connecting with Mark's forehead.
Hanagan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanagan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mark knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan lands a couple of digs.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mark is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Hanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan cracks Mark with an elbow. That is naaassty.#CUT#
It looks like Marky Mark has been cut.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Mark gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hanagan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Hanagan wants to pass to mount but Mark is defending the position.
Hanagan throwing shots but Mark is blocking nicely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mark manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan won't allow Mark to sweep him here.
Hanagan advances position into side control!#SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Mark has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanagan but great work by Mark.
Hanagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mark is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hanagan is just riding it out for now. Mark eventually gives up the hold.
Hanagan gets full guard.
Mark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mark's guard. #REVR#
Mark looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marky Mark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Mark looks to land a combination but Hanagan avoids it well.
Marky Mark has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#CL#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches.
Mark throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Mark breaks from the clinch.
Hanagan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mark to score with a decent uppercut.
Mark tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #TD#
Mark gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hanagan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hanagan scoring with punches to the head and body.
Hanagan is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanagan cracks Mark with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Hanagan advances to full mount.
Hanagan landing strikes from the mount and Mark is in trouble! #CUT#
That has opened up Marky Mark's cut even more.
Mark takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC#
Mark is rocked!
Mark can't escape the position.
Hanagan raining down shots from the mount!
Mark is still in real trouble! Can Hanagan finish him?#CUT#
The cut above Marky Mark's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanagan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mark in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mark to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 686
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Power misses. #CL#
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
Hanagan lands with a right to the head.
Hanagan 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.
Power lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Power misses with a body punch.
Power tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#BC2#
Power manages to break the clinch.
Hanagan misses with a series of wild punches.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Power throws out the jab.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Power avoids it really well and circles away.
Power moves away from the strike by Hanagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Power.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Power is just out of range.
Power misses with a hook.
Hanagan throws a right and a left that Power avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
A clash of legs there as Hanagan blocks the low kick.
Hanagan takes one on the button.
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Power just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan throwing a counter right hand but Power manages to avoid it.
Power lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanagan shoots and misses
and Power counters with a good low kick that Hanagan was not able to check.
Power rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanagan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Power misses with a left hand
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanagan takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Hanagan feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Power's head.
Hanagan working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Power's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Power looking for a sweep. Not yet Power, not yet.
Hanagan lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Power's head.#ES2#
Power kicks Hanagan off and gets to his feet. #T2#
Power takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan connects with a jab.#CL#
Power tries to keep at a distance but Hanagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hanagan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Power backwards.
Hanagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Power.
#BC2#
Power breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Power. Power circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Power uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Hanagan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Power swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Power moves away from the strike by Hanagan.
Power leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power connects with a body shot that sends Hanagan's belly button to the back.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Power is out of range.
Hanagan cracks Power with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Power uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan tries to clinch there but Power circles away.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
Power uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Power misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Power connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanagan staying out of range there.
Geordie Power is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Power misses with a low kick.
Power lands an overhand right.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut. Power saw that one coming.
Power thows a left - swing and a miss!
Power ducks right into an uppercut from Hanagan.
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!
Hanagan misses with a jab to the body
and Power counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanagan thinking.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hanagan tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Power throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Power lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanagan cracks Power with an open hand slap.
Hanagan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Power fails to land with a series of punches.
Hanagan takes a swing at Power's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Geordie Power will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanagan lands a jab to the head.
Power rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Power won't be happy with that.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Power felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#ES2#
Power sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Power avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanagan.
Power missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
Hanagan rushes Power and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
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!#BC2#
Power pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Hanagan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hanagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Power.
Power scores with a jab.#T1#
Hanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Power counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanagan misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Power! But no joy.
Hanagan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Power digs a good body shot into Hanagan's ribs.
Power keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Hanagan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hanagan dives in and grabs Power's left leg, looking for a takedown. Power pushes down on Hanagan's head and hops out.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Power.
An inside leg kick from Power misses.
Power slips under a jab.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Power moves out of range.
Power looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Power slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Nice uppercut there from Hanagan.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Power.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Power is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Power misses its intended target. #T2#
Hanagan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Power defends well and Hanagan ends up having to push Power into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Power steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Power as he avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Power on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Power throws out a leg kick but Hanagan moves out of range and Power only half commits.
Power moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Hanagan. #ES2#
Power bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Power misses the jab.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Power counters with a straight right hand.
Jab from Hanagan.
Power scores with a jab to the body.
Power keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hanagan.
Some wild striking there from Power.
#T3#
Power connects with a single shot there.
Power doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Power throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Power.
Power throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Power.
Hanagan misses with a jab to the body
and Hanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Power comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Power ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanagan moves away.
A jab from Hanagan finds it's way through Power's defenses.
Power connects with a leg kick. Hanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Power throws a hook to the side of Hanagan's head but Hanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanagan clobbers Power with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanagan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#T4#
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!
Hanagan checks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Power.
Power takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanagan throws a hook but Power blocks it.
Hanagan misses with a hook.
Hanagan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanagan cracks Power with a good jab.
Hanagan swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Power counter with a right hand.
Hanagan has a takedown stuffed.
Hanagan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanagan tries to clinch up but Power circles away and keeps his distance.
Power only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Power throws a leg kick but Hanagan moved away.
Hanagan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Power counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanagan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geordie Power showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Power throws a leg kick but Hanagan moved away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanagan, as that shot connected.
Hanagan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Power throws a big shot that misses.
Power slips under a jab from Hanagan.
Power throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Power blocks a jab.
Power lands with a thumping leg kick.
Power throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Hanagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Power.
Hanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Power.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Power.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan tries to bum rush Power with a series of wild strikes but Power uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T1#
Power scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Power wants to slow Hanagan down by chopping away at his legs.
Power throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Power throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan moves out of range as Power strikes.#TD#
Hanagan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Power is trying to control but Hanagan manages to pass to mount!
Geordie Power has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Power wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Hanagan has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Power taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
An out of breath Charley Hanagan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 682.5
Date: Nov 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanagan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kong throws a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.
Kong throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan cracks Kong with an open hand slap.
Kong throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Kong bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kong was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.#TD2#
Hanagan feints and as Kong raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kong trying to control from the bottom.
Kong is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan working over Kong with some ground and pound. Kong looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kong has hold of Hanagan's hands but Hanagan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hanagan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
Kong blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hanagan. #SUB2#
Hanagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kong sees it coming and defends easily.
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. Hanagan connects with a nice short shot to Kong's temple.
Kong is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Jungle Room, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Kong manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan lands a couple of elbows.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hanagan pushes down on Kong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Kong tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Kong is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan can't escape the position.
Hanagan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Kong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kong tries to pass to full mount but Hanagan defends it. #T4#
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to sweep but Kong has passed to side control!
Kong wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan tries to improve position but can't.
Hanagan regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Kong seems unphased.
Kong wants to slow Hanagan down by chopping away at his legs.
Kong defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Kong's shoulder, as Kong tries to avoid the shot.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Kong lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanagan will feel that in the morning.
Kong tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kong lands a head kick. Hanagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Kong throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lands a head shot.
Kong throws a front kick aimed at Hanagan's knee but Hanagan avoids it well.
Hanagan blocks a low kick nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Kong.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Kong is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanagan sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Kong is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Kong is working hard here to advance position.
Kong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kong dodges the ground and pound from Hanagan.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Kong is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Kong is looking to reverse the position.
Hanagan throwing strikes but Kong manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanagan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kong is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kong avoid being mounted?#T3##SUB2#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kong has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Kong dodges it nicely.
Hanagan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kong working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hanagan.
Kong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kong wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kong looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hanagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kong is looking to improve his position.
Kong keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hanagan prevents Kong from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong is trying to control but can't.
Kong moves into full guard.
#T1#
Hanagan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kong can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kong is looking to escape.
Hanagan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hanagan slips a nice elbow through Kong's hands, connecting with Kong's forehead.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Kong is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
Hanagan throws a strike but Kong avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kong controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan distracts Kong with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hanagan in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Hanagan has gone for a leg lock! Kong slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hanagan's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Kong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kong doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kong manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kong trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom. #SU#
Kong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #T3#
Kong scores with a jab to the body.
Kong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Nice shot lands for Kong.
Kong lands a jab to the nose.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Kong avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kong continues to drive forward.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hanagan throws a lazy right hand but Kong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kong.
Hanagan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kong is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kong throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan throws a hook but Kong avoids it easily.
Kong tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hanagan is able to avoid easily.
Xafan Kong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Hanagan tries to clinch but Kong moves out of range.
Kong lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Hanagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Xafan Kong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. Kong sprawls well.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Hanagan slips the punch.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kong throws a right hand that misses
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good standup being displayed there by Kong as he connects with a hook.
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kong manages to avoid it.
A cross from Hanagan lands.
Kong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#TD2#
Hanagan looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES#
Kong manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xafan Kong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hanagan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
A very excited looking Charley Hanagan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
CEC 681
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Murhaa gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Murhaa misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheers as Hanagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murhaa doesn't seem phased though.#CL#
Hanagan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murhaa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hanagan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanagan misses with some punches.
Murhaa lands with a right to the head.
Hanagan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murhaa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Murhaa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan tries a body shot but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murhaa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Hanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Murhaa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murhaa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murhaa struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
#T1##TD#
Hanagan is trying to trip Murhaa. He has hold of a leg but Murhaa is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Hanagan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Hanagan 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.
Murhaa is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan working some strikes from top position.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Hanagan postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Hanagan is looking to pass into half guard but Murhaa pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Murhaa is in guard.#REVB#
Murhaa wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Murhaa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Murhaa's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
Murhaa is continuing to stall.
Hanagan 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.
Murhaa trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan wants to hit a switch here but Murhaa passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hanagan there!
Murhaa tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Murhaa controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Hanagan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan throwing strikes from guard but Murhaa blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hanagan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hanagan throws a big right hand that misses.
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
Hanagan trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T4#
Hanagan throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hanagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanagan stands and throws Murhaa's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hanagan moves into full mount!
Hanagan looking to ground and pound but Murhaa is blocking nicely.
Murhaa takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Murhaa avoids a strike by Hanagan and manages to complete a very nice reversal in the process, to end up in Hanagan's guard! Fantastic escape!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murhaa is stalling in the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Murhaa scores with a nice right hand.
Murhaa feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut
and Murhaa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Murhaa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanagan misses with a takedown
and Murhaa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan digs a good body shot into Murhaa's ribs.
Murhaa throws a solid leg kick but Hanagan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murhaa.
Murhaa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
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!
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murhaa.
Hanagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Murhaa sprawls well. He's pushed Hanagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #T1##TD#
Hanagan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Murhaa wants to get back to his feet.
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Murhaa!
Murhaa is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan working Murhaa over with strikes here.
Murhaa wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan lands with some strikes.#T2#
Murhaa wants to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan working the ground and pound effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan punching from mount but Murhaa doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Hanagan sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Murhaa felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanagan lands a couple of good shots and Murhaa has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB#
Hanagan looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Hanagan working for a choke but Murhaa reverses nicely into Hanagan 's guard.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Murhaa from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Hanagan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hanagan, not yet.
Murhaa trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Charley Hanagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Murhaa is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Hanagan prevents Murhaa from improving his position.#T4#
Murhaa manages to get to full guard.
