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Event:
ABW 163 Kai - Matazz
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1# Lawson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Trevor Lawson has been cut. Lock misses with a low kick. Lawson throws a big shot that misses. Lock misses with a combination
letting Lawson counter with a right hand. Lawson connects with a crisp jab. Lock throws a big shot that misses. It seemed like Lawson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Lawson slips a jab from Lock. Lock throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Lock throws a solid leg kick but Lawson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lock. Lock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lock 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. Lock with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lawson to score with a decent uppercut. Lawson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lock. Nice defenses there by Lawson. Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T1# Lock doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Lock throws a leg kick but Lawson checks it. Lawson blocks a jab. A telegraphed right hand from Lock misses the target. Lawson with a nice cross. Lawson just misses with a punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Lock misses and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut. Lock misses with a left hand letting Lawson counter with a right hand. Lock throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. A low kick from Lock misses and Lawson counters with a stiff right hand. Lawson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lock. Lawson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lock tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2# Lock throws a hook but Lawson avoids it easily. Lock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lawson moves away. Chrono Lock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lock throws a right hand that Lawson ducks under and follows up with a left that Lawson also avoids with ease. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lock tries to land a leg kick but Lawson saw it coming and moves away.
Lock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson. Lock drops his hands momentarily and Lawson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. A shot to the body from Lock misses and Lawson counters with a nice uppercut. Lawson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lock to score with a decent uppercut. Lock throws an overhand right that lands on Lawson's shoulder, as Lawson tries to avoid the shot. Lawson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Lock throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lawson. A jab lands there for Lock.#CL2# Lawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lawson scores with a nice short uppercut. Lock looking to throw knees to the head but Lawson is blocking nicely.
Lock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3# Lock blocks an uppercut.
Lawson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Lawson lands a left hand.
Lock tries to throw a body punch but Lawson avoids it by throwing Lock back against the cage. Lawson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Locks head. Lawson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards. Lawson lands a left hand.
Lock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lock is looking to break free of the clinch but Lawson has double underhooks. Lawson lands with a left to the head. Lock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lawson prevents a body shot from Lock. Lock tries a body shot but Lawson blocks it.
#BC2# Lawson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4##TD2# Lock gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lawson is pushing down on Lock's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lock is fighting to maintain full guard but Lawson has managed to sneak the leg through. Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2# Lawson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lock sees it coming and defends easily. Lock is trying to stand up here but Lawson is controlling him well. Lawson trying to mount his opponent but Lock defends it. Lock is staying active underneath Lawson, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lawson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Lock wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Lawson dominated that round. The cut man is working on Trevor Lawson's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Lock misses with a hook
and Lawson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Chrono Lock is winning the standup battle so far. Lock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Lock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lock misses with an uppercut
and Lock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Lawson moves out of range of the strikes. Lock keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lawson. Lock is looking to counter punch. Good exchange - Lawson coming out on top. Lawson slips a jab from Lock. Jab, jab by Lock - just one landing. A big left from Lock misses. Lawson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lawson throws a hook but Lock blocks it. Lawson misses with an uppercut. Lock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Lock tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lawson is able to avoid easily. Lawson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lock. Lawson throws out a counter right but Lock avoids it with no problem.#T1# Lawson throws a hook but Lock blocks it. Lawson dodges the punch combination from Lock.
Lock swings for the body but Lawson moves out of range.
Lock looks for the body kick but Lawson saw that one coming. Lock misses with a body shot.
Lawson throws out a loose jab but Lock uses good head movement to avoid it. A little feinted left hand from Lock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lawson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Lock on the wrong end of a nice hook. Lawson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lock has time to react. Lawson ducks under a wild hook from Lock. Lock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Lawson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lock.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lawson! But no joy. Lock misses with a double jab.
#T2# A swing and a miss from Lawson. Lawson lands a glancing blow to the side of Lock's head.#ROC2# Lock is rocked! Lawson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Lock drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Lawson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Lock's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Trevor Lawson! After winning the bout, Trevor Lawson 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:
ABW 155 Blackblood - Kai
Date: Aug 23, 2018 |
#R1# Lock throws the left hand but Schmitt avoids the punch easily. Lock fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schmitt checks it well. Lock moves out of range of the body kick.#KD# Lock drops Schmitt with a big left hand and mounts him. Schmitt is in big trouble! #CUT# It looks like Tumleh Schmitt has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lock looking to control but Schmitt is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Schmitt working to try and regain half guard.
Schmitt bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Schmitt stays in close to Lock's body and controls the position. Schmitt trying to control but Lock is working from the bottom. Lock wants to stand and escape but Schmitt is having none of it. #T1# Schmitt advances to half guard. Lock is trying to stand back up but Schmitt is controlling him
Lock trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful. Schmitt is looking to take a break and control but Lock is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Schmitt prevents Lock from standing back up.
