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Event:
CWC 368
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paul Gascoigne! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 22 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merel slaps away a takedown attempt from Gascoigne, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Merel shoots in and drives through. Gascoigne sprawls well.
Gascoigne drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merel sprawls and moves away.
Gascoigne shoots for a double leg takedown but Merel sprawls well. He's pushed Gascoigne's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL#
Gascoigne has taken the fight to the clinch.
Merel tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gascoigne smiles and moves away.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gascoigne enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gascoigne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (2) Merel
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gascoigne is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to control from the top but Gascoigne keeps moving.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Gascoigne (0) vs (5) Merel#T1#
Gascoigne stops Merel from passing to mount.
Gascoigne tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position.
Gascoigne is trying to control Merel's posture but Merel avoids it.
Gascoigne's coaches at Globo Gym 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.#SUB2#
Merel tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gascoigne tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
Merel tries to advance to mount but Gascoigne denies him.
Merel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Gascoigne (0) vs (7) Merel
Merel tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away. #SUB2#
Merel is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Gascoigne has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Gascoigne! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (7) Merel
Gascoigne 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.
Gascoigne trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gascoigne is looking to advance position but Merel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (2) vs (11) Merel#T3#
Gascoigne is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.
Merel tries to control but Gascoigne wriggling away.
Gascoigne tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Gascoigne is looking to get to half guard.
Gascoigne 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: Gascoigne (4) vs (11) Merel#SUB2#
Gascoigne got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gascoigne has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.
Gascoigne looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (4) vs (13) Merel
Gascoigne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T4##SUB#
Gascoigne throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gascoigne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gascoigne looking to control.
Gascoigne can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Gascoigne looking for submissions off his back.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T5#
Gascoigne is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Gascoigne is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (13) Merel#SUB#
Gascoigne is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Merel has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Merel prevents Gascoigne from getting a body triangle.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Merel right now.
#T6##SUB#
Gascoigne is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Gascoigne trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Merel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Gascoigne. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Merel fending off the submission attempt from Gascoigne. #T7##SUB#
Merel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Gascoigne trying to control momentarily.
Merel wants to control his opponent's hands but Gascoigne gets his hands free. #T8##SUB#
Merel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gascoigne's arms.
Merel trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Gascoigne is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Merel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Gascoigne is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T9#
Gascoigne keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Gascoigne looking for the RNC. #SUB#
Gascoigne working for a choke but Merel reverses nicely into Gascoigne 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gascoigne (8) vs (15) Merel
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gascoigne is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T10##SUB#
Gascoigne looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel passes Gascoigne's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gascoigne still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gascoigne has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gascoigne (12) vs (15) Merel
Merel stops Gascoigne from passing to mount. #SUB#
Gascoigne wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merel, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T11#
Merel is trying to get back to half guard.
Merel prevents Gascoigne from improving position.
Gascoigne is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gascoigne working away.#T12##SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Gascoigne taking a breather here. #SUB#
Gascoigne tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to get an arm triangle but Merel is defending well. #T13#
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gascoigne in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Gascoigne wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merel keeps working.
Gascoigne takes a little break here. Merel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T14#
Merel isn't going anywhere.#SUB#
Gascoigne is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Gascoigne 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!
Gascoigne trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel wins on points by 15 to 12.
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
CWC 364
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 21 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vernon shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Vernon is looking to pass into half guard but Merel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving.
Vernon managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Vernon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel 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.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Vernon working a defensive guard here.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard.
Vernon can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Vernon is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Merel trying to control from half guard but Vernon is working away.
Vernon desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Vernon
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vernon is looking to escape.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T3##SUB#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Vernon is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Merel working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Vernon tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Vernon tries to hold on but Merel postures up.
Vernon is working to get back to half guard.
Vernon 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.
Vernon won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #T4#
Merel is keen to just control but Vernon is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Merel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon sneaks back into half guard.
Vernon preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Vernon tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Vernon works his way to full guard. Good work.#T5#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel postures up.
Vernon looking for a sweep. Not yet Vernon, not yet.
Vernon pulls Merel in to control the position.
Vernon is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel won't allow Vernon to sweep him here.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vernon's guard.
Merel uses his free foot to push down on Vernon's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Vernon. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (11) vs (2) Vernon
Merel wants to control the pace but Vernon is squirming around nicely.
Vernon tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Merel trying to control but Vernon is having none of it.
Vernon is trying to escape the mount.
#T7##SUB#
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Vernon has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Vernon slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Vernon actively working from the bottom here.
Vernon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Vernon has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel postures up.
#T8##SUB2#
Vernon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (14) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon stops Merel from passing to mount.
Vernon is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Vernon is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vernon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vernon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Vernon's legs - danger averted.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather.
Vernon trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Vernon is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vernon manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Vernon's guard. #T10#
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (17) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon prevents Merel from moving into mount. #SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vernon, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs.
Vernon is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (17) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands. #T11#
Vernon controls the position.
A lull in the action here.
#SUB2#
Vernon looking for the choke from the back.
Merel can't escape the position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Merel is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Vernon is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Vernon. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Vernon's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (19) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.
Vernon is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T12#
Vernon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vernon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Vernon is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Merel pushes down on Vernon's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Vernon
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (24) vs (6) Vernon
Vernon manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Merel is pressing down on Vernon's thigh, looking to free his foot. Vernon is holding on for now.
Vernon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vernon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Vernon wants to sweep but no luck. #T14#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Vernon is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Vernon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Vernon is tightening it up a little... Merel has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Merel reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Merel taps out! Nice BJJ there by Vernon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Isaac Vernon!
In his post fight interview, Isaac Vernon started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 356
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
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 11 wins and 20 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 27 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Lima gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima controlling Merel's posture. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Merel off! Merel jumps back into Lima's guard.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Lima has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel is pushing down on Lima's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lima is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Lima defending well.
Lima makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lima.#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel stopping the sweep attempt from Lima.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Merel postures up.
Merel 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.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Merel postures up.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel postures up.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T3#
Lima is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lima keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lima is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Lima wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to keep Merel in close.
#SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lima has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.#T5#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lima's guard. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T6##SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lima is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lima is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is thwarting Lima's attempts to control the position.#T7#
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Lima trying to hold on to Merel's head to control him but Merel postures up.
Merel wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy.
Lima is controlling Merel's trapped leg to prevent Merel from advancing to side control.
Let's hope that Lima 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 referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lima trying to control from the bottom.
Lima is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T8#
Lima is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to control Merel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lima avoid being mounted?
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T9#
Lima is positioning himself well to prevent Merel advancing to mount.
Merel prevents Lima from improving his position.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Lima is defending well.
#SUB#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lima doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away. #SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#T10#
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lima is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel advances to half guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Lima is defending well. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lima has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#T11##SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Lima is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lima has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lima wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T12#
Lima moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Lima had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lima is retaining full guard.
Lima lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Lima
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lima forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
#T13##SUB2#
Lima seems to be working for a kimura but Merel defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Merel makes his way to full guard, as Lima worked for a kimura.
Merel keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass. #T14#
Lima trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel is pulling down on Lima's head to control his posture.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lima gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lima wins on points by 3 to 2. |
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Event:
CWC 347
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tyson Law! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 19 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Law closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Merel has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Law uses from the top position. #SUB#
Law drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Merel's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.#SUB#
Law drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Law off! Law jumps back into Merel's guard.
Law sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard. #SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Law is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Law. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
#T1##SUB#
Law is working for a kimura here but Merel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Law's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Law (0) vs (2) Merel#SUB#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Law working for submissions but it's allowed Merel to get to half guard.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Law defends it. #SUB2#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Law has managed to free his arm - good work. #T2#
Law works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merel trying to control but Law is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Law looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
#SUB#
Law has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Law has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Law's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Law looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Merel is defending well. Law quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Merel has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Law celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tyson Law!
Tyson Law very nearly forgot to thank Neon Zombie amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
CWC 343
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tyson Law! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 18 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merel stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Law gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Law gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Law (2) vs (0) Merel#SUB#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Law.
#SUB#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Law is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Law is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Law to get the leverage. #T1#
Merel is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Law is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Law is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Law wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Law is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Law 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Law'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.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg. #T3##SUB#
Law is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Law seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Law is trying for a kimura here. Merel looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Law wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tyson Law!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tyson Law made sure he mentioned Neon Zombie, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Mapuche Matariki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 17 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Igor Prikhodko and Ivan Kurochkin.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Matariki rushes Merel and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Matariki wants the takedown. Merel is fighting it off but Matariki persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Merel's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Matariki (2) vs (0) Merel
Matariki won't allow Merel to sweep him here.
Matariki passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Matariki (5) vs (0) Merel
Merel is looking to regain half guard here but Matariki keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Merel prevents Matariki from moving into mount. #T1#
Matariki takes a little break here. Merel wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Matariki tries to move to mount but Merel blocks the move with his legs.
Merel tries to bench press Matariki off him but Matariki keeps the position.
Matariki 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 Merel's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Merel is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Matariki is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Matariki (7) vs (0) Merel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Matariki controlling from mount.
Merel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matariki controlling from the full mount. #T4#
Merel is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matariki controlling from mount.
Merel is desperately trying to improve his position but Matariki has a good base and remains in mount.#T5#
Matariki wants to take Merel's back but he can't do it this time.
Matariki content just to control the position here.
Matariki has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Merel holds on, trying desperately to control.#T6#
Matariki controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel is trying to escape the mount.
Merel is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Matariki has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Matariki (10) vs (0) Merel
Merel tries to escape but Matariki has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T7#
Matariki has good solid back control here.
Matariki keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Matariki controlling the positon.
Merel tries to escape the position.
#T8#
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Merel doesn't escape.
Matariki seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
Merel is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Matariki 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.
Matariki has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Merel tries to roll but Matariki sticks to his back.
#T10#
Matariki 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.
Merel tries to break free.
Matariki 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.
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T11#
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Matariki keeps control of the position.
Matariki really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Merel.
Matariki'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.
I really don't envy Merel right now.
Merel 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.#T12#
Matariki is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Matariki has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Matariki trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Merel doesn't escape. #T13#
Merel can't escape the position.
Good control from Matariki.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Matariki's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Matariki (10) vs (2) Merel#T14#
Merel wants to control from the top but Matariki keeps moving.
Merel won't allow Matariki to sweep him here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matariki has Merel pulled in close to control his posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Matariki takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
A victorious Mapuche Matariki 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:
CWC 332 - Prelims
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Jon Fred! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 17 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Fedor Mirinova and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fred fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fred shoots for a takedown but Merel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Fred shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Fred. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fred fails with the takedown.
Fred gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Merel counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fred (0) vs (2) Merel
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (5) Merel
Fred holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fred manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fred doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fred is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel wants to pass to mount but Fred is defending the position.
Fred wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but Fred is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Merel to get the leverage.
Merel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (0) vs (8) Merel
Merel prevents Fred from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Fred is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Fred and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Fred stops Merel from passing to mount. #T2#
Fred is looking for a sweep.
Fred is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (4) vs (8) Merel
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Fred is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merel is defending well though. Fred let's go of the attempt for now.
Fred tries to get the hooks in deep but Merel pushed the leg off. #T3#
Fred is trying to stick to Merel's back but Merel is turning into Fred. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Fred's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (4) vs (10) Merel
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (4) vs (13) Merel#SUB2#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Fred has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Fred. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Fred (8) vs (13) Merel
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Fred trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel stops Fred from passing to mount.
Fred trying to control the position but Merel is working away. #T4#
Merel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Fred passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (11) vs (13) Merel
Fred is trying to take his opponent's back.
Merel has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Fred (14) vs (13) Merel#SUB#
Merel showing good submission defense here.
Fred is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
A lull in the action here.
Fred avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
Merel staying busy and making it hard for Fred to control. #SUB#
Merel is in a bad position with Fred working for a choke. Merel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (14) vs (15) Merel
Fred lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (16) vs (15) Merel#T6#
Merel 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: Fred (16) vs (17) Merel
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fred wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Fred trying to control but Merel postures up.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fred is looking to get back to full guard here but Merel has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Fred (16) vs (20) Merel
Fred gets back to half guard.#T7#
Fred tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fred does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fred is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Fred to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fred swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fred wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Fred looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T8#
Merel trying to move into half guard but instead Fred has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fred (18) vs (20) Merel
Merel 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.
Fred trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Fred stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Fred tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Fred is proving a slippery customer.
Merel keeping full guard, as Fred tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fred content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merel has locked up a guillotine! Merel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Fred is holding on here and Merel must be using up a lot of energy. Fred has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Merel!
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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:
CWC 328 - Prelims
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 16 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Carson Tully!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Tully has a takedown stuffed.#CL2#
Tully gets a clinch. #TD#
Merel lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Tully
Tully looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Tully is keeping the position.
Merel controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.#T1#
Tully keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tully pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tully is keeping the position for now.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Tully is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tully is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Tully 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.
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Our spies down at at BrodieFightTeam inform us that Tully has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tully is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tully has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Tully
Tully trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tully looking to pass the guard.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tully controls the pace.
Tully trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tully slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tully slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (5) Tully
Merel is not content to let Tully control the position.
Merel is trying to improve his position.#T5#
Merel gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tully tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tully passes Merel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tully trying to control from half guard but Merel is working away. #SUB2#
Tully 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.
#T6#
Merel tries to get to full guard but Tully has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Tully is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Tully is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T7#
Merel is staying active underneath Tully, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tully trying to control from Merel's half guard. Merel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tully passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (8) Tully
Merel seems a little lost for a moment, as Tully dominates the positioning.
Tully trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
A lull in the action here as Tully stalls from top position.#T8#
Merel is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Tully tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tully has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merel is letting Tully control him for a moment. #T9##SUB2#
Tully tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Tully trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tully tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tully has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Merel manages to get back to half guard.#T10#
Merel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Tully is looking for a kimura here.
Tully takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tully tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T11##SUB2#
Tully is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Tully is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel tries to roll over but Tully keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Tully is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Tully is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tully 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.
Merel controls Tully momentarily but Tully frees himself.
Tully is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tully stands and throws Merel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (2) vs (11) Tully#T13#
Merel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Tully is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tully taking a break here but Merel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tully prevents Merel from improving his position.#T14#
Merel trying to control here.
Tully keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tully looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tully with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tully wants to advance to full mount but Merel doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tully engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tully wins on points by 11 to 2.
Carson Tully 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 Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Bill Newton!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Newton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Merel's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Newton#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Merel's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Merel trying to control the position here.
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel trying to control the position here.
My spies in Gold Samurai's Gym inform me that Newton has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Newton stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #T2##SUB2#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
#T3#
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Newton trying to advance position but Merel counters by regaining guard.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Newton
Newton keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Newton wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.#SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.#T5##SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Newton
Newton is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Newton has escaped the position, nice work there.
Merel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (2) Newton
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.#T6#
Newton is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Merel has control of Newton's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Newton regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Newton tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Newton slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Newton is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Newton is defending the position. #SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newton is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T7#
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.
Merel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Newton! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (2) Newton
Newton regains half guard.
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.#SUB2#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Newton.#SUB2#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Newton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Newton moves into full guard.
Merel passes Newton's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T9#
Newton gets back to full guard.
Merel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Newton has his feet on Merel's thighs here. He's pushed Merel off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Merel screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Prelims
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 6 losses; Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 14 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Czarny Z Garbowa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Merel circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa looks for a takedown but Merel sprawls well.
Nice takedown defense from Merel. No joy for Czarny Z Garbowa on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel doesn't manage to clinch there - Czarny Z Garbowa circles away.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to counter with a takedown but Merel is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Czarny Z Garbowa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merel sprawls well initially but Czarny Z Garbowa persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (0) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Czarny Z Garbowa has control of the leg.
Merel works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Czarny Z Garbowa defends it easily.#T1#
Czarny Z Garbowa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (2) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Merel wants to control from the top but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps moving. #T2#
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (2) vs (5) Merel
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
You can see the frustration on Czarny Z Garbowa's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merel trying to control the action but Czarny Z Garbowa is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Czarny Z Garbowa has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Czarny Z Garbowa. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (6) vs (5) Merel#T3#
Merel keeping his opponent close.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Merel can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to move to full mount but Merel actually manages to regain half guard.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Czarny Z Garbowa is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (5) Merel#T5##SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Czarny Z Garbowa but great work by Merel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (9) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Czarny Z Garbowa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ZuccoTraining Ground, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merel working away.
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Czarny Z Garbowa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel tries to move into full mount but can't pass Czarny Z Garbowa's legs.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Merel tries to advance to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa denies him.
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (11) Merel#T6#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to escape the mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Czarny Z Garbowa! Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (9) vs (14) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying desperately to improve position.
Czarny Z Garbowa tries to lock up and control but Merel gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Czarny Z Garbowa is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action. #T7##SUB2#
Merel is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Czarny Z Garbowa has managed to escape the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Czarny Z Garbowa is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Merel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Merel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Czarny Z Garbowa is surviving well by controlling Merel's body position as best he can.
Merel tries to control but Czarny Z Garbowa wriggling away. #SUB2#
Merel has hold of Czarny Z Garbowa's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Czarny Z Garbowa manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets back to half guard.#T8#
Czarny Z Garbowa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Czarny Z Garbowa doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Czarny Z Garbowa moves into full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (11) vs (14) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to pass the guard.
Merel seems keen to control Czarny Z Garbowa's posture.#T9#
Merel keeping full guard, as Czarny Z Garbowa tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa is working hard here to advance position.
Czarny Z Garbowa slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (14) vs (14) Merel
You can see the frustration on Merel's face as Czarny Z Garbowa controls the position.
