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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Viking throws a right and a left that Birchack avoids nicely.
Birchack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Birchack with a poor takedown
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viking seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A right-left combo lands from Viking. #TD2#
Birchack closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Viking to the mat! Viking manages to get full guard.
Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Viking looking to control.
#SUB#
Viking looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viking looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birchack is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Viking is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Viking is keeping the position.#T1##ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Viking manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Viking prevents the takedown attempt.
Viking lands a nice uppercut.
Viking lands a right hand that snaps the head of Birchack backwards.
Viking lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Viking lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Viking breaks the clinch.
Viking connects with the punch.
Birchack with a poor takedown
and Viking counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Techno Viking has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Birchack.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice takedown defense from Viking. No joy for Birchack on that attempt.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Viking finish him?
Viking stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Viking wants it to stay on the feet.
Birchack seems to have recovered his senses.
Viking lands with a cross.
Birchack tries to score a power double leg takedown but Viking sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Birchack somewhat.#T2#
Viking tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birchack dives in and grabs Viking's left leg, looking for a takedown. Viking pushes down on Birchack's head and hops out.
Birchack doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Viking lands a nice looking body shot.
Birchack takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Birchack takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Viking thuds a left hand into Birchack's body.
Viking bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Birchack's head.
Viking lands with a good body shot.#KD#
Viking catches Birchack napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Birchack to the canvas!
Viking content to stall in guard here.
Viking trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom. #T3#
Viking looking to pass the guard.
Viking trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Viking will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Viking trying to stand up but can't free himself from Birchack's guard.#SU#
Viking decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Birchack, up you get!
Viking scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Viking lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Viking lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the cage.
Viking is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Viking dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viking lands with a big left! Birchack is wobbled badly! Viking comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Birchack to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Techno Viking!
Techno Viking very nearly forgot to thank KOMBAT KLOTHING 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:
RVT 14 - McGregor vs Mendes
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Birchack walks into a left hand.
Antunes with a hook.
Birchack on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Birchack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Antunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Antunes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Birchack gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Birchack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Antunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Antunes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchack takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice straight punches there by Antunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Antunes.
Birchack misses with a right hand
and Antunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Birchack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Birchack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Birchack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Antunes tests Birchack's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Birchack tries to bum rush Antunes with a series of wild strikes but Antunes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Antunes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Antunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Birchack misses with a jab to the body
letting Antunes counter with a right hand.
A jab from Antunes misses.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Birchack shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Birchack misses with a body shot
letting Antunes counter with a right hand.
Antunes misses with an uppercut.
Birchack throws a body punch but Antunes moves out of range.
Birchack swings widly with a right hand
and Birchack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchack tries to land a body kick
and Antunes counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Birchack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Antunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Antunes finish him?
Antunes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Birchack avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Antunes scores with a punch to the head.
Antunes lands with an uppercut that bounces Birchack off the ropes and back into range.
Antunes looks to land a right hand but Birchack moved out of range.
Antunes is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Birchack throws a hook but Antunes blocks it.
Birchack seems to have recovered his senses.
Birchack misses with a combination
enabling Antunes to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick by Birchack misses
and Antunes counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
A jab from Antunes finds it's way through Birchack's defenses.
Birchack has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Birchack takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Antunes throws a hook to the side of Birchack's head but Birchack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Antunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Birchack sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Antunes counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Antunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Antunes throws a lazy right hand but Birchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Birchack slips a jab from Antunes.
Antunes throws a looping overhand right but Birchack ducks down to avoid it.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Antunes throws a hook but Birchack avoids it easily.
Birchack misses with a hook
and Antunes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
Antunes misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Fred Antunes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Antunes.
Birchack has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Birchack there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Antunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from Antunes.
Birchack staying out of range there.
Birchack ducks under a wild hook from Antunes.
Antunes misses with a straight left.
Birchack throws a lazy uppercut
and Antunes cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birchack misses with a hook
and Antunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fred Antunes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Birchack drops his hands momentarily and Antunes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the body from Birchack misses
and Antunes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Birchack takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Antunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchack throws a lazy head kick
and Antunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Antunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birchack momentarily.
Fred Antunes is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Antunes.
Birchack misses with an uppercut
and Antunes counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Fred Antunes!
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Event:
RVT 13 - Mcgregor vs Ryan
Date: May 08, 2019 |
#R1##KD#
Santos closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Birchack crashing to the mat! Birchack uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Santos swinging wildly here.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?
Birchack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santos.
Birchack seems to have recovered his senses.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Santos appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santos swinging wildly here.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birchack is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Santos just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Birchack has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
RVT 12 - McGregor vs Charles
Date: May 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Olegav moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olegav looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olegav definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Birchack throws an overhand right that lands on Olegav's shoulder, as Olegav tries to avoid the shot.
Birchack throws a hook but Olegav avoids it easily.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Olegav's head but Olegav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birchack dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
A punch combination from Birchack misses.
Karin Olegav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Olegav slips the punch.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Olegav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack throws out a loose jab but Olegav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birchack throws out a loose jab but Olegav uses good head movement to avoid it.
Olegav is looking for a counter combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack throws out a leg kick but Olegav moves out of range and Birchack only half commits.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Olegav misses with a wild combination.
Olegav staying out of range there.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Olegav dodges the punch combination from Birchack.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birchack throws a looping overhand right but Olegav ducks down to avoid it.
Olegav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Birchack manages to circle out of the way.
Birchack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack throws a body kick that misses.
Birchack throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchack. Olegav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Olegav misses with a wild combination.
Olegav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.#T2#
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Olegav's head but Olegav sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birchack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Birchack throws a jab when Olegav was well out of range.
Olegav lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olegav keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Olegav slips the punch.
Birchack dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Birchack takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Olegav avoids a punch combination nicely.
A combination from Olegav does no damage.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Olegav moves away and avoids it.#T3#
A punch combination from Birchack misses.
Birchack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Birchack.
Birchack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olegav.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack misses with a hook.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a body punch but Olegav moves out of range.
Olegav tries to counter by clinching up but Birchack breaks away and moves out of range.
Birchack takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav avoids them all with ease.
Birchack looks to land a body kick but Olegav moved away.
Olegav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Olegav slips a jab from Birchack.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
#T4#
Olegav slips a jab from Birchack.
Olegav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack throws the left hand but Olegav avoids the punch easily.
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birchack will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birchack throws the left hand but Olegav avoids the punch easily.
Olegav blocks a head kick by Birchack.
Olegav ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Olegav tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Olegav blocks a jab.
Olegav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Birchack manages to circle out of the way.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack throws a hook but Olegav blocks it.
Olegav ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Birchack throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack misses with a looping right.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Olegav.
Birchack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Olegav moves out of range of the strikes.
Olegav ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
A telegraphed right hand from Birchack misses the target.
Olegav slips a jab from Birchack.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birchack misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Olegav.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack throws a lazy right hand but Olegav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olegav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Birchack manages to circle out of the way.
Nice defenses there by Olegav.
A telegraphed right hand from Birchack misses the target.
Olegav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Olegav moves out of range of the strikes.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
Olegav displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Olegav.
Birchack swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Olegav moves out of range of the strikes.
Birchack dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Birchack misses.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Olegav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Olegav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range. #T2#
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Olegav moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olegav throws a series of punches but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olegav manages to avoid it.
Birchack is looking to land body kicks.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Olegav fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Birchack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Olegav tries to counter by clinching up but Birchack breaks away and moves out of range.
Birchack swings for the body but Olegav moves out of range.
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.#T3#
Birchack throws out a loose jab but Olegav uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Birchack misses.
Birchack throws a lazy right hand but Olegav sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Olegav as he checks the leg kick.
Olegav went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Olegav ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Olegav tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Birchack manages to circle out of the way.
Birchack tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice defenses there by Olegav.
Birchack throws a body punch but Olegav moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
A slow jab from Birchack misses its intended target.
Olegav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
#T4#
Olegav looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Olegav slips under a jab from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Olegav.
Birchack takes a swing at Olegav's ribcage but misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Olegav fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
Olegav misses with a series of wild punches.
Olegav moves out of range as Birchack strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Olegav's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Olegav seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Olegav avoids the body shot from Birchack.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olegav was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Birchack dodges the punch combination from Olegav.
Olegav takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Olegav slips the punch.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Olegav throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A slow jab from Birchack misses its intended target.
Karin Olegav is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Olegav slips a jab and a cross from Birchack.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A punch combination from Birchack misses.
Olegav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Olegav was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.#T1#
Olegav misses with a wild combination.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birchack.
Olegav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birchack.
Birchack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Birchack misses the target.
Olegav defending well as Birchack loads up on a big left hand.
Olegav lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
A telegraphed right hand from Birchack misses the target.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Olegav moves away and avoids it.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Olegav. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Olegav avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Birchack misses the jab.
Birchack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Olegav.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick and Olegav moves out of range easily.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Birchack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Olegav sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Olegav.
As Birchack looks to move away, Olegav throws a big counter combo but Birchack just gets out of the way.
Birchack misses with a looping left.
Olegav throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birchack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Olegav manages to avoid it.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Olegav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Olegav uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Birchack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Olegav.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
Birchack misses with a hook.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Danga de danga de dang - Olegav scores with a four punch combination!
A punch combination from Olegav misses.
Olegav avoids a kick to the body.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Olegav keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Olegav misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Birchack looks to move away, Olegav throws a big counter combo but Birchack just gets out of the way.
Birchack looks to score with a jab to the body but Olegav is just out of range.
Olegav moves out of range of the body kick from Birchack.
#T4#
Olegav misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Birchack misses.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchack misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchack. Olegav does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birchack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Olegav avoids nicely.
Olegav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack throws a body punch but Olegav moves out of range.
As Birchack looks to move away, Olegav throws a big counter combo but Birchack just gets out of the way.
Olegav looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Olegav slips a jab from Birchack.
Karin Olegav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Birchack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchack 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
RVT 11 - McGregor vs Kimura
Date: Apr 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from Santos.
Santos throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Santos.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Birchack.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Santos avoids nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Santos scores with a four punch combination!
Santos avoids the head kick by Birchack.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack misses with a body kick.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Santos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD#
Santos scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Birchack to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
No joy there for Santos, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Santos finish him?#KD#
Santos scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Birchack to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.#T1#
Santos catches Birchack napping and connects with a fantastic 3 punch combination that sends Birchack crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but he's all over the place - can he beat the count?!? 4,5,6,7,8...9...10! He didn't make it back to his feet! Santos raises both arms skywards and takes in the roar from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
Future FC 11
Date: Mar 25, 2019 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
It looked like Antunes was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#KD#
Antunes lands with a right, followed by a left to the temple and Birchack goes down! The ref sends Antunes to a neutral corner so he can begin the count. 3,4,5,6 and Birchack is back to his feet. He seems a little groggy but the referee thinks he's OK to continue, so we're back to the action!
Antunes misses with a double jab.
Antunes misses with a two punch combination.
Birchack walks straight into a solid jab from Antunes. Oh, it looks like it's stumbled him! Antunes follows up with a big combo - a right followed by a left that knocks Birchack out cold! Birchack toppled like a tree, face planting on the canvas. Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fred Antunes!
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Event:
Future FC 10
Date: Mar 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura looks to land a body kick but Birchack moved away.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Birchack jabs Kimura right on the nose. Kimura blinks but takes it well.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack slips a jab from Kimura.#T1#
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kimura slips a jab from Birchack.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Birchack moves away.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.#T2#
Kimura blocks the body kick.