#SUB2# Schmitt is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lock is just riding it out for now. Schmitt eventually gives up the hold. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Schmitt throwing shots but Lock is blocking nicely. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lock won't allow Schmitt to pass to mount. #SUB2# Schmitt is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lock defends it well. Lock is trying to stand.
Schmitt controlling the action here. Schmitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lock keeps working. Lock is looking to escape.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Schmitt throws a solid leg kick but Lock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schmitt.#T3# Lock slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Lock tries a head kick but it misses.
Schmitt slips a jab from Lock. Schmitt closes the distance and lands a one-two. Schmitt misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmitt thows a body kick. Lock tries to catch it but that hurt him. #TD2# Schmitt closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lock is being controlled here. Lock prevents Schmitt from improving position. Schmitt scoring with punches from side control. Lock is trying to buck Schmitt off. Schmitt wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lock keeps working. Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schmitt on the ground. Lock wants to get back to his feet.#T4##SUB2# Schmitt working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Lock is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB2# Schmitt goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lock has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Schmitt but great work by Lock. Lock tries to stand but Schmitt is controlling his head. Schmitt is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU# Lock has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. 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 Chrono Lock will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Tumleh Schmitt'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. #R2# Lock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Schmitt. Lock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Lock throws a front kick aimed at Schmitt's knee but Schmitt avoids it well. Schmitt moves out of range of the strikes. Lock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lock misses with a body shot.
Tumleh Schmitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lock lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Schmitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Schmitt swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lock misses with a low kick. Chrono Lock is winning the standup battle so far. Lock lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schmitt circles away quickly and effectively. And Schmitt responds with a good body kick, but Lock manages to step out the way in time. Lock avoids the head kick by Schmitt.
Lock appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Lock jabbing away but nothing is landing. Lock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schmitt moves away. Lock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schmitt.
Lock scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Schmitt looks for a takedown but Lock sprawls well.#T1# A slow jab from Lock misses its intended target. Schmitt tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lock swivels and escapes. Schmitt drops his hands momentarily and Lock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #ROC# Schmitt is rocked! Lock scores with a body shot.
Schmitt throws a low kick but Lock moves out of range easily. Lock misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schmitt swinging wildly here.
Schmitt uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lock. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lock, as that shot connected.
Schmitt is still on wobbly legs! Can Lock finish him? Lock drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Schmitt right on the button. Schmitt goes down! Lock follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Lock gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrono Lock! A very excited looking Chrono Lock 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:
ABW 150 McArthur - Nielsen
Date: Aug 07, 2018 |
#R1# Robbins shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lock as he avoids it easily. A low kick from Lock is predictable there and Robbins counters with a lovely shot to the body. Robbins misses with a takedown attempt #CL# and Lock counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lock. Robbins is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lock pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chrono Lock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cal Robbins. Stalling in the clinch from Lock.
Lock lands on the inside with an uppercut. Lock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Lock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Robbins backwards. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robbins. #BC# Lock breaks the clinch.
Lock bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Robbins shoots in but Lock avoids the takedown attempt easily. A nice inside leg kick there by Lock. That's going to slow Robbins down. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lock lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Robbins - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chrono Lock! After winning the bout, Chrono Lock 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:
ABW 142 McArthur - Kansalainen
Date: Jul 05, 2018 |
#R1# Lock throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2# and Opdivo counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Opdivo misses with a hook from the clinch. I was talking to Lock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Lock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Opdivo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lock backwards. Lock looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Lock can't find room to land a body shot as Opdivo controls the action.
A body shot lands from Opdivo.
Opdivo lands a nice shot to the body. Lock blocks a body shot from Opdivo. Opdivo lands with a right to the head. Opdivo lands a shoulder strike. Opdivo blocks an uppercut.
Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Lock avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage. Opdivo lands with a left to the head. Opdivo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Opdivo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Opdivo.
Lock takes a shot to the head. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Lock works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Opdivo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards. Lock lands a hook that snaps the head of Opdivo backwards. Opdivo struggles to land a body shot inside as Lock controls his hands.
#T1# Lock has had enough of the clinch but Opdivo keeps him there for the moment. Lock scores with a nice hook to the head. Lock misses with some punches.
Lock blocks an uppercut.
Opdivo misses with a hook from the clinch. Opdivo tries to throw a body punch but Lock avoids it by throwing Opdivo back against the cage. #BC2# Opdivo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lock bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Donk. Opdivo catches Lock right on the button with a cross. Opdivo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lock's head.#ROC2# Lock is rocked! Opdivo closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Lock out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nivolumab Opdivo! A victorious Nivolumab Opdivo 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:
KOFC 108 - Karelin vs Mubango
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1# Boo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lock circles away.