Merel is not content to let Czarny Z Garbowa control the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa works to advance to full mount. Merel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Czarny Z Garbowa (16) vs (14) Merel
Merel regains half guard.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T10#
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to control. Merel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merel won't allow Czarny Z Garbowa to pass to mount.
Merel tries to roll over but Czarny Z Garbowa keeps him under control.#SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Czarny Z Garbowa controlling the action here.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control from Merel's half guard. Merel has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Merel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (16) vs (16) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
Merel passes Czarny Z Garbowa's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Czarny Z Garbowa is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Czarny Z Garbowa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12#
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Czarny Z Garbowa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Czarny Z Garbowa looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Czarny Z Garbowa is defending the position.
Czarny Z Garbowa is positioning himself well to prevent Merel advancing to mount.
Czarny Z Garbowa gets full guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Czarny Z Garbowa working a defensive guard here.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Czarny Z Garbowa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Czarny Z Garbowa wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Czarny Z Garbowa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Czarny Z Garbowa is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Czarny Z Garbowa (18) vs (16) Merel
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Merel has Czarny Z Garbowa pulled in close to control his posture.
Czarny Z Garbowa trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Czarny Z Garbowa passes into half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Czarny Z Garbowa seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Czarny Z Garbowa slows the pace down in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Czarny Z Garbowa takes the fight on points by 18 to 16.
Zawisza Czarny Z Garbowa 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 313 - Halli vs Pancake
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 14 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Tres Sulvar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Sulvar shoots in looking for a takedown but Merel manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sulvar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Merel clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Merel has clasped his hands together around Sulvar's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merel (4) vs (0) Sulvar#SUB#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Merel working away.
Sulvar 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.
Merel trying to control the action but Sulvar is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sulvar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merel 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#
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Sulvar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Merel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sulvar rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Merel's guard! Nice work there by Sulvar! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (4) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Merel is trying to keep Sulvar in close.
#T3#
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sulvar controls the pace.
It looks like Sulvar 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.
Merel pulls Sulvar in to control the position.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Sulvar is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sulvar controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (6) vs (2) Sulvar
Merel postures up.
#T5#
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Sulvar is retaining full guard.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (9) vs (2) Sulvar
Sulvar is looking for a sweep.
Merel advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (11) vs (2) Sulvar#SUB#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Sulvar is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Sulvar and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Merel working away.#SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Sulvar is defending well. #SUB#
Merel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T6#
Merel is trying to move to mount but Sulvar reverses beautifully and ends up in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (4) Sulvar
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar is looking to advance position but Merel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (15) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.#SUB#
Merel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Merel moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Sulvar has worked his arm free - good work by Sulvar!
#T7#
Sulvar struggling a bit here.
Merel has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (17) vs (4) Sulvar
Sulvar holds on for dear life.
Merel wants to control the pace but Sulvar is squirming around nicely.
Sulvar 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.#T8#
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (20) vs (4) Sulvar
Merel looking to control but Sulvar is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB#
Merel wants to finish this one by submission but Sulvar is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Merel.
Sulvar is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sulvar gets back to half guard.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Sulvar is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Sulvar wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Sulvar gets back to full guard.
#T9#
Sulvar seems keen to control Merel's posture.
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sulvar keeps moving.
Sulvar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sulvar pulls Merel in to control the position. #T10#
Sulvar keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Sulvar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (20) vs (6) Sulvar
Sulvar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sulvar wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T11#
Sulvar trying to move into half guard but instead Merel has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (22) vs (6) Sulvar
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sulvar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sulvar keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Sulvar looking for a sweep. Not yet Sulvar, not yet. #SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sulvar manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merel has Sulvar in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (22) vs (8) Sulvar
Sulvar sitting in guard here, content to control. #T12#
Merel has control of Sulvar's left arm, preventing Sulvar from doing any damage.
Sulvar engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sulvar advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (22) vs (11) Sulvar#T13#
Merel is looking for a sweep.
Merel struggling a bit here.
Sulvar tries to advance to mount but can't.
Sulvar in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T14#
Sulvar wants to take a breather but Merel manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Sulvar.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sulvar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel takes the fight on points by 22 to 11.
An out of breath Mark Merel 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:
CWC 310 - Prelims
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 13 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Leandro Rodrigues and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
O Reilly forces Merel back against the cage and clinches.#TD2#
O Reilly jumps guard.
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
O Reilly controlling Merel's posture.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel pushing down on O Reilly's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel is keen to just control but O Reilly is a slippery customer.
O Reilly is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (3) vs (0) O Reilly
Merel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (5) vs (0) O Reilly#T1#
O Reilly is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and O Reilly is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (5) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now. #T2#
O Reilly is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T3#
O Reilly sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
O Reilly won't allow Merel to sweep him here. #T4#
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - O Reilly advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
O Reilly seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
O Reilly 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.
O Reilly not doing much here.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
O Reilly wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
O Reilly is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
O Reilly trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #T6#
Merel trying to hold on to O Reilly's head to control him but O Reilly postures up.
O Reilly passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (5) O Reilly
Merel is not content to let O Reilly control the position.
O Reilly advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (5) vs (7) O Reilly
Merel is in all sorts of trouble here.
O Reilly fails to move to back control. #T7#
Merel is squirming around, avoiding O Reilly's attempts to control the action.
O Reilly controlling from mount.
O Reilly tries to control but Merel wriggling away. #T8#
Merel wants to control but O Reilly is having none of it.
Merel is looking to improve his position but O Reilly isn't that keen on the idea.
O Reilly is trying to take his opponent's back.
O Reilly moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Merel (5) vs (10) O Reilly#SUB2#
Merel defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of O Reilly's arms. #T9#
Merel is in bad spot here.
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking for the RNC.
Merel wants to control his opponent's hands but O Reilly gets his hands free.
Despite being in a bad position, Merel is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Merel tries to break free.
Will O Reilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Merel is in bad spot here.
#T10#
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Merel buck him off.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
O Reilly is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
O Reilly keeps control of the position as Merel tries to break free.
Merel turns into O Reilly and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (10) O Reilly#T11#
Merel looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
O Reilly is trying to control the position from the bottom.
O Reilly looking for a sweep. Not yet O Reilly, not yet. #SUB2#
O Reilly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.
Merel passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (10) O Reilly#SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Reilly is trying to improve his position.#T12##SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Reilly, who protects the arm well.
O Reilly is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Merel off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (10) vs (14) O Reilly
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
O Reilly working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #SUB2#
Merel preventing the rear naked choke attempt from O Reilly. #T13##SUB2#
Merel 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 O Reilly gets his way!
O Reilly looking to hold on to the position here but Merel rolls and ends up regaining guard.
O Reilly 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.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Merel holds on and takes a little breather.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Merel trying to control the position.
O Reilly trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
O Reilly preventing the sweep.
O Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
O Reilly postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
O Reilly wins on points by 14 to 10.
After the fight, Patty O Reilly was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Prelims
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 12 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Pierre pulls guard successfully.
Pierre working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Pierre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Merel has his hands clasped together but Pierre extends and breaks Merel's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Pierre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wilky Pierre!
Our winner, Wilky Pierre, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Prelims
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 12 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Wilky Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Merel tries to keep at a distance but Pierre has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Merel drags the fight down to the ground.
Pierre trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Pierre tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pierre wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pierre drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Pierre
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Pierre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pierre swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Merel is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pierre is just riding it out for now. Merel eventually gives up the hold.
Pierre gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Pierre is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Pierre is trying to keep Merel in close.
#SUB2#
Pierre escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel won't allow Pierre to sweep him here.
Pierre is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB2#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pierre has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Pierre's legs - danger averted.
Pierre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Merel 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. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Pierre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel is keen to just control but Pierre is a slippery customer.
Pierre is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Merel wants to take a breather but Pierre is having none of it.
Merel is pressing down on Pierre's thigh, looking to free his foot. Pierre is holding on for now. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Merel wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pierre is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Pierre looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pierre is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been informed that Pierre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura here.
Merel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (0) Pierre#T4#
Pierre is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Merel is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Pierre is surviving well by controlling Merel's body position as best he can.
Pierre is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Merel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pierre sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Merel seems to be working for a kimura but Pierre defends the submission attempt.
Pierre slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pierre looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
Pierre trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Merel passes Pierre's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Pierre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Merel seems to be working for a kimura but Pierre defends the submission attempt.
Pierre wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Pierre is defending the position. #SUB#
Merel wants to work for an arm triangle but Pierre is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T6#
Pierre is trying to control but Merel manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (0) Pierre
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Pierre regains half guard.#SUB#
Merel has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Pierre defend it? Merel steps over the head and cranks it - Pierre is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Merel!
After winning the bout, Mark Merel 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 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims 2
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 18 losses; Ruben Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 12 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Merel moves into the clinch.#TD#
Gracie tightens his grip and picks Merel up, before dumping him to the ground. Merel manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Merel
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merel is pulling down on Gracie's head. It's preventing any offense from Gracie, at least for the moment.
Merel wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.
Merel controlling Gracie's posture.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Merel seems keen to control Gracie's posture.#T2#
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel has control of Gracie's left arm, preventing Gracie from doing any damage.
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (2) Merel#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Merel wants to control from the top but Gracie keeps moving.
Merel pushing down on Gracie's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gracie keeps working. #SUB2#
Merel 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.
#SUB2#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
Gracie works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Gracie looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Gracie working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Merel drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (2) Merel#T5#
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gracie content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Merel has locked up a guillotine! Merel's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Gracie is holding on here and Merel must be using up a lot of energy. Gracie has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Merel gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
CWC 298 - Prelims
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 11 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Patty O Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
O Reilly feints and as Merel raises his hands in defense, O Reilly changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) O Reilly
O Reilly pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel 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.
O Reilly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
O Reilly looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
O Reilly wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #T1#
Merel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
O Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
O Reilly stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing O Reilly from controlling successfully.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
O Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
O Reilly looking to pass the guard.
O Reilly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel keeping full guard, as O Reilly tries to pass.
O Reilly passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Reilly moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) O Reilly
O Reilly controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
O Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
O Reilly is trying to move to mount but Merel reverses beautifully and ends up in O Reilly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (5) O Reilly
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel passes O Reilly's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. O Reilly knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
O Reilly moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Merel seems to be working for a kimura but O Reilly defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Merel prevents O Reilly from improving his position.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but O Reilly defends it.
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Merel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (5) O Reilly
Merel wants to control the pace but O Reilly is squirming around nicely. #T6#
O Reilly sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Merel is trying to control. O Reilly wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
O Reilly is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Merel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
#T7#
O Reilly is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
O Reilly is trying to get back to full guard.
O Reilly is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (5) vs (9) O Reilly
O Reilly tries to keep control of the position but Merel is staying busy.
O Reilly has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A lull in the action here.
O Reilly controlling the position well here. Merel rolled but O Reilly kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T8#
O Reilly wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Merel 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 O Reilly gets his way!
Merel is in bad spot here.
O Reilly is riding his opponent, not letting Merel buck him off.
O Reilly controlling well, preventing Merel from escaping the position.
#T9#
O Reilly avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands.
O Reilly controlling from the back.#SUB2#
O Reilly has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Merel trying to control but not successfully.
Merel is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
O Reilly is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T10#
Merel trying to control the position but O Reilly manages to sink in the hooks.
Will O Reilly go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB2#
O Reilly looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Merel is controlling O Reilly 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but O Reilly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Reilly 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.#T11#
O Reilly keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel wants to pass the guard but O Reilly is keeping the position.
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel tries to advance to mount but O Reilly denies him. #SUB#
Merel thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
O Reilly tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.#T12##SUB#
Merel tries for a kimura but O Reilly is defending well.
O Reilly manages to get back to half guard.
O Reilly wants to get back to full guard.
Merel trying to control the action but O Reilly is working from the bottom.
O Reilly tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#SUB2#
O Reilly is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel wants to pass to mount but O Reilly is defending the position.
O Reilly gets full guard.#T13#
O Reilly trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but O Reilly is retaining full guard.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (13) vs (9) O Reilly
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Merel wants to take a breather but O Reilly manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merel.
O Reilly keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #T14##SUB2#
Merel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but O Reilly has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Merel is looking to defend but O Reilly has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Merel! O Reilly pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Merel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Patty O Reilly!
In his post fight interview, Patty O Reilly started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Vito Scaletta!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel moves into the clinch successfully.
Scaletta goes for a takedown attempt but Merel pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Scaletta dives in and grabs Merel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Merel pushes down on Scaletta's head and hops out.
Merel 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.#CL#
Merel moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Scaletta pulls Merel into guard.
Scaletta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing down on Scaletta's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Scaletta gets back to full guard.
Scaletta working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Merel is pushing down on Scaletta's leg trying to pass to half guard. Scaletta is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Scaletta trying to control from the bottom.
Scaletta is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Scaletta looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Scaletta doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel trying to control the action but Scaletta is working from the bottom.
Scaletta wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (3) vs (0) Scaletta#T2#
Merel controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Scaletta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (3) vs (2) Scaletta#SUB2#
Scaletta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Scaletta
Merel advances to half guard.
Scaletta is looking to control Merel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Scaletta avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Scaletta actively working from the bottom here.
Scaletta trying to control from the bottom.
#T3#
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel moves into full mount! Scaletta won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Scaletta#SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Scaletta is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (8) vs (4) Scaletta
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scaletta stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Scaletta wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Scaletta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Scaletta must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Merel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Scaletta looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Merel 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.#T5#
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Merel is adopting a defensive guard.
Scaletta trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Scaletta's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Scaletta sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard.
Scaletta prevents Merel from improving his position.
Scaletta trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Scaletta not doing much here.
Merel trying to control here.
#T7##SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura here.
Merel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Scaletta is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Scaletta seems content to control.#SUB2#
Scaletta is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.#T8#
Merel is refusing to be controlled, as Scaletta sits in half guard.
Merel trying to control but Scaletta postures up.
#SUB2#
Scaletta is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Scaletta's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Scaletta's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (12) vs (4) Scaletta#T9#
Scaletta rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merel is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (15) vs (4) Scaletta
Merel trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Merel controlling the position easily from mount.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Merel postures up.#T10#
Merel tries to control but Scaletta wriggling away.
Scaletta tries to hold on but Merel pushes him away.
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Scaletta is looking to escape.
Scaletta manages to control the position for a moment.
Scaletta is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T11##SUB#
Merel looking for a guillotine from mount but Scaletta is having none of it.
Merel trying to control but Scaletta is having none of it.
Merel content just to control the position here.
Scaletta is trying desperately to improve position.
Merel wants to control the pace but Scaletta is squirming around nicely.
Scaletta regains half guard.#T12#
Scaletta is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Merel is thwarting Scaletta's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Scaletta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Scaletta is working away. #SUB2#
Scaletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Scaletta is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Scaletta is not content to let Merel control the position.#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Scaletta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Scaletta is defending the position. #SUB#
Merel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scaletta gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scaletta is keeping the position for now.
Scaletta is pulling down on Merel's head. It's preventing any offense from Merel, at least for the moment.
Scaletta keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel passes Scaletta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Scaletta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 11 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Newton clinches up with Merel and pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Newton jumps guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
My spies in Glory 4 Boxing inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (3) Merel
Merel prevents Newton from getting the reversal.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton gets back to half guard.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Newton won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it. #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (6) Merel
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Merel wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Merel looking to secure an arm triangle but Newton defends it well.
Newton manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
Merel is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Newton tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Newton is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Newton has managed to free his arm - good work.
Newton won't allow Merel to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Merel is working for a kimura but Newton is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
Newton is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Newton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newton is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Newton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Newton doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Newton defends it. #T4#
Newton is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newton works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Merel is looking to advance position but Newton won't allow it.
Newton wants to get back to full guard.
Newton is not content to let Merel control the position.
Newton gets full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Newton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Newton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Newton working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
Merel passes into half guard. #T6#
Newton wants to sweep but Merel has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (0) vs (9) Merel
Newton tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (9) Merel#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Newton is looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T7#
Newton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel is looking to improve his position.
Newton trying to pass the guard but Merel defending well. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#T8#
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
Merel controls Newton momentarily but Newton frees himself.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel 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: Newton (2) vs (11) Merel
Newton is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T9#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Merel is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Newton slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Newton 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: Newton (4) vs (11) Merel#SUB#
Newton seems to be working for a kimura but Merel defends the submission attempt.#T10##SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?#T11##SUB#
Newton is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Newton.
#SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton seems to be looking for submissions.
#T12##SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Newton is working for a submission of some sort.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merel defends it well.
Merel trying to control here.
#T13##SUB#
Newton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Merel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Merel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T14##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merel defends it well.
Newton wants to pass the guard but Merel is defending well. #SUB#
Newton is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel wins on points by 11 to 4.
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Pavlov vs Sakaraba
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 10 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Luc Gagnon!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Luis Engracia and Emerson Jorge.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gagnon's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (0) Gagnon
Merel 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 fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gagnon keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.#T1#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Gagnon is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Merel has gone for a leg lock! Gagnon slips out almost immediately though and dives into Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Gagnon
Gagnon sitting in guard here, content to control.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet. #T2#
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gagnon controls the pace.
Merel keeping full guard, as Gagnon tries to pass.
Gagnon trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gagnon being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Gagnon tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Gagnon is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gagnon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel 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: Merel (4) vs (2) Gagnon
Merel is looking to advance position but Gagnon won't allow it. #T4#
Gagnon gets full guard.
Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Gagnon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Gagnon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (4) vs (4) Gagnon
Gagnon trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gagnon looking to pass the guard.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Gagnon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T5#
Gagnon pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Gagnon trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Merel wants to control but Gagnon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gagnon is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Gagnon is trying to work for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Gagnon is thwarting Merel's attempts to control the position.#T6#
Merel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gagnon's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gagnon's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (8) vs (4) Gagnon#SUB#
Gagnon defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Merel's arms. #SUB#
Gagnon 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 Merel gets his way!
#SUB#
Merel looking for the choke from the back. #SUB#
Gagnon is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#T7##SUB#
Merel has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gagnon has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Gagnon preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Gagnon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Merel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T8#
Gagnon wants to control his opponent's hands but Merel gets his hands free. #SUB#
Gagnon defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Merel is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gagnon knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gagnon for a finish. #SUB#
Merel has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Gagnon showing good submission defense here.
#SUB#
Gagnon is in a bad position with Merel working for a choke. Gagnon manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (8) vs (6) Gagnon#T9#
Gagnon wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gagnon from controlling successfully.
Merel pulls Gagnon in close to prevent any damage.
Gagnon passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (9) Gagnon#T10#
Gagnon trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gagnon is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Merel has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Gagnon tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well. #T11#
Merel is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Gagnon is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gagnon wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy.
Merel is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Gagnon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Merel, who protects the arm well.
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Gagnon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gagnon 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.
Gagnon trying to control the position but Merel is working away.
Gagnon has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (8) vs (11) Gagnon#T13#
Merel is desperately trying to improve his position but Gagnon has a good base and remains in mount.
Gagnon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gagnon is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Merel is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Merel (8) vs (14) Gagnon
Merel wants to escape the position.
Gagnon avoiding Merel 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Merel is in a bad position with Gagnon working for a choke. Merel manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (10) vs (14) Gagnon#T14#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Gagnon is keeping the position.
Merel is pushing down on Gagnon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gagnon is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Gagnon is defending well.
#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Gagnon defends it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gagnon wins on points by 14 to 10.
After winning the bout, Luc Gagnon 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 294 - Pavlov vs Jackson
Date: Feb 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 9 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 15 losses; Ruben Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Merel takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Gracie has picked Merel up - he's going for a ride! Gracie dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Gracie trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Merel manages to get to full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Rivers Edge Gym inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3#
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gracie to get the leverage.
Merel is positioning himself well to prevent Gracie advancing to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel is not content to let Gracie control the position.#T4#
Merel is looking to control Gracie's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Gracie prevents Merel from improving his position.#T5##SUB2#
Gracie wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gracie sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T6#
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Gracie uses his free foot to push down on Merel's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Merel. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) Gracie
Merel controls the position.
Gracie is stalling here but it's allowed Merel to get half guard.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel wants to control but Gracie passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (8) Gracie
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (0) vs (10) Gracie
Merel wants to hold on but Gracie pushes him away.#T8##SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Merel turns into him and now he's in Gracie's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (10) Gracie
Merel passes Gracie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Merel defends well.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (10) Gracie
Gracie is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control. #T9#
Merel advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (10) Gracie
Merel trying to control but Gracie is having none of it. #SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (7) vs (12) Gracie
Gracie passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T10##SUB2#
Gracie is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position. #T11#
Gracie keeps trying to improve his position.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Merel is trying to maintain the position but Gracie is very close to passing his half guard.
Merel is trying to get back to full guard.#T12#
Merel wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gracie works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (7) vs (15) Gracie
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Merel (7) vs (18) Gracie
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Merel looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
I would not like to be Merel right now.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Gracie's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (9) vs (18) Gracie
Merel passes into half guard.
Merel is stalling here. Gracie is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Merel seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Gracie has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (9) vs (22) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Merel sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (22) Gracie#T14##SUB#
Merel drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gracie manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Merel has Gracie in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (11) vs (24) Gracie
Gracie sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 24 to 11.
Our winner, Ruben Gracie, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 293- Sitsongrit v Sakaraba
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 12 losses; Tres Sulvar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 8 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sulvar shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Merel is trying to defend but Sulvar 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: Sulvar (2) vs (0) Merel
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.
Merel tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Sulvar controlling the action here.
Sulvar seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Merel manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T1#
Sulvar looking to pass the guard.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet. #SUB2#
Merel working for a triangle but Sulvar defends it easily.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Merel is trying to control the position but Sulvar postures up.
Merel being controlled here, momentarily.
Sulvar continues to stall.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sulvar is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
More hug and hope from Sulvar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sulvar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sulvar manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sulvar (2) vs (2) Merel#T4#
Sulvar seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB#
Sulvar looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
#SUB2#
Merel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Sulvar looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Sulvar looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Sulvar! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sulvar (6) vs (2) Merel
Merel is not content to let Sulvar control the position. #T5#
Sulvar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merel is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merel is looking to reverse the position.
Sulvar slows the pace down.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Sulvar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merel trying to control here.
#T6#
Sulvar is controlling the pace.
Sulvar is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T7#
Sulvar tries to pass to full mount but Merel defends it.
Merel has his hands clasped together around Sulvar's back. He's all about the action.
Merel tries to roll over but Sulvar keeps him under control.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merel wants to improve his position but Sulvar is controlling well.
#T8#
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position.
Sulvar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merel is controlling Sulvar's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Sulvar has control of the leg.
Sulvar looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T9##SUB2#
Merel actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Sulvar seems content to control.
Sulvar trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Sulvar performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sulvar wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position. #T10#
Sulvar takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sulvar is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Sulvar moves into full mount! Merel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (9) vs (2) Merel
Merel is trying to escape the mount.
Sulvar looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
Sulvar wants to control but Merel has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Merel is looking for a sweep. Sulvar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sulvar is trying to control. Merel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sulvar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sulvar (12) vs (2) Merel
Sulvar controlling his opponent.
Sulvar takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Sulvar (15) vs (2) Merel#T12#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Sulvar controlling the positon.
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Sulvar keeps control of the position.
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Sulvar has the hooks in. Merel is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Sulvar tries to get the hooks in deep but Merel pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Merel is trying to defend against the choke here but Sulvar has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Sulvar Tightens the hold and Merel taps out furiously! Sulvar displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tres Sulvar!
Tres Sulvar thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Amsterdam
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 22 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Wagner Zegers.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Merel tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Hell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Hell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Merel tries to avoid it but Hell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Merel to the ground. Merel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merel tries to counter by clinching up but Hell breaks away and moves out of range.#TD2#
Hell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Merel was covering up waiting for the punch and Hell finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Hell
Hell trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hell wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hell content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Merel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
Hell wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Hell trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hell looking to pass the guard.
Hell stays in close to Merel's body and controls the position.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Merel has his hands on Hell's head, controlling the position.
Merel keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel controlling Hell's posture.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4#
Hell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel keeping full guard, as Hell tries to pass.
Hell trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Merel manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Hell#T5##SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hell is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (4) Hell
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Hell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hell from controlling successfully.
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (4) vs (4) Hell
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hell holds on and takes a little breather.
Hell controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself. #T7#
Merel advances to half guard. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
#SUB#
Merel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hell sees it coming and defends easily.
Hell gets full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom.
Hell has Merel pulled in close to control his posture.
Hell 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.#T8##SUB2#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel postures up.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hell's guard.
Hell is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
Merel seems to be working for a kimura but Hell defends the submission attempt.#T9#
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Hell defends it.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Hell is defending well.
#T10#
Merel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (7) vs (4) Hell#SUB#
Merel working for a guillotine from mount but Hell is in no mood to give up.
Hell tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Hell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hell sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Hell is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T11#
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merel is thwarting Hell's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel is looking to advance position but Hell won't allow it. #T12#
Merel wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it.
Merel moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (10) vs (4) Hell
Merel is looking to take a break and control but Hell is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel working away.#SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hell tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.#T13##SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hell is trying to control Merel's posture but Merel avoids it.
Hell is looking to regain half guard here but Merel keeps moving and retains side control.
Hell struggling a bit here.#T14##SUB#
Merel wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hell, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Hell gets back to half guard.
Merel is looking to advance position but Hell won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel is trying to control. Hell wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Kurt Diesel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Shigeki Sano.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Diesel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Merel tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Merel moves into the clinch successfully.
Merel wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Diesel gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Diesel (2) vs (0) Merel
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Diesel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Merel for as long as he can get away with.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T1#
Diesel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diesel has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diesel 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.
Diesel trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T2#
Diesel is pushing down on Merel's leg trying to pass to half guard. Merel is fighting to maintain full guard but Diesel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Diesel 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.
Diesel is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3#
Diesel won't allow Merel to sweep him here.
Diesel looking to pass the guard.
Diesel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merel controls Diesel momentarily but Diesel frees himself. #T4#
Diesel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Diesel postures up.
#SUB#
Diesel drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merel! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (2) vs (4) Merel#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Diesel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T5#
Merel tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Diesel regains half guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Diesel defending well.
Merel wants to control but Diesel is keeping him busy. #T6#
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Diesel is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position.
Merel prevents Diesel from improving his position.
Merel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Diesel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T7#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Diesel is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel trying to control but Diesel is working from the bottom. #T8#
Diesel pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Diesel can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Diesel trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Merel looking for a submission but Diesel manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Diesel keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #T9#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Diesel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Diesel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Diesel keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (4) Merel
Diesel's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T10#
Diesel preventing the sweep.
Diesel wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.#T11#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Diesel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (4) vs (6) Merel
Merel wants to control from the top but Diesel keeps moving.
Diesel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel won't allow Diesel to sweep him here.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
Merel is looking to advance position but Diesel has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diesel (8) vs (6) Merel#T12#
Diesel tries to control but Merel wriggling away.
Diesel looking to take Merel's back but Merel rolls and after a scramble, Merel ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Merel to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (8) vs (8) Merel#SUB2#
Merel is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Diesel is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Diesel has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diesel (10) vs (8) Merel
Diesel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T13#
Diesel is working hard here to advance position.
Merel controlling the position.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diesel is one step ahead there.
Merel keeping full guard, as Diesel tries to pass.
Diesel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T14#
Diesel passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Diesel is working away from the top position though.
Diesel content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Diesel is looking for a kimura here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diesel takes the fight on points by 10 to 8.
After winning the bout, Kurt Diesel 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 290 - New York
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 20 losses; Ryan Hell!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Merel darts in and clinches Hell up against the cage.#TD2#
Hell pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Hell has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Hell looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hell keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Merel passes Hell's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Merel passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Hell! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (3) vs (0) Hell
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hell 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: Merel (3) vs (2) Hell#T1#
Hell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hell trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hell might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Hell 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.#T2#
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Hell#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Hell is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
Merel works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel wants to take a breather but Hell is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel wants to free his trapped foot but Hell is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Hell is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hell is looking to control Merel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hell avoid being mounted?
Merel works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (8) vs (2) Hell
Merel advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (10) vs (2) Hell
Hell is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.
Hell 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: Merel (10) vs (4) Hell
Hell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Hell trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hell wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving. #SUB2#
Hell drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Merel dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (12) vs (4) Hell#T5#
Hell keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Hell 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.
Merel trying to control but Hell is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Merel is aware though and is defending well.
Hell is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Hell is retaining full guard. #T6#
Hell keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hell keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Hell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hell looking for a sweep. Not yet Hell, not yet.
Hell looking to control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.#SUB2#
Hell is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel passes Hell's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T7#
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Hell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Hell is defending well.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hell defends it well. #SUB#
Merel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merel prevents Hell from improving his position.#T8##SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Hell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hell trying to control but Merel postures up.
Hell is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hell tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T9##SUB#
Merel 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.
Hell trying to control but Merel postures up.
#SUB2#
Hell actively working from the bottom here.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to control but Hell is keeping him busy.
Hell regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hell working a defensive guard here.
Merel is pushing down on Hell's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hell is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hell manages to get to full guard.
Hell 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: Merel (12) vs (6) Hell#T10#
Hell is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hell is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now.
Hell passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Merel! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (12) vs (9) Hell#T11#
Hell fails to take his opponent's back.
Hell trying to control but Merel is having none of it.
Merel tries to hold on but Hell postures up.
Merel is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hell looking to control but Merel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Merel is working to get back to half guard.
Hell looking to control but Merel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hell controlling the pace for now.
Merel wants to hold on but Hell pushes him away.
Hell wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely. #T13#
Merel tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel stops Hell from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hell controlling his opponent. #SUB2#
Hell goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Merel is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (14) vs (9) Hell#T14#
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Hell wants to get back to full guard.
Hell won't allow Merel to pass to mount.
Hell is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hell moves into full guard.
Hell controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (14) vs (11) Hell
Hell looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (16) vs (11) Hell
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
An out of breath Mark Merel 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:
CWC 288 - Helsinki
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Bill Newton! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 6 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Newton instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Merel gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Newton regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Newton (0) vs (2) Merel#SUB#
Newton is looking for a triangle but Merel pushes his legs off easily.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Newton is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Newton bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Newton (2) vs (2) Merel
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Newton looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Merel wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?
Merel moves into full guard.
Newton passes Merel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Merel is controlling Newton's trapped leg to prevent Newton from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Newton wants to work for an arm triangle but Merel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but Merel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Newton to get the leverage.
Merel is pressing down on Newton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merel is pulling down on Newton's head. It's preventing any offense from Newton, at least for the moment.#T3#
Newton pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Newton is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Merel is just riding it out for now. Newton eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Newton is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Merel still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Merel has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Newton (2) vs (6) Merel#T4#
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Merel tries for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
Newton is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Newton is defending well.
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working.
Newton is looking for a sweep.#T5#
Newton sneaks back into half guard.
Merel is trying to control. Newton wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
My spies in Sprawl & Brawl inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Merel is pressing down on Newton's thigh, looking to free his foot. Newton is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom.
Merel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Newton knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Newton moves into full guard.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Newton keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Merel wants to control from the top but Newton keeps moving.
Merel is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T7#
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (2) vs (9) Merel
Newton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Newton! Score +2 for reaching mount: Newton (2) vs (11) Merel#SUB2#
Merel looking for a guillotine from mount but Newton is having none of it.
Merel controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Merel looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Merel tries to control but Newton wriggling away.
Newton 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.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Newton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel trying to control the action but Newton is working from the bottom. #T8#
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Newton (2) vs (14) Merel
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Newton is looking to escape.
Merel controlling from the full mount.
Merel wants to control the pace but Newton is squirming around nicely.
Newton is in all sorts of trouble here.
#SUB2#
Merel is working for a guillotine from mount but Newton frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Newton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Newton is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Newton is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Newton is working hard here to advance position.
Newton regains half guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is defending well.
Newton tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.#T10#
Merel trying to mount his opponent but Newton defends it.
Newton tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Merel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newton sees it coming and defends easily.
Merel prevents Newton from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Newton is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel is pushing down on Newton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Newton is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Newton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Newton manages to get to full guard.
Newton keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass. #SUB#
Newton is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Merel frees his head nicely. Oh but Newton has switched to an armbar! Merel is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
CWC 284
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Raul Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Merel shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gracie is trying to defend but Merel 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: Gracie (0) vs (2) Merel
Gracie's coaches at Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 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.
Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (0) vs (5) Merel
Merel fails to advance to Gracie's back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Merel looking for a guillotine from mount but Gracie is having none of it.
Gracie is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T1#
Gracie is looking to get to half guard.
Merel is looking to work his way around to Gracie's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Merel wants to control the pace but Gracie is squirming around nicely.
Gracie really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Merel seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Gracie is holding on tight.
#T2##SUB2#
Merel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Gracie is now in Merel's guard. A big mistake from Merel there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (5) Merel
Gracie controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Merel trying to control the position here. #T3#
Gracie looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (7) Merel
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gracie has his hands on Merel's head, controlling the position.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Gracie trying to control the position here.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Merel is now in half guard.
Gracie preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Gracie wants to control but Merel is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5#
Merel trying to control from half guard but Gracie is working away.
Gracie has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.
Gracie wants to control but Merel passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (2) vs (10) Merel
Gracie tries to improve position but can't.
Gracie trying to control but Merel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (2) vs (13) Merel#T6#
Merel is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Merel looking for the RNC.
Gracie breaks Merel's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (4) vs (13) Merel
Merel keeping full guard, as Gracie tries to pass.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie advances to half guard.
Gracie content to control rather than advance.
Merel wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (7) vs (13) Merel#T7#
Gracie taking a break here but Merel is having none of it and regains half guard.
Gracie slows the pace down in half guard.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it. #T8#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gracie is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Still in half guard, Gracie seems content to control.
Merel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.#T9##SUB#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie is stalling here. Merel is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Gracie seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Merel has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (7) vs (17) Merel
Gracie trying to control but Merel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gracie (7) vs (20) Merel#T10#
Gracie wants to control his opponent's hands but Merel gets his hands free.
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Merel is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gracie is defending well though. Merel let's go of the attempt for now.
Gracie looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB2#
Merel working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Gracie is holding onto Merel's left hand, preventing any choke attempts.#T11#
Merel wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
Merel is hanging on to Gracie's back as he tries to escape.
Merel not allowing Gracie to control his hands. #SUB2#
Merel is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gracie has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Gracie wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Merel trying to control momentarily.
Gracie just trying to survive but Merel is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for the choke from the back position but Gracie is controlling his hands well.
Merel not allowing Gracie to control his hands.
Gracie turns into Merel and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (9) vs (20) Merel#T13#
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T14#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Gracie passes Merel's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel controlling the position for now.
Well, if Gracie 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Merel wins on points by 20 to 9.
Mark Merel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 281
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 10 losses; Eduardo Cunha!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Matheus Silva and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Cunha closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Merel quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Cunha#SUB2#
Cunha is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
Cunha trying to advance position but Merel counters by regaining guard.