Murhaa pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan throws a strike but Murhaa rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Murhaa trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hanagan's guard.
Murhaa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hanagan is on top in guard.
#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murhaa throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murhaa.
Murhaa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murhaa moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.
Hanagan misses the jab.
Hanagan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Murhaa.
Hanagan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Hanagan. Those never looked like landing. #TD#
Hanagan closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Murhaa's guard.
Hanagan postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murhaa looking for a sweep. Not yet Murhaa, not yet.
Hanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murhaa can do to turn this around?
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhaa is keeping the position for now.
Murhaa is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Hanagan distracts Murhaa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Murhaa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hanagan postures up in Murhaa's guard and throws a big left but Murhaa blocks it.
Murhaa looking to control.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Murhaa is retaining full guard.
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hanagan stands up over Murhaa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hanagan pushing down on Murhaa's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hanagan missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T2#
Nice strikes from Hanagan there.
Hanagan sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murhaa defending well though.
Hanagan looks to land a strike but Murhaa avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
Pauke Murhaa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murhaa won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Murhaa wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Hanagan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hanagan passes to side control. #SUB#
Hanagan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Murhaa is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanagan throwing strikes but Murhaa manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hanagan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hanagan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Murhaa keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Hanagan throws a strike but Murhaa avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#T4#
Murhaa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murhaa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hanagan is looking to work some ground and pound but Murhaa has wrist control.
Murhaa can't keep his opponent in guard - Hanagan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Murhaa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Charley Hanagan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murhaa regains full guard. Nicely done.
Murhaa can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hanagan controls the pace.#SUB2#
Murhaa looking for a guillotine here but Hanagan defends easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Hanagan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hanagan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
An out of breath Charley Hanagan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
CEC 677
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Panayotov takes one on the button.#TD#
Hanagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Panayotov is looking to regain half guard here but Hanagan keeps moving and retains side control.
Hanagan creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Panayotov sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Panayotov gets back to half guard.
Hanagan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Hanagan is thwarting Panayotov's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan thows a huge punch but Panayotov dodges it nicely.
Panayotov gets back to full guard.
Panayotov is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes Panayotov's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hanagan working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Panayotov's thigh. Panayotov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hanagan throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hanagan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Panayotov's head.
Hanagan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying to get an arm triangle but Panayotov is defending well.
Panayotov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hanagan connects with a decent elbow.
Hanagan fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Hanagan lands a decent elbow from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panayotov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hanagan off and has taken his back!#T2#
Panayotov is trying to stick to Hanagan's back but Hanagan is turning into Panayotov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Panayotov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hanagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panayotov wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan is in close to Panayotov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Panayotov is trying to control the position but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hanagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan passes Panayotov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Panayotov felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Panayotov keeping control of the position.
Hanagan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hanagan lands strikes from half guard.
Panayotov wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Panayotov wants to hold on but Hanagan pushes him away.
Hanagan lands a big elbow. #ROC#
Panayotov is rocked!
Hanagan connects with a bit shot that sees Panayotov covering up! More strikes from Hanagan and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Hanagan is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charley Hanagan!
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan 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:
GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Andersson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Andersson throws a low kick but Hanagan moves out of range easily.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanagan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andersson! But no joy.
Hanagan closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andersson.
Andersson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Hanagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Andersson lands a head shot.
Hanagan misses the body punch #KD2#
and Andersson counters with a nice right hand that sends Hanagan toppling to the canvas! Hanagan scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Andersson finish him?!#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Are you kidding me?! Andersson ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Hanagan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Benny Andersson!
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Ericsson throws a sloppy head kick and Hanagan moves out of range easily.
Ericsson with a nice cross.
Hanagan throws a hook but Ericsson blocks it.
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Ericsson moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ludvig Ericsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ericsson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Ericsson moves out of range.
Ericsson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hanagan swinging wildly here.
Jab from Ericsson.
Nice defenses there by Ericsson.
Ericsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanagan staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ericsson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ericsson pushes Hanagan away with a front kick.#T1#
Jab by Hanagan.
Ericsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Ericsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ericsson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Ericsson wants it to stay on the feet.
Ericsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ericsson throws a leg kick which misses Hanagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanagan tries to avoid it.
Hanagan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ericsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Ericsson.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Ericsson.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Ericsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ericsson moves away.
Ericsson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Hanagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hanagan moves out of range of the body kick from Ericsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ericsson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T2#
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ericsson.
Ericsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Nice body punch from Ericsson.
Ericsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD2#
Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ericsson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ericsson tries to improve position but can't.
Ericsson lands an elbow from the bottom.
Ericsson is trying to improve his position.
Ericsson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanagan's best efforts.
Ericsson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Hanagan is thwarting Ericsson's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB2#
Ericsson is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Ericsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hanagan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hanagan's back!
Hanagan tries to roll but Ericsson sticks to his back.
Can Hanagan hold on?! Ericsson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Ericsson wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy.
Ericsson lands shots from the back.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ericsson connects with a big shot to the side of Hanagan's head.
Ericsson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Hanagan hold on?!
#T4#
Ericsson has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Hanagan. #ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan is taking damage to the body and head.
Hanagan is still in real trouble! Can Ericsson finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ericsson trying to control momentarily.
I really don't envy Hanagan right now.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Ericsson. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Hanagan tries to break free.
Ericsson drops a couple of huge strikes from the back position and Hanagan is in real trouble here! Ericsson lands more strikes and the referee has to step in to end the fight! Ericsson is delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludvig Ericsson!
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#781 Sin v Rones
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andersson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Andersson is looking to counter punch.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andersson swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Andersson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hanagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Andersson keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Hanagan.
Nice takedown defense from Andersson. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
Andersson tries to score with a low kick but Hanagan moves his leg out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #ES#
Andersson throws Hanagan to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Andersson throws a body kick that misses.
Hanagan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Andersson lands with an overhand left.
Andersson leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
Andersson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Andersson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Andersson swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Good work by Hanagan as he checks the leg kick.
Hanagan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Andersson. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Andersson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
Andersson feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down.
Hanagan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hanagan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Andersson connects with the punch.
Andersson looks to land a right hand but Hanagan moved out of range.
Andersson moves away from the strike by Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a shot from downtown. Andersson moves away and avoids it.
Hanagan lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hanagan staying out of range there.
Hanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanagan tries to clinch up but Andersson circles away and keeps his distance.#T3#
Hanagan blocks a leg kick.
Andersson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Andersson jabs at Hanagan's body.
Andersson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanagan.
Andersson is looking to land body kicks.
Andersson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Andersson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanagan with a jab.
Andersson connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick lands from Andersson.
Hanagan throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Andersson counter with a right hand.
Andersson throws a nice inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andersson lands a head kick!
#T4#
Andersson slips under a jab from Hanagan.
Benny Andersson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan takes a swing at Andersson's ribcage but misses.
Andersson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A jab from Andersson misses.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Andersson's waist but Andersson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side.
Benny Andersson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan swings for the body but Andersson moves out of range.
A combination from Andersson does no damage.
Andersson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Andersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hanagan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Hanagan decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andersson wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Andersson is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benny Andersson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Hanagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A big left from Hanagan misses.
Andersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andersson misses with a double jab
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan throws a shot to the body.
Hanagan wants to clinch up but Andersson keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Andersson gets caught napping as Hanagan dives in and scores a takedown. Andersson manages to retain guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Andersson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan won't allow Andersson to sweep him here. #T1#
Hanagan prevents Andersson from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Andersson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Andersson manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Andersson's guard.
Andersson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Andersson is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Andersson tries to pass. #T2#
Andersson preventing the sweep.
Andersson passes Hanagan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Andersson prevents Hanagan from improving his position.
Hanagan is looking to control Andersson's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanagan avoid being mounted?
Andersson wants to stand up but Hanagan is controlling the position.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
Andersson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Hanagan controls his leg. #T3#
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Andersson seems content to control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Andersson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andersson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanagan looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Andersson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hanagan counters with a nice uppercut.
Hanagan checks a leg kick. #T4#
Andersson misses with a jab to the body
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Charley Hanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanagan looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Andersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a series of punches but Andersson avoids them all with ease.
Andersson throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Andersson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Hanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Andersson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Andersson scores with a hook to the body. Hanagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanagan lands a nice hook to Andersson's body. Andersson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Andersson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanagan is out of range and Andersson settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan 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#
Andersson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Andersson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanagan doesn't seem bothered though.
Hanagan misses with a hook. Andersson ducked under it nicely.
Andersson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Andersson.
Andersson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hanagan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Andersson.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Andersson moves away
enabling Andersson to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches up with Andersson, looking for a takedown. Hanagan pushes Andersson against the cage but Andersson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Andersson looks for the body kick but Hanagan saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan lands the left hand.
Hanagan misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Andersson misses the target.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
A big left from Hanagan misses. #T1#
A jab lands there for Andersson.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Andersson is out of range.
Andersson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hanagan looks to score with a jab to the body but Andersson is just out of range.
Andersson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hanagan throws a looping overhand right but Andersson ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Andersson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hanagan moves away.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Andersson throws a leg kick which misses Hanagan's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanagan tries to avoid it.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Hanagan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Andersson thuds a left hand into Hanagan's body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanagan, as that shot connected.
#T2#
Andersson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hanagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Andersson scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Andersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A head kick misses from Andersson.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Hanagan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanagan looks to land a right hand but Andersson moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Andersson.
Andersson throwing a counter right hand but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Hanagan stuns Andersson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanagan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Andersson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andersson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
Andersson throws a leg kick but Hanagan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanagan lands with an uppercut that bounces Andersson off the cage and back into range.
Andersson misses with a body kick.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hanagan fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Andersson avoids it really well and circles away.
Hanagan wants to clinch.#T4#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Andersson lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Andersson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Andersson misses with a low kick as Hanagan jumps back.
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andersson.
Andersson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanagan.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Andersson counters with an outside leg kick.
#TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Andersson quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Andersson has one foot on Hanagan's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
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!
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Andersson.
Hanagan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Andersson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andersson scores with a jab. Hanagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Andersson.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Benny Andersson.
I think Andersson has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benny Andersson!
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#777 Verbeek v Mumu
Date: Jun 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Slider misses with a low kick as Hanagan jumps back.
Slider misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hanagan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slider.
Slider scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanagan in his tracks.
Hanagan lands a nice shot that snaps Slider's head back.
Hanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Slider thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan checks a leg kick nicely.
Slider moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slider.
#CL#
Hanagan closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slider lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Charley Hanagan has been cut.
Slider tries a knee to the head but Hanagan blocks it.
Hanagan managing to block the knees to the body from Slider.
Hanagan goes for a takedown attempt but Slider pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Slider, right into the meat.
#T1#
Nice body punch from Slider.
Slider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Nice defenses there by Hanagan.
Slider uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Slider pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanagan is out of range and Slider settles back down.
Hanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A leg kick checked by Hanagan.
Hanagan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Slider manages to circle out of the way.
Slider moves away from the strike by Hanagan.
Slider takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Slider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Slider fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Slider feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hanagans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Slider lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hanagan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hanagan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T2#
Hanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Slider.
A left lands for Hanagan.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slider throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Slider throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slider slips under a jab.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Slider as he connects with a hook.
Slider throws a shot to the body.