Lock is looking to counter punch. Boo tries to clinch but Lock moves out of range. A little feinted left hand from Lock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Boo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lock. Boo tries to counter with a clinch but Lock shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Boo gets a clinch. Boo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lock blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Boo is struggling to control the position. A head punch blocked on the inside by Boo. Boo is looking to take this one to the mat. Boo misses with a knee to the head. Boo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lock tries to work over Boo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Lock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Lock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Lock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boos head. Lock throws a head punch that misses. Lock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1# Boo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lock is defending well. Chrono Lock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jo Boo.#TD2# Boo manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boo is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Boo has his feet on Lock's thighs here. He's pushed Lock 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! Lock screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jo Boo!
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Event:
KOFC 103 - Slurper vs Knox
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1# Lock scores with a sloppy right hand. Jawbreak should have avoided that one. Lock throws a big shot that misses. Lock pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Horrible takedown attempt by Jawbreak or perhaps it was just good defense by Lock, which made it look bad. Lock looks like he wants to counter punch here. Jawbreak on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Jawbreak shoots in but no luck this time. We've been hearing reports that Jawbreak has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Lock is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lock lands with a right that hurts Jawbreak. Jawbreak looks to clinch but Lock throws a short knee that drops Jawbreak. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Chrono Lock! Chrono Lock thanked the fans post fight for their support. In defeat, Dick Jawbreak stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is just a setback for me. I'm disappointed but you'll soon see me back at the top!'.
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Event:
KOFC 96 - Reid vs Slurper
Date: Apr 01, 2018 |
#R1# Lock missing with a left hand there. Sobota was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Sobota looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Sobota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lock. Sobota is looking to counter punch. A slow jab from Lock misses its intended target. Lock throws a right hand that misses
and Sobota connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. A shot to the body from Sobota misses and Lock connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD2# Lock lands a left and a right that send Sobota crashing to the mat, dazed. Lock thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2# Sobota is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Leszek Sobota has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lock cracks Sobota with a hook to the temple - Sobota is on wobbly legs here! Lock swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Sobota falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Lock wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Chrono Lock! After winning the bout, Chrono Lock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 24, 2018 |
#R1# Lock scores with a jab. Klen acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Klen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lock. Khan Klen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Klen throws a series of punches but Lock moves out of range. Crunch! Klen slams his shin into Lock's torso. Klen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Klen there as he acknowledges the shot.#KD# Lock cracks Klen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lock finish him?
#CUT# It looks like Khan Klen has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Lock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#ROC# Klen is rocked! Lock throws a monster overhand right that drops Klen! Lock follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chrono Lock! An out of breath Chrono Lock 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Misko Raznatovic (ranked 8138 p4p, 659 weight class) and Chrono Lock (ranked 9406 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Misko Raznatovic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Chrono Lock! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Lock stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lock wants it to stay on the feet. Lock has managed to clinch.
Lock manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. Lock managing to control the position. Raznatovic wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving. Raznatovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Raznatovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Raznatovic controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Raznatovic has gone for a leg lock! Lock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Raznatovic's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Raznatovic (0) vs (2) Lock Lock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Raznatovic has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lock has managed to get both his arms back between Raznatovic's legs - danger averted. Lock is sitting in close to Raznatovic's body. Raznatovic has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Lock is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Lock is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Raznatovic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Misko Raznatovic! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Kyle Powell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chrono Lock (ranked 9094 p4p, 0 weight class). Kyle Powell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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 1 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Powell! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Chrono Lock! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Powell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Powell jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lock walks away with a smile on his face. Powell gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Lock moves into the clinch. Lock fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lock jumps guard but Powell turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Lock successfully pulls guard.
Powell 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. Powell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Powell wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving. Powell 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.
That's one minute gone in the round. Powell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lock swivels though and keeps the full guard. Powell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Powell (0) vs (2) Lock Powell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lock passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Powell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Powell regains full guard. Nicely done. Powell wants to control but Lock passes easily into half guard.
Lock is controlling the pace.
Powell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Powell tries to get out of the position. Lock works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Powell (0) vs (5) Lock
That's three minutes gone in the round. Powell slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Powell manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Powell escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lock gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Lock showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Lock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Powell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Powell working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lock controls from within his opponent's guard. Powell has an active guard here but Lock has managed to pass into half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Lock trying to control the pace. Powell controlling the position for now. Powell actively working from the bottom here. Powell is trying to control but can't.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Lock moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Powell (0) vs (8) Lock Powell struggling a bit here. Powell tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lock easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Powell (0) vs (10) Lock Powell wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Powell (0) vs (13) Lock Powell is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Powell trying to control the hands but Lock won't let him.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Lock wants to control but Powell is keeping busy. Powell rolls, trying to escape but Lock keeps control of the position.