Merel keeping full guard, as Cunha tries to pass.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Cunha from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cunha is looking to pass into half guard but Merel pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Merel is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (2) Cunha#T1#
Cunha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (2) Cunha
Merel tries to move to mount but Cunha blocks the move with his legs.
Merel gets to mount! Cunha was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (7) vs (2) Cunha
Merel controlling the pace for now.
Cunha can't escape the position.
Cunha wants to hold on but Merel pushes him away.
Merel trying to control but Cunha is having none of it. #T2#
Cunha tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Cunha really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Cunha is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
Merel tries to control but Cunha wriggling away.
Cunha regains half guard.
Cunha is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.
Cunha is looking to improve his position.
Merel is thwarting Cunha's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Cunha is trying to control but can't.
Merel wants to control but Cunha is keeping him busy.
Cunha is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (7) vs (6) Cunha
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cunha is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Merel defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Our spies down at at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym inform us that Cunha has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Merel is having to fend off submission attempts from Cunha, who is looking to sink in the choke. Cunha doesn't have the hooks in though and Merel manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (9) vs (6) Cunha#T5#
Cunha wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cunha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Cunha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel passes Cunha's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Cunha looking for submissions off his back.#T6#
Cunha tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg. #SUB#
Merel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cunha doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Merel.
Cunha has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Merel is working away from the top position though.#T7#
Cunha manages to get to full guard.
Cunha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cunha wants to improve his position but instead Merel has moved into half guard.
Cunha is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Merel jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (12) vs (6) Cunha
Cunha is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cunha tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel passes into side control, despite Cunha's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (15) vs (6) Cunha#T8##SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cunha has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Cunha. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (15) vs (10) Cunha
Cunha wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cunha thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Merel controls the position for a moment.
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cunha wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T9#
Cunha is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Cunha wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy. #T10#
Cunha in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cunha wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Cunha goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Merel rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cunha's guard! Nice work there by Merel! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (17) vs (10) Cunha
Cunha looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11#
Cunha working a defensive guard here.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Cunha is keeping the position.
Cunha has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Merel has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (20) vs (10) Cunha
Cunha tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (22) vs (10) Cunha
Cunha is trying desperately to improve position.
Cunha is still trying to improve position.#T12##SUB#
Cunha tries to improve his position but Merel has taken his back! Merel has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cunha tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Merel pushes Cunha away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
CWC 278
Date: Oct 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 13 losses; Raul Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Gracie decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Gracie
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gracie is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Gracie's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Merel holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but Merel is defending well.
Gracie is taking a breather. Merel 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.#T1##SUB2#
Gracie is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Merel defends it well.
Gracie wants to take a breather but Merel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Gracie 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.
Merel has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Gracie. #SUB2#
Gracie is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Gracie is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T4#
Gracie is fighting to break Merel's control of his arms but Merel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Gracie being controlled here momentarily.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Merel's guard. #T5#
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Gracie is working for a submission of some sort.
Gracie is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard. #T6#
Gracie content to stall in guard here.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel has his hands on Gracie's head, controlling the position. #T7#
Gracie is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) Gracie
Gracie has knee on belly momentarily but Merel bucks him off and regains half guard.
Gracie stalling away here and it's allowed Merel to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T8#
Gracie wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
My spies in Broken Dragon Rhythm Arts (HQ) 🔥🔥🔥 inform me that Gracie has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T9#
Merel trying to control the position here.
Gracie looking to pass the guard.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T10#
Merel working a defensive guard here.
Gracie 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.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gracie trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T11#
Gracie tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Gracie stands and throws Merel's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (8) Gracie#SUB2#
Gracie is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but Merel instead regains half guard. #T12##SUB2#
Gracie is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Merel sees it coming and defends easily.
Gracie takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Merel has his hands clasped together around Gracie's back. He's all about the action.
Gracie is thwarting Merel's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Merel is doing well to control the position and prevent Gracie from advancing to side control.
Gracie is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Merel wants to control the action here but instead Gracie manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (11) Gracie
Merel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gracie fails to move to back control.
Gracie looking to control but Merel is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14##SUB2#
Gracie working for a guillotine from mount but Merel is in no mood to give up. #SUB2#
Gracie goes for an armbar but Merel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (11) Gracie
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gracie wins on points by 11 to 2.
A relieved looking Raul Gracie 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:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Michael Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Dillan Fox.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Merel (4) vs (0) Cruz#SUB#
Merel working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cruz struggling a bit here.
Merel trying to control the action but Cruz is working from the bottom.
Cruz tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Merel but great work by Cruz. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (4) vs (4) Cruz#T1#
Cruz is staying tight to Merel's torso, preventing him from escaping.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz controlling the position from side mount.
Cruz tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Cruz goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Merel has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cruz but great work by Merel. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merel (8) vs (4) Cruz#T2#
Cruz is not content to let Merel control the position.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cruz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Merel's best efforts.
Cruz tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Merel is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Cruz is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Cruz trying to control here.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Cruz is defending well. #SUB#
Cruz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Merel has latched onto it... Big trouble! Merel pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Cruz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Merel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Michael Cruz had this to say: 'Ill come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
CWC 265
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Alexey Andreev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Mauricio Rocha and Alexandre Firmino.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Andreev pushes Merel up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Merel is trying to trip Andreev. He has hold of a leg but Andreev is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Merel persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Andreev (0) vs (2) Merel
Andreev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
My spies in Handsome Boy Modeling School inform me that Merel has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Andreev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (2) Merel
Merel controls Andreev momentarily but Andreev frees himself. #SUB2#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Andreev is working hard here to advance position.
Andreev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
Merel is controlling Andreev's posture.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Andreev is proving a slippery customer.
Andreev wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#SUB#
Andreev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Andreev has Merel in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (2) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard. #T2#
Andreev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Andreev (4) vs (4) Merel
Merel keeping full guard, as Andreev tries to pass.
Andreev advances to half guard.
Andreev performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Andreev trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Merel is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Andreev works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (7) vs (4) Merel
Andreev prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Andreev with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Andreev moves into full mount! Merel won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (4) Merel
Merel tries to hold on but Andreev postures up.
Merel 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: Andreev (10) vs (6) Merel#T4#
Merel advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (9) Merel
Andreev is looking for a sweep.
Merel wants to take a breather but Andreev manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Merel. #SUB#
Andreev working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merel won't allow Andreev to sweep him here.
Merel 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.
Andreev wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment. #T5#
Merel wants to control from the top but Andreev keeps moving. #SUB#
Andreev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Andreev (10) vs (12) Merel#SUB2#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Andreev is defending well.
Andreev tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position. #SUB2#
Merel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Andreev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Merel's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T6#
Andreev is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Andreev looking for a guillotine here but Merel defends easily.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Andreev is retaining full guard.
Andreev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel trying to control but Andreev is working from the bottom.
Andreev looking for a sweep. Not yet Andreev, not yet. #T7#
Merel content to stall in guard here.
Andreev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Andreev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Andreev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andreev keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Andreev has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Merel should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Andreev has tightened it up now! Merel should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Alexey Andreev!
Alexey Andreev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 200: Ribbler vs Azaryan
Date: May 23, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Vito Mazzini! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Mazzini fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Merel sprawls well initially but Mazzini persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mazzini (2) vs (0) Merel#SUB2#
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Mazzini wants to pass to mount but Merel is defending the position.
Mazzini trying to control from half guard but Merel is working away.
Mazzini wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mazzini is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Mazzini is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now. #T1#
Merel wants to get back to full guard.
Merel is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Mazzini jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Mazzini (5) vs (0) Merel#SUB#
Mazzini is working to tighten his grip on Merel's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Merel has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mazzini is really squeezing tight and eventually Merel passes out! Mazzini breaks the hold and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Vito Mazzini!
Vito Mazzini thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 5 losses; Claudio Ty! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Mark Merel!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Ty shoots in and gets a takedown into Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ty (2) vs (0) Merel
Merel controls Ty momentarily but Ty frees himself.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel controlling Ty's posture. #T1#
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ty stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel has his hands on Ty's head, controlling the position. #T2#
Ty controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ty trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel has control of Ty's left arm, preventing Ty from doing any damage.
Merel is trying to keep Ty 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.#T3#
Merel keeping moving, preventing Ty from controlling successfully.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ty is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
Ty trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Ty is proving a slippery customer.
Ty wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel is pulling down on Ty's head to control his posture. #T5#
Ty wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel trying to control the position.
Ty wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#T6#
Ty trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Ty engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Merel throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ty uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (5) vs (0) Merel#SUB#
Ty tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ty has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T7#
Ty tries to move into full mount but can't pass Merel's legs. #SUB#
Ty tries for a kimura but Merel is defending well.
Ty gets to mount! Merel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ty (7) vs (0) Merel#T8#
Ty sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merel is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Ty looking to control and managing it successfully.
Ty trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merel wants to hold on but Ty pushes him away.#T10#
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Merel is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Ty is staying active.
Ty fails to move to back control.
Merel is squirming around, avoiding Ty's attempts to control the action.
Merel working to try and regain half guard.
#T11#
Ty with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Ty wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Ty fails to advance to Merel's back. #T12#
Ty controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Ty goes for an armbar but Merel turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Merel. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ty (7) vs (2) Merel#SUB#
Ty throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T13#
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Ty is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ty is trying to control the position but Merel postures up.
Merel trying to control but Ty is working from the bottom. #T14#
Ty controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
Merel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ty looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Ty looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Merel passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ty (7) vs (5) Merel
And that's the end of the fight!
Ty takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
A very excited looking Claudio Ty 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 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Eduardo Vieira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Vieira shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Vieira
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.
Vieira passes Merel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Vieira is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
Merel wants to control but Vieira is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is thwarting Merel's attempts to control the position.#T1##SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
Vieira is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
Vieira wants to free his trapped foot but Merel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Vieira trying to control the action but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel trying to hold on to Vieira's head to control him but Vieira postures up.
#T2#
Vieira seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Merel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vieira trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Vieira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vieira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (5) Vieira
Merel wants to control but Vieira postures up.#T3#
Vieira staying calm.
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.
Merel prevents Vieira from moving into mount.
Merel holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Merel keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Merel's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Merel denies him.
Merel keeping his opponent close.
Vieira works to advance to full mount. Merel defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Merel (0) vs (7) Vieira
Vieira controlling from the full mount.
Merel prevents Vieira from taking his back.#T5#
Merel tries to hold on but Vieira postures up.
Merel is squirming around, avoiding Vieira's attempts to control the action.
Merel is working to get back to half guard.
Merel wants to control but Vieira is having none of it.
Vieira is looking to work his way around to Merel's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T6#
Merel tries to lock up and control but Vieira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Vieira can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Merel is looking to escape.
Vieira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Merel (0) vs (10) Vieira#SUB2#
Vieira looking for the choke but no joy.
Vieira 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.
#T7#
Vieira wants to control but Merel is keeping busy.
Vieira gets his hands free as Merel looks to control.
Vieira trying to control momentarily.
Merel trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Vieira is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Merel is defending well though. Vieira let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vieira's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T8#
Vieira gets his hands free as Merel looks to control.
Merel staying busy and making it hard for Vieira to control. #SUB2#
Merel defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Vieira struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T9#
Merel rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merel keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vieira tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Vieira is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T10#
Vieira wants to take a breather but Merel is having none of it. #SUB2#
Vieira is working for a submission of some sort.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Merel is defending well.
Vieira is trying to control the action in half guard but Merel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T11#
Merel is trying to control but Vieira passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (0) vs (13) Vieira
Vieira tries to advance to mount but Merel denies him. #SUB2#
Vieira working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vieira is looking to take a break and control but Merel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T12#
Vieira working away.#SUB2#
Vieira tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Vieira is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Merel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T13#
Vieira is trying to move to mount but Merel reverses beautifully and ends up in Vieira's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Merel (2) vs (13) Vieira
Our spies down at at Mello MMA inform us that Vieira has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Vieira 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.#SUB2#
Vieira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Merel doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Merel manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Vieira has an active guard here but Merel has managed to pass into half guard.
#T14#
Vieira slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Vieira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Merel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Vieira. Score +3 for passing guard: Merel (5) vs (13) Vieira
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel controlling from side mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vieira wins on points by 13 to 5.
Our winner, Eduardo Vieira, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mark Merel! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 14 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hunt shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Merel's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merel (0) vs (2) Hunt
Merel looking to control.
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hunt might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merel haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Merel is pulling down on Hunt's head. It's preventing any offense from Hunt, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.#T1#
Hunt is persisting with the attempt to improve his 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.
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Merel'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.
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Merel'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.
Merel looking to control.
#T2#
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt postures up.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel looking to control.
Merel pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Merel looking to control.
Merel pulls Hunt in close to his closed guard and prevents Hunt from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hunt is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Hunt trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Hunt advances to half guard.
Merel desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is defending against the submission attempts here by Hunt.
#T5#
Merel is holding on to half guard well.
Merel won't allow Hunt to pass to mount. #T6#
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
Hunt tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Merel is refusing to be controlled, as Hunt sits in half guard.
Hunt is looking to advance position but Merel won't allow it. #T7#
Merel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Merel is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Merel is really struggling to control Hunt but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T8#
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Merel is looking for a triangle but Hunt pushes his legs off easily.
#T9#
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Hunt tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Hunt from controlling successfully.
Merel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T10#
Merel has Hunt pulled in close to control his posture.
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Merel is keeping the position.
Hunt is fighting to break Merel's control of his arms but Merel is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T11#
Hunt trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merel keeping full guard, as Hunt tries to pass. #T12#
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hunt is stalling in the full guard.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now. #T13#
Merel looking to control.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel pulls Hunt in to control the position.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Hunt is proving a slippery customer.
Hunt wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunt wins on points by 2 to 0.
An out of breath Paul Hunt 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:
GAMMA#876 Kodjia v Manowaru
Date: Jan 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Merel throws the left hand but Andreev avoids the punch easily.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
Andreev with a poor takedown
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab, jab by Merel - just one landing.
Andreev scores with a nice strike.
Andreev throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Andreev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Andreev throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Merel tries to bum rush Andreev with a series of wild strikes but Andreev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Andreev shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Andreev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Andreev.
Andreev just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Andreev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Andreev tests Merel's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Andreev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Andreev settles back down.
A counter left hand to the body from Merel misses its target.
Merel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Andreevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Andreev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Merel manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Andreev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Andreev seems unphased.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A left lands for Merel.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Andreev.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andreev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Merel has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Andreev misses with a hook.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Andreev avoids it well and moves away.
Merel misses with a hook.
Andreev defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Andreev tries to clinch but Merel moves out of range. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Andreev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andreev shoots in but no luck this time.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev takes one on the button.#TD#
Merel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Andreev's guard.
Merel throws an elbow that misses. Andreev uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merel's guard. Nice move by Andreev!#REVB##SUB#
Merel has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Andreev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Merel working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel controlling Andreev's posture.
Andreev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T3##SUB#
Andreev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Andreev has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Andreev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Andreev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Andreev from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andreev is in close to Merel's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Andreev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Merel's head.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Andreev landing with the ground and pound.
Andreev trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Andreev throwing strikes but missing.
Andreev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Merel working for a triangle but Andreev defends it easily.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Andreev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mark Merel will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Merel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Andreev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Andreev throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Andreev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Merel with a body shot.
Andreev scores with a nice head shot.
Andreev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Andreev throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Andreev throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andreev throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Andreev fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A cross from Andreev lands.
Andreev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andreev! But no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel clobbers Andreev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Andreev throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1#
Andreev throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel slips a straight right by Andreev.
A little feinted left hand from Merel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Merel moves away from the strike by Andreev.
Andreev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Merel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Andreev at a distance.
Merel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Andreev is just out of range.
Andreev is looking to clinch but Merel is avoiding it.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Andreev ducks down to avoid it.
Merel takes one on the button.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Andreev moves in looking to clinch but Merel pushes him off.
Andreev walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Andreev fails to land with a series of punches.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andreev manages to avoid it.#T2#
Andreev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Andreev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Andreev is trying to control the position but Merel postures up. #SUB2#
Andreev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Merel 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.
Andreev throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Andreev's guard.
Merel is pressing down on Andreev's thigh, looking to free his foot. Andreev is holding on for now. #T3##SUB#
Merel is trying for a kimura here. Andreev looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Merel wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
GAMMA#871 Grabber v Steel
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1#
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Merel takes a swing at Dambullah's ribcage but misses.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big left from Merel misses.
Dambullah misses with a low kick.
Merel with the counter takedown but Dambullah avoids it easily.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Dambullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel connects with the punch.
Merel checks a low kick from Dambullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dambullah shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Merel misses with an uppercut
enabling Dambullah to counter with a crisp jab.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dambullah.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dambullah was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.#T1#
Merel misses with a takedown
and Dambullah counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel thuds a left hand into Dambullah's body.
Dambullah takes one on the button.
A jab from Merel finds it's way through Dambullah's defenses.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Dambullah swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel checks a low kick from Dambullah.
Merel misses with a hook
and Dambullah counters with a nice body shot.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dambullah at a distance.
Merel cracks Dambullah with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel lands a lovely overhand right.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Dambullah's head but Dambullah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Dambullah moves away and avoids it.
Merel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel cracks Dambullah with an open hand slap.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Dambullah looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Merel cracks Dambullah with a good jab.
Jab by Merel.
Nice jab there from Merel.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Merel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Merel slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Merel misses with the combination.
Merel lands with a right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
Good exchange - Merel coming out on top.
Merel connects with a right hand. Dambullah shakes it off.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dambullah in his tracks.