Slider stuns Hanagan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Slider takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Slider.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slider pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T3#
Slider misses with a low kick.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of Slider's head but Slider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Slider steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slider takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice jab there from Slider.
Slider swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Slider ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Slider jabs Hanagan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slider lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
Slider takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Slider takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan throws a body punch but Slider moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Slider misses.
Hanagan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Slider connects with a single shot there.
Hanagan misses the body punch
letting Slider counter with a right hand.
Slider connects with an inside leg kick.
Slider walks into a left hand.
A big right from Slider misses.
Slider throws a chopping leg kick but Hanagan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hanagan lands a slapping body shot.
Slider looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Slider looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Slider takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Slider misses with a hook.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lolipo Slider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Charley Hanagan's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Slider.
Hanagan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slider counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slider attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL#
Hanagan instigates a clinch.
Hanagan takes an elbow to the temple.
Slider tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hanagan tries a body shot but Slider blocks it.
A left hand lands to the body for Slider.
Slider lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hanagan lands with a left to the head.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Slider controls his hands.
#BC2#
Slider manages to break the clinch.
Slider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hanagan duly obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Slider connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanagan scrambles back to his feet.#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
Slider slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Slider lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lolipo Slider seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hanagan lands a glancing blow to the side of Slider's head.#T1#
Slider steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Slider connects with a jab.
Hanagan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Slider throws a body shot but no joy.
Slider flashes Hanagan a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Hanagan's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Hanagan crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Slider punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lolipo Slider!
Lolipo Slider bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
GC 293
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Hanagan throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Guruland moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hanagan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Guruland can't fight it off and eventually Hanagan manages to take the fight to the floor. Guruland looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Guruland wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Guruland is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Guruland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Guruland keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#T1#
Hanagan is standing up over Guruland. Guruland looks to escape but Hanagan dives into side control.
We've been hearing that Hanagan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Hanagan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Guruland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Hanagan has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Guruland is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hanagan trying to control but Guruland is having none of it. #SUB#
Hanagan has hold of Guruland's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Guruland manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Guruland wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#T2##SUB#
Hanagan moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Guruland has worked his arm free - good work by Guruland!
Guruland wants to get back to his feet.
Guruland prevents Hanagan from moving into mount.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guruland keeps working.
Hanagan tries to move into full mount but can't pass Guruland's legs.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guruland is trying to buck Hanagan off.#T3##SUB#
Hanagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guruland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#SUB#
Hanagan tries for a kimura but Guruland is defending well.
Hanagan prevents Guruland from escaping the position.#ES2#
Guruland throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Guruland pushes Hanagan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hanagan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.#T4##SUB#
Hanagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guruland, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guruland is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Guruland looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Guruland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Guruland misses the jab.
Hanagan cracks Guruland with a good jab.
Guruland slips a jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan sets himself, and Guruland steps forward looking for the clinch! Hanagan avoids it this time.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Hanagan pushes Guruland up against the cage in a clinch.
Guruland lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
Guruland misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Hanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guruland swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanagan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland throws a leg kick but Hanagan sees it coming and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Guruland.
Mentor Guruland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruland is looking to chop away at Hanagan's legs.
Guruland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guruland throws a low kick but Hanagan avoids it.#T1#
Guruland falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Hanagan stuns Guruland with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hanagan throws a good cross that connects.
Guruland bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#CL2#
Guruland rushes Hanagan and presses him up against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Guruland creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Hanagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Guruland is looking for the big counter here.
Guruland throws a head kick that misses.
Guruland fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#CL2#
Guruland has Hanagan up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan avoids the elbow strike from Guruland, against the cage.
Hanagan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanagan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gurulands head. #T2#
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guruland tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Guruland back against the cage.
Mentor Guruland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Guruland lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Guruland prevents a body shot from Hanagan.
Guruland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Hanagan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Guruland regains guard.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Guruland is retaining full guard.
Guruland is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Guruland wants to stand and escape but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan passes Guruland's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guruland has managed to free his arm - good work.
Guruland wants to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Hanagan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Guruland does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Guruland has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hanagan is on him like a limpet, forcing Guruland back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Guruland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Hanagan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hanagan clinches up against the cage.
Guruland lands a nice shot to the body.
Hanagan lands with a light punch inside.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanagan blocking some punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Guruland.
Hanagan blocks an elbow strike.
Hanagan lands a right hand. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Hanagan on the inside.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanagan blocks an elbow strike from Guruland.
Hanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Guruland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Guruland misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanagan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanagan goes for a takedown attempt but Guruland pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mentor Guruland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Guruland looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Guruland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Guruland fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hanagan is out of range.
Guruland fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hanagan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guruland throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Guruland looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
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 Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Guruland lands a head kick. Hanagan smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A solid leg kick lands there for Guruland.
Guruland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Guruland throws a half hearted mid kick.
Guruland looks to clinch
and Hanagan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Hanagan cracks Guruland with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jab from Guruland.
Guruland tries to clinch up but Hanagan circles away and keeps his distance.
It looked like Hanagan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Guruland takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Guruland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Guruland misses with an uppercut
and Hanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
Guruland throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan misses with a straight right.
Hanagan throws a one two combo.
Charley Hanagan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan looks to land a right hand but Guruland moved out of range.
Guruland is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Guruland attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hanagan lands a nice shot that snaps Guruland's head back.
#T1#
Hanagan lands a nice shot that snaps Guruland's head back.
Hanagan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guruland momentarily.
#ROC#
Guruland is rocked!
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Guruland.
Guruland is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanagan finish him?
Guruland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Guruland seems to have recovered his senses.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hanagan wants to clinch.#TD#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Guruland tries to kick Hanagan off in order to stand up. Hanagan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Guruland is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T2#
Hanagan trying to control the action but Guruland is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Guruland is trying to buck Hanagan off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guruland stops Hanagan from passing to mount.
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!
Guruland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanagan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guruland keeps working.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Guruland blocks the move with his legs.
Charley Hanagan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Guruland is trying to get back to his feet.
Hanagan tries to advance to mount but can't.
Guruland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanagan is controlling him well.
Guruland prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Guruland is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hanagan is controlling him well.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hanagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guruland, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Guruland has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanagan but great work by Guruland.
Guruland wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling his arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mentor Guruland's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Hanagan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Guruland tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hanagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Guruland connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanagan scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Guruland. Hanagan shrugs it off though.
Guruland darts in trying to clinch
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guruland staying out of range there.
Guruland throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Guruland pushes Hanagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Guruland tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan blocks the elbow strike.
Guruland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanagan working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Guruland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guruland blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Hanagan as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
Guruland can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
Hanagan scores with a shot to the side of Guruland's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanagan.
Hanagan lands a body shot.
Guruland is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Hanagan lands with a left to the head.
Hanagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hanagan cracks Guruland with a nice body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanagan. #BC#
Hanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hanagan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Guruland walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hanagan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Guruland.
Hanagan lands with a right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanagan. That snapped Guruland's head back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice shot by Hanagan.#T2#
A big left from Hanagan misses.
Guruland moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guruland can do to turn this around?
Hanagan lands with a hook. Guruland tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hanagan throws a nice looking combination but Guruland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guruland tries to clinch but Hanagan is having none of it.
Guruland tries to bum rush Hanagan with a series of wild strikes but Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Hanagan clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hanagan.
Guruland tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hanagan's elbow.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hanagan lands with a left to the head.
Guruland tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Guruland back against the cage. #TD#
Hanagan wants the takedown. Guruland is fighting it off but Hanagan persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Guruland's guard against the cage.
Hanagan looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Guruland is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him. #T3#
Hanagan stands and throws Guruland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Guruland wants to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Hanagan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hanagan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Hanagan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Guruland, who protects the arm well. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guruland is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Hanagan has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Hanagan is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Guruland's shoulder. That is not cool.
Hanagan works to advance to full mount. Guruland defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Guruland is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Hanagan with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Guruland's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB#
Hanagan is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Guruland to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Guruland shrugs it off.
Guruland is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan had his way with Mentor Guruland in that round.
The cut man is working on Mentor Guruland's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Guruland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Guruland misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Guruland gets caught flat footed, as Hanagan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan prevents Guruland from getting back to his feet.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Guruland keeps moving.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guruland is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Guruland is looking to escape.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura but Guruland is defending well.
Hanagan wants to advance to full mount but Guruland doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #ES2#
Guruland kicks Hanagan off and gets to his feet.
Guruland slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Hanagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hanagan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Guruland.
#CL#
Hanagan has managed to clinch.
Guruland working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mentor Guruland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hanagan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Hanagan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Guruland showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hanagan.
#CL2#
Guruland pushes Hanagan up against the cage in a clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Guruland fails to land.
Hanagan lands a hook that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Guruland.
Guruland misses with some punches.
Guruland cracks Hanagan with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanagan.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland blocks an uppercut.
Guruland lands with a left to the head.
Hanagan throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Guruland. #T3#
Guruland misses with a short punch on the inside.
Guruland takes a shot to the head.
Hanagan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanagan.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Guruland controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Hanagan - that landed with a thud.
Guruland is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Hanagan looking for a takedown.
Hanagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
Hanagan tries to throw a body punch but Guruland avoids it by throwing Hanagan back against the cage.
Hanagan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Guruland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanagan.
Guruland misses with some punches.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
Guruland swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Hanagan manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Hanagan takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Hanagan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland gets through Hanagan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Guruland pushes off an throws an elbow but Hanagan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hanagan looking for a takedown.
Guruland prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guruland misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanagan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Guruland.
Guruland looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hanagan blocking some punches.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Guruland misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Guruland.
Hanagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Guruland.
Guruland swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hanagan lands a nice uppercut.
Hanagan tries to throw a body punch but Guruland avoids it by throwing Hanagan back against the cage.
Hanagan scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Charley Hanagan.
Well Hanagan has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Date: Apr 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Leighton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Leighton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Leighton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Leighton takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Leighton throws a right hand that Hanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanagan also avoids with ease.
Leighton scores with a hook to the body. Hanagan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leighton throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leighton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan avoids the head kick by Leighton.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Leighton.
Leighton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Leighton misses with a jab to the body
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Leighton clinches up with Hanagan and pushes him back against the cage.
Leighton swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Leighton. #T1#
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Leighton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hanagan letting Leighton take a breather here.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leighton fails to land with a series of punches.
Leighton is looking to clinch. #TD2#
Hanagan dives in and scores a takedown into Leighton's guard.
Hanagan stands and throws Leighton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Leighton is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hanagan has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Leighton!
Hanagan looking to control but Leighton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Leighton regains half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Leighton is working away.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Leighton tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg.
Hanagan is looking to advance position but Leighton won't allow it. #T3#
Leighton is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leighton looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Leighton is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Leighton defending well. #SUB2#
Leighton is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leighton wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Leighton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Leighton trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Leighton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Leighton connects with a crisp jab.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Leighton.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Leighton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Leighton throws a lazy head kick
and Hanagan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Leighton lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan 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.
#R2#
Leighton scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Leighton lands a head shot.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Leighton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Leighton slips under a jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut
and Leighton counters with a low kick, right behind Hanagan 's knee.
