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Event:
AFC #12 : Ring Master
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1#
A jab from Flanagan misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeCoco looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Flanagan wants to counter with a clinch but DeCoco pushes him away.
DeCoco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Flanagan lands a lovely overhand right.
Flanagan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Flanagan throws a body shot but no joy.
DeCoco misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Flanagan walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flanagan throws the left hand but DeCoco avoids the punch easily.
DeCoco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flanagan swats away the attempt to clinch by DeCoco.#T1#
DeCoco shoots in but Flanagan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeCoco staying out of range there.
DeCoco misses with a hook. Flanagan ducked under it nicely.
Flanagan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from DeCoco.
DeCoco tries to clinch but Flanagan moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from DeCoco is defended easily by Flanagan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny DeCoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoco closes the distance and clinches up with Flanagan, looking for a takedown. DeCoco pushes Flanagan against the ropes but Flanagan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD2#
Flanagan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeCoco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeCoco is looking to reverse the position.
DeCoco wants to control but Flanagan postures up.#SUB2#
Flanagan thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T2#
Flanagan is putting a hurting on DeCoco here, landing some big shots from side control.
DeCoco is pushing Flanagan's head away, looking to escape. Flanagan manages to hold on to the position though.
DeCoco gets back to half guard.
DeCoco is trying to maintain the position but Flanagan is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCoco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoco controlling the position.#SUB#
DeCoco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flanagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Flanagan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
DeCoco has control of Flanagan's left arm, preventing Flanagan from doing any damage.
DeCoco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flanagan's guard. #REVR#
Flanagan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCoco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Flanagan keeping full guard, as DeCoco tries to pass. #SU#
DeCoco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Flanagan, up you get! #CL2#
Flanagan has closed the distance and engaged DeCoco in a clinch.
DeCoco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flanagan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T4#
DeCoco drops down looking for an ankle pick but Flanagan pulls his leg out and moves away.
DeCoco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Flanagan defends well and DeCoco ends up having to push Flanagan into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
DeCoco shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCoco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Flanagan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeCoco.
DeCoco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
DeCoco fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Flanagan counters by moving into the clinch.
Flanagan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Flanagan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Flanagan is trying to trip DeCoco. He has hold of a leg but DeCoco is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Flanagan persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeCoco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeCoco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##CL#
DeCoco pushes Flanagan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Flanagan struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoco controls his hands.
Flanagan is looking to control DeCoco's arms but DeCoco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flanagan has his back to the ropes.
Flanagan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Flanagan cracks DeCoco with a nice body shot.
Flanagan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down DeCoco.
Flanagan looking for a takedown.
DeCoco blocking some punches.
DeCoco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeCoco wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Flanagan has him pressed against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
DeCoco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeCoco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flanagan at a distance.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
DeCoco darts in looking for a takedown but Flanagan gets double underhooks and turns DeCoco into the ropes. #T1#
DeCoco throws a right hand that misses
and Flanagan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Flanagan as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny DeCoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flanagan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flanagan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCoco manages to avoid it.
Walter Flanagan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoco takes a jab right on the kisser.
DeCoco shoots for a double leg takedown but Flanagan sprawls well. He's pushed DeCoco's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Flanagan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeCoco was well out of range. Poor timing from Flanagan.
A swing and a miss from Flanagan.
DeCoco attempts a counter takedown but Flanagan avoids it well and moves away.
Flanagan looks to land a right hand but DeCoco moved out of range.
Flanagan lands a nice looking body shot.
Flanagan swings for the body but DeCoco moves out of range.
#T2##TD#
DeCoco bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoco in side control, throwing shots but Flanagan defends.
DeCoco tries to move into full mount but can't pass Flanagan's legs.
Flanagan seems a little lost for a moment, as DeCoco dominates the positioning.#SUB#
DeCoco tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no DeCoco has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SU#
DeCoco stands up and beckons Flanagan to his feet.
Flanagan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from DeCoco. That one must have hurt.#T3##CL#
DeCoco moves into the clinch successfully.
Flanagan taking a breather.
DeCoco blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan is pressed up against the ropes. DeCoco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flanagan down to the mat. Flanagan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Flanagan misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
DeCoco gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
DeCoco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flanagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flanagan misses with a body shot.
DeCoco tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Flanagan swivels and escapes.#T4#
DeCoco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Flanagan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Walter Flanagan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeCoco misses with a takedown
and Flanagan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeCoco is looking to clinch.