Birchack misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack tried to score with a low kick but Kimura checks it.
Kimura throws a hook but Birchack avoids it easily.
Kimura staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Birchack misses its intended target.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Kimura.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimura counters with a stiff right hand.
Kimura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
Birchack throws the left hand but Kimura avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Kimura.
Birchack misses with the body kick
enabling Kimura to counter with a crisp jab.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily. #T4#
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Birchack slips the punch.
Birchack checks the leg kick.
Birchack throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
Kimura throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Birchack throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kimura's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A jab from Kimura misses.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Birchack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Kimura slips a straight right by Birchack.
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
A leg kick checked by Birchack.
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Birchack's calf.
A big left from Birchack misses.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Birchack.
#T1#
Birchack showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kimura.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses with a double jab.
Kimura swings for the body but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Birchack misses with a looping left.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack misses with a double jab
and Kimura cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Birchack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birchack.
Kimura misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kimura blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack throws a right and a left that both miss.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.#T3#
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
Birchack misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack throws a body punch but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
Birchack throws a low kick but Kimura moves out of range easily.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Kimura's head but Kimura sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Kimura misses.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T4#
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack throws a sloppy body shot
and Birchack takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birchack fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kimura is out of range.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura is looking to land body kicks.
Kimura swings away with a body shot that misses
and Birchack counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Kimura throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Birchack lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kimura circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura motions for Birchack to come forward. Kimura throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws a low kick but it's checked well by Birchack.
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura throws a looping overhand right but Birchack ducks down to avoid it.
Kimura plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Birchack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.#T1#
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Kimura ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack slips under a jab.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchack takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kimura was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a combination
and Kimura counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kimura throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Birchack throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Birchack swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
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!
Kimura blocks the body kick.
#T3#
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura misses with a head kick.
Kimura misses the shot to the body.
Kimura avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Kimura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Birchack falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Birchack avoids the head kick by Kimura.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kimura looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T4#
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura swinging wildly here.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
Birchack throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kimura sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kimura tries to land a front kick but Birchack steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Birchack avoids the body shot from Kimura.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Anthony Birchack.
Well Birchack 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Future FC 9
Date: Mar 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kimura moves out of range of the strikes.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack loads up on a big right hand but Kimura slips the punch.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kimura tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Anthony Birchack 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.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Birchack! But no joy.
Kimura throws a low kick but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.#T1#
Kimura throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Birchack.
Kimura tries a head kick but it misses.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kimura throwing a counter right hand but Birchack manages to avoid it.
Kimura throws a leg kick but Birchack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Birchack missing with a left hand there. Kimura was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Birchack. Those never looked like landing.
Kimura swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T2#
Kimura throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Birchack throws a right and a left that Kimura avoids nicely.
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
A little feinted left hand from Kimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kimura moves out of range of the body kick.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kimura.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Kimura on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Kimura blocks a head kick by Birchack.
Kimura slips under a jab.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T3#
Birchack misses with a left hand
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Kimura misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Kimura blocks the low kick.
Birchack throws a wild body kick that Kimura sees coming a mile off.
Kimura displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Birchack throws out the jab.
Birchack is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Birchack throws a right and a left that both miss.
Birchack throws a shot from downtown. Kimura moves away and avoids it.
Kimura misses with a wild combination.
A jab from Birchack misses.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
Birchack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Birchack throws a head kick but Kimura moves out of range.
#T4#
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Kimura.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack throws a hook but Kimura blocks it.
Kimura blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura slips a straight right by Birchack.
Kimura looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
A big left from Birchack misses.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kimura throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Birchack defending well as Kimura loads up on a big left hand.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Kimura throws a series of punches but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura looks to throw the jab but Birchack is out of range.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
A big right from Birchack misses. #T1#
Kimura showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birchack.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Birchack moves out of range as Kimura throws a body kick.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birchack throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kimura counters with a straight right hand.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kimura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Birchack just misses with a punch to the body.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack misses with an uppercut. Kimura saw that one coming.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kimura looks for the body kick but Birchack saw that one coming. #T2#
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Michael Kimura is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kimura throws the kick towards the body but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack throws a right hand that Kimura ducks under and follows up with a left that Kimura also avoids with ease.
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
Kimura throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
Kimura tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack throws an overhand right that lands on Kimura's shoulder, as Kimura tries to avoid the shot.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Birchack misses with the body kick
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimura jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birchack ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kimura moves away.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Kimura will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Birchack throws out a counter right but Kimura avoids it with no problem.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack misses with a wild combination.
Birchack misses with a hook. Kimura ducked under it nicely.
Birchack swings for the body but Kimura moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Kimura takes a swing at Birchack's ribcage but misses.
Birchack misses with a wild body shot.
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Kimura keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kimura.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Birchack checks a leg kick.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack throws a looping overhand right but Kimura ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack throws a big shot that misses.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Kimura.
Kimura tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A head kick misses from Kimura.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Kimura.
Kimura misses with a body shot
and Birchack counters with a stiff right hand.
Birchack swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kimura avoids the head kick by Birchack.
Birchack misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kimura keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a straight left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchack. Kimura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kimura rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Kimura bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kimura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura misses with a wild body shot.
Kimura looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kimura avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Kimura throws a sloppy head kick and Birchack moves out of range easily.
Kimura misses with a hook.
Birchack throws a series of punches but Kimura avoids them all with ease.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kimura.
Kimura was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kimura lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Kimura tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Birchack was well out of range. Poor timing from Kimura.
Kimura staying out of range there.
Kimura loads up on a big right hand but Birchack slips the punch.#T3#
The fighters circling - Birchack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Birchack throws a sloppy head kick
and Kimura counters with a nice uppercut.
Kimura pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack throws a jab when Kimura was well out of range.
Kimura is looking to counter punch.
Birchack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kimura checks it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Kimura misses the target.
Kimura uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchack.
Kimura misses with an attempted mid kick.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kimura throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Kimura.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T4#
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Birchack looks to land a body kick but Kimura moved away.
Kimura misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchack misses with a head kick.
Birchack is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kimura.
Kimura looks to score with a jab to the body but Birchack is just out of range.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kimura throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Kimura has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Birchack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchack 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Future FC 8
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Birchack displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Green throws out the jab.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Green.
Green throws a hook to the side of Birchack's head but Birchack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Birchack looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Green throws out a powerful jab.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Green moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Green manages to avoid it.
Green throws an overhand right that lands on Birchack's shoulder, as Birchack tries to avoid the shot.
Green throws a hook but Birchack blocks it.
Birchack throws a body shot but no joy.
Green waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Birchack.
Birchack swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Green throws a shot from downtown. Birchack moves away and avoids it.
Birchack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Green swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack drops his guard momentarily, allowing Green to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Birchack! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Green takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bobby Green!
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Event:
Future FC Grappling 2
Date: Mar 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gustavo Santos (ranked 2300 p4p, 33 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7756 p4p, 122 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; Gustavo Santos! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Santos moves into the clinch successfully.
Santos has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Birchack regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Santos (2) vs (0) Birchack
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Santos looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there! Score +3 for passing guard: Santos (5) vs (0) Birchack
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santos controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santos is looking to work his way around to Birchack's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Santos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Birchack prevents Santos from taking his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Birchack is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Santos avoids the attempt from Birchack to control.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Santos controlling the pace for now.
Santos'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.
Santos has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Birchack is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gustavo Santos! |
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Event:
Future FC 7
Date: Mar 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Birchack throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Santos counters with a nice leg kick.
Birchack misses with a hook. Santos ducked under it nicely.
Birchack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santos was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchack.
Santos throws a leg kick but Birchack sees it coming and moves out of range.
Birchack has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Santos .
Santos misses with an uppercut.
Birchack throws the left hand but Santos avoids the punch easily.
Birchack thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack checks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Santos .
#CL#
Santos forces Birchack back against the ropes and clinches.
Birchack blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birchack trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Birchack has double underhooks.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
Birchack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Birchack tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santos avoids it.
Santos displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birchack up against the ropes.
Santos is looking to break free of the clinch but Birchack has double underhooks.
Birchack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birchack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos .
Birchack fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santos really is a fat lump.
Birchack misses with a hook from the clinch.
Birchack throws a punch but it's blocked by Santos .
Birchack tries a body shot but Santos blocks it.
Birchack on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Santos wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Birchack misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Santos .
#BC#
Santos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos tries to clinch but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack misses with a straight left.
Birchack pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack throws a hook to the side of Santos 's head but Santos sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Santos takes the fight into the clinch.
Santos avoiding damage as Birchack throws knees to the body.
Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Santos misses with a knee strike.
#T3#
Birchack goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birchack misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santos trying to stall but Birchack improves his position.
Santos is trying to break the clinch but Birchack is controlling him.#BC#
Santos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Birchack looks to land a right hand but Santos moved out of range.
Birchack looks for the body kick but Santos saw that one coming.
Santos dodges the punch combination from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack misses the shot to the body.
Santos thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Birchack if he has to take too many more of those.
Santos is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Birchack tries to bum rush Santos with a series of wild strikes but Santos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birchack swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Birchack misses the target.
Birchack misses with a double jab.
Birchack misses with an uppercut. Santos saw that one coming.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchack tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos tries to clinch but Birchack moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack keeps the fight on the outside.
Birchack misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Birchack 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.
#R2#
Birchack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos tries to clinch up but Birchack circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Santos closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Birchack tries a knee to the head but Santos blocks it.
Santos wants to get back to striking at distance but Birchack won't allow it.
Birchack tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Birchack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Birchack throws an elbow but it misses.
Santos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Birchack misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Birchack.
Birchack keeps control of Santos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Birchack tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birchack keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Santos 's efforts to push away.
Birchack swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anthony Birchack seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Santos 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birchack throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Santos .
Santos looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Birchack looks to throw the jab but Santos is out of range.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A head kick misses from Birchack.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birchack swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Santos looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack looks to land a combination but Santos avoids it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Birchack crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Santos - the referee stops the clock and Birchack gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Santos . Birchack manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Santos moves out of range as Birchack strikes.
Birchack throws a jab but it's blocked by Santos .
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Santos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Birchack misses with a jab, cross combination.
Birchack throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Birchack circles away.
Birchack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchack swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Santos looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Birchack pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Birchack swats away the attempt to clinch by Santos .
Birchack swings for the body but Santos moves out of range.
Birchack misses with a two punch combination.
Santos went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Birchack rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#T4#
Birchack keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Birchack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Birchack misses with a wild body shot.
Birchack misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos throws a big counter combination but Birchack scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Birchack circles away.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Anthony Birchack seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack throws a hook but Santos blocks it.
Cicero Santos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch but Birchack swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Birchack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santos tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Santos tries to clinch but Birchack is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack 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#
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Birchack looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santos tries to clinch there but Birchack circles away.
Some wild striking there from Birchack.
Santos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Birchack throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Birchack, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Santos doesn't manage to clinch there - Birchack circles away.
Birchack blocks a head kick by Santos .
Birchack throws out a counter right but Santos avoids it with no problem.
Birchack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T1#
Birchack fails to land with a series of punches.
Santos wants to clinch up but Birchack keeps it at a distance.
Santos moves out of range as Birchack strikes.
Santos tries to clinch up.
Santos stuns Birchack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birchack.
Santos fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Birchack on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Birchack misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Santos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Santos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.
Santos moves out of range of the strikes.