Leighton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leighton misses with a looping left.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Leighton defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton throws a hook to the side of Hanagan's head but Hanagan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Leighton tries to close the distance and clinch but Hanagan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hanagan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Leighton sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanagan throws a shot from downtown. Leighton moves away and avoids it.
As Hanagan looks to move away, Leighton throws a big counter combo but Hanagan just gets out of the way.
Leighton tries to work over Hanagan's front leg with a kick but Hanagan checks it. #T1#
Leighton fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hanagan avoids it really well and circles away.
Leighton with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanagan to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton dives in for a single leg takedown but Hanagan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Leighton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Leighton's shoulder, as Leighton tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan defending well as Leighton loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan punishes Leighton's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanagan keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Hanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Leighton blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Leighton throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Leighton throws an off balance right hand
and Hanagan counters with a right hand to the body. #T2#
Leighton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Leighton moves out of range of the strikes.
Hanagan lands a right hook to the body.
Hanagan tries to clinch but Leighton is having none of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leighton closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Leighton.
Hanagan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leighton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hanagan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Leighton darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Leighton misses with a two punch combination.
Leighton lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanagan circles away quickly and effectively.
Leighton misses with a head kick.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
Leighton misses with a straight right.
A countering left hand to the body from Hanagan misses.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Leighton counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Leighton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Leighton swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the head.
Hanagan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hanagan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Leighton stuffs the takedown.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Hanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Leighton thuds his right hand into Hanagan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CL2#
Hanagan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leighton, pushing him back against the cage.
Leighton stops a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Leighton fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hanagan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton lands with a light punch inside.
Leighton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD2#
Hanagan has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Leighton clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!#T4##SUB2#
Hanagan working for the choke.
Leighton just trying to survive but Hanagan is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Leighton knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Leighton for a finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hanagan's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Leighton is trying to break free.
#SUB2#
Hanagan looking for the RNC.
Leighton rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Leighton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Leighton tries to clinch but Hanagan moves away
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand.
Hanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Leighton.
Leighton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
Leighton tries to clinch but Hanagan is having none of it.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Hanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Leighton throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan blocks a head kick by Leighton.
Hanagan throws a jab but it's blocked by Leighton.
Leighton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leighton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Hanagan has closed the distance and engaged Leighton in a clinch.
Leighton lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Hanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
Leighton can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
Hanagan tries to throw a body punch but Leighton avoids it by throwing Hanagan back against the cage.
Leighton lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Leighton.
Leighton misses with a punch on the inside.
Hanagan drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Leighton gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Leighton tries to stall but Hanagan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Leighton tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Leighton takes a shot to the head.
Hanagan can't find room to land a body shot as Leighton controls the action.
Leighton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Eliott Leighton has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC2#
Hanagan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leighton misses with a looping right.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leighton ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton shoots in for a double leg but Hanagan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Hanagan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Leighton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
Leighton misses with a left hand
and Leighton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Leighton misses with the combination.
Hanagan lands with a hook. Leighton tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hanagan throws a hook but Leighton avoids it easily.
Leighton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Leighton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hanagan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Leighton connects with a jab.
Eliott Leighton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Leighton lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leighton avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Leighton. #T3#
Hanagan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leighton to score with a decent uppercut.
Leighton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanagan as he jumps to the side.
Hanagan tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Leighton lands a high kick!
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
Leighton attempts a counter takedown but Hanagan avoids it well and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Leighton.
Leighton slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Leighton tries a head kick but it misses.
Hanagan checks a leg kick nicely.
Hanagan scores with a jab.
Leighton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Hanagan looks for a takedown but Leighton sprawls well.#T4#
Some wild striking there from Leighton.
Leighton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Leighton.
Hanagan digs a good hook to Leighton's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leighton misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Hanagan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Leighton.
Leighton throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hanagan connects with the punch.
Hanagan lands with a straight right. Leighton didn't see that one coming.
Leighton takes one to the side of the head.
#ROC2#
Leighton is rocked!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Charley Hanagan.
I've got Hanagan 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charley Hanagan!
Our winner, Charley Hanagan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Eliott Leighton had this to say: 'Dis tool Hope, Wasted opportunity. Until we meet in the cage again, I am sure I will see this tool around and we will share some stories and. Wait! I am not done...'.
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Event:
GC 282
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Dolla tried to score with a low kick but Hanagan checks it.
Hanagan throws an off balance right hand
and Dolla connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dolla throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dolla takes one to the chin there.#CUT#
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Hanagan misses the jab.
Hanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of Dolla's head but Dolla sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dolla flicks out a counter leg kick but Hanagan steps away.
Dolla uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
A bone on bone clash there as Hanagan blocks the leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dolla.
Good standup being displayed there by Dolla as he connects with a hook.
Hanagan blocks a jab.
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but Dolla shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dolla looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Hanagan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolla.
Hanagan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolla misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1##BC#
Hanagan manages to break the clinch.
Hanagan swings widly with a right hand
and Dolla makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hanagan ducks right into an uppercut from Dolla.
Hanagan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dolla misses with a wild combination.
Dolla takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by Dolla - just one landing. #ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Dolla counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Hanagan out cold! What a finish! Dolla is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crenflow Dolla!
Crenflow Dolla is the new light heavyweight champion!
An out of breath and clearly excited Crenflow Dolla thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
GC 279
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Halo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hanagan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Halo's hands.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halo manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Halo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Halo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hanagan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanagan seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hanagan looks to land a left hand but Halo moved out of range nicely.
Hanagan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Hanagan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Halo.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Halo was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Hanagan.
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!
Halo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hanagan missing with a left hand there. Halo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Halo tries to keep at a distance but Hanagan has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Halo.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Halo has a couple of punches blocked by Hanagan.
Hanagan 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.#T1#
Hanagan misses with a punch to the body.
Hanagan can't break the clinch.
Halo tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Halo back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Hanagan.
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hanagan lands with a left to the head.
Hanagan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanagan cracks Halo with a nice body shot.
Hanagan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Halo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Halo.
Hanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Halo lands a nice uppercut.
Hanagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Halo prevents it.
Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Halo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Halo prevents a body shot from Hanagan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Hanagan working aggressively here.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Hanagan throws a head punch that misses.
Halo working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hanagan.
Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Halo is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanagans head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Halo blocks an uppercut.
Halo lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
Hanagan has a couple of punches blocked by Halo.
A left hand lands to the body for Halo.
Hanagan blocks a body shot from Halo.
Hanagan working aggressively here.
#BC2#
Halo manages to break the clinch.
Halo throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Hanagan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Hanagan moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice uppercut there from Halo.
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Halo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanagan.
Halo jabs at Hanagan's body.#T3#
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanagan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hanagan throws a poor cross that misses
and Halo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Hanagan misses the target.
Halo is looking to score with low kicks.
Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo misses with a hook.
Halo connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanagan moves forwards but Halo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A cross from Halo lands.
Melchizedek Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hanagan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hanagan misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Halo. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hanagan.
Halo slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Halo scores with a leg kick.
#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Halo dips to his left and cracks Hanagan with an uppercut!
An inside leg kick from Halo misses.
A slow jab from Hanagan misses its intended target.
Hanagan throws a hook but Halo blocks it.
Halo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Halo throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Halo looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
Halo lands with a hook. Hanagan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
Halo lands a front kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hanagan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Halo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hanagan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Halo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Halo with a nice cross.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Melchizedek Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Halo avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Halo throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Hanagan counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halo.
Halo throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Halo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hanagan prevents a body shot from Halo.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Halo lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#BC2#
Halo breaks from the clinch.
Halo takes a swing at Hanagan's ribcage but misses.
Halo lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
Halo lands a high kick!
Halo swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halo cracks Hanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Halo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Halo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hanagan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1#
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Halo lands with a shot to the body.
A jab from Halo does it's job there.
Halo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Halo looks for the body kick but Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Halo seems unphased.
Halo scores with a spinning back kick!
Halo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
Hanagan pushes Halo up against the cage in a clinch.
Hanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Halo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan blocks a body shot from Halo.
A body shot lands from Hanagan.
#T2#
Halo lands with a left to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan cracks Halo with a nice body shot.
Halo is breathing heavily.
Halo misses with some punches.
Hanagan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hanagan lands a nice uppercut.
Hanagan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with the head strike.
Halo has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hanagan lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Hanagan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Halo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hanagan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Halo is out of range.
Melchizedek Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Halo dodges the punch combination from Hanagan.
Halo misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Halo is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3##SUB#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanagan in particular looking to stall.
Halo trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Halo is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Halo keeps moving.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Halo is working from the bottom.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Halo looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hanagan puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but Halo is defending it quite comfortably.
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 Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Halo throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halo misses with a head kick.
Hanagan moves out of range as Halo strikes.
Hanagan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Halo on the side of the head.
Halo misses with a looping left.
A big right from Hanagan misses.
Halo slips a jab from Hanagan.
Halo throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Halo feints and then cracks Hanagan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hanagan down.
Hanagan scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan closes this distance looking for a takedown but Halo circles away.
Halo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hanagan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Halo misses with a hook
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand. #TD#
Hanagan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Halo is trying to escape and Hanagan transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Halo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Hanagan! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
During a confident post fight interview, Charley Hanagan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 271
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.
Hanagan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guruland attempts a counter takedown but Hanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Hanagan slips a jab from Guruland.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guruland throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
Guruland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guruland was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanagan.
Hanagan loads up on a big right hand but Guruland slips the punch.#CL2#
Hanagan rushes Guruland and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Hanagan has Guruland pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hanagan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Guruland tumbling to the mat - Hanagan dives into Guruland's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Guruland keeps moving.
Hanagan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB#
Guruland escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hanagan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Guruland is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Guruland manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Guruland's guard. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guruland is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guruland wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
Guruland is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
Guruland gets back to full guard.
Guruland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guruland doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guruland manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Guruland pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Guruland wants to get up but he can't break Hanagan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hanagan looking to control.
Guruland tries to stand but Hanagan is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guruland wants to stand but Hanagan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU#
Guruland gets to his feet - Hanagan follows without any prompting. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guruland slips a straight right by Hanagan.
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Guruland.
Guruland is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Guruland throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheers as Guruland lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hanagan doesn't seem phased though.
Guruland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Guruland tries to sprawl but Hanagan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
Guruland wants to control but Hanagan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Charley Hanagan will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hanagan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Guruland throws a jab but it's blocked by Hanagan.
Guruland misses with a looping right.
Hanagan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guruland looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Guruland lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hanagan will feel that in the morning.
Guruland misses the jab.
The crowd cheers as Hanagan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guruland doesn't seem phased though.
Hanagan throws a series of strikes that have Guruland backpedaling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Guruland misses with a looping left.
Hanagan digs a good hook to Guruland's body.
Guruland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Guruland. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
Guruland feinted with a counter takedown.
Hanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Guruland. #T1#
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Guruland.
Hanagan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Guruland counters with a nice body shot.
Hanagan lands a really nice looking cross but Guruland seems unphased.
Hanagan throws out a loose jab but Guruland uses good head movement to avoid it.
Guruland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guruland misses with a straight left.
Guruland takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hanagan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Guruland is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Guruland dodges the punch combination from Hanagan.
The fighters circling - Hanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hanagan. Guruland does a little dance to reset his feet.
Guruland feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Guruland lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hanagan's sensitive parts. #T2#
Guruland misses with a looping left.
Hanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Guruland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Guruland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanagan manages to avoid it.