Merel fails with a takedown attempt.
Dambullah tried to counter with a leg kick but Merel avoided it.
Dambullah misses with an uppercut.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dambullah.#T4#
Merel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Merel tries to bum rush Dambullah with a series of wild strikes but Dambullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dambullah throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dambullah lands a nice looking body kick.
Dambullah slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Dambullah takes the fight into the clinch.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Dambullah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dambullah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dambullah has a couple of punches blocked by Merel.
Merel tries to circle away but Dambullah has him pinned against the cage.
Nice body punch from Dambullah - that landed with a thud.
Dambullah lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Merel throws a lazy uppercut
and Dambullah counters with a slapping leg kick.
Merel avoids the body shot from Dambullah.
Merel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dambullah steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Merel misses with a body punch
#KD#
and Dambullah counters with a head kick that drops Merel to the mat! Merel scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Dambullah takes one to the chin there.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dambullah ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Dambullah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Merel misses with a left hand #KD#
and Dambullah counters with a nice right hand that sends Merel toppling to the canvas! Merel scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Dambullah finish him?!#ROC#Merel is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dambullah connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Merel out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
A victorious Papa Moosh Dambullah 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:
GAMMA#868 Falcone v Newton
Date: Nov 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Norris thumps Merel with a low kick.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris walks into a straight right hand from Merel.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Norris is looking to get back to is feet but Merel passes into side control.
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.
Merel wants to control but Norris is keeping him busy.
Merel throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Norris is defending well.
Norris parries the strikes from Merel easily there. Merel is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Norris to escape.
Merel looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Norris is avoiding damage well.
#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Norris has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Norris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Norris dodges the ground and pound from Merel.
Merel just content to control the position.
Merel in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #SUB#
Merel is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Norris is trying to escape and Merel transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Norris is forced to tap! Nice work there by Merel! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
GAMMA#866 Hoppe v Banner
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Newton is just out of range.
A jab from Merel misses.
Newton lands with a nice body punch.
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
A jab from Newton misses.
Merel slaps away a takedown attempt from Newton, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Newton has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel throws a hook but Newton blocks it.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel stuffs the takedown attempt from Newton. Newton gets slowly back to his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Newton connects with a crisp jab.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Merel.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Merel swings for the body but Newton moves out of range.
#T1#
Merel misses with a body shot.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merel.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Merel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Newton cracks Merel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Merel blocks a jab.
Newton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Newton.
Merel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Merel.
Merel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Merel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Merel wants it to stay on the feet.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Newton.
Merel moves forwards but Newton connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Merel dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!#CL#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Merel has taken the fight into the clinch.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Newton misses with a body punch.
Newton misses with the head strike.
#TD2#
Newton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Merel regains guard immediately.
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.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
Merel looking to control.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a leg! Merel is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Merel manages to kick Newton off! Newton jumps back into Merel's guard. #T3##SUB2#
Newton drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Merel manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Newton has Merel in his guard.#REVR#
Merel wants to pass the guard but Newton is keeping the position.
Merel preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Merel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Newton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Merel stands up over Newton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newton keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've been hearing that Merel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Newton keeping full guard, as Merel tries to pass.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Merel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Merel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bill Newton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newton.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newton was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton moves into range and connects with a jab.
Merel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Newton misses with a lunging right hand
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel jabs Newton right on the nose. Newton blinks but takes it well.
Merel staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Newton. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newton dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Newton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice 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!#SUB2#
Newton is working for a kimura but Merel is defending it quite comfortably.
Merel preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Newton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Merel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Newton. #T1#
Merel wants to improve his position but Newton is controlling well.
Merel is looking to control Newton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?
Merel tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Newton is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Merel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Merel looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Newton tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Newton drops back, looking for a kneebar! Merel looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Merel looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Merel! #REVR#
Newton wants to control but Merel postures up.
Newton is trying to get back to half guard.
Bill Newton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Newton sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Newton looking for submissions off his back.
Merel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Newton keeps working. #T3#
Newton trying to control here.
Newton is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Merel has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel working some strikes from top position.
Newton keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Newton wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Merel trying to control but Newton is working from the bottom.
Merel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4##SUB2#
Newton working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
Merel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Merel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Merel sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Newton's guard.
Merel wants to take a breather but Newton is having none of it.
Merel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Newton is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Newton escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Merel gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Mark Merel will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Newton.
Newton lands a glancing blow to the side of Merel's head.
Newton throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Newton moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Newton scores with a shot to the body.
Newton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newton slips a straight right by Merel.
Newton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Merel defends it well.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Newton looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton lands a jab to Merel's midsection.#CL#
Merel clinches.
Newton wants a takedown.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newtons head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Newton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Newton throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
Merel lands a right hand.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Newton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Merel backwards.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Merel.
Newton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Newton.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel tries a body shot but Newton blocks it.
Newton tries to pull guard but Merel holds him up against the cage and eventually Newton drops back down to his feet.
Merel tries to throw a body punch but Newton avoids it by throwing Merel back against the cage. #T2#
Nice body punch from Merel.
Newton working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Merel.
Merel misses with some punches.
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!
Merel lands a body shot.
Newton misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Merel.
Newton lands a nice uppercut.
Merel lands a right hand.
Newton lands a right hand.
Newton struggles to land a body shot inside as Merel controls his hands.
Newton misses with some punches.
Newton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Newton misses with a punch on the inside.
Newton lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Newton pulls Merel into guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Merel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Newton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Merel has managed to get both his arms back between Newton's legs - danger averted.
Merel cracks Newton with a solid left hand.
Merel postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow. #SUB2#
Newton had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Merel defends it easily.
Newton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB2#
Merel is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Newton has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Merel is looking to defend but Newton has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Merel! Newton pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Merel taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bill Newton! |
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Event:
GAMMA#863 Falcone v Merel
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcone scores with a crisp jab that stopped Merel in his tracks. #CUT#It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Good work by Merel as he checks the leg kick.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Falcone sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Merel walks into a straight right hand from Falcone.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Falcone had a free shot at his head there.
Falcone is looking to land body kicks.
Falcone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fist of Fury Training Center in the buildup to the fight.
Merel lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws out a leg kick but Merel moves out of range and Falcone only half commits.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel looks to land a combination but Falcone avoids it well. #T1#
Falcone tries to work over Merel's front leg with a kick but Merel checks it.
Merel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Falcone ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel tests Falcone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Falcone.
Falcone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Merel will feel that in the morning.
Falcone scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Falcone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Merel's leg but Merel calmly moves out of range.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Falcone rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Anthony Falcone has been cut.
Falcone connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Falcone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone drops Merel with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Merel! Falcone dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Falcone!
During a confident post fight interview, Anthony Falcone thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#858 Bolleke v Newton
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Merel fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Savic to the ground. Merel is now in Savic's guard.
Savic wants to sweep but no luck.
Savic controlling Merel's posture.
Savic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Savic wants to control the position but Merel says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB2#
Merel is working for a kimura but Savic is defending it quite comfortably.
Merel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Savic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Merel is taking a breather. Savic 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.
Savic tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Savic preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Savic keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Merel performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Savic defending well. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Savic is pressing down on Merel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Savic pulls Merel in close to prevent any damage.
Savic 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.
Merel is fighting to break Savic's control of his arms but Savic is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Savic lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Savic stays in close to Merel's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB2#
Merel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Savic defends well.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savic is one step ahead there.
Savic content to stall in guard here.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Savic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#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.
Merel swings for the body but Savic moves out of range.
Savic tries to close the distance and clinch but Merel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Savic throws a front kick aimed at Merel's knee but Merel avoids it well.
Merel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Merel slips a straight right by Savic.
Dragomir Savic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Savic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savic misses with a hook
and Merel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Savic slips a jab from Merel.
Merel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Savic throws a leg kick but Merel checks it.
Merel jabs Savic to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Savic throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic.
Savic scores with a punch to the head.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Merel.
Merel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Savic takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice defenses there by Savic.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Savic counters with a good low kick that Merel was not able to check.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Savic counters with a stiff right hand.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel takes a swing at Savic's ribcage but misses.
Savic jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savic throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel moves out of range as Savic strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Savic just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel feints the counter takedown.
Savic misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Savic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Savic takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1#
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savic was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Savic moved out of range nicely.
Merel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Savic doesn't seem bothered though.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
No joy there for Merel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Savic thuds a left hand into Merel's body.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Merel throws a shot to the body.
Savic throws a push kick but Merel slaps the foot to one side.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Merel! But no joy.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Merel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Savic.
Savic tried to counter with a leg kick but Merel avoided it.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Savic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Savic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy body kick from Savic #TD2#
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Savic won't be happy with that. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic tries to bench press Merel off him but Merel keeps the position.
An elbow from Merel crashes against the mat.
Mark Merel has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Savic's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Merel lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Savic down.
Savic is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Savic trying to control but Merel flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Merel controlling the position well here. Savic rolled but Merel kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Savic trying to control the hands but Merel won't let him.
A lull in the action here.
#T3#
Merel missing with strikes from the back. #SUB2#
Merel working for a choke but Savic reverses nicely into Merel 's guard.
Merel wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Savic is now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Savic is keen to just control but Merel is a slippery customer.
Savic moves nicely into side control.
Merel sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Savic controlling the pace.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Savic tries to pass to full mount but Merel defends it.
Savic looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Merel 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Savic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Savic throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Savic is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Merel misses.
Savic tries to land a leg kick but Merel saw it coming and moves away.
Merel misses with a looping left.
Merel moves out of range as Savic strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savic is looking to slow Merel down with leg kicks.
Savic cracks a nice hook into Merel's ribs.
Merel scores with the left hand. Savic knows he should have avoided that one.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Nice body punch from Savic. #T1#
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt - Savic sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merel digs a good hook to Savic's body.
Savic uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
A nice leg kick from Savic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Merel with a poor takedown
and Savic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Savic is looking to clinch.
Savic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Merel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Savics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Merel throws the left hand but Savic avoids the punch easily.
Savic misses with a straight right.
Merel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dragomir Savic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Savic is looking to slow Merel down with leg kicks.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Savic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Savic is just out of range.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Savic.
Savic staying out of range there.
Savic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Savic ducks down to avoid it.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savic under the eye.
Merel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Savic's head but Savic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Savic's head backwards.
Savic throws the kick towards the body but Merel avoids it.
Savic lands a nice hook to Merel's body. Merel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T3#
Savic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel with the counter takedown but Savic avoids it easily.
Merel lands with an uppercut that bounces Savic off the cage and back into range.
Merel lunges at Savic with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Savic's hand.
Savic throws a wild body kick that Merel sees coming a mile off.
Savic misses with a low kick.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Savic under the eye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
Dragomir Savic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Nice body punch from Savic.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Savic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Merel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Savic.
Savic appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Savic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Savic misses with a hook. Merel ducked under it nicely.
Merel throws out a counter right but Savic avoids it with no problem.
Some bone on bone action there as Merel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savic takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Savic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Merel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Savic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Savic is looking to land body kicks.
Savic 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.
Savic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Decent striking displayed by Savic there.#TD2#
Merel feints and as Savic raises his hands in defense, Merel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Savic pushes Merel off and scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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 Dragomir Savic.
Well Merel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mark Merel!
A very excited looking Mark Merel 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:
GAMMA#853 Lohmus v MacArthur
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel scores with a jab.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Guns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Merel lands with a cross.
Merel with a poor takedown
and Guns counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guns slips under a jab.
Guns tries a quick counter leg kick but Merel is wise to it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merel is defended easily by Guns.
Merel jabs at Guns's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns cracks a nice hook into Merel's ribs.
Merel lands with an overhand left.
Merel throws a body punch but Guns moves out of range.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T1#
Guns takes one to the side of the head.
Guns fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Merel defending well as Guns loads up on a big left hand.
Merel throwing a counter right hand but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns throws the kick towards the body but Merel avoids it.
Merel blocks a head kick by Guns.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.#TD#
Merel feints and as Guns raises his hands in defense, Merel changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Merel postures up.
Merel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel wants to control from the top but Guns keeps moving.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Guns throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Guns throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T2#
Guns looking to hit a scissor sweep but Merel is one step ahead there.
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel lands with a right hand.
Merel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Guns. Guns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns staying out of range there.
Guns looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel with a hook.
Guns misses the shot to the body.
Merel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD#
Merel gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Guns won't allow Merel to pass to mount.
Merel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Merel is thwarting Guns's attempts to control the position.
We've been hearing that Merel has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Merel is working for a submission of some sort.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Guns to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Guns working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merel.
Guns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Guns has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Guns controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself. #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.
Guns throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Our spies down at at Jed's Gym inform us that Guns has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Guns is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guns is keeping the position for now.
Merel working some strikes from top position.
Merel lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel is in close to Guns's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Guns is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Guns trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom.
Merel trying to keep a closed guard but Guns is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
That's time! Merel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Guns tries to move into range but Merel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Merel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Guns.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Guns as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Merel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Guns doesn't seem phased though.
Merel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Guns keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Guns.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
A little jabbing left from Guns on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Guns looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Guns. That's going to slow Merel down.
Big Guns is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Guns throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Guns can do to turn this around?
Merel connects with a right hand. Guns shakes it off.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Guns is just out of range.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merel or perhaps it was just good defense by Guns, which made it look bad.
Merel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Merel throws a jab when Guns was well out of range.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Guns tries to land a body kick
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Merel. That snapped Guns's head back.
Guns throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Merel connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Guns momentarily.
#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Guns.
Merel shoots for a takedown but Guns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Guns ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel lands with a cross.
Merel with a poor takedown
and Guns counters with a thumping low kick.
Merel with a poor takedown
and Guns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Guns gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Merel.
Merel shoots and misses
and Guns cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Guns moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Guns breaks from the clinch.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Guns.
Nice defenses there by Guns.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Guns. #T3##TD#
Merel dives in and scores a takedown into Guns's guard.#SUB2#
Guns has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Merel can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Guns trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merel trying to control but Guns is working from the bottom.
Merel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Guns is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Merel chips away with some ground and pound.#T4#
Merel throws a strike but Guns rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##SUB#
Merel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Guns postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Guns throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merel works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Merel has his foot on Guns's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Guns works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Merel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Guns working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Guns thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Merel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
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 Mark Merel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mark Merel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Guns throws a head kick but Merel moves out of range.
#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Merel was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Guns is trying to improve his position.
Mark Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Guns gets back to half guard.
Guns trying to control but Merel postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guns is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guns is concentrating on defense, preventing Merel from advancing position. #T1#
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
Merel wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Guns wants to improve his position but Merel is controlling well.
Merel stalling.
Merel'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.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Merel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Guns's head.
Guns tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Guns's shoulder, as Guns tries to avoid the shot.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel's corner calls for a 1-2. Merel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Guns misses with a lunging right hand
and Merel counters with a series of strikes. Guns will be more careful next time no doubt.
Merel shoots in and drives through. Guns sprawls well.
Guns tries to clinch up.
Merel throwing a counter right hand but Guns manages to avoid it.
Guns misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Merel counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Guns!
Guns tries to improve position but can't.
Guns can't do much from the bottom here.
Merel gets to mount! Guns was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Merel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Guns is trying to escape the mount.
Guns wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Guns manages to reverse the position and now he's in Merel's guard. Nice work there by Guns.
Guns landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a triangle but Guns pushes his legs off easily.
Big Guns has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB#
Merel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Guns gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Merel is trying to control the position but Guns postures up. #SUB#
Merel working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guns doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guns manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Guns in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guns is looking to work some ground and pound but Merel has wrist control.
Guns throws a strike but Merel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merel, 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
After winning the bout, Mark Merel 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:
GC 360 Sideman vs Merel
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sideman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sideman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Merel clobbers Sideman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merel scores with a shot to the body.
Merel defending well as Sideman loads up on a big left hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Merel has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merel catches Sideman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Merel lands with an overhand left.
Merel takes a swing at Sideman's ribcage but misses.
Sideman swinging wildly here.
Merel looks to score with a jab to the body but Sideman is just out of range.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Sideman.#T1##TD2#
Merel drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Merel slips nicely into half guard.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sideman is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Merel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T2#
Merel landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sideman is looking to escape.
Merel dominating with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sideman tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Merel with good strikes from the mount here!
Sideman is desperately trying to improve his position but Merel has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Merel pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Sideman wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Merel has the hooks in. Sideman is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Merel scores with punches from the back.
Sideman is covering up but some of the strikes from Merel are getting through and doing damage.
Sideman tries to escape but Merel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Merel trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
Sideman is really stuck here.
Merel doesn't have the hooks in and Sideman manages to turn into his guard.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sideman got a little sloppy there for a moment and Merel has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sideman has managed to get both his arms back between Merel's legs - danger averted.
Merel controls Sideman momentarily but Sideman frees himself. #SUB2#
Merel is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sideman defends well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel trying to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel tests Sideman's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Merel works the jab nicely.
Sideman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sideman looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Merel connects with a looping right hand.
Merel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sideman moves away.
Nice defenses there by Sideman.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sideman ducks under a wild hook from Merel.#T1#
Sideman throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Merel connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#TD2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Merel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sideman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Merel sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sideman bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. #REVR##T2#
Merel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sideman's guard. #REVB#
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Sideman wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Sideman is keeping the position.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving. #T3#
Merel stopping the sweep attempt from Sideman.
Merel wants to control from the top but Sideman keeps moving.
Sideman wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Sideman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Sideman postures up.
Sideman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Merel swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Sideman is working hard here to advance position.
Sideman preventing the sweep.