Birchack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Santos misses the target.#T2#
Santos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birchack throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Santos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Birchack.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
Birchack misses with a series of wild punches.
Birchack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santos is able to avoid easily.
Santos slips a jab from Birchack.
Birchack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Santos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Birchack.
Santos moves in looking to clinch but Birchack pushes him off.
Birchack throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Santos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T3#
Santos throws a head kick but Birchack moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos ducks under a wild hook from Birchack.
Birchack avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchack throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Birchack checks a leg kick nicely.
Santos wants to clinch.
The fighters circling - Birchack throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Birchack misses.
Birchack swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Santos avoids the body shot from Birchack.
#T4#
Birchack throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A combination from Birchack does no damage.
Birchack fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like Santos was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Santos tries to bum rush Birchack with a series of wild strikes but Birchack uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Santos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Birchack swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Birchack looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Birchack throws a lazy uppercut
and Santos counters with a nice body shot.
Birchack looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
As Birchack looks to move away, Santos throws a big counter combo but Birchack just gets out of the way.
Birchack moves out of range of the body kick.
It seemed like Birchack was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Birchack throws a head kick but Santos moves out of range.
Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santos throws a combination. Birchack tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Cicero Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anthony Birchack is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Santos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Birchack.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Birchack 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... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
FFC Grappling 1
Date: Mar 08, 2019 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 7629 p4p, 99 weight class) and Bad Boy (ranked 3985 p4p, 141 weight class). Boy has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Anthony Birchack 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 super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bad Boy!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Birchack.
Birchack fails with a takedown attempt.
Birchack looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Boy is fending him off so far but Birchack persists. Nope, Boy circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boy doesn't manage to clinch there - Birchack circles away.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Boy is quick to defend against it.
Birchack dives in and scores a takedown into Boy's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (0) Boy
Birchack advances to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack uses his free foot to push down on Boy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Boy. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (0) Boy
Boy looks winded!
Birchack controlling his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Boy is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (8) vs (0) Boy
Boy is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Birchack.
Birchack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack'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.
Birchack seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Boy for as long as he can get away with.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Birchack biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is persistently looking for the submission but Boy is defending it well.
Birchack controlling the position well here. Boy rolled but Birchack kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Boy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Birchack biding his time, controlling Boy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Boy tries to escape the position.
Boy defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Good control from Birchack.
Boy should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Birchack.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Birchack continues to hold on tight.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Birchack 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, Boy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Birchack has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Johnson (ranked 7605 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 6288 p4p, 84 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Clash - This Is England. On his way into the cage it seems that Ben Johnson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ben Johnson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Ben Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Johnson instigates a clinch.
Johnson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson wants to pass to mount but Birchack is defending the position.
Birchack has his hands clasped together around Johnson's back. He's all about the action.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Johnson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is staying active underneath Johnson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchack keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack gets back to full guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack has his hands on Johnson's head, controlling the position.
Johnson trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchack wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Johnson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchack controlling Johnson's posture.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (2) Birchack
Johnson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Birchack rolls with it to try and escape but Johnson cranks on the arm and Birchack is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Johnson! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Liam Hoohuli (ranked 23388 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 6061 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Liam Hoohuli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Hoohuli tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Birchack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hoohuli's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoohuli (0) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack controlling from the top position.
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack is still trying to improve position.
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Hoohuli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack looking to pass the guard.
Birchack controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hoohuli dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoohuli (2) vs (2) Birchack
Hoohuli wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Hoohuli won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Birchack is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoohuli won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Birchack keeping moving, preventing Hoohuli from controlling successfully.
Birchack managing to control the position.
Hoohuli preventing the sweep.
Birchack pulls Hoohuli in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoohuli from doing any damage or advancing position.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Hoohuli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Birchack is keeping the position for now.
Hoohuli wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Hoohuli is fighting to break Birchack's control of his arms but Birchack is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoohuli (2) vs (4) Birchack
Birchack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
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.
Birchack won't allow Hoohuli to sweep him here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hoohuli can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Birchack controls the pace.
Birchack's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hoohuli looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack is pushing down on Hoohuli's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hoohuli is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchack has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.
More stalling from Birchack.
Let's hope that Birchack 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.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoohuli is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Birchack seems content to control.
Hoohuli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Birchack manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoohuli (2) vs (7) Birchack
Birchack controlling from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Birchack.
Hoohuli is controlling an arm, preventing Birchack from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Birchack forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Hoohuli (2) vs (10) Birchack
A bit of a pause in the action here. Birchack controlling the positon.
Hoohuli wants to control his opponent's hands but Birchack gets his hands free.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoohuli is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Birchack looking for the RNC.
Birchack controls the position.
Birchack with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Birchack.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoohuli tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Birchack patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
And that's the end of the fight!
Birchack wins on points by 10 to 2.
Liam Hoohuli spoke after the fight, saying 'I was robbed. Seriously, I was the better fighter. This judging is a joke!'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Falwell throws a head kick that misses.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Falwell is quick to defend against it.
Falwell looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#TD#
Birchack shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Birchack perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Birchack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falwell!
Birchack looking to control and managing it successfully.
Birchack has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Birchack pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Birchack content just to control the position here.
Falwell's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Birchack takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Birchack wants to take Falwell's back but he can't do it this time.
Birchack is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Falwell is in real trouble.
#T2#
Birchack controlling the position well here. Falwell rolled but Birchack kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Falwell defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Birchack's arms.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack controls the position.
Birchack seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Falwell for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Birchack'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.
Further stalling from Birchack.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Falwell trying to get back to his feet but Birchack is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Falwell doesn't escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A head kick misses from Falwell. #TD#
Falwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Birchack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Birchack controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falwell is in trouble now - Birchack has advanced to mount!
Birchack moves to the back position.
Birchack controlling the position well here. Falwell rolled but Birchack kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Birchack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Falwell can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falwell is breathing heavily.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Birchack is stinking the place up with his stalling.#T1#
Anthony Birchack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Birchack.
Birchack continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Birchack is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#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.#SUB#
Birchack is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Falwell knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Falwell for a finish.
Birchack has good solid back control here. #SUB#
Falwell showing good submission defense here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack controlling the position well here. Falwell rolled but Birchack kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Falwell throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Falwell. #TD#
Birchack shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falwell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Birchack controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchack is standing up over Falwell. Falwell looks to escape but Birchack dives into side control.
Birchack advances nicely into full mount.
Birchack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack continues to stall.
Falwell 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.
#T1#
Birchack is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Falwell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yahweh Falwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Falwell 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 Birchack gets his way!
Birchack really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Falwell.#T3##SUB#
Birchack looking for the RNC. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Birchack trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Falwell doesn't escape. #SUB#
Birchack patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Birchack 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.
Falwell is trying to stand back up.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Birchack, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:26
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Birchack!
Yahweh Falwell spoke after the fight, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 30, 2018 |
#R1#
Birchack circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Hardy avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Hardy drives through and clinches with Birchack against the cage.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hardy ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hardy no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Hardy working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Birchack has passed into half guard!
Hardy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birchack is working away from the top position though.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardy moves into full guard.
Birchack controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hardy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1##SUB2#
Hardy is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack distracts Hardy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Birchack from controlling successfully.
Birchack sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hardy's guard.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.#T2#
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes. #SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Birchack wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hardy keeps working.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.#T3##SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack is thwarting Hardy's attempts to control the position.
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hardy taking some punishment here, with Birchack in his half guard. #SUB2#
Hardy looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.#T4#
Hardy keeps trying to improve his position.
Hardy missing with punches from the bottom.
Hardy wants to get back to full guard.
Hardy is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Birchack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Still in half guard, Birchack seems content to control.
Hardy is looking to get back to full guard here but Birchack has managed to pass to side control instead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Hardy is looking to clinch.
Hardy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hardy misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Hardy moves into the clinch.
Hardy has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Birchack after a bit of a struggle.
Birchack tries for a takedown. No joy.
Birchack changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hardy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Birchack slaps away a takedown attempt from Hardy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hardy gets caught napping as Birchack dives in and scores a takedown. Hardy manages to retain guard.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hardy keeping moving, preventing Birchack from controlling successfully. #T1#
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Birchack is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birchack stands up over Hardy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Anthony Birchack overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hardy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Hardy's legs - danger averted.
Birchack passes Hardy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchack prevents Hardy from improving his position.#T2#
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Birchack 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.
Birchack is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hardy is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchack is looking to take a break and control but Hardy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T3#
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack lands strikes from half guard.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Hardy pushes Birchack off looking to stand but Birchack dives back in and keeps control.
Hardy is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack working over Hardy with some ground and pound. Hardy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hardy is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Hardy wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hardy tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hardy can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Hardy looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hardy is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Birchack's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Birchack's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Hardy tries to sprawl but Birchack drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Hardy actively working from the bottom here.
Birchack working Hardy over with strikes.
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Hardy has a hand on Birchack's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Birchack takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Birchack working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Birchack looking to control but Hardy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Hardy is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Hardy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack trying to control but Hardy is having none of it. #T1#
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hardy is looking to escape.
Hardy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Birchack in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Birchack landing strikes from the mount.#ROC#
Hardy is rocked!
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
Hardy is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?#T2#
Hardy is trying to escape the mount.
Birchack with a couple of short strikes.
Birchack drops a big elbow. That's hurt Hardy! More shots from Birchack and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Birchack tries to sprawl but Santos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birchack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack can't escape the position.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Santos has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Birchack's face.
Birchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Santos lands a heavy elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Santos controlling from mount.
Let's hope that Santos 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.
Santos is landing with some decent strikes but Birchack is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Santos blocks Birchack's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Santos has a good base and remains in mount.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Santos.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Birchack tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling from mount.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Santos connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Santos scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Birchack?
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.#T4#
Birchack is in a horrible position here. Santos smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Santos controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos 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#
Nice body punch from Santos. #KD2#
Santos lands a high kick to the side of Birchack's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Santos dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Birchack is rocked!#SUB2#
Santos drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Santos off! Santos jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Oh Birchack is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Santos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Santos is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birchack seems to have got his legs back now.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T1#
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Santos is one step ahead there.
Santos 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yet more stalling tactics from Santos.
Birchack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Santos 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.
Birchack wants to sweep here but Santos controlling him for the moment.
Gustavo Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Santos controls from within his opponent's guard.
Santos cracks Birchack with a solid left hand.
Santos pushing down on Birchack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Santos is controlling the pace.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Santos has passed into side control.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face as Santos controls the position.
Birchack tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Santos presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Santos prevents Birchack from getting the reversal.#T3#
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Birchack looks a forlorn figure.
Santos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Santos is continuing to stall.#T4#
Birchack is looking to improve his position but Santos isn't that keen on the idea.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gustavo Santos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchack backwards.
Santos stalling.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Santos continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Birchack can't get the takedown.
Birchack has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Santos after a bit of a struggle.
Santos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Birchack up against the cage.
Birchack tries to score a body lock takedown but Santos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Santos lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birchack backwards.
Santos stops a takedown attempt from Birchack.
Santos is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Santos stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gustavo Santos.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Santos lands in his opponent's guard.
Santos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Santos's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Birchack has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.#T2#
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Santos passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Santos pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Santos content just to control the position here.
Santos punishing his opponent with strikes.
Santos prevents Birchack from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee warns Birchack that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Santos lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Santos controlling his opponent.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Santos controlling from the full mount.
Birchack is trying to escape the mount.
Birchack throwing hammer fists to the chest of Santos. What's that going to do exactly?