Hanagan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hanagan throws a hook but Guruland blocks it.
Hanagan takes a swing at Guruland's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hanagan scores with a hook to the body. Guruland takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hanagan misses with a body shot.
Guruland throws out a leg kick but Hanagan moves out of range and Guruland only half commits.
Hanagan avoids the head kick by Guruland.
Hanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Guruland manages to avoid it.
Hanagan throws a right hand that misses
and Guruland counters with a stiff right hand.
Guruland throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Guruland avoids it with no problem.
Hanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3##CL2#
Hanagan closes the distance and pushes Guruland back into the cage.
Guruland scores with a shot to the side of Hanagan's head.
Guruland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Hanagan.
A short right from Guruland. #BC#
Guruland breaks from the clinch.
Hanagan moves out of range as Guruland strikes.
Hanagan scores with a jab.
Hanagan swings widly with a right hand
and Guruland counters with a low kick, right behind Hanagan 's knee.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
Guruland avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanagan defending well as Guruland loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Guruland counters with a thumping low kick.
Hanagan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hanagan shoots in but no luck this time.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan connects with a right hand. Guruland shakes it off.#T4#
Guruland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
Hanagan misses with a straight left.
Hanagan with a nice cross.
Guruland misses with a left hand
and Hanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan moves away from the strike by Guruland.
Hanagan digs a good body shot into Guruland's ribs.
Nice takedown defense from Guruland. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt. #TD2#
Hanagan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Guruland can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Hanagan has hold of Guruland's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Guruland tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Hanagan cranks the arm and Guruland screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Guruland, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
AFC #27
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Fury avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Fury scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hanagan throws the left hand but Fury avoids the punch easily.
Hanagan throws a jab when Fury was well out of range.
Fury throws a hook but Hanagan blocks it.
Hanagan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fury connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hanagan scrambles back to his feet.
Fury swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Fury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Psycho’s Elites in the buildup to the fight.
Fury lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hanagan lands with a shot to the body.
Fury throws a right hand that Hanagan ducks under and follows up with a left that Hanagan also avoids with ease.
Hanagan throws out a counter right but Fury avoids it with no problem.
Fury scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanagan in his tracks.
Hanagan's coach down at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hanagan's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fury swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanagan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury misses with a straight left.
Fury fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab lands there for Fury.
Fury jabs at Hanagan's body.#T1#
Fury misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Fury smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hanagan dodges the punch combination from Fury.
Fury throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fury ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Hanagan bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Hanagan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hanagan tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hanagan wants to control but Fury is keeping him busy. #T2##SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fury keeps working. #SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fury has escaped the position, nice work there.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#T3##SUB2#
Hanagan looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fury prevents Hanagan from improving position.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Fury is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Fury blocks the move with his legs. #SUB2#
Hanagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fury has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanagan but great work by Fury.#T4#
Hanagan regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fury is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Hanagan has his foot on Fury's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fury works his way back into a safe position though.
Fury showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Fury misses with a straight right.
Hanagan connects with a single shot there.
Fury slips under a jab from Hanagan.
Hanagan staying out of range there.
Fury connects with a body shot that sends Hanagan's belly button to the back.
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fury.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fury.
Hanagan defending well as Fury loads up on a big left hand.
Fury swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fury lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice straight punches there by Fury. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fury.
Hanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hanagan fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Hanagan avoids the body shot from Fury.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanagan can do to turn this around?
Fury throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
Hanagan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fury. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Fury lands with a good body shot.#TD2#
Hanagan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fury!#ES#
Fury bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Hanagan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fury defends it well. #T2#
Hanagan is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
Hanagan trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fury controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself. #T3#
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Fury is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fury swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fury is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Fury is staying active underneath Hanagan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Charley Hanagan has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hanagan is just content to waste time from the top position. Fury takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Fury keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Fury keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hanagan trying to control but Fury is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hanagan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geese Fury dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Hanagan drops his hands momentarily and Fury takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fury swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fury scores with a nice strike.
Fury is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Fury misses with a wild body shot.
Fury scores with a hook.
Fury throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanagan stalks Fury and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fury's face. Fury staggers backwards, shaken.
Fury ducks right into an uppercut from Hanagan.
Hanagan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#KD2#
Hanagan lands a left and a right that sends Fury crashing to the canvas! Hanagan dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC2#
Fury is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2#
Fury defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hanagan.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.#T1#
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hanagan controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Hanagan working for a submission but Fury is keeping him at bay.
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Fury is squirming around nicely.
Geese Fury is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hanagan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fury haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Fury bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanagan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fury has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T3#
Hanagan is pushing down on Fury's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fury is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hanagan is stalling here. Fury is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanagan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Fury has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.
Hanagan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fury sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Fury has control of the leg.
Hanagan trying to control here.
#T4#
Hanagan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fury is controlling the pace.
Hanagan is pressing down on Fury's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charley Hanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Fury 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geese Fury!
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
Showdown in The Downtown #3
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1##CL2#
Adams darts in and clinches Hanagan up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hanagan swings wildly with an uppercut but Adams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams is pressed up against the cage. Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Adams down to the mat. Adams avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Adams closes the distance and clinches.
Adams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Adams blocking some punches.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Adams stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adams takes a shot to the head. #TD#
Hanagan tightens his grip and picks Adams up, before dumping him to the ground. Adams manages to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adams is keeping the position for now.
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Adams.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Adams wants to hit a switch here but Hanagan passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Adams there!
Adams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Adams postures up.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adams's guard. #REVR#
Adams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Hanagan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hanagan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hanagan trying to control but Adams is working from the bottom.
Adams controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Adams keeps moving.
Hanagan preventing the sweep.
Hanagan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan postures up.
#T3#
Hanagan won't allow Adams to sweep him here.
Adams keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Adams has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Adams slips under a jab.
Adams throws a counter combo.
Hanagan stuns Adams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Adams jabs at Hanagan's body.
Adams misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hanagan counters by clinching up.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
#TD2#
Adams tightens his grip and picks Hanagan up, before dumping him to the ground. Hanagan manages to land in guard.
Adams scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Adams wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving.
Hanagan trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Hanagan is trying to keep Adams in close.
Adams is working Hanagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Adams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Adams postures up.
Adams postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Adams is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Adams pushes his legs off easily.
Adams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Adams stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Hanagan has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Adams manages to get his head free but now Hanagan has transitioned to an armbar! Adams grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Hanagan! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
A victorious Charley Hanagan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
AFC #18
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#TD#
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Alzate tries to kick Hanagan off in order to stand up. Hanagan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Hanagan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Alzate is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanagan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alzate has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Hanagan but great work by Alzate.
Alzate wants to control but Hanagan is keeping him busy.
Hanagan looks to move to half guard but instead Alzate has passed into mount! Damn!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hanagan is in a horrible position here. Alzate smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Alzate isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Hanagan regains half guard.
Hanagan trying to control from the bottom.
Alzate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alzate missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alzate with the ground and pound but Hanagan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hanagan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan won't allow Alzate to sweep him here.
Alzate keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T2#
Hanagan stopping the sweep attempt from Alzate.
Hanagan passes into half guard.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Alzate is working from the bottom.
Alzate is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Alzate is defending well.
Hanagan is thwarting Alzate's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Alzate knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Alzate is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Alzate wants to get back to full guard but Hanagan has mounted him!
Alzate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Alzate is squirming around, avoiding Hanagan's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan fails to move to back control.
Alzate slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hanagan looking for a submission but Alzate manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Hanagan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alzate keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hanagan moves to the back. #SUB#
Hanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hanagan working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB#
Hanagan is persistently looking for the submission but Alzate is defending it well.
Alzate rolls, trying to escape but Hanagan keeps control of the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
That's time! Hanagan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hanagan catches Alzate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alzate throws a poor cross that misses
and Alzate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hanagan misses with a looping left.
Alzate keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanagan lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alzate slaps away a takedown attempt from Hanagan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Alzate.
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Alzate throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan throwing a counter right hand but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Hanagan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Hanagan closes the distance and pushes Alzate back into the cage.
Alzate throws a head punch that misses.
Hanagan lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alzate lands a hook that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Alzate swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hanagan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hanagan just leaning against Alzate, taking a breather.
Alzate throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hanagans head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T2#
Alzate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanagan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hanagan tries to stall but Alzate uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hanagan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alzate up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Charley Hanagan.
A shot to the liver by Hanagan. Beautiful body shot.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Hanagan went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Alzate lands a jab to the nose.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2#
Alzate cracks Hanagan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Hanagan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Alzate finish him?
#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
Alzate closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hanagan out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Alzate!
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
AFC #15 Grand Slam
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of Filho's head but Filho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Filho tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanagan manages to circle out of the way.
Hanagan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Hanagan pushes Filho up against the cage in a clinch.
Filho is trying to break the clinch but Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Filho tries to circle away but Hanagan has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Filho.
Filho misses with a knee strike.
Hanagan is struggling to control the position.
A shot in the inside from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws a punch but it's blocked by Filho.
Hanagan presses Filho against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Hanagan breaks the clinch.
A jab from Hanagan misses.
A jab lands there for Filho.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Filho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Nice body punch from Hanagan. #T1#
Filho uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Hanagan slips a jab from Filho.
Filho connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hanagan walks into a left hand.
Hanagan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Filho at a distance.
Hanagan lunges at Filho with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Filho's hand. #TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and bounces Filho off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB#
Filho is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hanagan is aware though and is defending well.
Hanagan controlling from the top position.
Filho keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Filho has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Filho's legs - danger averted.
Hanagan is pushing down on Filho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filho is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2##SUB2#
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but Filho is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Filho looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Filho actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Filho!
Hanagan controlling his opponent.
Hanagan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Filho tries to reverse the position but Hanagan maintains control.#T3#
Hanagan wants to control the pace but Filho is squirming around nicely.
Hanagan avoids the attempt from Filho to control.
Hanagan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Filho is looking to escape.
Filho is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan fails to advance to Filho's back.
Hanagan moves to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Hanagan tightening his grip on Filho, looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T4##SUB2#
Hanagan working for a choke but Filho is defending well.
Filho can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Filho showing good submission defense here.
Hanagan doesn't have the hooks in and Filho manages to turn into his guard.
Hanagan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Filho's guard. #REVB#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Filho is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan is pushing down on Filho's leg trying to pass to half guard. Filho is fighting to maintain full guard but Hanagan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Filho looking for submissions off his back.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Filho is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan 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#
Filho connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hanagan momentarily.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Filho.
Filho lands with a good body shot.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Filho.
Filho throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Hanagan scores with a takedown into Filho's guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Filho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan pushes down on Filho's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanagan is pressing down on Filho's thigh, looking to free his foot. Filho is holding on for now. #SUB#
Filho is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hanagan is tapping! Great win for Filho!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Pedro Rodrigues Filho!
An out of breath Pedro Rodrigues Filho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'HOLY SHIT MAKE THE VOICES FUCKING GO AWAY!!!'.
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Event:
AFC #12 : Cage Champions
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.
Halo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanagan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halo.
Halo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hanagan counters with a stiff right hand.
Halo slips under a jab.
Halo throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Halo misses the target.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Halo.
Hanagan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan misses with a looping right.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hanagan.
Halo tries to counter with a takedown but Hanagan is quick to defend against it.