Flanagan with the counter takedown but DeCoco avoids it easily.
DeCoco wants to clinch up but Flanagan keeps it at a distance.
DeCoco ducks under a wild hook from Flanagan.#CL#
DeCoco gets a clinch.
Flanagan is looking to control DeCoco's arms but DeCoco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flanagan has his back to the ropes.
DeCoco is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Flanagan has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoco.
Flanagan leaning his opponent against the ropes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Walter Flanagan 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#
Flanagan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Flanagan taking a breather.
Flanagan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Flanagan.
Flanagan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flanagan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco is trying to drag Flanagan to the mat but Flanagan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
DeCoco is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Flanagan pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Flanagan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Flanagan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
DeCoco blocks an uppercut.
Flanagan is pressed up against the ropes. DeCoco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Flanagan down to the mat. Flanagan avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny DeCoco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoco shoots for a takedown but Flanagan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Flanagan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Flanagan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeCoco fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Flanagan moves into the clinch.
Flanagan misses with a punch on the inside.
Flanagan tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Flanagan pushes DeCoco back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Johnny DeCoco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Flanagan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DeCoco's elbow.
DeCoco swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeCoco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Flanagan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Flanagan cracks DeCoco with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
DeCoco misses with a takedown attempt
and Flanagan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD2#
Flanagan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. DeCoco is trying to defend but Flanagan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.#ES#
DeCoco manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Flanagan keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot in the inside from Flanagan. #T3#
Flanagan lands an uppercut.
Flanagan is looking to control DeCoco's arms but DeCoco gets an underhook and turns him. Now Flanagan has his back to the ropes.
Flanagan drops down looking for an ankle pick but DeCoco pulls his leg out and moves away.
Flanagan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
DeCoco has a takedown stuffed.
DeCoco tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Flanagan to counter with a crisp jab.
DeCoco tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Flanagan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Flanagan misses with a hook. DeCoco ducked under it nicely. #CL#
DeCoco clinches up with Flanagan and pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Flanagan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeCocos head.
Flanagan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeCoco.
#BC#
DeCoco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeCoco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Walter Flanagan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DeCoco misses the shot to the body.
DeCoco throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Flanagan moves into the clinch.
Good body shot from Flanagan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeCoco tries to pull guard but Flanagan forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
DeCoco throws a head punch that misses.
Flanagan blocks an uppercut.
DeCoco misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Walter Flanagan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Flanagan 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Walter Flanagan!
An out of breath Walter Flanagan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
AFC #8
Date: Aug 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Darrow looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoco is just out of range.
DeCoco changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Darrow fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
A punch lands to the side of DeCoco 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Darrow throws a hook but DeCoco avoids it easily.
DeCoco with the counter takedown but Darrow avoids it easily.
DeCoco on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Darrow. Darrow obviously looking to wear him down.
DeCoco staying out of range there.
Darrow lands a glancing blow to the side of DeCoco's head.
DeCoco has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
DeCoco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finlay Darrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Darrow throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow blocking some punches.
Darrow tries a body shot but DeCoco blocks it.
Darrow is working DeCoco over against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Darrow. #T1#
DeCoco is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeCoco jumps guard but Darrow stands there with DeCoco around his waist. DeCoco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Darrow has a couple of punches blocked by DeCoco.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
A short uppercut from Darrow.
DeCoco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Darrow has DeCoco pushed against the cage.#TD2#
DeCoco decides to pull guard.
Darrow is stalling in the full guard.
Darrow won't allow DeCoco to sweep him here. #T2#
Darrow 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.
DeCoco controls Darrow momentarily but Darrow frees himself.
Darrow wants to pass the guard but DeCoco is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Darrow is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T3#
Darrow punishes DeCoco's body with a nice straight punch.
DeCoco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from DeCoco.
Finlay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.
DeCoco looks to throw the jab but Darrow is out of range.
As DeCoco backs away, Darrow returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Darrow defends well against a solid takedown attempt from DeCoco.
Darrow throws a body punch but DeCoco moves out of range.
Darrow works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeCoco fails with an attempt to clinch.
Darrow just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Darrow fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DeCoco, pushing him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Darrow.
Darrow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Darrow misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeCoco is trying to pull guard but Darrow has him pressed against the cage.#T4#
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
Darrow using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Darrow pushes DeCoco back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darrow is stalling here.