Santos looking to control and managing it successfully.
Gustavo Santos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Birchack tries to reverse the position but Santos maintains control.
Santos controlling from mount. #T4#
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Santos controlling from the full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Santos looking to finish Birchack with some ground and pound. This is bad for Birchack!
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustavo Santos comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Santos 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 26:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustavo Santos!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Wasa lands with a straight right. Birchack didn't see that one coming.
Wasa connects with a body shot that sends Birchack's belly button to the back.
Nice shot lands for Wasa.
Birchack drops his hands momentarily and Wasa takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Birchack walks into a left hand. #ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Wasa thows a body kick. Birchack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wasa scores with a punch to the head.
Birchack is still on wobbly legs! Can Wasa finish him?
Wasa connects with a high kick.
Wasa is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Wasa lands a big uppercut and Birchack crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Birchack looks OK. Wasa waves Birchack back to his feet!
Wasa scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1##KD#
Wasa lands a big uppercut and Birchack crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Birchack looks OK. Wasa waves Birchack back to his feet!
Wasa walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Birchack drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Wasa swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Birchack's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Wasa!
Masa Wasa decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 08, 2018 |
#R1#
A head kick by Falwell misses #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown. Falwell fights it but they end up in guard.
Falwell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Falwell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falwell's head.
Birchack postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Falwell covers up, he's hurt! Birchack keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Birchack and the ref steps in to end the fight! Birchack can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
In defeat, Yahweh Falwell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
RVT 9 - Charles vs Philips 3
Date: Oct 18, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 7497 p4p, 226 weight class) and Higor Pereira (ranked 7440 p4p, 224 weight class). Birchack has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Higor Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Pereira gets a clinch.
Pereira gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Birchack regains guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birchack (0) vs (2) Pereira
Birchack keeping full guard, as Pereira tries to pass.
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Birchack won't allow Pereira to pass to mount.
Pereira prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Pereira uses his free foot to push down on Birchack's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Birchack. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (5) Pereira
Pereira controlling from the full mount.
Pereira's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pereira controlling from mount.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Pereira moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (8) Pereira
Pereira is riding his opponent, not letting Birchack buck him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira is continuing to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Pereira the control monster continue. Boring.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pereira has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
What can Birchack do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Birchack tries to roll but Pereira sticks to his back.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Pereira moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (11) Pereira
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
More stalling from Pereira.
Birchack prevents Pereira from getting a body triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Pereira controlling the position easily from mount.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Birchack is holding on tight.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pereira moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (14) Pereira
Pereira is riding his opponent, not letting Birchack buck him off.
Pereira has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pereira controls the action.
Pereira with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Birchack stops Pereira from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is controlling an arm, preventing Pereira from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pereira controlling his opponent.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Pereira has control of the leg.
Pereira controlling the action here.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pereira works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Still in half guard, Pereira seems content to control.
Let's hope that Pereira 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.
Birchack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pereira pulls his head out easily.
Pereira with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pereira is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchack sees it coming and defends easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pereira sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pereira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Pereira is trying to control. Birchack wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (17) Pereira
Pereira takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Pereira with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Birchack is working to get back to half guard.
Pereira content just to control the position here.
Pereira looking to control but Birchack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pereira moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (20) Pereira
Pereira biding his time, looking for the opening.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Pereira 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, Birchack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
Birchack looking very determined here, making life difficult for Pereira.
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
Pereira struggling to keep hold of the position.
Birchack rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Pereira passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (23) Pereira
Pereira controls the position.
Pereira has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (25) Pereira
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Pereira has a good base and remains in mount.
Pereira controlling the pace for now.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Pereira takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birchack tries to roll over but Pereira keeps him under control.
Pereira performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birchack is staying active underneath Pereira, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (28) Pereira
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pereira looking to control and managing it successfully.
Pereira wants to take his opponent's back but Birchack doesn't allow it.
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pereira takes Birchack's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Birchack is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (31) Pereira
Pereira keeps control of the position easily here as Birchack tries to buck him off.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Pereira tries to keep control of the position but Birchack is staying busy.
Pereira controlling the position well here. Birchack rolled but Pereira kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pereira trying to control momentarily.
Pereira just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Birchack right now.
Good control from Pereira.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Pereira.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
RVT 8 - Charles vs Jr
Date: Oct 16, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 7441 p4p, 228 weight class) and Phil Philips (ranked 4358 p4p, 178 weight class). Birchack has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Phil Philips!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Philips closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Birchack (0) vs (4) Philips
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Philips takes a little break here. Birchack wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Philips's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Philips passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Birchack! Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (6) Philips
Philips controlling from mount.
More stalling from Philips.
Philips looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
Philips controlling from the full mount.
Philips is working for a guillotine from mount but Birchack frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Philips.
Philips content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Philips jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Birchack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Philips working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Philips trying to control the position but Birchack is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack being controlled for a moment.
Let's hope that Philips 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.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Philips wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Philips wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Philips staying calm.
Philips is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Birchack manages to work his way to half guard, despite Philips's best efforts.
Well, if Philips 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.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Philips controlling the pace.
Philips is looking for a kimura but Birchack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Philips to get the leverage.
Birchack looking for submissions off his back.
Philips with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Birchack is staying active underneath Philips, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Philips content to control rather than advance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to get back to full guard.
Philips is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Philips frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (9) Philips
Philips is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Birchack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Birchack shrugs it off.
Birchack has given up his back. Will we see Philips going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (12) Philips
Philips has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Birchack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Philips's arms.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Philips.
Philips looking for the RNC.
Philips doesn't have the hooks in and Birchack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (12) Philips
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Philips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Philips's legs - danger averted.
Philips is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Philips working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Birchack advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (12) Philips
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Philips manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birchack's best efforts.
Philips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Philips is positioning himself well to prevent Birchack advancing to mount.
Philips moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Philips bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (5) vs (14) Philips
Philips is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Philips sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Birchack's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Philips is controlling well.
Philips is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Philips is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Philips seems to be looking for submissions.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Philips.
Philips takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Philips is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Philips slows the pace down in half guard.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips wants to work for an arm triangle but Birchack is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Philips is trying to work for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Philips is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Philips is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Philips performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Birchack gets full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Philips 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.
Philips trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Philips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Philips is one step ahead there.
Birchack has his foot on Philips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Philips works his way back into a safe position though.
Well,Birchack is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Philips slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Philips 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.
Philips won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Philips drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Philips off! Philips jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Philips sitting in guard here, content to control.
Philips advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (5) vs (17) Philips
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Philips tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
A lull in the action here as Philips stalls from top position.
Philips thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Philips wins on points by 17 to 5. |
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Event:
RVT 7 - Charles vs Philips II
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
A punch combination from Philips misses.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Philips avoids it well and moves away.
No joy there for Philips, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Philips is quick to defend against it.
Philips lands a jab.#CL2#
Philips instigates a clinch.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Philips avoiding damage.
Birchack is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchack takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Philips works on Birchack's body with a couple of short punches.
Birchack drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Philips gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Birchack being controlled against the cage.
Birchack has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Philips is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips gets underhooks to prevent Birchack's takedown attempt.
Birchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Philips manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Philips displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birchack up against the cage.#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.
Philips works on Birchack's body with a couple of short punches.
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Philips gets through Birchack's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Birchack is rocked!
Birchack has Philips pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Philips manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Birchack is trying to drag Philips to the mat but Philips just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Philips is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Philips just leaning against Birchack, taking a breather. #T3#
Philips lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Philips breaks from the clinch.
Philips swinging wildly here.
Philips throws a big shot that misses.
Birchack throws a big counter combination but Philips scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ronald Philips is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Philips closes the distance and pushes Birchack back into the cage.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Philips prevents it.
#BC2#
Philips's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Philips lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the cage.
Oh Birchack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Philips throws out a loose jab but Birchack uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birchack seems to have got his legs back now.
Philips fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchack is looking for a counter combo.
Philips misses with a body shot.
Birchack drops down looking for a counter takedown but Philips sprawls and moves away.
Ronald Philips seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack ducks under a wild hook from Philips.
Birchack was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Birchack uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Philips.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big right followed by a crushing left from Philips knocks Birchack out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ronald Philips!
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Event:
RVT 6 - Santos vs Philips II
Date: Oct 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Birchack (ranked 6012 p4p, 210 weight class) and Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21509 p4p, 234 weight class). Bashaad Al Hammad acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Anthony Birchack! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Al Hammad tightens his grip and picks Birchack up, before dumping him to the ground. Birchack manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Birchack (0) vs (2) Al Hammad
Al Hammad passes into half guard.
Al Hammad performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Al Hammad 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.
Al Hammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birchack defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Hammad prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Birchack might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Birchack looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack gets full guard.
Al Hammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchack has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Al Hammad 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 Birchack. Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (0) vs (5) Al Hammad
Al Hammad tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Al Hammad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Hammad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Hammad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Al Hammad is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is trying to improve his position.
Al Hammad wants to control but Birchack is keeping him busy.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Al Hammad wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Al Hammad wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchack keeps working.
Birchack tries to buck Al Hammad off but Al Hammad is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Hammad wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to improve his position.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Al Hammad has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (7) Al Hammad
Birchack really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Hammad jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Birchack manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Al Hammad trying to control the position but Birchack is working away.
Birchack is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Hammad is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (0) vs (9) Al Hammad
Birchack is looking to improve his position but Al Hammad isn't that keen on the idea.
Al Hammad is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Birchack to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Birchack shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Hammad has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack is squirming around, avoiding Al Hammad's attempts to control the action.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Hammad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Al Hammad controlling from the full mount.
Al Hammad has hold of Birchack's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Birchack manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad wants to control the pace but Birchack is squirming around nicely.
Al Hammad working for a submission but Birchack is keeping him at bay.
Al Hammad prevents Birchack from getting the reversal.
Al Hammad wants to finish this one by submission but Birchack is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Al Hammad.
Al Hammad controlling the position easily from mount.
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Hammad working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Birchack (0) vs (12) Al Hammad
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Al Hammad is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Birchack is defending well though. Al Hammad let's go of the attempt for now.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Al Hammad looking for the choke but no joy.
Birchack rolls, trying to escape but Al Hammad keeps control of the position.
Birchack breaks Al Hammad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (12) Al Hammad
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack has gone for a leg lock! Al Hammad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (2) vs (14) Al Hammad
Al Hammad trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Al Hammad 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.
Birchack is looking to sweep but instead, Al Hammad has passed into half guard.
Al Hammad controlling the pace.
Birchack looking for a kimura from the bottom but Al Hammad passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (2) vs (17) Al Hammad
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Al Hammad gets to mount! Birchack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Birchack (2) vs (19) Al Hammad
Birchack defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Al Hammad.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Birchack 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: Birchack (4) vs (19) Al Hammad
Al Hammad is looking for a triangle but Birchack pushes his legs off easily.
Al Hammad controls Birchack momentarily but Birchack frees himself.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Al Hammad is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Birchack (4) vs (21) Al Hammad
Al Hammad is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad content to stall in guard here.
Birchack is looking for a triangle but Al Hammad pushes his legs off easily.
Al Hammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Hammad trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Al Hammad drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Al Hammad off! Al Hammad jumps back into Birchack's guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad passes Birchack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Al Hammad is looking for a kimura but Birchack is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Al Hammad to get the leverage.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Hammad wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack 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.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.
Al Hammad trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Al Hammad passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (4) vs (24) Al Hammad
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad taking a breather here.