Sideman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merel is keeping the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Merel keeping moving, preventing Sideman from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sideman slips a jab from Merel.
Merel just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSideman.
Merel jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sideman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Denny Sideman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel with a nice cross.
Merel 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a nice looking combination but Sideman bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sideman swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel connects with a jab.
Good exchange - Merel coming out on top.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Merel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sideman sprawls well initially but Merel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Merel looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sideman does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Merel throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sideman tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Sideman slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1#
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel throws a big elbow that misses.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sideman keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sideman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Sideman is out of range.
Sideman takes one to the side of the head.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Sideman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel cracks Sideman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Merel with a jab.
A shot to the body from Merel misses
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3#
Merel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Sideman ducks down to avoid it.
Sideman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sideman misses with a straight left.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
A jab from Merel misses.
It looked like Sideman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sideman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Merel does it's job there.
Sideman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Sideman takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sideman fails to land with a series of punches.
Sideman is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Merel's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sideman blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sideman.
Sideman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Sideman.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Merel lands a jab to Sideman's midsection.
Sideman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Sideman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel lands with a good body shot.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel 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:
GC 357 Shabanov vs Hiko
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida tries to clinch up.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target. #TD#
Merel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Machida to the mat! Machida manages to get full guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1##SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Machida defends it well.
Merel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Merel throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!
BOOM! Merel connects with a massive shot to the dome!
#T2#
Machida regains half guard.
Merel trying to control from half guard but Machida is working away. #SUB#
Merel seems to be looking for submissions.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Merel in particular looking to stall.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Machida tries to roll over but Merel keeps him under control.
Merel is trying to control the action in half guard but Machida is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Machida wants to get back to full guard.
Machida is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel winds up and cracks Machida with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Merel trying to pass the guard but Machida defending well.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Machida blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
Machida is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merel's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merel's back!
Merel can't escape the position.
A lull in the action here.
Machida is trying to control but Merel is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machida wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Merel tries to reverse the position but Machida maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Machida fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Merel.
Machida gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida misses with a wild body shot.
Machida defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.#TD#
Merel dives in and scores a takedown into Machida's guard.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
Merel advances to half guard. #SUB#
Merel is working for a kimura but Machida is defending it quite comfortably.
Machida tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Merel manages to move to mount!
#T1#
Machida tries to improve his position but instead Merel has taken his back!
Machida staying busy and making it hard for Merel to control. #SUB#
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Machida fending off the submission attempt from Merel. #T2##SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #SUB#
Merel looking for the choke but no joy.
Machida is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Merel off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Machida preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Merel. #ES2#
Merel has his opponent's back but Machida is looking to stand. He manages to get to his feet and shakes off Merel. #T3#
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Merel lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice defenses there by Machida.
Machida throws out a counter right but Merel avoids it with no problem.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Merel moved away.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Nice jab there from Machida.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel lands an overhand right.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Merel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4##TD#
Machida gets caught flat footed, as Merel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merel pushes down on Machida's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Machida is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel prevents Machida from improving his position.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Machida does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel 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#
Machida pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Machida settles back down.
Merel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Merel sets himself, and Machida steps forward looking for the clinch! Merel avoids it this time.
Merel tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Machida swivels and escapes.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Machida stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel moves out of range of the body kick from Machida.
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merel lands a body shot.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The crowd cheers as Machida lands an impressive looking overhand right. Merel doesn't seem phased though.
Merel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Merel loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Machida stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet. #T2#
Machida throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Machida lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Merel tries to keep at a distance but Machida has taken the fight into the clinch.
Machida tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Merel's elbow. #BC#
Merel breaks from the clinch.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machida can do to turn this around?
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Merel.
Merel cracks Machida with a right hand to the side of the head.
Machida swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Merel misses with an uppercut
and Machida counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Machida lands a leg kick that knocks Merel off balance momentarily.
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A jab lands there for Merel.
Machida looks to clinch
letting Merel counter with a right hand.
Merel staying out of range there.
Merel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel feinted with a counter takedown.
Merel looks to land a combination but Machida avoids it well.
Merel lands an overhand right.#TD#
Merel scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel moves into full mount! #SUB#
Merel working for a submission but Machida is keeping him at bay. #T4#
Merel working Machida over with strikes here.
Machida is trying to stand up.
Machida tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Machida is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Merel looking to control but Machida is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Seiryu Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merel is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Merel content just to control the position here.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Merel, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
GC 355 Ribbit vs Cooke
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel slips under a jab from Machida.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida moves away from the strike by Merel.
Machida misses with a body kick.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big right from Merel misses.
Merel takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Machida enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Machida manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Machida is keeping the position.
Merel 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.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Merel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
Machida wants to get back to his feet but Merel is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Merel pushing down on Machida's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Machida still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Machida has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Merel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machida wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Machida tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #SUB2#
Machida is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Merel knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Merel tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Machida presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Merel working to try and regain half guard.
#T3#
Machida avoids the attempt from Merel to control.
Machida prevents Merel from getting the reversal.
Merel tries to lock up and control but Machida gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Machida tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Merel tries to improve his position but instead Machida has taken his back!
Merel rolls, trying to escape but Machida keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Merel is working hard here to advance position.
Machida 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.
Merel manages to reverse the position and now he's in Machida's guard. Nice work there by Merel.
Merel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Machida pulls Merel in close to his closed guard and prevents Merel from doing any damage or advancing position.
Merel wants to control from the top but Machida keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Merel.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Merel momentarily.
Machida scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Merel throws a series of punches but Machida avoids them all with ease.
Horrible takedown attempt by Merel or perhaps it was just good defense by Machida, which made it look bad.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Merel staying out of range there.
A telegraphed right hand from Machida misses the target.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida lands with a nice body punch.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Machida counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machida.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Machida avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Merel moves out of range as Machida strikes.
Merel swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Machida looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a head kick but it misses.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Machida avoids it well and moves away.
An inside leg kick lands from Machida.
Machida throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Machida sprawls well. Machida wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Machida steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Machida avoids a punch combination nicely.
Machida looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Machida throws a leg kick
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.
Nice sprawl there from Machida as Merel shoots in.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Merel looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Merel jabs at Machida's body.
Merel avoids the body shot from Machida.
Machida finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Machida scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Machida tries a quick counter leg kick but Merel is wise to it.#T4#
Merel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Machida scores with a nice right hand.
Seiryu Machida is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machida scores with the left hand. Merel knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Machida tries to avoid it but Merel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Machida to the ground. Machida escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Machida.
Machida throws a jab when Merel was well out of range.
Merel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
A decent looking cross lands there for Machida.
Merel checks a leg kick nicely.
Merel goes for a double leg but Machida avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machida continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Machida thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Merel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida 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! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Machida counter with a right hand.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Machida misses with a straight left.
Merel punishes Machida's body with a nice straight punch.
Merel swats away the attempt to clinch by Machida.
Machida cracks Merel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Merel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Machida scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Machida takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T1#
Machida moves forwards but Merel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Merel needs to keep his hands up - Machida had a free shot at his head there.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Merel has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Machida sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Machida responds with a good body kick, but Merel manages to step out the way in time.
Machida throws a chopping leg kick but Merel manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Merel avoids the head kick by Machida.
Merel takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merel.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Merel on the side of the head.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
Machida looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Machida won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel trying to control the action but Machida is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Merel swings around for an armbar but Machida sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Merel's guard.
Merel not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Machida trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Machida showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Machida looking to pass the guard.
Machida passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Seiryu Machida has got the better of the ground game so far.
Machida has control of an arm but Merel manages to advance to Machida's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Machida trying to control the action but Merel just sinks the hooks in.
Merel is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Machida. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Even with his hooks in, Merel manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Merel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Machida to escape the position.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Merel working for the choke. #SUB#
Merel looking for the choke from the back.
Merel looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
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 Mark Merel.
I think Machida 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
GC 352 Phoenix vs Ribbit
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chen Lo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merel jabs Chen Lo right on the nose. Chen Lo blinks but takes it well.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Merel misses with a hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Merel is defended easily by Chen Lo.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chen Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Timiko Chen Lo has been cut.
Merel doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Merel lunges at Chen Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Chen Lo's hand.
Chen Lo walks into a straight right hand from Merel.
Chen Lo throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
Merel is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Chen Lo loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Chen Lo throws a hook but Merel avoids it easily.
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Chen Lo misses with the combination.
We've been informed that Chen Lo has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T1#
Merel lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#TD#
Merel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#ES2#
Chen Lo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Merel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Merel.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Chen Lo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
Chen Lo feints the counter takedown.
Merel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Merel.
Timiko Chen Lo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel closes the distance and clinches up with Chen Lo, looking for a takedown. Merel pushes Chen Lo against the cage but Chen Lo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Chen Lo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen Lo as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Chen Lo lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Lo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Merel swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Merel closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #ES2#
Chen Lo pushes Merel off and gets back to his feet.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice body punch from Chen Lo.
Merel lands with a hook. Chen Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Merel shoots in but Chen Lo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Chen Lo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chen Lo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Merel clobbers Chen Lo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Merel misses with a series of wild punches.
Chen Lo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt - Chen Lo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen Lo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Merel.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Merel.
Merel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Chen Lo tries a quick counter leg kick but Merel is wise to it.
Merel on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but it's checked well by Merel.
Merel scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Chen Lo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chen Lo lands a nice hook to Merel's body. Merel takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chen Lo lands a jab to Merel's midsection.
Chen Lo connects with a body shot.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Merel counters with a single leg into guard. Chen Lo didn't expect that.
Merel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Merel won't allow Chen Lo to get back to his feet.
Merel looking to pass the guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo can't keep his opponent in guard - Merel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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 Mark Merel will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel shoots in for a takedown but Chen Lo shows good takedown defense.
A slow jab from Chen Lo misses its intended target.
Merel changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
Merel checks a leg kick.
Chen Lo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merel thuds his right hand into Chen Lo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Chen Lo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick as Merel jumps back.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chen Lo - that will leave a mark!
Merel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A combination from Chen Lo does no damage.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body. Merel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T1#
Merel scores with a jab. Chen Lo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And Chen Lo tries to counter it with a takedown but Merel pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Chen Lo ducks down to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Merel.
Chen Lo scores with a jab.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Chen Lo misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Merel misses the target.
Chen Lo misses with a straight left.
A cross from Merel lands.
Merel uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Merel moves away from the strike by Chen Lo.
Merel swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chen Lo.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Merel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Chen Lo scores with a four punch combination!
Merel slips a straight right by Chen Lo.
Merel misses with an uppercut
#KD2#
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp one two that drops Merel! Chen Lo thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Merel to his feet! Merel is in big trouble!#ROC2#Merel is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Chen Lo engages and cracks Merel with a massive lead left hook - Merel tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Chen Lo is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Timiko Chen Lo!
In his post fight interview, Timiko Chen Lo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
WPFA XXI: Trumpet vs Merel 3
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trumpet swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Trumpet's head coaches at Heavy Metal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Trumpet works Merel's body with a nice hook.
Merel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Trumpet scores with a nice right hand.
Trumpet thumps Merel with a low kick.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1-2. Trumpet obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Trumpet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2#
Merel gets a double leg takedown into Trumpet's guard.
Trumpet trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Merel looking to control.
Trumpet tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Trumpet defends it easily.#T2#
Merel looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Trumpet puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel trying to control from the bottom.
Trumpet trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Trumpet is looking to pass Merel's guard but actually Merel recovers to full guard. #SUB2#
Merel has his foot on Trumpet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Trumpet works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Merel is trying to control the position but Trumpet postures up.
Trumpet won't allow Merel to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Merel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Trumpet throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Donald Trumpet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Merel's hands.
Sloppy strikes from Trumpet. Those never looked like landing.
Trumpet throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Trumpet enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Trumpet manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Trumpet looking for a sweep. Not yet Trumpet, not yet. #T4#
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet wants to sweep but no luck.
Merel keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Trumpet's head.
Merel throws an elbow that misses. Trumpet uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Merel's guard. Nice move by Trumpet!#REVR#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trumpet wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel is trying to control the position but Trumpet postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trumpet dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Trumpet waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.
Trumpet fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Merel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Trumpet throws a lazy uppercut
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab lands there for Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merel can do to turn this around?
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Trumpet takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Trumpet connects with a single shot there.
Merel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Trumpet throws a right hand that misses
and Merel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
and Trumpet counters with an outside leg kick.
Merel throws a jab when Trumpet was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trumpet.
Merel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Merel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Trumpet throws a left and a right that both miss
and Merel counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Merel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Donald Trumpet is winning the standup battle so far.
Trumpet lands with an uppercut that bounces Merel off the cage and back into range.
Merel throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trumpet fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Trumpet thows a left - swing and a miss!
Merel misses with a hook.
Trumpet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Merel connects with a right hand. Trumpet shakes it off.
Trumpet thows a leg kick but Merel checks it #TD2#
so Merel counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Trumpet gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Trumpet tries to free his leg and advance position but Merel is retaining full guard. #T2#
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel is controlling his posture from full guard.
Trumpet preventing the sweep.
Merel keeps trying to improve his position.
Trumpet trying to control but Merel is working from the bottom. #T3#
Merel 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.
Trumpet pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Trumpet is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard. #SUB2#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpet to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.
Trumpet is pressing down on Merel's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merel is holding on for now.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Trumpet has control of the leg.
Merel is looking to control Trumpet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Merel avoid being mounted?
Trumpet tries to stand and escape but Merel is controlling the position.
Merel tries to get to full guard but Trumpet has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trumpet dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Trumpet does a little dance to reset his feet.
Trumpet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Merel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Trumpet.
Trumpet avoids the body shot from Merel.
It looked like Trumpet wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Trumpet swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Merel blocks a jab.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Trumpet takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Merel scores with a sloppy right hand. Trumpet should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Trumpet throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Merel with the counter takedown but Trumpet avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Merel.
It looked like Trumpet was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Merel.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but Trumpet pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Trumpet has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Merel finds it's way round the side to connect with Trumpet's head. #T1#
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Merel swings widly with a right hand
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trumpet as he avoids it easily.
Trumpet misses with a body punch
and Merel counters with a nice body shot.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Merel looks for a takedown but Trumpet sprawls well.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Trumpet cracks Merel with a good jab.
Trumpet blocks a jab.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Trumpet misses with a wild body shot.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Trumpet's shoulder, as Trumpet tries to avoid the shot.
Trumpet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.#T2#
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Merel scores with a shot to the body.
Merel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Trumpet.
Trumpet looks to score with a jab to the body but Merel is just out of range.
Trumpet throws the left hand but Merel avoids the punch easily.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Merel checks a leg kick.
Merel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel misses with a body punch
and Trumpet counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T3#
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trumpet.
Merel lands a glancing blow to the side of Trumpet's head.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
Trumpet throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet throws a good cross that connects.
Trumpet misses with a two punch combination.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Trumpet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Merel has time to react.
Trumpet lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Merel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Trumpet.
Trumpet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trumpet scrambles back to his feet.
Merel fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trumpet on the side of the head.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Trumpet moved out of range nicely.
Good exchange - Trumpet coming out on top.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trumpet lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Trumpet takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Merel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Trumpet throws a head kick that misses.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Trumpet tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Trumpet.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Merel misses with a hook.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Merel throws the left hand but Trumpet avoids the punch easily.
Merel throws an off balance right hand
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
Trumpet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Merel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Trumpet. Trumpet obviously looking to wear him down.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Merel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donald Trumpet clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R4#
Trumpet with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Merel blocks the low kick.
Merel checks a low kick from Trumpet.
Good work by Merel as he checks the leg kick.
Merel scores with a jab to the head.
Merel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Trumpet throws a sloppy head kick and Merel moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Merel scores with a hook.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Trumpet lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Trumpet there.
Merel cracks Trumpet with an open hand slap.
Merel shoots in and drives through. Trumpet sprawls well.
Merel shoots for a double leg takedown but Trumpet sprawls well. He's pushed Merel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Merel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Trumpet throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Merel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Trumpet.
Trumpet bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel moves away from the strike by Trumpet.
Merel lands a jab.
Trumpet ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Trumpet.
Merel clobbers Trumpet with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Trumpet throws a leg kick
and Merel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Merel misses.
Merel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Trumpet misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Trumpet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trumpet misses with a jab, cross combination.
And Merel tries to counter it with a takedown but Trumpet pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trumpet.
Merel slips under a jab.
Merel slips under a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Merel connects with a jab.
Merel tries to bum rush Trumpet with a series of wild strikes but Trumpet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big left from Trumpet misses.
Merel scores with a sloppy right hand. Trumpet should have avoided that one.
Merel blocks a jab.
Trumpet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Merel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Trumpet misses the shot to the body.
Trumpet just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Merel on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Trumpet throws a hook to the side of Merel's head but Merel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Trumpet pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sloppy strikes from Merel. Those never looked like landing.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Trumpet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Trumpet lands a jab.
A jab from Trumpet misses.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Trumpet counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet throws a poor cross that misses
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Trumpet lands with a good body shot.
Trumpet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Donald Trumpet has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Trumpet throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Trumpet fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Merel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#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!
Trumpet works Merel's body with a nice hook.
Merel takes a swing at Trumpet's ribcage but misses.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel 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.
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.
Trumpet staying out of range there.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Trumpet moves away from the strike by Merel.
Trumpet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel throws a looping overhand right but Trumpet ducks down to avoid it.
Trumpet is looking to counter punch.
Trumpet keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Trumpet takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Trumpet takes a swing at Merel's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Mark Merel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Trumpet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Nice defenses there by Trumpet.
Trumpet moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Trumpet misses with a low kick.