DeCoco tries for a takedown. No joy.
Darrow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
DeCoco is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Darrow gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Darrow lands a body shot.
DeCoco is looking to break free of the clinch but Darrow has double underhooks.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
DeCoco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darrow keeps the fight on the outside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Darrow dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Darrow closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darrow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow avoiding damage.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoco controls the action.
Darrow throws a head punch that misses.
Darrow misses with a punch to the body.
Darrow misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darrow lands a nice shot to the body.
Come on Darrow - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow leaning his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Darrow for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Darrow lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Darrow.
Darrow is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeCoco can do to turn this around?#T1#
Darrow lands a nice uppercut.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Finlay Darrow has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Darrow cracks DeCoco with a nice body shot.
DeCoco is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
Darrow lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Darrow swings wildly with an uppercut but DeCoco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoco controls his hands.
Darrow working aggressively here.
Darrow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Darrow lands a body punch in the clinch.
Darrow throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeCocos head.
Darrow doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards. #T2#
DeCoco misses with the head strike.
Darrow stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Darrow scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darrow is working DeCoco over against the cage.
Darrow lands a body punch.
Darrow cracks DeCoco with a nice body shot.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow can't find room to land a body shot as DeCoco controls the action.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Darrow lands a body punch.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
Darrow is leaning against DeCoco and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow lands a body punch. #T3#
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darrow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not.
Darrow taking a breather.
DeCoco is looking for a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Darrow scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeCoco creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Darrow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
DeCoco prevents a body shot from Darrow.
A body shot lands from Darrow.
A short body shot lands from Darrow as the two fighters clinch.
Darrow lands a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Darrow - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Darrow blocks an uppercut.
#T4#
Darrow lands with a light punch inside.
Darrow lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow struggles to land a body shot inside as DeCoco controls his hands.
Darrow scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Darrow lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Darrow avoiding damage.
Darrow lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
DeCoco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
DeCoco moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Darrow. #ROC#
DeCoco is rocked!
Darrow tries to work over DeCoco's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Darrow lands a right hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Darrow dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Darrow blocks a jab.
Darrow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeCoco.
DeCoco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Darrow circles away.#TD2#
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Darrow napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Darrow is not content to let DeCoco control the position.
Darrow manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darrow is concentrating on defense, preventing DeCoco from advancing position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darrow is looking to improve his position.
DeCoco is just content to waste time from the top position. Darrow takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #T1#
DeCoco trying to control but Darrow is working from the bottom.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Darrow is retaining full guard.
Darrow 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.
That kick from Darrow tenderised DeCoco's leg. DeCoco is trying to keep his angry face on.
Johnny DeCoco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
DeCoco takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Darrow but Darrow pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Darrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. DeCoco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
DeCoco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
DeCoco fails with a takedown attempt.
Finlay Darrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.
DeCoco takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
DeCoco on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darrow turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Finlay Darrow is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Darrow fakes high and swings low for a body shot but DeCoco manages to avoid it.
Darrow fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeCoco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
DeCoco takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
DeCoco misses with a looping left.#T3#
Darrow scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Darrow lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Darrow rushes DeCoco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Darrow lands a shot to the body.
Darrow lands a left hand that snaps the head of DeCoco backwards.
Darrow works on DeCoco's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
DeCoco manages to break the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Darrow.
#CL#
Darrow moves into range and clinches up with DeCoco.
Darrow scores with a hook to the body.
Darrow lands with a short shot to the head.
Finlay Darrow is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A shot in the inside from Darrow.
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!
DeCoco changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Darrow fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Darrow steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.#T4#
DeCoco chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darrow can pounce on him.
DeCoco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Darrow as he avoids it easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darrow.
Darrow with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
DeCoco 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.
DeCoco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darrow.
DeCoco throws the left hand but Darrow avoids the punch easily.
Darrow lands a nice hook to DeCoco's body. DeCoco takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
DeCoco tries to keep at a distance but Darrow has taken the fight into the clinch.
Darrow lands a left hand.
DeCoco pushes off an throws an elbow but Darrow leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Darrow lands a right hand.
Darrow lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Finlay Darrow showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Darrow, 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:25
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:25
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Darrow!
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Event:
AFC #5
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Nordquist turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nordquist swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD#
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Nordquist is looking to stand back up but DeCoco counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Nordquist. #REVB#
DeCoco wants to get back to his feet.