Birchack is not content to let Al Hammad control the position.
Al Hammad is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Al Hammad is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Al Hammad 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.
Al Hammad is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Al Hammad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Al Hammad is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
Al Hammad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birchack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hammad.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is taking a breather. Birchack 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.
Al Hammad trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
Birchack is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Al Hammad jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Birchack (4) vs (27) Al Hammad
Birchack is looking to regain half guard here but Al Hammad keeps moving and retains side control.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Birchack manages to get back to half guard.
Al Hammad trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
Al Hammad is working for a kimura but Birchack is defending it quite comfortably.
Al Hammad seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Al Hammad is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Birchack doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Hammad.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad wins on points by 27 to 4.
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bashaad Al Hammad waved his t-shirt featuring Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
RVT 5 - Charles vs Philips
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Birchack uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jr Illl.
Birchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jr Illl scores with the left hand. Birchack knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Jr Illl. That snapped Birchack's head back.
#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Jr Illl misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack stands up over Jr Illl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Jr Illl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birchack is one step ahead there.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack stands up over Jr Illl, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birchack works over Jr Illl with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack cracks Jr Illl with a solid left hand.
Jr Illl looking to hit a scissor sweep but Birchack is one step ahead there.
Jr Illl on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jr Illl tries to get out of the position.
Birchack with a nice head shot there.
Jr Illl 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.
Birchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchack works over Jr Illl with some ground and pound from guard.
Jr Illl knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Jr Illl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchack preventing the sweep.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Jr Illl has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound.
Jr Illl is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Birchack cracks Jr Illl with a solid left hand.
Jr Illl looking for a sweep. Not yet Jr Illl, not yet.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Birchack thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Birchack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchack distracts Jr Illl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T3#
Birchack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jr Illl is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Jr Illl is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Birchack lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jr Illl's head.
Jr Illl looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Jr Illl.#SUB#
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jr Illl's head.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T4#
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
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!
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jr Illl has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Jr Illl's legs - danger averted.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Birchack distracts Jr Illl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Jr Illl's head.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jr Illl's head.
Birchack distracts Jr Illl with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birchack passes into half guard.
Birchack working over Jr Illl with some ground and pound. Jr Illl looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack 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#
Sloppy strikes from Jr Illl. Those never looked like landing.
Birchack slips a jab from Jr Illl.
Jr Illl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchack changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jr Illl throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Jr Illl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Jr Illl's head.
Jr Illl wants to get back to full guard.
Birchack has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jr Illl is wriggling around trying to escape.
Birchack punishing his opponent with strikes.
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!
Birchack lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Jr Illl hang on?
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Jr Illl takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T1#
Jr Illl is working to get back to half guard.
Jr Illl is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Jr Illl is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Kile Jr Illl has been cut.
Birchack looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Jr Illl covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
RVT 4 - Charles vs Pettis II
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Philips lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack with the counter takedown but Philips avoids it easily.
Philips throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Philips has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT2#
It looks like Kile Philips has been cut.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Philips with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Philips knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Philips on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchack frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Birchack prevents Philips from getting the reversal.
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Birchack looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Philips is bucking up trying to escape but Birchack cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#
Kile Philips's cut is getting worse.
Birchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
Birchack landing shots from mount. #ROC2#
Philips is rocked!#CUT2#
Kile Philips's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kile Philips's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
RVT 3 - Charles vs Pettis
Date: Sep 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demitrious Johnson (ranked 4824 p4p, 182 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7996 p4p, 239 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Demitrious Johnson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Leandro Rodrigues and Seu Braga.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Johnson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Birchack on his heels. He'll look to pass Birchack's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Johnson (2) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birchack looking for a guillotine here but Johnson defends easily.
Birchack has his foot on Johnson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Johnson works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson 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.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson advances to half guard.
Johnson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchack sees it coming and defends easily.
Birchack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Birchack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Johnson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birchack throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Johnson 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.
Johnson is pushing down on Birchack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birchack is fighting to maintain full guard but Johnson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Birchack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchack.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birchack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Johnson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (5) vs (0) Birchack
Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Birchack, who protects the arm well.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birchack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Johnson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to improve his position.
Johnson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack regains half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birchack defends it well.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Birchack is still trying to improve position.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura here.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Johnson (8) vs (0) Birchack
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Birchack regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Johnson could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
The fighters are battling for position here. Birchack manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Johnson 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. Johnson seems to have locked his on tight now - Birchack screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Johnson, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Demitrious Johnson! |
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Event:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Dos Santos
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Pettis throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack feints the counter takedown.
Pettis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pettis punishes Birchack's body with a nice straight punch.
Anthony Pettis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pettis moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Donk. Pettis catches Birchack right on the button with a cross.#KD#
Nice combo by Pettis! Oh, that's hurt him - Birchack falls to the canvas and Pettis follows him into side control. #ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Pettis presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Birchack is still in real trouble! Can Pettis finish him?
Birchack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Birchack tries to roll over but Pettis keeps him under control.
Birchack seems to have recovered his senses.#T1#
Well, if Pettis 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.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pettis passes to full mount!
Birchack is working to get back to half guard.
Pettis looking to control and managing it successfully.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Pettis content just to control the position here.
Birchack is trying desperately to improve position.
Pettis manages to capitalize on a mistake by Birchack to take his back!
Birchack tries to escape but Pettis has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pettis controls the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pettis is hanging on to Birchack's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Birchack has hold of Pettis's leg, trying to break free but it's let Pettis lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Birchack is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Pettis throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
Our winner, Anthony Pettis, 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:
RVT 2 - Charles vs Morgan
Date: Sep 13, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Bashaad Al Hammad (ranked 21535 p4p, 245 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 7296 p4p, 203 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Bashaad Al Hammad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Al Hammad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Birchack decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Al Hammad's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Hammad (0) vs (2) Birchack
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.
Birchack has gone for a leg lock! Al Hammad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (2) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack is looking for a triangle but Al Hammad pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Al Hammad passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (5) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Hammad working for a submission but Birchack is keeping him at bay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Hammad can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Birchack is looking to escape.
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Hammad tries to control but Birchack wriggling away.
Birchack is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Hammad has a good base and remains in mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Al Hammad with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Hammad (8) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack tries to escape the position.
Birchack defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Al Hammad's arms.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Al Hammad will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Al Hammad trying to control but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
Al Hammad looking to secure an arm triangle but Birchack defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Hammad looking to control but Birchack is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
Al Hammad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Al Hammad works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (11) vs (2) Birchack
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is trying to improve his position.
Al Hammad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Al Hammad is looking to take a break and control but Birchack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchack is looking to reverse the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad gets to mount! Birchack was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Hammad (13) vs (2) Birchack
Al Hammad looking for a guillotine from mount but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Hammad working for a submission but Birchack is keeping him at bay.
Al Hammad tries to control but Birchack wriggling away.
Birchack looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Al Hammad (16) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Birchack defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Birchack can't escape the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Birchack doesn't escape.
Birchack rolls, trying to escape but Al Hammad keeps control of the position.
Al Hammad looking to break Birchack's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Birchack remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Al Hammad will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Birchack tries to break free.
Al Hammad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Birchack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Al Hammad is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Birchack has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Al Hammad working for a choke but Birchack is defending well.
Al Hammad keeps control of the position as Birchack tries to break free.
Al Hammad trying to control.
Birchack is trying to break free.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Birchack knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Birchack for a finish.
Al Hammad controlling the position well here. Birchack rolled but Al Hammad kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Al Hammad doesn't have the hooks in and Birchack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (16) vs (4) Birchack
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Al Hammad is keeping the position.
Al Hammad working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Al Hammad looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Al Hammad looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Al Hammad! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Hammad (20) vs (4) Birchack
Al Hammad looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Al Hammad tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Al Hammad tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Al Hammad has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Al Hammad thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Al Hammad has control of the leg.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Birchack defends it well.
Birchack trying to get back to full guard but Al Hammad takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Al Hammad (23) vs (4) Birchack
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Al Hammad (26) vs (4) Birchack
Al Hammad has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Birchack is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Birchack rolls, trying to escape but Al Hammad keeps control of the position.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad 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, Birchack has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Birchack tries to break free.
Birchack is still trying to improve position.
Birchack is keeping busy.
Al Hammad working for a choke but Birchack is defending well.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad doesn't have the hooks in and Birchack manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (26) vs (6) Birchack
Birchack forces his way into half guard.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Al Hammad doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
Birchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Al Hammad sees it coming and defends easily.
Birchack looks winded!
Birchack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Al Hammad moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Al Hammad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birchack defends well.
Al Hammad looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Al Hammad is keeping the position.
Birchack is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Al Hammad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Al Hammad has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (28) vs (6) Birchack
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Birchack keeping full guard, as Al Hammad tries to pass.
Al Hammad trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Hammad doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Hammad manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Hammad trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birchack is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Hammad (28) vs (8) Birchack
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Al Hammad takes the fight on points by 28 to 8.
After the big win, Bashaad Al Hammad made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Strong Suplementos 159Q/$200 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
RVT 1 - Welcome
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Charles gets a double leg takedown into Birchack's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
Birchack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Charles has passed into side control.
Birchack tries to improve position but can't.
Birchack is trying to escape the position but Charles is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Birchack wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Charles has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Birchack'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! Birchack is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rubens Charles!
Rubens Charles retains his super heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Rubens Charles 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:
RVT 1 - Charles vs Al Hammad
Date: Sep 06, 2018 |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Olivier Louise (ranked 4612 p4p, 145 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 6458 p4p, 192 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Olivier Louise! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Louise moves to clinch but Birchack breaks away
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Louise (0) vs (2) Birchack
Birchack is working for a kimura but Louise is defending it quite comfortably.
Louise has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Birchack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birchack is working for a kimura but Louise is defending it quite comfortably.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is looking for a kimura here.
Birchack is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack trying to mount his opponent but Louise defends it.
Birchack 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.
Birchack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Louise wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchack wants to work for an arm triangle but Louise is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Louise is in trouble now - Birchack has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Louise (0) vs (5) Birchack
Birchack avoids the attempt from Louise to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birchack has hold of Louise's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Louise manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Birchack looking for a guillotine from mount but Louise is having none of it.
Birchack wants to finish this one by submission but Louise is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Birchack.
Louise tries to lock up and control but Birchack gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Birchack goes for an armbar but Louise turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Louise. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louise (2) vs (5) Birchack
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Louise avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Louise defends it easily.
Birchack has his foot on Louise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louise works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack looking for a guillotine here but Louise defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Louise puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Birchack tries to roll over but Louise keeps him under control.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Birchack bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Louise's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louise (2) vs (7) Birchack
Birchack works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Louise trying to control from the bottom.
Birchack wants to work for an arm triangle but Louise is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Louise has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birchack is working away from the top position though.
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura but Louise is defending well.
Birchack is looking to pass Louise's guard but actually Louise recovers to full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Louise is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Birchack is pushing down on Louise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Louise is fighting to maintain full guard but Birchack has managed to sneak the leg through.
Birchack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Louise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
Birchack is thwarting Louise's attempts to control the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louise sees it coming and defends easily.
Louise wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Birchack seems to be working for a kimura but Louise defends the submission attempt.
Birchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Louise is just riding it out for now. Birchack eventually gives up the hold.
Birchack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Louise defends it well.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Louise looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Birchack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Birchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Louise doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Louise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
Louise wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
Louise is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
Birchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louise sees it coming and defends easily.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Louise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Louise is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Birchack is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Louise sees it coming and defends easily.