A slow jab from Halo misses its intended target.
Halo swings for the body but Hanagan moves out of range.
Halo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Hanagan is looking to clinch.
Halo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hanagan circles away quickly and effectively.#TD#
Halo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Halo working the ground and pound.
Hanagan tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Halo easily slips into full mount!
Halo avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo with the ground and pound from mount.
Halo working Hanagan over with strikes here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Halo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Halo pushes him away.
Halo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Halo 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.#T2#
Halo raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hanagan taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Halo's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kassius Halo!
Kassius Halo retains his light heavyweight title!
Post fight, Kassius Halo stared into the camera and said 'There isn't a fighter alive that I cannot make submit or go to sleep on the mat. There's no guessing, i will take you down.'.
In defeat, Charley Hanagan stepped up to the mic, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
AFC #9 : Under Card
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Hearts misses with a straight left.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Hearts decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hanagan's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hearts accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hanagan wants to sweep but no luck.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hanagan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hearts manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Hanagan 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.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass.
Hearts is trying to keep Hanagan in close.
#T1#
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hearts keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Hearts is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Hearts is working from the bottom.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Hearts is retaining full guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Hearts misses with a looping left.
Hanagan swings for the body but Hearts moves out of range.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearts throws out the jab.
Hanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#TD#
Hanagan manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hearts on his heels. He'll look to pass Hearts's guard now, I'm sure.
Hearts looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hearts working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Hearts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearts keeping full guard, as Hanagan tries to pass. #T3#
Hanagan is working hard here to advance position.
Hearts lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Hanagan looking to sit in guard and control but Hearts gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Hanagan has momentary wrist control but Hearts slips an elbow through the middle.
Hearts trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Hearts postures up. #T4#
Hearts controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hearts is posturing up here but Hanagan has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hearts tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hearts has to tap! Slick submission there by Hanagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AFC #6
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hanagan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hanagan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Hanagan.
Tauer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hanagan's corner calls for a 1-2. Hanagan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tauer avoids the body shot from Hanagan.
Hanagan lunges at Tauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Tauer's hand.
Tauer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hanagan misses the shot to the body.
Tauer throws out a counter right but Hanagan avoids it with no problem.
Hanagan falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tauer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hanagan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tauer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hanagan misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tauer misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tauer.
Tauer throws a lazy uppercut
and Hanagan counters with a nice body shot.
Hanagan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tauer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Tauer lands with a right hand.
Tauer cracks Hanagan with a good jab.
Hanagan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tauer moves away.
Tauer misses with a looping left.
Steven Tauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tauer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tauer lands with a cross.
Hanagan scores with a nice right hand.
Hanagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tauer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hanagan.
Tauer throws out a counter right but Hanagan avoids it with no problem.
Tauer looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Tauer is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hanagan's half guard.#T2#
Tauer content to control rather than advance.
Hanagan manages to get to full guard.
Tauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Hanagan is retaining full guard.
Hanagan is trying to control the position but Tauer postures up.
Hanagan keeping full guard, as Tauer tries to pass. #SUB#
Hanagan looking for a guillotine here but Tauer defends easily.
Tauer wants to control from the top but Hanagan keeps moving. #T3##SUB#
Hanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tauer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hanagan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hanagan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tauer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Hanagan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tauer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hanagan is tightening it up a little... Tauer has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Tauer reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Tauer taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hanagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Charley Hanagan!
After winning the bout, Charley Hanagan 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:
AFC #3
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tropical.#CL2#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
Tropical doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Tropical comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Hanagan has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Tropical regains guard immediately.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropical is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tropical is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan trying to control but Tropical is working from the bottom. #T1#
Hanagan is fighting to break Tropical's control of his arms but Tropical is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Tropical is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hanagan dips to his left and cracks Tropical with an uppercut!
A jab from Tropical does it's job there.
Pollo Tropical seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tropical wants to clinch up but Hanagan keeps it at a distance.
Tropical throws a right and a left that Hanagan avoids nicely.
Tropical misses with a hook.#T2#
Hanagan connects with a jab.
Hanagan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tropical tries to avoid it but Hanagan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tropical to the ground. Tropical escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tropical 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.
Tropical tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hanagan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tropical tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanagan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tropical as he avoids it easily.
Hanagan misses with a combination
and Hanagan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hanagan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tropical misses with a shot to the body
and Hanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical cracks Hanagan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Hanagan against the cage.
#T3#
Hanagan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tropical is defending well.
Tropical tries to work over Hanagan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
Tropical lands a nice elbow.
Tropical is stalling here.
Hanagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hanagan drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hanagan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tropical fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pollo Tropical is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Tropical takes the fight into the clinch.
Hanagan goes for a takedown attempt but Tropical pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tropical ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Hanagan throws a series of punches but Tropical avoids them all with ease.
Tropical uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Tropical is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tropical tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hanagan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tropical.
Tropical throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tropical is quick to defend against it.#CL2#
Tropical moves into range and clinches up with Hanagan.
Tropical pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#TD#
Hanagan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tropical gets back to full guard.
Tropical wants to stand up but Hanagan is controlling him.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Tropical is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Tropical 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#
Tropical listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pollo Tropical seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tropical misses the jab.
Hanagan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Hanagan scores with a body shot.
Tropical misses with a lunging right hand
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tropical scores with a punch to the head.
Hanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by Tropical.
Tropical closes the distance but Hanagan moves to the side
and Hanagan counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tropical needs to keep his hands up - Hanagan had a free shot at his head there.
Hanagan slips a jab and a cross from Tropical.
#TD#
Hanagan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tropical tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hanagan is in Tropical's guard.#ES2#
Tropical scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pollo Tropical is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing. #T1#
Hanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL2#
Tropical rushes Hanagan and presses him up against the cage.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tropical gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Hanagan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tropical shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Hanagan is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Hanagan can't get the takedown.
Hanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Tropical works on Hanagan's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tropical is pressed up against the cage. Hanagan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tropical down to the mat. Tropical avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Tropical drives through and clinches with Hanagan against the cage.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical is leaning against Hanagan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T2#
Tropical lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tropical gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
#TD#
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hanagan stops Tropical from standing up.
Tropical looking to control.
Tropical looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
Hanagan slips nicely into half guard.
Tropical is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tropical keeps working.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Tropical is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Hanagan is thwarting Tropical's attempts to control the position.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tropical keeps working. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Tropical still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Tropical has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Hanagan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Tropical's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Still in half guard, Tropical seems content to control.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Tropical has control of the leg.
Tropical is thwarting Hanagan's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pollo Tropical 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#
Tropical moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tropical has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanagan works Tropical's body with a nice hook.#CL2#
Tropical closes the distance and pushes Hanagan back into the cage.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tropical lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hanagan.
Tropical working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hanagan takes an elbow to the temple.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Tropical lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical just leaning against Hanagan, taking a breather.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical pushes Hanagan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Oh Hanagan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Tropical - that landed with a thud.
#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Tropical.
Tropical stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short body shot lands from Tropical as the two fighters clinch.
Tropical lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hanagan or not.
Hanagan seems to have got his legs back now.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical tries a body shot but Hanagan blocks it.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Hanagan improves position.
Tropical is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tropical lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hanagan backwards.
Tropical controlling the action here for a moment.
Tropical lands an elbow inside.
Tropical tries to throw a body punch but Hanagan avoids it by throwing Tropical back against the cage.
Hanagan prevents a body shot from Tropical.
Tropical is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hanagan dodges an elbow strike from Tropical.
Hanagan blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tropical scores with a hook to the body.
Hanagan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tropical pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tropical.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hanagan has clasped his hands together around Tropical's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES2#
Tropical sneaks out the side door and pushes Hanagan away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hanagan takes a swing at Tropical's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Tropical gets a clinch.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Hanagan shrugs off.
Hanagan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tropical prevents it.
#T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical gets underhooks to prevent Hanagan's takedown attempt.
Hanagan can't get the takedown.
Tropical struggles to land a body shot inside as Hanagan controls his hands.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Tropical scores with a shot to the side of Hanagan's head.
Hanagan is looking for a takedown.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A nice right hand lands inside from Tropical.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses.
Tropical scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hanagan tries to score a body lock takedown but Tropical shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tropical lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tropical can't find room to land a body shot as Hanagan controls the action.
Hanagan takes a shot to the head.
Hanagan looking for a takedown.
Hanagan wants to take the fight to the mat but Tropical manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T4#
Hanagan takes an elbow to the forehead.
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!
Tropical misses with a body punch.
Tropical misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tropical pushes Hanagan against the cage. Tropical is working some dirty boxing. Tropical pushes off with a quick right hook! Hanagan goes down! Hanagan tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Tropical moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!
After the big win, Pollo Tropical made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 2
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pablo Dominguez (ranked 17493 p4p, 169 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1812 p4p, 48 weight class). Dominguez comes to the ring accompanied by Change by The Deftones. Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 2 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Johanna Lukiainen and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanagan darts in and clinches Dominguez up against the ropes.
Hanagan has Dominguez pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Dominguez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Dominguez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Hanagan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is staying active underneath Dominguez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dominguez is really struggling to control Hanagan but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Hanagan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Hanagan actively working from the bottom here.
Dominguez stalling.
Hanagan is looking to control Dominguez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hanagan avoid being mounted?
Dominguez is trying to control. Hanagan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Dominguez uses his free foot to push down on Hanagan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Hanagan. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Hanagan
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hanagan is looking to escape.
Hanagan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Hanagan wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Dominguez isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Hanagan is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez trying to control but Hanagan is having none of it.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
Hanagan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dominguez looking to control but Hanagan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hanagan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hanagan is still trying to improve position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is looking to get to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Hanagan to control.
Hanagan is trying to escape the mount.
Hanagan 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: Dominguez (5) vs (4) Hanagan
Hanagan won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dominguez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Dominguez's legs - danger averted.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Dominguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dominguez is looking to sweep but instead, Hanagan has passed into half guard.
Hanagan seems to be looking for submissions.
Dominguez is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez is not content to let Hanagan control the position.
Dominguez is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dominguez keeps working.
Dominguez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dominguez wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dominguez is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Hanagan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dominguez is pressing down on Hanagan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dominguez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hanagan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Dominguez is tightening it up a little... Hanagan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hanagan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hanagan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Dominguez!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pablo Dominguez!
Post fight, Pablo Dominguez stared into the camera and said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB GP FINALE
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kim Il Sung (ranked 1520 p4p, 43 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1805 p4p, 45 weight class). Il Sung kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Death in Vegas- Dirt. Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Kim Il Sung! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Ren Mimura and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Hanagan tries to close the distance and clinch but Il Sung swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hanagan moves into the clinch.
Il Sung gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Il Sung is fighting off a takedown attempt but Hanagan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Il Sung to the mat. Il Sung regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Il Sung (0) vs (2) Hanagan
Hanagan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Il Sung is working away.
Il Sung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Il Sung is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hanagan pulls his head out easily.
Hanagan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Il Sung sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Il Sung wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hanagan is pressing down on Il Sung's thigh, looking to free his foot. Il Sung is holding on for now.
Hanagan passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Il Sung (0) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Il Sung is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
You can see the frustration on Il Sung's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hanagan tries to move to mount but Il Sung blocks the move with his legs.