DeCoco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nordquist keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nordquist is trying to control but can't.
DeCoco thows a huge punch but Nordquist dodges it nicely.
#T1#
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Nordquist is defending well. #SUB2#
DeCoco goes for a cartwheel guard pass here but Nordquist does a handstand and catches DeCoco in mid air with a triangle! Could it be? It is! It's the triple decker pecker wrecker! The fighters land on the ground with Nordquist on top - DeCoco is already out from the submission! Nordquist gives DeCoco's pecker the obligatory post submission twist and this one is aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaall over! Are you kidding me! That is world class Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. That guy is my hero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (TDPW) . John Nordquist!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John Nordquist made sure he mentioned RAGS of a RONIN, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
DARE SUBMISSION SERIES 3
Date: Jun 27, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Enzo Salvatore (ranked 1498 p4p, 161 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 22325 p4p, 543 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Salvatore might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Reich mir die Hand. Enzo Salvatore 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 featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Enzo Salvatore! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Salvatore fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Salvatore shoots in and drives through. DeCoco sprawls well.
Salvatore drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (0) DeCoco
Salvatore drops back looking for a leg! DeCoco is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and DeCoco manages to kick Salvatore off! Salvatore jumps back into DeCoco's guard.
DeCoco looking to control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Salvatore defends it easily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Salvatore from controlling successfully.
Salvatore forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salvatore seems to be working for a kimura but DeCoco defends the submission attempt.
Salvatore is working for a submission of some sort.
Salvatore wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore is working for a kimura but DeCoco is defending it quite comfortably.
DeCoco gets full guard.
Salvatore is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salvatore is one step ahead there.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Salvatore trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Salvatore 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCoco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (2) vs (2) DeCoco
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Salvatore haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Salvatore has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Salvatore is keeping the position for now.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Salvatore is working from the bottom.
Salvatore 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: Salvatore (4) vs (2) DeCoco
Salvatore is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Salvatore wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
DeCoco moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
DeCoco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoco, not yet.
DeCoco controls Salvatore momentarily but Salvatore frees himself.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Salvatore defends easily.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
Salvatore trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Salvatore passes into half guard.
Salvatore is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Salvatore 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.
Salvatore is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so DeCoco is just riding it out for now. Salvatore eventually gives up the hold.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco wants to control but Salvatore is keeping busy and won't allow it.
DeCoco makes his way to full guard, as Salvatore worked for a kimura.
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
DeCoco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (4) vs (4) DeCoco
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
DeCoco avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Salvatore is retaining full guard.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Salvatore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, DeCoco has managed to get both his arms back between Salvatore's legs - danger averted.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is pushing down on Salvatore's leg trying to pass to half guard. Salvatore is fighting to maintain full guard but DeCoco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Salvatore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Salvatore wants to control but DeCoco is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco is stalling here. Salvatore is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeCoco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Salvatore has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Salvatore (8) vs (4) DeCoco
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeCoco stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Salvatore swings around for an armbar but DeCoco sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Salvatore's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Salvatore (8) vs (6) DeCoco
Salvatore working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeCoco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeCoco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco preventing the sweep.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco won't allow Salvatore to sweep him here.
Salvatore can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeCoco controls the pace.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeCoco is aware though and is defending well.
Salvatore keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
DeCoco stays in close to Salvatore's body and controls the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Salvatore keeps moving.
Salvatore has his foot on DeCoco's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. DeCoco works his way back into a safe position though.
Salvatore throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Salvatore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Salvatore is breathing heavily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco pushing down on Salvatore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Salvatore gets back to full guard.
DeCoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Salvatore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco passes Salvatore's left leg - he's now in half guard.
DeCoco performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Salvatore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCoco wants to take a breather but Salvatore is having none of it.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Salvatore trying to hold on to DeCoco's head to control him but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
DeCoco trying to control from half guard but Salvatore is working away.
Salvatore is trying to maintain the position but DeCoco is very close to passing his half guard.
DeCoco with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Salvatore trying to control but DeCoco postures up.
Salvatore is not content to let DeCoco control the position.
Salvatore looking for submissions off his back.
Salvatore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but DeCoco pulls his head out easily.
Salvatore actively working from the bottom here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Salvatore (8) vs (9) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 2
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Nando Vasquez (ranked 8307 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23451 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnny DeCoco is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 1 losses; Nando Vasquez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
DeCoco darts in and clinches Vasquez up against the cage.