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura but Louise is defending well.
Louise is trying to maintain the position but Birchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Birchack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Louise is trying to control but can't.
Birchack is working for a kimura but Louise is defending it quite comfortably.
Louise is trying to get back to full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Louise wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Louise has managed to free his arm - good work.
Louise wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Louise looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Birchack passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Louise! Score +3 for passing guard: Louise (2) vs (10) Birchack
Birchack looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Birchack jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Louise manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Birchack wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Louise, who protects the arm well.
Louise is trying to control Birchack's posture but Birchack avoids it.
Birchack swings around for an armbar but Louise sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louise (4) vs (10) Birchack
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Louise avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Birchack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Louise is aware though and is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchack working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Louise doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Louise manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Birchack has his foot on Louise's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Louise works his way back into a safe position though.
Louise wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birchack is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Louise trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birchack is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Louise (4) vs (12) Birchack
Louise looking for a guillotine here but Birchack defends easily.
Louise has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Louise looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Louise looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Louise! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Louise (8) vs (12) Birchack
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Louise tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack is looking to regain half guard here but Louise keeps moving and retains side control.
Louise looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Birchack regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchack.
Louise preventing the sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Falwell throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Falwell won't be happy with that.
Birchack lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Falwell is trying to buck Birchack off.
Birchack is chipping away with strikes.
Birchack working the ground and pound.#ROC2#
Falwell is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falwell takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Oh Falwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack cracks Falwell with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Birchack immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Falwell is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Birchack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
The defeated Yahweh Falwell had this to say: 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Falwell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Falwell looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Falwell throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Birchack works over Falwell with some ground and pound from guard.
Birchack postures up and lands a big shot to Falwell's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Falwell knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falwell's head.#ROC2#
Falwell is rocked!
Birchack is in close to Falwell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Falwell is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack loads up on a big left hand. Falwell felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Birchack looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Falwell can't hide his disappointment, as Birchack celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
In defeat, Yahweh Falwell stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hasa diga eebowai. I guess I didn't pray hard enough, or maybe prayed too much. I bet if I trained more instead praying, I might have avoided getting KO'd. I guess it's God's will. But to quote George Carlin: "If it's God's will and he's going to do what he wants to anyway, why'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Jacobs lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Birchack backs up against the cage.
#KD#
Oooooh!!! Jacobs has knocked Birchack down with a huge combo! Jacobs steps away and waves a wobbly Birchack back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Birchack is rocked!
Jacobs connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Birchack covering up! Jacobs comes in with a big uppercut and Birchack goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jayden Jacobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Jacobs pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Birchack back to the cage. Jacobs follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jacobs uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#ROC2#
Birchack is rocked!
Jacobs fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Jacobs, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jacobs jabs at Birchack's body.#KD2#
Jacobs lands a left and a right that send Birchack crashing to the mat, dazed. Jacobs thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Oh Birchack is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jacobs cracks Birchack with a hook to the temple - Birchack is on wobbly legs here! Jacobs swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Birchack falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Jacobs wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jayden Jacobs!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Tubridy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tubridy throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Birchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Birchack throws a strike but Tubridy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Birchack 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.
Tubridy wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Tubridy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Birchack wants to improve his position here. There's a bit of a scramble and Tubridy has taken Birchack's back! He's locked on a rear naked choke here and Birchack has been forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ryan Tubridy!
After winning the bout, Ryan Tubridy 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: Jul 26, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Monteban shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birchack is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Birchack throwing strikes from guard but Monteban blocks nicely.
Monteban pulls Birchack in close to his closed guard and prevents Birchack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birchack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Monteban is tightening it up a little... Birchack has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Birchack reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Birchack taps out! Nice BJJ there by Monteban!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ricardo Monteban!
A relieved looking Ricardo Monteban 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:
EFA 73 Vasilevskiy vs jurmu
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Chandler darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Birchack 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.
Chandler is trying to control but can't.
Chandler is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Chandler's head.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Birchack lands strikes from half guard.#ROC#
Chandler is rocked!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchack 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.
Chandler is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?#SUB2#
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #SUB2#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Birchack lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Chandler! More strikes land and this one is all over! Birchack jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
In defeat, Chris Chandler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.
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Event:
EFA 64 Vermeulen vs Wetness
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Russell throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Russell.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Russell avoids it well and moves away.
Russell throws a right hand that Birchack ducks under and follows up with a left that Birchack also avoids with ease.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Russell scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Russell's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Russell duly obliges.
Russell lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Russell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Birchack.
Birchack is in close to Russell's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russell keeping full guard, as Birchack tries to pass. #ES2#
Russell uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Russell misses with the combination.
#T2#
Birchack takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A punch combination from Russell misses.
Birchack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Russell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Birchack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchack slips a jab and a cross from Russell.
#T3#
Russell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Russell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchack tries to counter with a takedown but Russell is quick to defend against it.
Russell throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
Birchack throws a strike aimed at the side of Russell's head but Russell avoids it well.
Birchack landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Birchack lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes there by Birchack.
Birchack tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Birchack working the body and head with strikes.
Birchack cracks Russell with a big right hand but Russell just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Birchack in side control lands a decent elbow.
Russell prevents Birchack from improving position.
Russell is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Birchack is controlling him well.
Russell is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Birchack scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Russell is rocked!
Birchack scores with punches from side control.
Russell is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?
Birchack scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Russell is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Birchack can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Pettis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Birchack napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Pettis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Birchack is looking to get to half guard.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom but Pettis uses the opportunity to take his back.
Birchack wants to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pettis biding his time, controlling Birchack.
Birchack is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Pettis has got one arm under Birchack's chin. This could be trouble... Birchack trying to control the other hand but Pettis gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Birchack has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Pettis!
A victorious Anthony Pettis 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Vasla shoots in and bounces Birchack off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vasla trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vasla trying to stand up but can't free himself from Birchack's guard.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vasla controls the pace.
Birchack lands a couple of shots from the bottom.
Vasla wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasla preventing the sweep.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Birchack has an active guard here but Vasla has managed to pass into half guard.
#T1#
Birchack missing with punches from the bottom.
Birchack gets full guard.#SUB#
Birchack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vasla defends well.
Birchack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vasla on the ground.
Birchack trying to strike off his back.
Vasla stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Birchack swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vasla engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Vasla pushing down on Birchack's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Birchack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Vasla's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Vasla's back!
Birchack is working the ground and pound. Can Vasla escape?#T2#
Vasla is trapped and Birchack is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Birchack punches Vasla on the ear.
Vasla takes a big shot to the side of the head.
#ROC#
Vasla is rocked!
Birchack lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Vasla is still in real trouble! Can Birchack finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack is raining down hard shots and and Vasla has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
ABW 93 McBreezer - Reign
Date: Dec 28, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Mendes looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Birchack!
Birchack tries to improve position but can't.
Birchack throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Mendes controls the position.
Mendes slips into full mount, dodging the strikes by Birchack.
Birchack tries to improve his position but instead Mendes has taken his back!
Mendes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Birchack's body.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Birchack from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mendes controlling the position well here. Birchack rolled but Mendes kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Birchack is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Mendes off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Birchack tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Birchack wants to escape the position.
Mendes has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Birchack's body.
Birchack is in bad spot here.
Mendes 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.
#T2#
Birchack wants to escape the position.
Mendes controlling from the back.
Birchack is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Mendes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendes is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#SUB#
Mendes looking for the RNC.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendes 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.
Birchack wants to escape the position.
Good control from Mendes.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Mendes controls the action.
Mendes'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.
Mendes controlling well, preventing Birchack from escaping the position.
#SUB#
Mendes is looking for the choke from the back position but Birchack is controlling his hands well.
Mendes has the hooks in. Birchack is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Mendes controlling the positon.
Birchack tries to escape but Mendes has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mendes seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Birchack is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Birchack is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mendes.
#SUB#
Mendes has got one arm under Birchack's chin. This could be trouble... Birchack trying to control the other hand but Mendes gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Birchack has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rafael Mendes!
After winning the bout, Rafael Mendes 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:
TWGC 19 (155lbs, D3): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Nov 24, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Pelle Paniikki (ranked 4117 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Birchack (ranked 21839 p4p, 339 weight class). Paniikki comes to the cage accompanied by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. 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 Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 7 losses; Pelle Paniikki! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Anthony Birchack!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Seu Braga.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Paniikki shoots in and gets a takedown into Birchack's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Paniikki (2) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki 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.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paniikki passes Birchack's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Birchack really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Paniikki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack actively working from the bottom here.
Paniikki passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (5) vs (0) Birchack
Paniikki tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack stops Paniikki from passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Birchack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Paniikki off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (5) vs (4) Birchack
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchack is hanging on to Paniikki's back as he tries to escape.
Birchack is looking for the choke from the back position but Paniikki is controlling his hands well.
Paniikki rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Birchack seems to be looking for submissions.
Birchack is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Paniikki is just riding it out for now. Birchack eventually gives up the hold.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Paniikki defends it well.
Paniikki gets full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Paniikki is breathing heavily.
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Paniikki has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Paniikki's legs - danger averted.
Birchack drops back, looking for a kneebar! Paniikki looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Paniikki looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Paniikki! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Paniikki (9) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Paniikki has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Paniikki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Birchack knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack tries to roll over but Paniikki keeps him under control.
Birchack is looking to get back to full guard here but Paniikki has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Paniikki (12) vs (4) Birchack
Paniikki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Birchack tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Paniikki is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Birchack is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki is trying to get an arm triangle but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack 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: Paniikki (12) vs (6) Birchack
Birchack is trying to work for a kimura but Paniikki is defending well.
Birchack is looking for a kimura but Paniikki is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Birchack to get the leverage.
Birchack is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Paniikki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Birchack.
Birchack is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki gets full guard.
Paniikki looking for a triangle here. Birchack is fighting it but it looks tight! Paniikki pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Birchack is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Pelle Paniikki! |
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Event:
ABW 75 Diamond Edition
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Eye shoots in and gets a takedown into Birchack's guard.
Eye loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Eye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Birchack has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eye has managed to get both his arms back between Birchack's legs - danger averted.
Eye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eye throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Eye in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eye won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Eye landing with the ground and pound.
Eye with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchack 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.
Eye throwing strikes from guard but Birchack blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack striking off his back but it's not causing Eye any problems.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eye working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Eye is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Birchack is looking for a triangle but Eye pushes his legs off easily.
Birchack wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Birchack has his foot on Eye's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eye works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Eye landing with the ground and pound.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet. #SUB#
Eye drops back looking for a leg! Birchack is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Birchack manages to kick Eye off! Eye jumps back into Birchack's guard.
Eye slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Birchack takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Eye cracks Birchack with a big right hand but Birchack just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Birchack is trying to get back to half guard.
Birchack misses with a strike from the bottom.
Eye working the ground and pound from side control.
Eye cracks Birchack with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Birchack wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Eye has hold of Birchack's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Birchack tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Eye cranks the arm and Birchack screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Birchack, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Snake Eye!
A relieved looking Snake Eye 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:
ABW 62 Murhaa - Matsunaga
Date: Sep 12, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ichi moves into range and clinches up with Birchack.
Birchack is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ichi pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ichi prevents it.
Ichi has Birchack pressed against the cage.
#BC2#
Ichi manages to break the clinch.
Ichi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Birchack's hands.#TD2#
Ichi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Birchack to the ground. Ichi is now in Birchack's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack lands a decent shot there.
Ichi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1##SUB#
Birchack has an active guard here but Ichi has managed to pass into half guard.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ichi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Birchack has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Ichi has passed into side control.