We've been hearing good reports from Il Sung's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Il Sung manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hanagan's best efforts.
Il Sung is looking to improve his position.
Hanagan trying to control from half guard but Il Sung is working away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Il Sung tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
Hanagan wants to control but Il Sung is keeping him busy.
Il Sung won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura but Il Sung is defending well.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch™ inform me that Hanagan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Il Sung is trying to maintain the position but Hanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hanagan is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Il Sung (0) vs (8) Hanagan
Hanagan is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Hanagan extends the arm and Il Sung is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
After the big win, Charley Hanagan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors BuriedAlive// Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Kim Il Sung was interviewed post fight and said 'Eat my feces you filthy capitalist dog!'. |
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Event:
DARE SUB OPEN GP 2ND RD
Date: Jun 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Matt Chiasson (ranked 4095 p4p, 89 weight class) and Charley Hanagan (ranked 1781 p4p, 42 weight class). Hanagan has chosen Guilty Until Proven Innocent as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Charley Hanagan enters the ring!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 0 losses; Matt Chiasson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Charley Hanagan!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Chiasson moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanagan wants a takedown but no success here.
Chiasson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hanagan pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chiasson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hanagan is trying to defend but Chiasson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (0) Hanagan
Chiasson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hanagan felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hanagan is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chiasson is trying to work for a kimura but Hanagan is defending well.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanagan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chiasson postures up.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hanagan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chiasson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've been hearing good reports from Chiasson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chiasson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan is looking for a triangle but Chiasson pushes his legs off easily.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Hanagan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hanagan pulls Chiasson in to control the position.
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chiasson being controlled here momentarily.
Hanagan controls Chiasson momentarily but Chiasson frees himself.
Chiasson controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to sweep here but Chiasson controlling him for the moment.
Chiasson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hanagan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hanagan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hanagan trying to keep a closed guard but Chiasson is proving a slippery customer.
Chiasson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hanagan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hanagan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for a guillotine here but Chiasson defends easily.
Chiasson looking to sit in guard and control but Hanagan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (2) vs (2) Hanagan
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hanagan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chiasson is keeping the position for now.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Chiasson controls Hanagan momentarily but Hanagan frees himself.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Chiasson is keeping the position.
Hanagan trying to control but Chiasson is working from the bottom.
Hanagan engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hanagan is fighting to break Chiasson's control of his arms but Chiasson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Chiasson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hanagan is one step ahead there.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Chiasson keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully.
Chiasson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chiasson pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chiasson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Chiasson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Chiasson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chiasson manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Chiasson's guard.
Chiasson trying to control the position.
Hanagan stands and throws Chiasson's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (5) Hanagan
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chiasson keeps working.
Chiasson is trying to control Hanagan's posture but Hanagan avoids it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan wants to control but Chiasson is keeping him busy.
Chiasson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Chiasson holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Chiasson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chiasson is controlling Hanagan's trapped leg to prevent Hanagan from advancing to side control.
Chiasson wants to improve his position but Hanagan is controlling well.
Chiasson wants to get back to full guard but Hanagan has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (2) vs (8) Hanagan
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking to secure an arm triangle but Chiasson defends it well.
Chiasson is looking to improve his position but Hanagan isn't that keen on the idea.
Hanagan goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Chiasson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Chiasson (4) vs (8) Hanagan
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan looking for subs off his back but Chiasson has passed one foot through into half guard.
Chiasson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Chiasson (7) vs (8) Hanagan
Chiasson prevents Hanagan from getting the reversal.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hanagan is working to get back to half guard.
Chiasson tries to control but Hanagan wriggling away.
Hanagan is looking to improve his position but Chiasson isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hanagan tries to improve his position but instead Chiasson has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Chiasson (10) vs (8) Hanagan
And that's the end of the fight!
Chiasson takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'. |
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Event:
PFC 39: Vendetta*
Date: May 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Crank swings widly with a right hand
letting Hanagan counter with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Spank Crank has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crank, right into the meat.
Hanagan loads up on a big right hand but Crank slips the punch.
Crank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hanagan on the side of the head.
A jab from Crank does it's job there.
Crank throws a leg kick that misses.
Hanagan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#KD2#
Crank cracks Hanagan with a big right hand and Hanagan goes down!#ROC2#
Hanagan is rocked!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crank postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Hanagan's head off the mat! Hanagan is out! He's out! Crank jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Spank Crank!
A less than humble Spank Crank misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 34: Revolution*
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
AssKicken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hanagan.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hanagan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by AssKicken.
Hanagan misses with a wild body shot.
AssKicken appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot lands for AssKicken.
Hanagan throws a series of punches but AssKicken moves out of range.
Hanagan sizes up AssKicken with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
AssKicken misses with an uppercut.
AssKicken takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
AssKicken slips under a jab from Hanagan.
AssKicken throws a leg kick but Hanagan checks it.
AssKicken throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. AssKicken sprawls well.
AssKicken bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
AssKicken throws a low kick but Hanagan moves out of range easily.
AssKicken swings widly with a right hand
and Hanagan counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanagan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
A shot to the liver by AssKicken. Beautiful body shot.
AssKicken missing with a left hand there. Hanagan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hanagan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and AssKicken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
AssKicken drops Hanagan with a big left hand! Hanagan is injured, injured bad! AssKicken jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thoreaux AssKicken!
Thoreaux AssKicken gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
The defeated Charley Hanagan had this to say: 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 25 Yamaguchi vs Rock
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Mayhem stuffs the takedown.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan avoids it easily.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mayhem uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
Mayhem swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mayhem connects with a solid leg kick.
Mayhem throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hanagan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mayhem. Mayhem obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy left from Hanagan finds it's target.
Mayhem misses with a wild body shot.
Hanagan misses with a straight right. #T1#
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A left lands for Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a hook but Hanagan blocks it.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanagan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem swings widly with a right hand
and Hanagan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard.
Hanagan is trying to control. Mayhem wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Mayhem controlling the position well. #T2#
Hanagan is trying to control the action in half guard but Mayhem is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Mayhem won't allow Hanagan to pass to mount.
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!
Mayhem is holding on to half guard well.
Mayhem is looking to control Hanagan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mayhem avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A leg kick checked by Hanagan.
Mayhem lands a really nice looking cross but Hanagan seems unphased.
#TD2#
Hanagan feints and as Mayhem raises his hands in defense, Hanagan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mayhem pulls Hanagan in close to prevent any damage.
Hanagan wants to control from the top but Mayhem keeps moving. #T3#
Hanagan pushing down on Mayhem's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but Mayhem is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanagan to get the leverage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mayhem wants to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Mayhem is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan wants to pass the guard but Mayhem is defending well.
Mayhem is trying to get back to full guard.
Hanagan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hanagan trying to control the action but Mayhem is working from the bottom.
Mayhem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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 Bryan Mayhem will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.
Mayhem lands with a cross.
Mayhem bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Hanagan throws an overhand right that lands on Mayhem's shoulder, as Mayhem tries to avoid the shot.
Mayhem looks to throw the jab but Hanagan is out of range.
Hanagan moves out of range as Mayhem strikes.
Hanagan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mayhem finds it's way round the side to connect with Hanagan's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mayhem looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanagan is just out of range.
Mayhem tests Hanagan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.#T1#
Hanagan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mayhem throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mayhem takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a body shot.
Mayhem fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mayhem throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range of the strikes.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan misses with an uppercut. #TD2#
Hanagan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mayhem quickly recovers to half guard.
Mayhem is looking for a sweep. Hanagan 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mayhem manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hanagan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mayhem manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanagan manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Mayhem trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Mayhem works over Hanagan with some ground and pound from guard.
Hanagan trying to control the position here.
Mayhem is working Hanagan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hanagan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T3#
Mayhem keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Hanagan wants to control but Mayhem is keeping him busy.
Mayhem gets full guard.#SUB#
Hanagan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mayhem wants to sweep here but Hanagan controlling him for the moment.
Mayhem keeping moving, preventing Hanagan from controlling successfully. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mayhem is controlling Hanagan's posture.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan pushes down on Mayhem's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mayhem keeps working.
Mayhem tries to roll over but Hanagan keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Mayhem dominated that second round.
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#
Mayhem throws a looping overhand right but Hanagan ducks down to avoid it.
Despite the aggression on Hanagan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hanagan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mayhem throws out the jab.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. Hanagan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem throws out a powerful jab.
Hanagan throws a lazy uppercut
and Mayhem counters with a stiff right hand.
Mayhem throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Hanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mayhem swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mayhem swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mayhem slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hanagan dives in for a single leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hanagan misses with a hook. Mayhem ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Jab by Hanagan.
Mayhem misses with a looping right.#T1#
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Mayhem sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bryan Mayhem has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but Mayhem is out of range.
Mayhem thumps Hanagan with a low kick.
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
Hanagan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mayhem.
Hanagan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mayhem.
Hanagan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab lands there for Mayhem.
Hanagan darts in looking for a takedown but Mayhem gets double underhooks and turns Hanagan into the cage.
Bryan Mayhem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mayhem throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mayhem leaves Hanagan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hanagan slips under a jab.
Hanagan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayhem throws a jab when Hanagan was well out of range.#T2#
Hanagan slips a straight right by Mayhem.
A little jabbing left from Hanagan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanagan needs to keep his hands up - Mayhem had a free shot at his head there.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanagan with a poor takedown
and Mayhem counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan scores with a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Hanagan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but Mayhem avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mayhem continues to drive forward.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hanagan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bryan Mayhem is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mayhem can pounce on him.
Mayhem misses with a hook. Hanagan ducked under it nicely.
Mayhem keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Mayhem dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hanagan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hanagan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hanagan slips under a jab from Mayhem.
Hanagan checks a leg kick.
Mayhem displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanagan throws out the jab.
Mayhem is looking to counter punch.
Charley Hanagan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bryan Mayhem is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mayhem misses with a straight right.
Hanagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hanagan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mayhem pinned against the cage. Mayhem gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hanagan shoots for a double leg takedown but Mayhem sprawls well. He's pushed Hanagan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mayhem misses with a looping left.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
Hanagan is working for takedown but Mayhem is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanagan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hanagan blocking some punches.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
Mayhem is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hanagan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A right hand to the body from Mayhem.
Hanagan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanagan is trying to drag Mayhem to the mat but Mayhem just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hanagan wants a takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Mayhem showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mayhem, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Mayhem!
Bryan Mayhem 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.
Charley Hanagan spoke after the fight, saying 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
PFC 21 Yamaguchi vs Darkk
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Jenner throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan with the counter takedown but Jenner avoids it easily.
Hanagan moves out of range as Jenner strikes.
Jenner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT2#
It looks like Caitlyn Jenner has been cut.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Jenner is retaining full guard.
Hanagan is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan prevents Jenner from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Jenner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jenner manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Jenner's guard.
Hanagan passes Jenner's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T1#
Hanagan slows the pace down in half guard.
Jenner trying to control from the bottom.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Jenner knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hanagan on the ground.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hanagan is trying for a kimura here. Jenner looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hanagan wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that BuriedAlive// Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
PFC 13 Yamaguchi vs Dog
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Hanagan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hanagan moves out of range as The Terror Of The Island strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Hanagan. That snapped The Terror Of The Island's head back.
Hanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanagan shoots in and drives through. The Terror Of The Island sprawls well.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The Terror Of The Island uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Charley Hanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hanagan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hanagan.