Merel throws a jab but it's blocked by Trumpet.
Merel throws a shot from downtown. Trumpet moves away and avoids it.
Merel thuds his right hand into Trumpet's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Some bone on bone action there as Merel checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Trumpet throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel jabs Trumpet to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel scores with a hook to the body. Trumpet takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Trumpet.
Merel throws a hook but Trumpet avoids it easily.
Merel checks a leg kick nicely.
Trumpet's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Merel connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Trumpet scrambles back to his feet.#T1#
Merel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws a jab but it's blocked by Merel.
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Merel misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Trumpet throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Trumpet throws an off balance right hand
and Merel counters with a stiff right hand.
Trumpet throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel connects with a body shot.
Trumpet ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Trumpet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Trumpet on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Trumpet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel feints the counter takedown.
Trumpet connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trumpet thuds a left hand into Merel's body.
Trumpet pivots, looking for a leg kick but Merel is out of range and Trumpet settles back down.
Trumpet misses with an uppercut.
Merel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Trumpet moves away.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt - Trumpet sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Merel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
Trumpet 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.
Trumpet gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Merel.
Trumpet throws a leg kick but Merel checks it. #T3#
Trumpet misses with a hook.
Trumpet loads up on a big right hand but Merel slips the punch.
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Trumpet misses #TD2#
and Merel counters with a takedown into side control.
Merel wants to control but Trumpet is keeping him busy.
Merel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Merel tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Merel has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Trumpet is staying active underneath Merel, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Trumpet gets back to full guard.
Mark Merel has got the better of the ground game so far.
Merel landing some decent shots from guard.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Trumpet is keeping the position for now.
Merel postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Merel passes into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Trumpet 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 48:47
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 48:47
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet retains his middleweight title!
After the fight, Donald Trumpet was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
WPFA XIX: Merel vs Trumpet 2
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trumpet pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Merel cracks a nice hook into Trumpet's ribs.
Merel swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Trumpet.
Trumpet misses with a straight left. #TD#
Merel throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Trumpet was covering up waiting for the punch and Merel finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Trumpet is adopting a defensive guard.
Trumpet bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Merel's guard. #REVB#
Trumpet controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Trumpet to get to half guard.
#T1#
Merel works his way to full guard. Good work.
Trumpet postures up.
Merel can't keep his opponent in guard - Trumpet advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Merel's coaches at Gym 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.
Trumpet wants to control but Merel is keeping him busy.
Trumpet tries to pass the half guard into mount. Merel knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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.#SUB#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merel wants to control but Trumpet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Merel is looking for a sweep. Trumpet is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Merel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Trumpet is looking to stall here but Merel recovers full guard.
Trumpet looking to sit in guard and control but Merel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T3#
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment.
Trumpet controlling Merel's posture.
Merel wants to control from the top but Trumpet keeps moving.
Trumpet wants to sweep here but Merel controlling him for the moment. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Trumpet keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Trumpet walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Donald Trumpet is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel misses with a jab to the body
and Trumpet counters with a three punch combo that has Merel backing up. Merel nods at Trumpet to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Merel changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Trumpet looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Merel is chipping away with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel cracks Trumpet with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Merel has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Trumpet!#SUB#
Merel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Trumpet to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Trumpet shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Merel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Trumpet.
Trumpet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Merel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trumpet thinking.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Merel with that takedown attempt.
Trumpet uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel goes for a double leg but Trumpet avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Trumpet continues to drive forward.
Merel lands with a nice body punch.
Merel fails with the takedown
enabling Trumpet to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Merel throws a body punch but Trumpet moves out of range.
A nice side step and Trumpet releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD#
Merel 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.
Merel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Merel tries to free his leg and advance position but Trumpet is retaining full guard.
Trumpet trying to keep a closed guard but Merel is proving a slippery customer.
Merel won't allow Trumpet to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Trumpet working for a triangle but Merel defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T2#
Merel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Trumpet utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merel wants to pass the guard but Trumpet is keeping the position.
Trumpet lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Mark Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Trumpet trying to control the position from guard on top but Merel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Trumpet forces his way into half guard.
Trumpet wants to stand but Merel has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T3#
Merel tries to roll over but Trumpet keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Still in half guard, Trumpet seems content to control.#SUB2#
Trumpet 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.
Merel controlling the position for now.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Trumpet has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Trumpet wants to control the pace but Merel is squirming around nicely.
Merel is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Trumpet has his foot on Merel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Merel works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Trumpet moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice uppercut lands for Merel. That snapped Trumpet's head back.
Trumpet looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Trumpet counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Merel misses with a straight right.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Trumpet slips a straight right by Merel.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Trumpet's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Trumpet duly obliges. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Trumpet did well to prevent Merel getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel thows a huge punch but Trumpet dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Trumpet is defending well.
Trumpet trying to control but Merel postures up.
#T1#
Merel is trying to control. Trumpet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Merel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Trumpet can do to turn this around?
Merel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Merel is nestled in close to Trumpet, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#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.
Merel is keen to just control but Trumpet is a slippery customer.
Merel with the ground and pound but Trumpet uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Merel postures up in Trumpet's guard and throws a big left but Trumpet blocks it.
Merel advances position into side control!
Trumpet is trying to get back to half guard.
Trumpet defending against the ground and pound.
Trumpet 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.
Merel working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Check out the look on Merel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Merel postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Merel misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Merel advances to mount.
Merel wants to control the pace but Trumpet is squirming around nicely.
Merel lands a nice shot to the head.
Merel looking to control but Trumpet is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Merel looking to finish Trumpet with some ground and pound. This is bad for Trumpet!#T4#
Trumpet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Well, if Merel 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.
Merel lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel wants to pass to mount but Trumpet is defending the position.
Trumpet manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mark Merel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R4#
The fighters circling - Merel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Trumpet misses with a double jab
and Merel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Trumpet sprawls well. Trumpet wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Trumpet takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trumpet moves out of range as Merel strikes.
Merel misses with a looping right.
Trumpet lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Merel scores with the left hand. Trumpet knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Trumpet misses with a head kick.
Merel throws a shot to the body.
Merel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice uppercut there from Trumpet.
Merel throws a right hand that misses
letting Trumpet counter with a right hand. #ROC2#
Merel is rocked!
Merel throws out a loose jab but Trumpet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Merel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Trumpet counters with a huge left! Merel is in big trouble! He's backing up but Trumpet isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Merel from any more damage. A dominating finish by Trumpet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Trumpet!
Donald Trumpet is the new middleweight champion!
Donald Trumpet tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
WPFA XVII: Merel vs Farmery
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Merel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Merel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Merel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Farmery looks to throw the jab but Merel is out of range.
Merel connects with a looping right hand.
Merel slips under a jab from Farmery.
Philip Farmery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farmery misses the shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Farmery has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel defending well as Farmery loads up on a big left hand.
Merel's jab looks to have found its range, popping Farmery under the eye.
Farmery shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Merel counters with a right hand to the body.
Merel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farmery pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Merel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Farmery in his tracks.
Merel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Farmery throws a body kick that misses
and Merel counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Farmery looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Farmery shoots in and drives through. Merel sprawls well.
Farmery fails to land the takedown.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Farmery connects with a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Farmery darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Farmery scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Farmery takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Merel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Merel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Farmery.
Farmery throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Merel.
Merel misses with an uppercut.
Farmery looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Farmery takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Farmery enables Merel to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Farmery manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Farmery looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Farmery is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Farmery is controlling Merel's posture.
Merel trying to control the position from guard on top but Farmery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merel is really struggling to control Farmery but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Merel 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.
Farmery controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Merel not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Farmery blocks a jab.
Merel blocks the body kick.
Farmery throws a nice looking combination but Merel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Farmery fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merel avoids it really well and circles away.#TD#
Merel closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Farmery's guard.
Farmery manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Merel manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet.
Farmery scoring with punches to the head and body. #T4##SUB#
Merel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Farmery has picked Merel up and slammed him! Merel can't keep hold of the triangle and Farmery manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel can't do much from the bottom here.
Merel dodges the ground and pound from Farmery.
Merel gets back to half guard.
Farmery looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Farmery thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Merel gets full guard.
Farmery in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Merel has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel 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#
Farmery dives in for a single leg takedown but Merel sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A counter left hand to the body from Merel misses its target.
Farmery swinging wildly here.
Farmery moves out of range of the strikes.
Merel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Farmery tries to avoid it but Merel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Farmery to the ground. Farmery escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Farmery connects with a crisp jab.
Merel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Farmery looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Farmery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Merel slips a straight right by Farmery.
Farmery has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery shoots in looking for a takedown. Merel tries to sprawl out of it but Farmery keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Merel manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philip Farmery.
Farmery throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Merel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Merel lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Farmery backs up against the cage.
#T1#
Merel shoots in but Farmery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Merel looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD#
Merel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Merel missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Merel trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Merel is pressing down on Farmery's thigh, looking to free his foot. Farmery is holding on for now.
Merel working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farmery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Farmery moves into full guard.
Merel postures up.
Merel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Merel trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Farmery looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Merel trying to control but Farmery is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Farmery throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Merel's waist but Merel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Farmery off to one side. #TD#
Merel gets the takedown into side control.
Farmery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Merel trying to control the position but Farmery is working away.
Farmery tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Merel slows the pace down.
Merel trying to control the action but Farmery is working from the bottom.
Merel throws a strike aimed at the side of Farmery's head but Farmery avoids it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Merel working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Farmery is trying to control Merel's posture but Merel avoids it. #SUB#
Farmery wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Merel has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Farmery's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Farmery is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
WPFA XV: Tiotio vs Alatalo
Date: Mar 07, 2020 |
#R1#
Alcala scores with a sloppy right hand. Merel should have avoided that one.
Alcala misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Merel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Alcala.
Alcala fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
A good leg kick by Alcala. #TD#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Merel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Alcala defends it well. #SUB#
Merel is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Merel has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Alcala can't escape the position.
#T1#
Alcala 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.
Merel tries to pass to full mount but Alcala defends it.
Alcala is refusing to be controlled, as Merel sits in half guard.
Merel winds up and cracks Alcala with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Merel passes to side control.
Merel working the ground and pound.
Alcala 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.
Alcala pushes Merel away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Merel gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Merel looks up at the clock and then as Alcala takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Merel smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Alcala is looking for a sweep.
Merel trying to control the position but Alcala is working away.
Alcala manages to get back to half guard.#T2##SUB2#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel is nestled in close to Alcala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Alcala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Merel pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Merel there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Alcala looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Merel not doing much here.
Ground and pound from Merel.
Ground and pound from Merel. #SUB2#
Alcala looking for submissions off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #ROC#
Alcala is rocked!#T3#
Merel is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Alcala is hurt! He's hurt bad - Merel fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Alcala from any more punishment! Congratulations to Merel! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel is the new middleweight champion!
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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:
WPFA XIV: Active vs Larkin 2
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Head cracks a nice hook into Merel's ribs.
Merel throws a sloppy body shot
and Merel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Head moved out of range nicely.
Merel fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Head avoids it really well and circles away.
Head swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Merel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Merel scores with a crisp jab that stopped Head in his tracks.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws a body punch but Head moves out of range.
Head looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Merel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Nice defenses there by Merel.#T1#
Merel scores with a jab to the head.
Merel misses with a right hand
and Head counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Head throws a big shot that misses.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
Merel misses with a jab, cross combination.
Crack Head is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Merel fails with the takedown
and Head counters with a left to the body.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Merel's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Merel duly obliges.
A left and a right from Merel both land. Nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Merel. Beautiful body shot.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Head counters with a right hand to the body.
Head missing with a left hand there. Merel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Head misses the jab.
Head looks to land a left hand but Merel moved out of range nicely.
Merel throws a jab when Head was well out of range.
Head appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Head just misses with a punch to the body.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
A jab from Merel does it's job there.
Merel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Head counters with a nice body shot.
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab. #T3#
Head takes a jab right on the kisser.
Head throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Merel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Merel is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Head had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Head with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merel to score with a decent uppercut.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Head moved out of range.
Head throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Head keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel works Head's body with a nice hook.
Head misses with a body punch
and Merel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Merel lands a nice hook to Head's body. Head takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Merel cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Merel lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel scores with a nice right hand.
Head takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merel moves out of range as Head strikes.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Head. Merel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Merel.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Head's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Head displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there.
Still in half guard, Merel seems content to control.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Merel stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Head tries to get to full guard but Merel has control of the leg.
Merel is nestled in close to Head, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merel lands a nice short elbow.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Head is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Merel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2##SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Merel scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Merel stalling away here and it's allowed Head to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Head 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.
Merel is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Head seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T3#
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Head trying to control the position.
Head can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Merel controls the pace.
Head keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Merel postures up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Merel goes for a double leg but Head avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Head continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Head on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Head digs a good hook to Merel's body.
Merel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Head throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Merel misses the jab.
Head throwing a counter right hand but Merel manages to avoid it.
Merel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
#R3#
Merel fails to land the takedown.
Merel fails with the takedown.
Head misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a nice body shot.
Merel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Merel moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Merel throws an overhand right that lands on Head's shoulder, as Head tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Head cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Merel misses with a series of wild punches.
Merel with a nice cross.#T1#
Head misses with a left hand
enabling Merel to counter with a crisp jab.
Head slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CUT#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Merel jabs Head to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Head was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Head misses with a straight left.
Head ducks right into an uppercut from Merel.
Head lands with a nice body punch.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Merel swings for the body but Head moves out of range.
Merel looks to land a combination but Head avoids it well.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Head needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Merel connects with a single shot there.
Head throws a lazy uppercut
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Head connects with a body shot that sends Merel's belly button to the back.
Merel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Head wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Merel with a nice cross.
Head looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Merel.
Crack Head has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.
Head throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel slips a jab from Head.#T3#
Head throws a body punch but Merel moves out of range.
Merel lands a jab to Head's midsection.
A slow jab from Head misses its intended target.
Merel thuds a left hand into Head's body.#TD2#
Head gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Merel preventing the sweep.
Head looking to control.
Merel distracts Head with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Merel postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Merel preventing the sweep.
Merel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Merel postures up and lands a big shot to Head's brow.
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Merel trying to control but Head is working from the bottom.
Head throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Merel is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Merel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
Mark Merel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Crack Head stepped up to the mic, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Event:
WPFA XIII: Samsonov vs Tiotio
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Merel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trumpet counters with a two punch combo.
Trumpet misses with a body shot.
Merel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Merel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Trumpet napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Merel working away.
Trumpet takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Trumpet is trying to improve his position.
Merel tries to score with some ground and pound. Trumpet controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Merel passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Trumpet!
Merel can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Trumpet is looking to escape.
Trumpet is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Heavy Metal, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Merel landing strikes from the mount.#T1#
Trumpet tries to reverse the position but Merel maintains control.
Merel sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Merel controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A nice elbow there by Merel.
Trumpet working to try and regain half guard.
Trumpet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Merel lands a big shot there that rocks Trumpet but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Trumpet is in a horrible position here. Merel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Merel in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Trumpet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trumpet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Merel with good strikes from the mount here!
Trumpet tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Merel takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Merel lands a heavy elbow. #T3#
Merel lands a heavy elbow.
Merel tries to control but Trumpet wriggling away.
Trumpet can't escape the position.
Trumpet is bucking up trying to escape but Merel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Trumpet can't escape the position.
Merel punishing his opponent with strikes.
Trumpet takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#ROC2#
Trumpet is rocked!
Merel drops a big elbow. That's hurt Trumpet! More shots from Merel and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
After winning the bout, Mark Merel 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:
WPFA XI: Copeland vs Active
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Merel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Macmacson sprawls well. Macmacson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Macmacson connects with a leg kick. Merel looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Merel avoids the head kick by Macmacson.
Macmacson on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Macmacson is trying to break the clinch but Merel is controlling him.
Merel struggles to land a body shot inside as Macmacson controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel tries for a takedown. No joy.
#BC#
Macmacson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merel throws a poor cross that misses
and Macmacson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#TD#
Macmacson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Macmacson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Macmacson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Macmacson looking to pass the guard.
Macmacson stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Merel is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Merel is looking for a triangle but Macmacson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Merel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#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.
Macmacson wants to control from the top but Merel keeps moving.
Merel controls Macmacson momentarily but Macmacson frees himself.
Macmacson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Merel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Macmacson is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macmacson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel swings for the body but Macmacson moves out of range.
#CL#
Macmacson drives through and clinches with Merel against the cage.
Macmacson is trying to push Merel away but Merel has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Macmacson dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Macmacson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Macmacson.#CL#
Macmacson drives through and clinches with Merel against the cage.
Macmacson is trying to force a seperation but Merel has the dominant position.
A right hand to the body from Merel.
Merel working aggressively here.
Merel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Merel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Macmacson cracks Merel with a nice body shot.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel tries to throw a body punch but Macmacson avoids it by throwing Merel back against the cage.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Macmacson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Macmacson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Merel can do to turn this around?
Merel fails to pull guard.
Travis Macmacson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Merel.#T1#
Macmacson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Macmacson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macmacson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel keeps the fight on the outside.
A slow jab from Merel misses its intended target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Macmacson.
Merel shoots in but Macmacson avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Macmacson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2##SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Merel trying to control but Macmacson postures up.
Merel 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.
Merel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Macmacson trying to mount his opponent but Merel defends it.
Macmacson trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macmacson trying to pass the guard but Merel defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Macmacson dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Merel cracks Macmacson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mark Merel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Merel misses with a takedown attempt
and Macmacson counters with a thumping low kick.