Birchack manages to get back to half guard.
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ichi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Birchack is defending against the submission attempts here by Ichi.
Birchack tries to roll over but Ichi keeps him under control.#T2##SUB#
Birchack is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ichi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Ichi is working for a kimura but Birchack is defending it quite comfortably.
Ichi is keen to just control but Birchack is a slippery customer.
Ichi prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Birchack punching from the bottom.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Ichi seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Birchack is staying active underneath Ichi, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Ichi is working for a kimura but Birchack is defending it quite comfortably.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Ichi is controlling well.
Birchack landing strikes from the bottom.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.
Ichi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Birchack does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Ichi is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ichi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Birchack keeps working.
Birchack tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Ichi seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Birchack slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
Ichi slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Birchack.
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Ichi has control of the leg.
Birchack moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shin Ichi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Ichi looks to land a combination but Birchack avoids it well.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Birchack's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ichi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Birchack scrambles back to his feet.
Ichi misses with an uppercut. Birchack saw that one coming.
Birchack appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ichi scores with a jab. Birchack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Ichi closes the distance and clinches.
Birchack goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ichi prevents it.
Birchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ichi pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Birchack half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ichi throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown. Ichi fights it but they end up in guard. #T1#
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ichi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Ichi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ichi pulls Birchack in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ichi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Birchack doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Birchack manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ichi wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Shin Ichi has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Ichi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2##SUB2#
Ichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ichi's head.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Ichi keeping full guard, as Birchack tries to pass.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ichi's head.
Birchack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Birchack got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ichi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Birchack has managed to get both his arms back between Ichi's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Ichi is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Birchack defends well.
Ichi is breathing heavily.
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!
Birchack lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Ichi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Birchack stands up over Ichi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchack is in close to Ichi's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Birchack cracks Ichi with a solid left hand.
Birchack is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Birchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ichi looking for a sweep. Not yet Ichi, not yet.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack throws a strike but Ichi rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Ichi trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchack tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Birchack looking for a guillotine here but Ichi defends easily.
#T4#
Ichi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Ichi is pushing down on Birchack's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birchack is fighting to maintain full guard but Ichi has managed to sneak the leg through.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ichi trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
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 Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ichi instigates a clinch.
Ichi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Birchack is looking to take this one to the mat.
Birchack is working for takedown but Ichi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Birchack drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ichi pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Ichi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Birchack is trying to defend but Ichi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Birchack thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Ichi preventing the sweep.
Ichi trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack 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.
Ichi wants to control from the top but Birchack keeps moving.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Birchack keeping moving, preventing Ichi from controlling successfully.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Ichi has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Birchack postures up and lands a big shot to Ichi's brow.
Ichi trying to keep a closed guard but Birchack is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Ichi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ichi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Birchack's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ichi's head.#SUB2#
Ichi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Birchack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3##SUB2#
Ichi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchack scoring with punches to the head and body.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack with a nice head shot there.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.#ES2#
Ichi pushes Birchack off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ichi misses with a wild combination.
#TD2#
Ichi throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Birchack tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Ichi is in Birchack's guard.#T4#
Birchack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ichi is one step ahead there.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Birchack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack landing with the ground and pound.
Birchack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ichi is trying to control the position but Birchack postures up.
Ichi wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Anthony Birchack.
I think Birchack 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 Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
ABW 45 Vurny - High
Date: Jul 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Birchack steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Stavros. That one must have hurt.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Stavros - that will leave a mark!
A nice inside leg kick there by Stavros. That's going to slow Birchack down.
Stavros plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Birchack takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stavros thuds his shin into the meat of Birchack's side.
Stavros cracks the inside of Birchack's front leg.
Birchack takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stavros throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stavros won't be happy with that.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack is putting a hurting on Stavros here, landing some big shots from side control.
Stavros is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Birchack's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Stavros throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack working Stavros over with strikes. #T1#
Stavros wants to get back to full guard.
Stavros is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Birchack trying to mount his opponent but Stavros defends it.
Stavros has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Birchack lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stavros regains full guard. Nicely done.
Birchack landing some decent shots from guard.
Birchack working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stavros's head.
Birchack with a nice head shot there.
Birchack won't allow Stavros to sweep him here.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.
Birchack scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stavros throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
Stavros trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Stavros 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.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stavros is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Stavros puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Stavros tries to pass to full mount but Birchack defends it.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stavros won't allow Birchack to sweep him here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Birchack keeps trying to improve his position.
Birchack is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stavros tries to free his leg and advance position but Birchack is retaining full guard.
Stavros preventing the sweep. #T3#
Stavros sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Birchack wants to sweep but no luck.
Stavros slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Stavros lands some shots froms side control.
Stavros working the ground and pound.
Birchack tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Stavros wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Stavros tries for a kimura but Birchack is defending well. #SU#
Stavros decides to stand back up.
Birchack takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stavros throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T4#
Birchack postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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!
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stavros has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Stavros has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Birchack scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Stavros has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Birchack can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stavros bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Birchack's guard. #REVR#
Birchack throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
Birchack tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Birchack looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Stavros passes into half guard.
Stavros lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Stavros lands a glancing blow to the side of Birchack's head.
Stavros chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stavros jabs Birchack to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stavros pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Birchack with the counter takedown but Stavros avoids it easily.
Stavros thows a body kick. Birchack tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Panayiotis Stavros seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchack has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stavros finds it's way round the side to connect with Birchack's head.
Stavros bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack 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.
Stavros tries a head kick but it misses.
Stavros gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
so Birchack counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Stavros lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Stavros with a nice head shot there.
Stavros trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Birchack lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Stavros content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stavros 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.
Birchack wants to sweep but no luck.
Birchack will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T2#
Stavros trying to control but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Birchack lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Stavros looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Birchack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Stavros is keeping the position.
Birchack stopping the sweep attempt from Stavros.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Stavros is on top in guard.
#REVR#
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!
Birchack can't keep his opponent in guard - Stavros advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
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. Stavros connects with a nice short shot to Birchack's temple.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Stavros wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling the position.
Stavros prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Stavros working Birchack over with strikes.
Birchack missing with punches from the bottom.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Stavros is controlling well.
Stavros trying to control from half guard but Birchack is working away.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Stavros has mounted him!
Birchack can't escape the position.
Birchack 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.#T4#
Birchack lands with a few short shots to the body. #SU#
Stavros escapes and gets back to his feet.
Stavros misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stavros!
Birchack is breathing heavily.
Birchack working the head with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stavros manages to work his way to half guard, despite Birchack's best efforts.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Stavros's temple. #SUB#
Stavros is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Birchack pulls his head out easily.
Stavros is pressing down on Birchack's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Birchack with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stavros is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Stavros prevents Birchack from improving his position.#SUB#
Stavros is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Birchack has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stavros seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Panayiotis Stavros dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Stavros throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birchack has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Stavros.
Birchack tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Birchack takes a kick to the side of the head.
Stavros throws a nice inside leg kick.
Birchack sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A head kick from Stavros lands but Birchack takes it in his stride.
Stavros delivers a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stavros throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stavros.
Stavros stuns Birchack with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Anthony Birchack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Stavros scores with a three punch combo!
Jab by Stavros.
A lazy body kick from Stavros #TD2#
and Birchack counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Stavros is looking to improve his position.
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Stavros is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack working Stavros over with strikes.
Birchack lands with a punch from half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Stavros works his way to full guard. Good work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stavros's head.
Stavros trying to strike off his back.
Birchack content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stavros's head.#ROC2#
Stavros is rocked!#T2##SUB#
Birchack avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Oh Stavros is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Stavros throwing short punches from the bottom. #SUB#
Stavros looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Birchack postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Birchack postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Stavros covers up, he's hurt! Birchack keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Birchack and the ref steps in to end the fight! Birchack can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 31
Date: Jun 16, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Law shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Law puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #SUB#
Law is working for a submission of some sort.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack is staying active underneath Law, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Law looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Birchack makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchack.
Law stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
Law trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchack is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Birchack can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Birchack isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Law stacks Birchack on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Law!
Law remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Birchack is trying to get back to half guard.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Birchack is in all sorts of trouble here.
Birchack is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
Birchack regains half guard.
Law thows a huge punch but Birchack dodges it nicely.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birchack is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Law jumps into side control!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Birchack is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Birchack looking for a kimura from the bottom but Law passes into side control!
Birchack is looking for a sweep.
Birchack striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Birchack taking a bit of punishment here - Law scoring with strikes.
Birchack sneaks back into half guard.
Law prevents Birchack from improving his position.
Law wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Law is controlling well.
Birchack lands a couple of sideways elbows. #T3#
Birchack tries to get to full guard but Law has control of the leg.
Law sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Birchack wants to get back to full guard but Law has passed into side control.
Birchack throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Birchack tries to buck Law off but Law is having none of it.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Law has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Birchack working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Law content just to control the position here.
Birchack regains half guard.
Law scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Law wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Birchack is looking for a sweep. Law is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Birchack is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Law's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Law's back!
Birchack lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Birchack.
Birchack is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Law is trying to remain composed but Birchack is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
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 Damien Law 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.
#R2#
Birchack avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Birchack drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Law defends it well.#CL#
Law has closed the distance and engaged Birchack in a clinch.
Birchack wants to take the fight to the mat but Law manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD#
Law pulls guard successfully.
Birchack passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Birchack is working Law over with some ground and pound from side control.
Law tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Birchack wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack scoring with punches from side control.
Birchack in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Birchack lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#
Law is rocked!
Birchack working the head and body with strikes.
Oh Law is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Check out the look on Birchack's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Birchack in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Law looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Birchack turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Birchack takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Po Ni misses with a wild combination.
Po Ni lands a jab-cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Po Ni.
Ti Ni Po Ni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Po Ni tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Birchack counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Po Ni has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #ROC#
Po Ni is rocked!
Birchack lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Po Ni quite badly. Po Ni pulls Birchack in close trying to recover. Birchack postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Po Ni on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Po Ni doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
ABW Title Tour. QF 135 & 185
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Balls connects with the punch.
Balls throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Balls!
Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balls controlling the position well.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Birchack throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
Birchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balls defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Birchack lands a nice short elbow.
Balls 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.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Balls is trying to maintain the position but Birchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Birchack throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Balls's head.
Birchack thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Balls's head.
Balls is looking to control Birchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balls avoid being mounted?
Balls makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Balls.#T1#
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Birchack in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls is trying to keep Birchack in close.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack is fighting to break Balls's control of his arms but Balls is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Balls is adopting a defensive guard.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Balls looking to control.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack distracts Balls with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balls pulls Birchack in close to his closed guard and prevents Birchack from doing any damage or advancing position.
Birchack makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Birchack is in close to Balls's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Balls is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birchack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Birchack must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Balls working for a triangle but Birchack defends it easily.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Birchack loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Balls has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack with a flurry of punches that miss.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Birchack is working Balls over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Balls works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balls holds on and takes a little breather.
Balls is trying to control the position but Birchack postures up.
Birchack is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Birchack throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T4#
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchack postures up in Balls's guard and throws a big left but Balls blocks it.
Balls not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Balls working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Birchack.
Birchack trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Balls looking to control.
Birchack trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balls wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Birchack throws a big elbow that misses.
Birchack cracks Balls with a solid left hand.
Birchack postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Balls pulls Birchack in close to his closed guard and prevents Birchack from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Birchack accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Balls misses with a hook.