#T1#
The Terror Of The Island defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hanagan.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
The fighters circling - The Terror Of The Island throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanagan looks to throw the jab but The Terror Of The Island is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Terror Of The Island moves out of range as Hanagan strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from The Terror Of The Island misses its target.
The Terror Of The Island connects with a nice looking jab.
Hanagan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The Terror Of The Island looks to land a left hand but Hanagan moved out of range nicely.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body punch but Hanagan moves out of range.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanagan with the counter takedown but The Terror Of The Island avoids it easily.#T2#
The Terror Of The Island throws an overhand right that lands on Hanagan's shoulder, as Hanagan tries to avoid the shot.
Hanagan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like The Terror Of The Island wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hanagan throws a hook to the side of The Terror Of The Island's head but The Terror Of The Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hanagan lands an overhand right.
The Terror Of The Island dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Terror Of The Island throws the left hand but Hanagan avoids the punch easily.
The Terror Of The Island uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanagan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island slips a jab from Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a straight left.
Hanagan drops down looking to force a counter takedown but The Terror Of The Island defends it well.#T3#
The Terror Of The Island throws a lazy right hand but Hanagan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hanagan thinking.
The Terror Of The Island misses with a body shot.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hanagan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but The Terror Of The Island does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hanagan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The Terror Of The Island desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Hanagan is working for a kimura but The Terror Of The Island is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hanagan wants to work for an arm triangle but The Terror Of The Island is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The Terror Of The Island gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hanagan fails with the takedown.
The Terror Of The Island has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hanagan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from The Terror Of The Island misses.
The Terror Of The Island ducks under a wild hook from Hanagan.
A little feinted left hand from The Terror Of The Island on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hanagan goes for a double leg but The Terror Of The Island avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as The Terror Of The Island continues to drive forward.
The Terror Of The Island throws out a loose jab but Hanagan uses good head movement to avoid it.
And Hanagan tries to counter it with a takedown but The Terror Of The Island pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
Hanagan fails with the takedown
and The Terror Of The Island counters with a straight right hand.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
The Terror Of The Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hanagan.
Hanagan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Terror Of The Island. Hanagan does a little dance to reset his feet.
The Terror Of The Island throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Terror Of The Island.
Hanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body punch from The Terror Of The Island.
Kromog The Terror Of The Island is winning the standup battle so far.
Hanagan avoids the body shot from The Terror Of The Island.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a jab. Hanagan acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T2#
The Terror Of The Island throws a body shot but no joy.
The Terror Of The Island scores with a nice head shot.
Hanagan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD#
The Terror Of The Island sends Hanagan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! The Terror Of The Island is motioning to the referee to let Hanagan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
Hanagan might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Terror Of The Island catches Hanagan with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Hanagan forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kromog The Terror Of The Island!
Charley Hanagan was interviewed post fight and said 'I SHIT MYSELF WHEN I SCREAM AT THE VOICES IN MY SLEEP NO DON'T DO IT WHERE'D YOU GO HUH HUH HUH WHERE AM I.. FUCK!!!!!!!'.
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Event:
DARE NYE DYNAMITE!!!
Date: Dec 31, 2017 |
#R1#
Tycoon throws a shot to the body.
Hanagan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#
It looks like Mike Tycoon has been cut.
Jab by Hanagan.
Mike Tycoon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
Tycoon punishes Hanagan's body with a nice straight punch.
Decent striking displayed by Hanagan there.
The fighters circling - Hanagan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hanagan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tycoon misses with a hook to the body
and Hanagan counters with a straight right hand.
Tycoon lands a jab to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hanagan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hanagan ducks under a wild hook from Tycoon.
Tycoon walks into a jab.
Hanagan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tycoon's head.#T1#
Tycoon misses with an uppercut. Hanagan saw that one coming.
It looks like Hanagan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hanagan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tycoon.
Hanagan tries to counter with a takedown but Tycoon is quick to defend against it.
Hanagan with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tycoon counters with a straight right hand.
Mike Tycoon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tycoon is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tycoon misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD#
and Hanagan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tycoon's guard.
Tycoon is wriggling around but Hanagan manages to pass to half guard.
#SUB#
Hanagan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Still in half guard, Hanagan seems content to control.
Tycoon 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.
Tycoon looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hanagan works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tycoon is trying to stand.#T2##SUB#
Tycoon wants to get back to his feet but in bucking up he's left an arm hanging out! Hanagan has locked onto it and has pulled off a slick armbar! Tycoon taps furiously! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charley Hanagan!
After the big win, Charley Hanagan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Get Right Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
Gladiators 56 Roper v King
Date: Oct 29, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hanagan drives through with a takedown into Titanic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Titanic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Hanagan 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.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Titanic can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Hanagan drops back looking for a leg! Titanic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Titanic manages to kick Hanagan off! Hanagan jumps back into Titanic's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan tries to free his leg and advance position but Titanic is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titanic has his hands on Hanagan's head, controlling the position.
Titanic looking for a sweep. Not yet Titanic, not yet.
Hanagan stands and throws Titanic's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Titanic strikes from the bottom but Hanagan takes advantage and advances to full mount!
Hanagan manages to capitalize on a mistake by Titanic to take his back!
Titanic has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Titanic wants to control his opponent's hands but Hanagan gets his hands free.
I really don't envy Titanic right now.
#SUB#
Hanagan looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Hanagan is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB#
Hanagan is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Titanic won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Hanagan off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan gave a mention to Power Matrix Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
Gladiators 46 Wills Jr v Zulu
Date: Sep 01, 2017 |
#R1#
The fighters circle momentarily. MacIntyre darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hanagan misses with a takedown attempt
and MacIntyre counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hanagan fails with the takedown
and MacIntyre cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanagan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacIntyre circles away quickly and effectively.
Hanagan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. MacIntyre defends it nicely.
Robert MacIntyre has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charley Hanagan.
Hanagan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacIntyre sprawls well. MacIntyre wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Hanagan gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from MacIntyre. No joy for Hanagan on that attempt.
MacIntyre 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.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacIntyre's waist but MacIntyre gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side. #T1##KD#
MacIntyre cracks Hanagan with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. MacIntyre has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hanagan to stand back up!#ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
MacIntyre defending well as Hanagan loads up on a big left hand.
Hanagan is still on wobbly legs! Can MacIntyre finish him?
MacIntyre moves in close and cracks Hanagan with a massive right hand! Hanagan, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by MacIntyre!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Robert MacIntyre!
A relieved looking Robert MacIntyre thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
SP ICON: Break Stuff
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Johnson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Hanagan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Hanagan pulls guard successfully.
#SUB#
Hanagan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Johnson won't allow Hanagan to sweep him here.
Johnson wants to stand and escape but instead Hanagan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hanagan is controlling him.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Hanagan trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan controlling from the top position. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanagan working away.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Johnson is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Johnson is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
In his post fight interview, Charley Hanagan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Hanagan shoots for a takedown but Lofmark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lofmark tries to clinch up.
A slow jab from Lofmark misses its intended target.
Hanagan is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hanagan shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Lofmark to counter with a crisp jab. #KD#
Lofmark throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Hanagan tumbling to the canvas!
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#
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hanagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lofmark trying to control but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Lofmark preventing the sweep. #T1#
Lofmark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hanagan is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lofmark's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Hanagan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lofmark controlling from the top position.
Hanagan keeping moving, preventing Lofmark from controlling successfully.
Lofmark is really struggling to control Hanagan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Hanagan had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lofmark defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lofmark controls the pace.#SUB2#
Hanagan is looking for a triangle here but Lofmark uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hanagan seems a little lost for a moment, as Lofmark dominates the positioning.
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.
Hanagan keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lofmark lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hanagan down.
Lofmark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hanagan tries to buck Lofmark off but Lofmark is having none of it.
Check out the look on Lofmark's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lofmark lands some shots froms side control.
Hanagan is being controlled here.
Lofmark lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lofmark looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Hanagan is avoiding damage well.
#T4#
Hanagan is looking for a sweep.
Lofmark trying to control the action but Hanagan is working from the bottom.
Lofmark controlling the position.
Lofmark wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hanagan keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hanagan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Lofmark dominated that round.
That's time! Lofmark's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hanagan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hanagan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Hanagan is rocked!
Lofmark throws a pinpoint strike between Hanagan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Hanagan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Lofmark scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Jonas Lofmark thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hanagan.
Dikunov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hanagan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Dikunov's waist but Dikunov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hanagan off to one side. #CL2#
Hanagan gets tackled into the cage by Dikunov. Dikunov maintains the clinch.
Dikunov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charley Hanagan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanagan tries for a takedown but Dikunov manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Hanagan gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hanagan manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB#
Hanagan seems to be working for a kimura but Dikunov defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dikunov can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1##SUB#
Hanagan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dikunov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hanagan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dikunov tries to get to full guard but Hanagan has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hanagan is working for a submission of some sort.
Hanagan is pressing down on Dikunov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dikunov is holding on for now. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
Dikunov trying to control but Hanagan postures up.
Hanagan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dikunov keeps working.
Hanagan controlling the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hanagan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T3#
Hanagan has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Dikunov is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Well, if Hanagan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hanagan wants to free his trapped foot but Dikunov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Hanagan is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hanagan trying to control the pace.
Dikunov trying to hold on to Hanagan's head to control him but Hanagan postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dikunov is refusing to be controlled, as Hanagan sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Charley Hanagan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dikunov fails with an attempt to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hanagan misses the target.
Dikunov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Dikunov as Hanagan shoots in.
Dikunov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Hanagan counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dikunov won't be happy with that.
Dikunov wants to get back to his feet but Hanagan drags him back down.
Hanagan is looking to take a break and control but Dikunov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Dikunov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Dikunov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan 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:
SP ICON: HILO'S FINEST
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hanagan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tropical has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Tropical trying to control from the bottom.
Tropical wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tropical is defending against the submission attempts here by Hanagan.
Tropical is looking for a sweep. Hanagan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan trying to pass the guard but Tropical defending well. #T1##SUB#
Hanagan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB#
Hanagan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Tropical is just riding it out for now. Hanagan eventually gives up the hold.
Hanagan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tropical tries to kick Hanagan off in order to stand up. Hanagan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control. #SUB#
Hanagan has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tropical is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Hanagan yanks on the arm and Tropical is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Hanagan.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan 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:
SP ICON: True Colours
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanagan shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Owens's guard.#SUB#
Hanagan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Owens has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hanagan has managed to get both his arms back between Owens's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Owens has his foot on Hanagan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hanagan works his way back into a safe position though.
Hanagan 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.
It looks like Hanagan 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.
Let's hope that Hanagan 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.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Owens trying to keep a closed guard but Hanagan is proving a slippery customer.
Hanagan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Owens's guard. #SUB2#
Hanagan in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Owens tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hanagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan 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:
SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Hanagan is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Terrible's half guard.#SUB2#
Hanagan has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Terrible defend it? Hanagan steps over the head and cranks it - Terrible is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Hanagan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Hanagan gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hanagan controlling the pace.
Harley has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hanagan is working away from the top position though.
Hanagan working Harley over with strikes.
Hanagan is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hanagan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanagan frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Hanagan working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Harley turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Hanagan off and cradles Harley's limp body as Hanagan celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Charley Hanagan!
Charley Hanagan 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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