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Event:
Total War 4 - Challengers
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Boruch or perhaps it was just good defense by Schmeldty, which made it look bad.
Schmeldty scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Schmeldty tests Boruch's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boruch fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Schmeldty avoids it really well and circles away.
Schmeldty jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmeldty throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boruch throws a sloppy head kick and Schmeldty moves out of range easily.
Schmeldty went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL2#
Boruch moves into range and clinches up with Schmeldty.#T1##TD2#
Boruch pulls guard successfully.
Schmeldty wants to control from the top but Boruch keeps moving.
Boruch wants to hit a switch here but Schmeldty passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Boruch there!
Schmeldty lands a big shot to the head and Boruch winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kairo Schmeldty!
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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D3): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Frank Knox and Mariusz Boruch. Knox's entrance music is The Game & Skrillex - El Chapo. A fine choice. Boruch has chosen Cypis - Impra jest tu as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frank Knox! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mariusz Boruch!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Tarja Halkonen and Anni Minnemäki.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Knox shoots in but Boruch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Knox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boruch defends it nicely.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox shoots in looking for a takedown but Boruch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Knox's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Boruch tries to counter with a clinch but Knox shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Knox. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knox tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boruch defends well and Knox ends up having to push Boruch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Knox shoots in for a takedown but Boruch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Knox shoots in and drives through. Boruch sprawls well.
Boruch doesn't manage to clinch there - Knox circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knox misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Boruch wants to clinch up but Knox keeps it at a distance.
Knox scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knox (2) vs (0) Boruch
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Knox (5) vs (0) Boruch
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruch tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Knox wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Knox is trying to get an arm triangle but Boruch is defending well.
Boruch is trying to control Knox's posture but Knox avoids it.
Boruch manages to work his way to half guard, despite Knox's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox is looking to pass Boruch's guard but actually Boruch recovers to full guard.
Knox 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.
Knox passes Boruch's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Knox prevents Boruch from improving his position.
Knox is looking for a kimura but Boruch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Knox to get the leverage.
Boruch is trying to control but can't.
Knox is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Knox 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. Boruch tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Knox!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Frank Knox!
Frank Knox decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 724 Round 4
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Boruch gets the takedown into side control.
Cash defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cash is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boruch's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruch working Cash over with strikes.
Boruch has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Boruch with shots to the head and body - Cash looks very uncomfortable down there.
Cash keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cash wants to control but Boruch is having none of it.
Cash tries to reverse the position but Boruch maintains control.#T1#
Cash is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Boruch wants to control but Cash has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Cash punching from the bottom.
Cash is controlling Boruch's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cash is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boruch wants to pass the guard but Cash is defending well.
Boruch is controlling the pace.
Cash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Cash looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Cash looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Cash is not content to let Boruch control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cash stuffs the takedown.
Boruch tries to clinch up.#TD#
Cash fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Boruch to the ground. Cash is now in Boruch's guard.
Boruch wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cash manages to pass to side control. #REVB##SUB2#
Boruch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cash pulls his head out easily. #T4#
Cash controlling the action here.#SUB#
Cash is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Boruch sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cash is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cash is keen to just control but Boruch is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mariusz Boruch dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL#
Cash rushes Boruch and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cash pulls Boruch into guard.
Boruch trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cash holds on and takes a little breather.
Boruch trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Boruch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boruch has managed to get both his arms back between Cash's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Cash is looking for a triangle but Boruch pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Boruch postures up.
Boruch won't allow Cash to sweep him here. #SUB#
Cash working for a triangle but Boruch defends it easily.
Boruch trying to control but Cash is working from the bottom.
Boruch postures up in Cash's guard and throws a big left but Cash blocks it. #SUB#
Cash is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Boruch frees his head nicely. Oh but Cash has switched to an armbar! Boruch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Money Cash!
Money Cash decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 724 Round 3
Date: Feb 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Jason waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boruch.
Jason misses with the combination.
A little jabbing left from Boruch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boruch slips a straight right by Jason.
Jab by Jason.
A left lands for Boruch.
Jason takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Boruch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jason.
Jason uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boruch.
Boruch pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jason moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Boruch as he connects with a hook.
Boruch scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Jason is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jason shoots in for a takedown but Boruch shows good takedown defense.
Oh Jason is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boruch avoids the head kick by Jason.
Jason gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Boruch points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Jason wakes up just in time to hear Boruch thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mariusz Boruch!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 724 Round 2
Date: Feb 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Boruch throws an overhand right that lands on Kid's shoulder, as Kid tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Kid is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Boruch's half guard.
Kid scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kid looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Kid.
Kid is thwarting Boruch's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boruch wants to get back to his feet.
Kid 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.
Kid working over Boruch with some ground and pound. Boruch looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kid landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kid slips a nice elbow through Boruch's hands, connecting with Boruch's forehead.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boruch is trying to control but can't.
Kid seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kid looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Boruch with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Boruch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kid cracks Boruch with a solid left hand.#T1#
Boruch has momentary wrist control but Kid slips an elbow through the middle.
Kid landing with the ground and pound.
Boruch tries to strike from the bottom.
Kid landing with the ground and pound.
Kid lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Boruch manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kid manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Kid working for a triangle but Boruch defends it easily.
#SUB#
Kid has his foot on Boruch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Boruch works his way back into a safe position though.
Kid on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kid tries to get out of the position.
Boruch throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kid works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Kid has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Boruch can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Kid is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB#
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boruch landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Kid looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kid is breathing heavily.
Boruch trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kid is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Kid working for a triangle but Boruch defends it easily.
#T3##SUB#
Boruch got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Boruch has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
Boruch wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Boruch working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boruch trying to control but Kid is working from the bottom.
Boruch wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boruch trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boruch.
Boruch misses with a head kick.
Kid wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Boruch fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Kid changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Boruch looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kid tries to score with some ground and pound. Boruch controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kid misses with the ground and pound.
Boruch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Boruch manages to get to full guard.
Boruch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kid loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boruch trying to keep a closed guard but Kid is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boruch is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Kid dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Boruch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kid as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Boruch misses its intended target. #CL2#
Boruch has closed the distance and engaged Kid in a clinch.
Kid wants a takedown but no success here.
Kid is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kid wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Little Kid. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kid drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Boruch gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD2#
Boruch jumps into guard, dragging Kid to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid cracks Boruch with a solid left hand.
Kid working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kid is looking to work some ground and pound but Boruch has wrist control.
Kid throwing strikes from guard but Boruch blocks nicely.
Kid keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boruch's head.#T1#
Boruch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Boruch wants to control but Kid is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Boruch is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kid doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Boruch.
Boruch is trying to control. Kid wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Kid looking for submissions off his back.
Boruch trying to control from half guard but Kid is working away.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Boruch connects with a nice short shot to Kid's temple. #T2#
Boruch is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Kid!
Kid is looking to get to half guard.
Boruch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Kid to take his back!
Boruch lands a shot to the head.
Boruch is looking to control Kid but Kid is wriggling around and keeping busy. #SUB2#
Boruch is cranking Kid's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Kid! He's tightened the choke and Kid is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mariusz Boruch!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 724 Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Area throws a nice inside leg kick.
Area lands a nice shot that snaps Boruch's head back.
#CL2#
Boruch rushes Area and presses him up against the cage.
Area tries to circle away but Boruch has him pinned against the cage.#TD2#
Boruch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Area stopping the sweep attempt from Boruch.
Boruch is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Boruch has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Area doesn't defend quickly enough and Boruch has managed to lock this one up! Can Area escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Boruch on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mariusz Boruch!
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