Balls punishes Birchack's body with a nice straight punch.
Balls scores with a crisp jab that stopped Birchack in his tracks.
Balls lands a really nice looking cross but Birchack seems unphased.
Balls uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Birchack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Balls throws a lazy right hand but Birchack sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Birchack tries to counter it with a takedown but Balls pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balls scores with a jab to the jaw.
Birchack has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balls lands with a nice body punch.
Balls misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control. #T1#
Birchack working away.
Birchack creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Balls sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Birchack lands a nice forearm strike.
Birchack misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Balls wants to control but Birchack postures up.
Birchack throws an elbow but Balls slips to the side and avoids it well.
Balls gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Balls trying to control here.
Balls on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Birchack throwing shots but Balls is blocking nicely.
Birchack sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Balls defending well though.
Anthony Birchack has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Balls is looking to control Birchack's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Balls avoid being mounted?
Birchack throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Balls has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Birchack is working away from the top position though.
Birchack thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Birchack thows a huge punch but Balls dodges it nicely.
Birchack scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Balls blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birchack.
Balls trying to control from the bottom.
Balls holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birchack working Balls over with strikes. #ROC2#
Balls is rocked!#SUB2#
Birchack is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Oh Balls is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balls with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack lands a big elbow - Balls is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Birchack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
Angry Birds War 9
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Birchack is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Birchack looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Johnson on the ground.
Birchack gets full guard.
Birchack striking from his own guard. #T1#
Birchack doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Birchack looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchack, not yet.
My spies in Johnson MMA inform me that Johnson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Birchack 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.#SUB#
Birchack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Johnson uses it to pass to side control.
Birchack is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Birchack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Birchack looking for a sweep but Johnson has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T2#
Birchack is trying to reverse the position but instead Johnson has taken his back - oops!
Johnson struggling to keep hold of the position.
You can see the frustration on Birchack's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Birchack fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack tries to break free.
Birchack has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Johnson.
Birchack tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T3##SUB2#
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Birchack is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson tries to control but Birchack wriggling away.
Birchack flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Birchack gets back to half guard.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Birchack is working hard here to advance position.
Birchack moves into full guard.
Birchack wants to improve his position but instead Johnson has moved into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Johnson wants to take a breather but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Birchack is defending well.
Birchack punching from the bottom.
Birchack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birchack wants to hit a switch here but Johnson passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Birchack there!
Birchack keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Johnson looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Demitrious Johnson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Johnson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Birchack is trying to defend but Johnson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Birchack tries to roll over but Johnson keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack works his way to full guard. Good work.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Birchack working for a triangle but Johnson defends it easily.
#T1##SUB2#
Johnson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Birchack looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Birchack is looking to improve his position.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Birchack.
Birchack wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson blocks the strikes from Birchack.
Birchack throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Birchack regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson stopping the sweep attempt from Birchack.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Birchack striking off his back but it's not causing Johnson any problems.
Demitrious Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Birchack is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Birchack throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson controlling the position.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Birchack chips away with some ground and pound.
Birchack throwing strikes but missing.
Birchack keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.#SUB2#
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Birchack missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Johnson has his foot on Birchack's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Birchack works his way back into a safe position though.
Birchack lands a couple of digs.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Birchack wants to pass the guard but Johnson is keeping the position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Birchack lands a couple of elbows.
Birchack postures up and lands a big shot to Johnson's brow.
Johnson controls Birchack momentarily but Birchack frees himself.
Birchack has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T4#
Johnson has momentary wrist control but Birchack slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchack connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Johnson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Birchack doesn't defend quickly enough and Johnson has managed to lock this one up! Can Birchack escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Johnson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 4
Date: Mar 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Johnson tries for a takedown but Birchack circles away easily#TD#
and Birchack counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Johnson!
A lull in the action here as Birchack stalls from top position.
Johnson is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Johnson has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Johnson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack is trying to control the action in half guard but Johnson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T1#
Birchack is just content to waste time from the top position. Johnson takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Birchack throws a strike but Johnson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Birchack is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchack is pulling down on Johnson's head. It's preventing any offense from Johnson, at least for the moment.
Johnson throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Birchack looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Birchack avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Johnson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Birchack is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Johnson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Johnson showed some decent athleticism there.
Birchack on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Birchack tries to get out of the position.#T3#
Johnson keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Johnson trying to control the action but Birchack is working from the bottom.
Johnson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Birchack is holding on to half guard well.
Johnson trying to pass the guard but Birchack defending well. #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.#SUB2#
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Birchack defends the submission attempt.
Birchack has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Johnson is working away from the top position though.
Birchack is trying to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Demitrious Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Birchack drives through and clinches with Johnson against the cage.
#BC2#
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Birchack shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Johnson but Johnson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Johnson is defended easily by Birchack.
Birchack changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack dives in for a single leg takedown but Johnson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Birchack looks to land a right hand but Johnson moved out of range.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Anthony Birchack is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birchack shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Johnson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Birchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Birchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Birchack shoots in and gets a takedown into Johnson's guard.#T2#
Johnson is controlling Birchack's posture.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Birchack from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Johnson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Birchack gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Birchack postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Johnson 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.
Birchack engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Johnson has his feet on Birchack's thighs here. He's pushed Birchack 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! Birchack screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Demitrious Johnson!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 3
Date: Mar 26, 2017 |
#R1#
Birchack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Birchack misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Birchack takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Birchack with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Cage slaps away a takedown attempt from Birchack, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Birchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Birchack shoots in looking for a takedown. Cage tries to sprawl out of it but Birchack keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Cage manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A left lands for Cage.
Cage scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Birchack doesn't seem bothered though. #T2#
Cage throws a nice looking combination but Birchack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Birchack attempts a counter takedown but Cage avoids it well and moves away.
Cage connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Birchack momentarily.
Johny Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cage lands with an overhand left.
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cage, as that shot connected.
Cage lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchack takes a jab right on the kisser.
A left lands for Cage.
Birchack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Cage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Birchack.
Cage staying out of range there.
Birchack tries for a takedown but Cage circles away easily
and Cage counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Cage.
Cage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Birchack.#T4#
Birchack shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a stiff right hand.
Birchack tries for a takedown but Cage sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Birchack shoots in and drives through. Cage sprawls well.
Cage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cage scores with a punch to the head.
Birchack shoots in for a double leg but Cage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Birchack misses with a takedown
and Cage counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Birchack.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johny Cage dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Birchack dives in and grabs Cage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cage pushes down on Birchack's head and hops out.
Birchack shoots and misses
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice jab there from Cage. #TD#
Birchack closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Still in half guard, Birchack seems content to control.
Cage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birchack.
Birchack not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage wants to get back to his feet.
Cage is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Birchack trying to control the pace.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Cage tries to get to full guard but Birchack has control of the leg.
Birchack drops an elbow to the side of Cage's head. #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.
Birchack not doing much here.
Cage is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cage with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Cage has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
Birchack shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anthony Birchack. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchack doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cage counters with a straight right hand.
Cage 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.
Birchack misses with a takedown attempt
and Cage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Birchack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cage works the jab nicely.#TD#
Birchack manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cage on his heels. He'll look to pass Cage's guard now, I'm sure.#T4#
Birchack is looking to work some ground and pound but Cage has wrist control.
Birchack sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cage is looking to stand back up but Birchack counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Cage.
Birchack 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage blocking the ground and pound attempt from Birchack.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Birchack content to control rather than advance.
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 Anthony Birchack will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage scores with a jab. Birchack acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD#
Birchack shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Birchack was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cage bucks up and tries to throw Birchack off but instead Birchack has got his back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack connects with a big shot to the side of Cage's head.
Cage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Birchack. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Birchack missing with strikes from the back. #T1#
Birchack somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cage covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Birchack throwing sloppy strikes.
Cage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Birchack is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Cage has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Birchack has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Cage taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Birchack doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 2
Date: Mar 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Kind gets a clinch. #TD#
Kind pulls guard effortlessly.
Birchack controlling from the top position.
Birchack lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kind striking off his back but it's not causing Birchack any problems.
Kind is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kind wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Kind with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Kind knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Kind has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Birchack has passed into side control.
#T1#
Kind is trying to escape the position but Birchack is controlling the position.
Kind sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Kind is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Birchack scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchack content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Kind trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Kind wants to hold on but Birchack pushes him away.
Birchack cracks Kind with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Birchack lands a big shot there that rocks Kind but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kind is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Birchack sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Birchack lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
#T3#
Birchack scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kind?
Birchack is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Birchack is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Kind can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Birchack lands a nice shot to the head.
A nice elbow there by Birchack.#ROC2#
Kind is rocked!
The referee warns Kind that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Oh Kind is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kind wants to control but Birchack is having none of it.
Birchack landing shots from mount.
Birchack lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchack with the ground and pound from mount.
Birchack is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Kind goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Birchack!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anthony Birchack!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 738 Round 1
Date: Mar 24, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Birchack drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
Birchack pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chandler is keeping the position for now.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack passes easily into half guard.
Chandler is looking for a sweep. Birchack is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Birchack is taking a breather. Chandler 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.
Birchack seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Birchack wants to pass to mount but Chandler is defending the position. #T1#
Birchack controlling the action here.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Birchack stops Chandler from getting back to his feet.
Chandler tries to roll over but Birchack keeps him under control.
Birchack slows the pace down in half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Birchack is thwarting Chandler's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Chandler lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchack circles away quickly and effectively.#TD2#
Birchack darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Birchack seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Birchack on the ground.
Birchack takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Birchack 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.
Chandler is trying to maintain the position but Birchack is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Birchack looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD2#
Birchack throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Chandler was covering up waiting for the punch and Birchack finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Chandler wants to stand up but Birchack is controlling him.
Birchack is working Chandler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Chandler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Birchack defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Birchack's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Chandler is looking to sweep but instead, Birchack has passed into half guard.
Birchack looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Birchack with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Chandler wants to get back to full guard.
Anthony Birchack has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler wants to control but Birchack is keeping busy.
Birchack sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Chandler is trying to stand up here but Birchack is controlling him well.
Birchack lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB2#
Birchack seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.
Birchack controlling the pace. #SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chandler has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Chandler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chandler has hold of Birchack's hands but Birchack slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Birchack sitting and controlling from the half guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Birchack shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Birchack is working Chandler over with some ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Birchack showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Chandler misses with a hook. Birchack ducked under it nicely.
Chandler scores with a kick to the body.
#TD2#
Chandler gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Birchack to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chandler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chandler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Birchack working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birchack distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Chandler is looking to stand back up but Birchack counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Chandler.
Chandler is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Birchack in particular looking to stall.
Birchack working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchack slips a nice elbow through Chandler's hands, connecting with Chandler's forehead.
Birchack controlling the action here.
Birchack landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Birchack not doing much here.
Birchack is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Birchack performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Birchack connects with a nice short shot to Chandler's temple. #T3#
Birchack scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Birchack prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Birchack.
Birchack prevents Chandler from improving his position.
Birchack content to control rather than advance.
Birchack has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Birchack is continuing to stall.
Birchack 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.
Birchack moves into full mount! Chandler won't be happy about that!
Birchack unloading with bombs!
Birchack tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Birchack breaks from Chandler's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chandler is in a horrible position here. Birchack smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#ROC2#
Chandler is rocked!
Birchack controlling from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Birchack comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Birchack winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight for Anthony Birchack!
Anthony Birchack wins by unanimous decision!
Chris Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Ok, no problem!'.
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