Lock avoiding Powell 's attempts to control his hands. Powell is breathing heavily. Powell turns into Lock and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Powell (2) vs (13) Lock Powell is looking to advance position but Lock has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Powell (2) vs (17) Lock Lock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Powell keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Powell is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Powell is trying desperately to improve position. Powell is working hard here to advance position. Lock content just to control the position here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Powell tries to reverse the position but Lock maintains control. Lock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape. Powell is looking to get to half guard. Lock pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Powell tries to get back to half guard but can't. Lock tries to control but Powell wriggling away. Lock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Powell tries to reverse the position but Lock maintains control.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lock fails to take his opponent's back. Lock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape. Lock wants to take Powell's back here but Powell is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lock looking to control and managing it successfully. Lock wants to control the pace but Powell is squirming around nicely.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Powell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Powell is looking to escape. Lock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Powell working to try and regain half guard.
Powell tries to hold on but Lock pushes him away.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Powell is looking to get to half guard. Powell tries to lock up and control but Lock gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Powell is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control. Powell is squirming around, avoiding Lock's attempts to control the action. Lock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Lock avoids the attempt from Powell to control. Powell is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. Lock avoids the attempt from Powell to control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lock controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Lock wins on points by 17 to 2. Our winner, Chrono Lock, 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Chrono Lock (ranked 9075 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Monroe (ranked 4942 p4p, 552 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Chrono Lock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dan Monroe! The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Monroe has taken the fight to the clinch.
Monroe lands a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lock (0) vs (2) Monroe Monroe sitting in guard here, content to control. Monroe has gone for a leg lock! Lock slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monroe's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (2) vs (2) Monroe Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lock is aware though and is defending well. Monroe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Monroe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Monroe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lock is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round. Lock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Monroe looking for a guillotine here but Lock defends easily.
Monroe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Monroe is keeping the position for now. Monroe is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Monroe wants to sweep here but Lock controlling him for the moment. Monroe is trying to keep Lock in close.
Monroe keeping full guard, as Lock tries to pass. Monroe working a defensive guard but Lock passes into half guard.
Lock prevents Monroe from improving his position. Lock controlling the action here. Monroe 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Monroe wants to get back to full guard. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Monroe is looking to improve his position.
Lock passes into side control, despite Monroe's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lock (5) vs (2) Monroe The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Monroe is looking to regain half guard here but Lock keeps moving and retains side control. Monroe tries to control but Lock manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lock (8) vs (2) Monroe
That's four minutes gone in the round. Monroe is in bad spot here.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks. Lock is trying to stick to Monroe's back but Monroe is turning into Lock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Monroe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (8) vs (4) Monroe Monroe drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lock looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lock looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lock! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lock (12) vs (4) Monroe Monroe struggling a bit here. Lock 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 Monroe's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Monroe struggling a bit here. Monroe is looking to reverse the position. Monroe struggling a bit here. Lock tries to advance to mount but Monroe denies him. Monroe tries to buck Lock off but Lock is having none of it. Monroe struggling a bit here. Monroe is trying to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Monroe is still trying to improve position. Monroe wants to control but Lock postures up. Monroe tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lock presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lock (14) vs (4) Monroe Lock avoids the attempt from Monroe to control. Lock manages to capitalize on a mistake by Monroe to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lock (17) vs (4) Monroe Monroe trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Lock has good solid back control here. Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks. I would not like to be Monroe right now.
You can see the frustration on Monroe's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lock keeps control of the position easily here as Monroe tries to buck him off.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. Monroe wants to escape the position.
Monroe keeps trying to improve his position. Monroe is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Lock knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Monroe on the ground.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Monroe trying to control but not successfully. Lock really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Monroe. Monroe is trying to break free.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free. Lock controls the position. Lock continues to stall.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Lock keeps control of the position as Monroe tries to break free.
Monroe trying to control the action but Lock just sinks the hooks in. Monroe is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lock.
Monroe is trying to break free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Lock controls the action. Monroe can't escape the position.
Monroe wants to control his opponent's hands but Lock gets his hands free. Monroe is really stuck here.
Monroe trying to control the position but Lock manages to sink in the hooks. Lock controlling the position well here. Monroe rolled but Lock kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Lock is trying to stick to Monroe's back but Monroe is turning into Lock. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lock's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Monroe. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (17) vs (6) Monroe Monroe tries to free his leg and advance position but Lock is retaining full guard. Monroe wants to control from the top but Lock keeps moving. Monroe is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lock is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lock has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lock (19) vs (6) Monroe Monroe looking to control.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Monroe wants to sweep here but Lock controlling him for the moment. Monroe throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lock uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lock (22) vs (6) Monroe Monroe is trying to escape the position but Lock is controlling the position. Monroe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Lock working away. Lock taking a breather here. Monroe tries to bench press Lock off him but Lock keeps the position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Monroe is trying to control Lock's posture but Lock avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! Lock takes the fight on points by 22 to 6. A very excited looking Chrono Lock 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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