Vasquez jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeCoco walks away with a smile on his face. Vasquez gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vasquez has DeCoco up against the cage in a clinch.
DeCoco has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Vasquez after a bit of a struggle.
Vasquez is pressed up against the cage. DeCoco has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vasquez down to the mat. Vasquez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Vasquez closes the distance and pushes DeCoco back into the cage.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but DeCoco won't allow it.
Vasquez tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. DeCoco just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nando Vasquez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vasquez jumps guard but DeCoco stands there with Vasquez around his waist. Vasquez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasquez decides to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
DeCoco is stalling in the full guard.
Vasquez keeping moving, preventing DeCoco from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasquez has his hands on DeCoco's head, controlling the position.
DeCoco passes into half guard.
DeCoco seems to be working for a kimura but Vasquez defends the submission attempt.
DeCoco trying to control from half guard but Vasquez is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vasquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
DeCoco wants to control but Vasquez is keeping him busy.
DeCoco might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Vasquez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
DeCoco trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is trying to control. Vasquez wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vasquez wants to get back to full guard.
Vasquez manages to get to full guard.
DeCoco being controlled here momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Vasquez is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vasquez is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vasquez (2) vs (0) DeCoco
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Vasquez defends easily.
DeCoco looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Vasquez has picked DeCoco up and slammed him! DeCoco can't keep hold of the triangle and Vasquez manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Vasquez (5) vs (0) DeCoco
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vasquez trying to control the action but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Vasquez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Vasquez is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
DeCoco wants to control but Vasquez postures up.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Vasquez is pressing down on DeCoco's thigh, looking to free his foot. DeCoco is holding on for now.
DeCoco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Vasquez trying to control from half guard but DeCoco is working away.
DeCoco trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
DeCoco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoco felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
DeCoco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoco keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez tries to pass to full mount but DeCoco defends it.
DeCoco controlling the position well.
Vasquez is looking to advance position but DeCoco won't allow it.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
DeCoco trying to hold on to Vasquez's head to control him but Vasquez postures up.
DeCoco slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
DeCoco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Vasquez is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeCoco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vasquez wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
Vasquez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasquez tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoco is retaining full guard.
DeCoco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoco, not yet.
DeCoco throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeCoco trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquez is proving a slippery customer.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Vasquez defends it easily.
Vasquez is stalling in the full guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
DeCoco working for a triangle but Vasquez defends it easily.
DeCoco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Vasquez postures up.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Vasquez preventing the sweep.
DeCoco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vasquez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
DeCoco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vasquez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeCoco working a defensive guard here.
Vasquez looking to pass the guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vasquez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
DeCoco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco trying to keep a closed guard but Vasquez is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasquez takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A victorious Nando Vasquez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: Feb 20, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jake Stevens (ranked 9533 p4p, 483 weight class) and Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23446 p4p, 0 weight class). Stevens comes to the cage accompanied by Johnny Nash - "Stir It Up". This should be a great matchup!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 4 losses; Jake Stevens! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
DeCoco darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Stevens (0) vs (2) DeCoco
Stevens is looking for a sweep. DeCoco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
DeCoco wants to free his trapped foot but Stevens is holding on for dear life with his legs.
DeCoco moves into full mount! Stevens won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (0) vs (5) DeCoco
DeCoco controlling from mount.
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.
Stevens tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Stevens really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stevens looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Stevens (0) vs (8) DeCoco
A bit of a pause in the action here. DeCoco controlling the positon.
DeCoco looking for the RNC.
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
DeCoco looking for the choke but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens tries to escape but DeCoco has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
DeCoco is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Stevens knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Stevens for a finish.
DeCoco is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
DeCoco is looking for the choke from the back position but Stevens is controlling his hands well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco 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, Stevens has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Stevens trying to control the hands but DeCoco breaks the grip.
DeCoco trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Stevens is trying to break free.
DeCoco biding his time, looking for the opening.
Stevens wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco doesn't have the hooks in and Stevens manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (8) DeCoco
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeCoco being controlled here, momentarily.
DeCoco keeping moving, preventing Stevens from controlling successfully.
DeCoco is trying to control the position but Stevens postures up.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stevens doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stevens manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is trying to keep Stevens in close.
DeCoco 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.
Stevens trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Stevens is one step ahead there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is looking for a triangle but Stevens pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Stevens is aware though and is defending well.