Merel misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
Macmacson looks to clinch
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Macmacson throws a sloppy head kick and Merel moves out of range easily.
Macmacson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Merel but Merel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mark Merel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Macmacson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#TD#
Macmacson closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Merel to the mat! Merel manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel is pulling down on Macmacson's head. It's preventing any offense from Macmacson, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Macmacson to get to half guard.
#T1#
Macmacson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Travis Macmacson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Merel is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Macmacson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Macmacson is thwarting Merel's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Merel makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Merel.#SUB2#
Merel looking for a guillotine here but Macmacson defends easily.
#SUB2#
Merel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Macmacson sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Merel working for submissions but it's allowed Macmacson to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mark Merel.
I think Macmacson 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 Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 30:27
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Macmacson!
Travis Macmacson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
WPFA X: New Years Bash
Date: Dec 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Merel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Head stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Head takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#TD2#
Merel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merel is in Head's guard.
Merel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Head seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Head on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Head tries to get out of the position.
Merel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Merel drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Merel seems to have locked his on tight now - Head screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Merel, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Crack Head had this to say: 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Event:
CFC 4: Welcome To The Show
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Merel cracks Head with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Head uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Merel.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Merel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Head's head.
Merel takes a swing at Head's ribcage but misses.
Merel shoots in looking for a takedown. Head tries to sprawl out of it but Merel keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Head manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel misses with an uppercut
enabling Head to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Merel misses with a body shot.
Head tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Merel was well out of range. Poor timing from Head.
Head throws a predictable looking body shot
and Merel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
A right-left combo lands from Merel. #CUT#
It looks like Crack Head has been cut.
Merel lands a right hook to the body.
Head swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Mark Merel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Merel moves out of range as Head strikes.
Merel just misses with a punch to the body.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel lunges at Head with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Head's hand.
Head misses with a right hand
and Merel counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Merel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Head drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel lands a body shot.
Head thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Head throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Head misses with a hook.
Head stuffs the takedown attempt from Merel. Merel gets slowly back to his feet.
Merel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Head defends it nicely.
Head swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Merel moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Merel throws a predictable looking body shot
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Head sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Merel somewhat.
Merel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Head throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Merel misses the target.
Merel lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Nice shot by Head.
Merel throws a body shot but no joy.
Merel is looking to wear down Head with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T4#
Merel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Head sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Head misses with a looping right.#TD#
Merel shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Head manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Head being controlled here, momentarily.
Head working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Merel.
Merel pushing down on Head's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Head is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Merel 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.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Head does a little dance to reset his feet.
Merel connects with a crisp jab.
Merel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Merel there.
A combination from Merel does no damage.
Merel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Head was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mark Merel is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Head swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Merel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel lands with an uppercut that bounces Head off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merel tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Head defends well and Merel ends up having to push Head into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Head looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Merel misses the shot to the body.
Merel cracks Head with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T1#
Merel prevents Head from improving his position.
Head blocking the ground and pound attempt from Merel.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head is not content to let Merel control the position.
Merel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Head on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Head wants to get back to full guard but Merel has mounted him!#T2#
Merel landing strikes from the mount and Head is in trouble!
Merel raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#
Head is rocked!
Merel working the ground and pound effectively.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Merel finish him?
Merel prevents Head from getting the reversal.
Head seems to have recovered his senses.
Merel has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Head's face.
#SUB#
Merel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Head is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Head and Merel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#T3#
Head is looking for a sweep.
Merel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Head can do to turn this around?
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Head is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Merel in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Merel controlling the position.
Merel scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Head to see if he's OK.#CUT#
That has opened up Crack Head's cut even more.#T4#
Head being controlled for a moment.
Check out the look on Merel's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Merel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Merel lands a decent elbow from side control.
Merel trying to control the position but Head is working away.
Merel cracks Head with a big right hand but Head just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Head is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Merel stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Head counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Merel lands with a hook. Head tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Head cracks Merel with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Head swings for the body but Merel moves out of range.
Head staying out of range there.
Head takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Merel throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Head tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Merel is in Head's guard.
Head is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Merel is pushing down on Head's leg trying to pass to half guard. Head is fighting to maintain full guard but Merel has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Merel is trying to work for a kimura but Head is defending well.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Merel lands a nice short elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Head has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Merel is on him like a limpet, forcing Head back against the cage.
Merel gets through Head's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel blocks an uppercut.
Head blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Head's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Merel.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Head escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Merel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Crack Head has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Merel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Head's waist but Head gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Merel off to one side.
Merel punishes Head's body with a nice straight punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Head takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Head on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Head keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel blocks a jab.
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Merel cracks a nice hook into Head's ribs.
Merel scores with a nice head shot.#T3##TD#
Merel closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Head is looking for a sweep.
Head takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Merel scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB#
Merel is trying to get an arm triangle but Head is defending well.
Head taking a bit of punishment here - Merel scoring with strikes.
Merel wants to control but Head is keeping him busy.
Merel is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Head will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Merel works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#T4#
Head taking punishment in the form of punches.
Merel controlling the position from side mount.
Merel lands an elbow.
Head takes a nasty elbow 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!
Merel is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#
Head is rocked!
Merel trying to control the action but Head is working from the bottom.
Head is still in real trouble! Can Merel finish him?
Merel is chipping away with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Merel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Merel 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 James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Merel!
An out of breath Mark Merel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Crack Head spoke after the fight, saying 'I eat enemy placenta for breakfast'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Roberto throws a head kick but Merel moves out of range.
Merel lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Merel clinches up with Roberto and pushes him back against the cage.
Merel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Merel has him pressed against the cage.
Merel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Roberto wants to take the fight to the mat but Merel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Merel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Merel lands a right hand.
A short right from Merel.
A short uppercut from Merel.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Merel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #ROC#
Roberto is rocked!
Merel misses with some punches.
Roberto is still on wobbly legs! Can Merel finish him?
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel misses with some punches.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
I was talking to Merel's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Roberto has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Roberto blocking some punches.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel working aggressively here.
Roberto tries to pull guard but Merel won't allow it.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Merel scores with a hook to the body.
Merel misses with some punches.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roberto is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Mark Merel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raphael Roberto.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Merel working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto. #T2#
Merel misses with some punches.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Roberto.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
Merel working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Merel.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel throws a head punch that misses.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Merel misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Merel fails to land.
Merel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Merel - that landed with a thud.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Roberto.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Merel is working Roberto over against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Merel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Roberto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberto seems to have recovered his senses.
Merel gets through Roberto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Merel dips a shoulder and cracks Roberto with a mighty uppercut! Roberto falls back against the cage and Merel unloads with a barrage of strikes! Roberto is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Merel screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
During a confident post fight interview, Mark Merel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Merel jabs at Thatcher's body.
Thatcher takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends Thatcher's belly button to the back.
Thatcher looks winded!
Merel cracks a nice hook into Thatcher's ribs.
Merel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thatchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thatcher takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#KD#
Merel lands a big uppercut and Thatcher crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thatcher looks OK. Merel waves Thatcher back to his feet!#ROC#
Thatcher is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Thatcher - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mark Merel!
A relieved looking Mark Merel 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:
UFC 9-The End Of An Era
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Roger fails to land with a series of punches.
Roger misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Roger digs a good body shot into Merel's ribs.
Roger misses with a hook.
Merel moves away from the strike by Roger.
Roger staying out of range there.
Merel blocks a head kick by Roger.
Roger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Merel moves away.
Roger misses with an uppercut. Merel saw that one coming.
Merel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roger.
Merel attempts a counter takedown but Roger avoids it well and moves away.
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by Roger.
Merel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Roger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roger will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big left from Merel misses.
Roger is looking to chop away at Merel's legs.
Roger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Merel.#TD#
Roger gets caught napping as Merel dives in and scores a takedown. Roger manages to retain guard.
Roger 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.
Roger controls Merel momentarily but Merel frees himself. #T1#
Merel controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Merel seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roger for as long as he can get away with.
Roger utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merel 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.
Merel stays in close to Roger's body and controls the position.
Merel continues to stall.
Roger working a defensive guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Roger keeping moving, preventing Merel from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roger throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merel counters with a nice double leg into side control. Roger won't be happy with that.
Roger is being controlled here.
Roger is trying to get back to half guard.
Merel working the body and head with strikes.
The referee asks Merel politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Merel prefers to stall for the moment though.
Merel scores with punches from side control.
Merel trying to control the action but Roger is working from the bottom. #T3#
Roger is working to avoid the ground and pound but Merel connects with a decent elbow.
Roger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Merel scoring with punches and elbows.
Roger tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roger is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Merel trying to control the action but Roger is working from the bottom.
Roger has hold of Merel's hands but Merel slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Merel 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. Roger tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mark Merel!
Our winner, Mark Merel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
UFC 7-Gatsby vs Clattenburg
Date: Jan 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Merel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Merel scores with a sloppy right hand. Tucker should have avoided that one.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tucker darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tucker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
Merel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tucker moves away from the strike by Merel.
Merel avoids the body shot from Tucker.
Tucker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Merel manages to avoid it.
No luck for Merel with that takedown attempt.
Merel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Merel connects with the punch.
Tucker looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tucker misses with an attempted mid kick.
It looked like Merel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tucker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel moves out of range as Tucker strikes.
Merel shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tucker defends it nicely.#T1#
Merel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tucker.
Merel is looking to counter punch.
Merel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tucker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Merel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tucker counters with a thumping low kick.
Merel throws a hook but Tucker avoids it easily.
And Tucker responds with a good body kick, but Merel manages to step out the way in time.#CL#
Merel clinches up against the cage.
Merel can't find room to land a body shot as Tucker controls the action.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tucker blocks a body shot from Merel.
Tucker digs a right hand underneath Merel's ribcage. Merel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tucker lands a right hand.
Tucker lands a hook to the side of the head.
Merel cracks Tucker with a nice body shot.
Merel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Merel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#ROC2#
Merel is rocked!
Danny Tucker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Merel misses with an uppercut. Tucker saw that one coming.
Oh Merel is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tucker tries to land a front kick but Merel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Merel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merel seems to have got his legs back now.
Tucker throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Merel misses with a wild body shot.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#T2##CL#
Merel clinches up with Tucker and pushes him back against the cage.
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Tucker.
#BC2#
Tucker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#KD2#
Tucker cracks Merel with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Merel looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Tucker finish him?
Merel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merel lands with a straight right. Tucker didn't see that one coming.
Tucker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Merel moves into the clinch.
Merel lands a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tucker is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Tucker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tucker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tucker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Merel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tucker.#TD#
Merel shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Merel sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Merel working over Tucker with some ground and pound. Tucker looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Merel throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Tucker is bucking up trying to escape but Merel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#SUB#
Merel goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Tucker is on top in guard.
Tucker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Merel looking for a sweep. Not yet Merel, not yet. #SUB#
Merel has his foot on Tucker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tucker works his way back into a safe position though.
Tucker stopping the sweep attempt from Merel.
Tucker postures up.
Tucker preventing the sweep.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tucker has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Merel is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Merel looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tucker has picked Merel up and slammed him! Merel can't keep hold of the triangle and Tucker manages to pass to side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tucker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Merel rushes Tucker and presses him up against the cage.
Tucker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Merel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tucker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Merel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tucker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Merel or not.
Tucker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Tucker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merel swings wildly with an uppercut but Tucker uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tucker misses with a punch on the inside.
Merel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tucker is defending well.
Merel jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tucker walks away with a smile on his face. Merel gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Danny Tucker 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.
Tucker is looking to score with low kicks.
Merel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
An inside leg kick from Tucker misses.
Tucker throws a leg kick but Merel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Merel shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tucker as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Merel. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1##KD2#
Tucker lands a big right hand that sends Merel crashing to the mat! Tucker stays standing though and waves Merel back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Mark Merel has been cut.
Tucker misses the jab.
Tucker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD#
Merel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Merel showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Tucker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tucker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Merel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tucker is keeping the position for now.
Merel's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Merel working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T2#
Merel wants to control from the top but Tucker keeps moving.
Merel throws a big elbow that misses.
Merel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tucker works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Merel trying to control but Tucker is working from the bottom.
Merel landing with the ground and pound.
Mark Merel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tucker 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.
Merel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Merel throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Merel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tucker was well out of range. Poor timing from Merel.
Tucker lands with a right hand.
Tucker misses with a lunging right hand
and Merel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Merel tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Tucker walks into a left hand.
Merel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tucker throws an overhand right that lands on Merel's shoulder, as Merel tries to avoid the shot.
Merel tries to clinch there but Tucker circles away.
Tucker swats away the attempt to clinch by Merel.
Tucker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Merel avoids the body shot from Tucker.
#T4#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tucker.
Merel is looking to clinch but Tucker is avoiding it.
Tucker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Merel.
Merel connects with a body shot that sends Tucker's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tucker catches Merel with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tucker throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
Merel tries to clinch up but Tucker circles away and keeps his distance.
Merel blocks a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Merel misses the target.
Tucker throws a leg kick #TD#
and Merel counters with a single leg into guard. Tucker didn't expect that. #ES2#
Tucker has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Merel off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Tucker throws out a powerful jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Tucker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Merel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Tucker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Merel is looking to clinch.
Merel staying out of range there.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Tucker! Merel is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Tucker!
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Event:
UFC-Fright Night 11
Date: Dec 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Merel clinches up with Loureiro and pushes him back against the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Merel to keep the fight standing.
Loureiro is trying to stall.
Merel lands a hook that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
A right hand to the body from Merel.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Merel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Loureiro's efforts to push away.
Merel 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.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Merel.
A short left from Merel. #ROC#
Loureiro is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Rafael Loureiro has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loureiro.
Loureiro blocking some punches.
Loureiro blocks an uppercut.
Loureiro is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A short right from Merel on the inside.
Loureiro is still on wobbly legs! Can Merel finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Loureiro seems to have recovered his senses.
Loureiro blocks an uppercut.
Merel gets through Loureiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Loureiro.
Loureiro is looking to control Merel's arms but Merel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Loureiro has his back to the cage.
Loureiro is trying to pull guard but Merel turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Merel scores with a shoulder strike.
Merel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loureiro backwards.
Merel lands an uppercut.
Merel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Merel misses with the head strike.
Merel gets through Loureiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Merel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Loureiro! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Merel is unloading with more strikes now! Loureiro drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
Mark Merel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
UFC 5-The Grudge
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Merel finds it's target.
Merel misses with a two punch combination.
Hyperion lands with a shot to the body.
Merel throws a hook to the side of Hyperion's head but Hyperion sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Hyperion there.
Hyperion throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyperion thows a leg kick but Merel checks it #TD2#
and Merel counters with a takedown into side control.
Hyperion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hyperion is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Merel slows the pace down.
Merel prevents Hyperion from escaping the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Merel throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hyperion tries to buck Merel off but Merel is having none of it.
Merel working the head and body with strikes.
Hyperion tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Merel wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Merel creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
An elbow from Merel crashes against the mat.
Merel landing a few strikes.
Hyperion sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Merel is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Merel perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Merel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hyperion does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hyperion is controlling Merel's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Merel not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Merel is trying to control. Hyperion wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hyperion is looking for a sweep. Merel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Merel works his foot free and advances to mount.
Merel throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Hyperion because Merel loaded up on that one.
Merel landing strikes from the mount.
Merel looking to finish Hyperion with some ground and pound. This is bad for Hyperion!
Merel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Merel is landing with some decent strikes but Hyperion is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#SUB2#
Merel with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Merel misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Merel tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hyperion working to try and regain half guard.
Merel lands a big shot there that rocks Hyperion but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Merel scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Hyperion?
Merel trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Merel working away from the top, dropping strikes.#T4#
Merel wants to control the pace but Hyperion is squirming around nicely.
Merel sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hyperion is squirming around, avoiding Merel's attempts to control the action.
Merel throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Merel trying to control but Hyperion is having none of it.
Merel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Merel controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Merel dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No joy there for Hyperion, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hyperion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merel throws out the jab.
Hyperion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Merel's calf.
Merel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hyperion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hyperion connects with a good right hand that stumbles Merel. Merel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Merel misses. #TD2#
Merel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hyperion is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Merel controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Merel looking to sit in guard and control but Hyperion gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Merel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Merel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hyperion defends it easily.#T1##SUB2#
Hyperion is posturing up here but Merel has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Hyperion tries to roll out but it's too tight and Hyperion has to tap! Slick submission there by Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mark Merel!
An out of breath Mark Merel 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:
UFC-Fright Night 6
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Merel lands with a shot to the body.
Merel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Merel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good shot there by Merel.
A head kick misses from Henry.
Henry on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Henry fails to land the takedown.
Henry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merel avoids it really well and circles away.
Henry fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Merel avoids it really well and circles away.
Merel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Henry. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Merel drives through and clinches with Henry against the cage.
Henry tries to score a body lock takedown but Merel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Merel working aggressively here.
#T1#
Merel scores with a shot to the side of Henry's head.
Merel lands an uppercut.
Merel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Merel.
Henry looking for a takedown.
Merel makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Henry is breathing heavily.
Merel gets underhooks to prevent Henry's takedown attempt.
Merel lands a nice shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Merel scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Henry is rocked!
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Henry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Merel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Merel working aggressively here.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
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!
Merel has a couple of punches blocked by Henry.
Merel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Merel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Henry has been working on his balance at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Merel.
Henry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Merel throws a punch but it's blocked by Henry.
Henry blocks an uppercut.
Merel prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Merel.
Henry seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Merel.
Merel lands a big right hand that drops Henry! The killer instinct kicks in and Merel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Merel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Merel!
A victorious Mark Merel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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