Stevens thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
DeCoco escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Stevens gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeCoco has control of Stevens's left arm, preventing Stevens from doing any damage.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco looking to control.
DeCoco had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stevens defends it easily.
Stevens wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is controlling Stevens's posture.
Stevens drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and DeCoco dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Stevens (2) vs (10) DeCoco
DeCoco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stevens has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but DeCoco can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head to control his posture.
Stevens looking for a guillotine here but DeCoco defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeCoco tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevens is retaining full guard.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
Stevens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Stevens is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco looking to pass the guard.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Stevens working a defensive guard here.
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.
Stevens not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
DeCoco controlling from the top position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco 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.
DeCoco trying to control but Stevens is working from the bottom.
DeCoco is stalling in the full guard.
Stevens 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.
Stevens is pulling down on DeCoco's head. It's preventing any offense from DeCoco, at least for the moment.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
DeCoco passes into half guard.
Stevens tries to roll over but DeCoco keeps him under control.
DeCoco trying to mount his opponent but Stevens defends it.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
DeCoco wants to control but Stevens is keeping him busy.
Stevens is trying to control but DeCoco passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Stevens (2) vs (13) DeCoco
You can see the frustration on Stevens's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
DeCoco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
DeCoco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Stevens will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeCoco wins on points by 13 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23171 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tres Centecion (ranked 2490 p4p, 231 weight class). Johnny DeCoco is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tres Centecion!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Centecion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Centecion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Centecion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeCoco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Centecion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeCoco.
Centecion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables DeCoco to keep the fight standing.
Johnny DeCoco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tres Centecion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco is working for takedown but Centecion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Centecion tries for a takedown. No joy.
DeCoco successfully pulls guard.
Centecion tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoco is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Centecion wants to control from the top but DeCoco keeps moving.
Centecion might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control DeCoco haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now DeCoco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (2) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco trying to control but Centecion is working from the bottom.
DeCoco won't allow Centecion to sweep him here.
Centecion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Centecion told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
DeCoco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Centecion is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco postures up.
DeCoco looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Centecion is looking for a triangle but DeCoco pushes his legs off easily.
DeCoco controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Centecion is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Centecion looking for subs off his back but DeCoco has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
DeCoco wants to control but Centecion is keeping him busy.
DeCoco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Centecion defends it well.
Centecion trying to control here.
DeCoco looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Centecion slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Centecion can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as DeCoco controls the pace.
Centecion is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
DeCoco trying to control the position from guard on top but Centecion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Centecion's guard.
DeCoco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Centecion has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling the pace.
Centecion with the active half guard here but DeCoco passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (5) vs (0) Centecion
Centecion is looking for a sweep.
DeCoco working away.
DeCoco works to advance to full mount. Centecion defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: DeCoco (7) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco controlling from mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco avoids the attempt from Centecion to control.
Centecion has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (10) vs (0) Centecion
DeCoco looking for the choke from the back.
Centecion is really stuck here.
DeCoco 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, Centecion has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
DeCoco controlling well, preventing Centecion from escaping the position.
Centecion breaks DeCoco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (10) vs (2) Centecion
DeCoco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Centecion is one step ahead there.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Centecion trying to control the position from guard on top but DeCoco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
DeCoco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Centecion controls the pace.
Centecion tries to free his leg and advance position but DeCoco is retaining full guard.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
Centecion is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as DeCoco holds on and takes a little breather.
Centecion stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. DeCoco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeCoco is pulling down on Centecion's head to control his posture.
Centecion stays in close to DeCoco's body and controls the position.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco has his foot on Centecion's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Centecion works his way back into a safe position though.
DeCoco looking for a guillotine here but Centecion defends easily.
DeCoco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Centecion defends well.
Centecion trying to control but DeCoco is working from the bottom.
DeCoco throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Centecion escapes and throws DeCoco's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (10) vs (5) Centecion
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Centecion wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
Centecion controlling the position from side mount.
DeCoco tries to bench press Centecion off him but Centecion keeps the position.
Centecion really doesn't want to stay on the ground with DeCoco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Centecion tries to move into full mount but can't pass DeCoco's legs.
DeCoco manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (12) vs (5) Centecion
DeCoco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Centecion keeps working.
Centecion wants to control but DeCoco is keeping busy.
Centecion trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (15) vs (5) Centecion
Centecion is looking to get to half guard.
Centecion is squirming around, avoiding DeCoco's attempts to control the action.
Centecion is desperately trying to improve his position but DeCoco has a good base and remains in mount.
Centecion is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco takes Centecion's back. Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (18) vs (5) Centecion
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
DeCoco avoiding Centecion 's attempts to control his hands.
Centecion defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of DeCoco's arms.
DeCoco is working for a rear naked choke. Centecion is not defending it well and DeCoco has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Centecion refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Centecion's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny DeCoco! |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (145lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Johnny DeCoco (ranked 23160 p4p, 0 weight class) and Beats Henderson (ranked 7586 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Johnny DeCoco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Beats Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Henderson doesn't manage to clinch there - DeCoco circles away.
Henderson wants to clinch.
We've been told by DeCoco's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Henderson fails to land the takedown.
DeCoco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Henderson sprawls and moves away.
Henderson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but DeCoco swivels and escapes.
DeCoco half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
DeCoco avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
DeCoco slaps away a takedown attempt from Henderson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny DeCoco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beats Henderson.
Henderson looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. DeCoco pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
DeCoco gets a clinch.
DeCoco has Henderson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Henderson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson gets underhooks to prevent DeCoco's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson jumps guard but DeCoco turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
DeCoco manages to pull guard.
Henderson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
DeCoco seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
DeCoco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Henderson manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: DeCoco (2) vs (0) Henderson
DeCoco sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Henderson pulls DeCoco in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controls from within his opponent's guard.
DeCoco slips nicely into half guard.
DeCoco controlling the action here.
DeCoco is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
DeCoco is trying to work for a kimura but Henderson is defending well.
DeCoco passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: DeCoco (5) vs (0) Henderson
Henderson looking for a sweep but DeCoco has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: DeCoco (7) vs (0) Henderson
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco controlling from mount.
Henderson defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from DeCoco.
DeCoco takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Henderson can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
DeCoco works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: DeCoco (10) vs (0) Henderson
DeCoco has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Henderson is defending well but eventually DeCoco manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Henderson has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Johnny DeCoco! |
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Event:
DARE RIO 2
Date: Nov 19, 2017 |
#R1#
DeCoco checks a leg kick nicely.
DeCoco is looking to counter punch.
Stone throws a leg kick
and DeCoco counters with a nice uppercut.
Stone tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and DeCoco tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeCoco misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. DeCoco does a little dance to reset his feet.
DeCoco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from DeCoco misses.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeCoco.
DeCoco has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite in the buildup to the fight.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and DeCoco has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from DeCoco and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Stone misses with a low kick as DeCoco jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeCoco has time to react.
DeCoco misses with a leg kick.
DeCoco avoids a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and clinches.#T1#
Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but DeCoco avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
DeCoco throwing a counter right hand but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeCoco was well out of range. Poor timing from Stone.
Stone misses with a kick to the body.
Stone moves out of range as DeCoco strikes.
As DeCoco backs off Stone throws a huge counter combo but DeCoco manages to avoid it all.
Stone slips a straight right by DeCoco.
DeCoco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stone.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
DeCoco moves out of range as Stone throws a body kick.
A big right from DeCoco misses.
DeCoco dodges the punch combination from Stone.
#T2#
DeCoco misses with a body shot.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeCoco throws out the jab.
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
DeCoco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
DeCoco misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice leg kick.
Stone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeCoco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Stone instigates a clinch.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
DeCoco fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Still in the clinch, DeCoco scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeCoco takes an elbow to the forehead.
DeCoco avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stone is trying to break free.
DeCoco avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
DeCoco wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stone misses with a knee to the head.
DeCoco misses with a body punch.
Stone looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Stone manages to break the clinch.
Stone throws a leg kick
and DeCoco counters with a straight right hand.
Stone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Stone staying out of range there.
DeCoco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone throws a hook but DeCoco avoids it easily.
DeCoco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
DeCoco throws an off balance right hand
#CL2#
and Stone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Stone.
Stone is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
DeCoco avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
DeCoco blocks the elbow strike.
DeCoco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and DeCoco avoids it.
DeCoco stalling against the cage.
DeCoco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DeCoco.
Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stone misses with a knee strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Stone dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
DeCoco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeCoco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
DeCoco misses with a hook.
Stone misses with a low kick.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
Stone flicks out a counter leg kick but DeCoco steps away.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
DeCoco loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
DeCoco uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stone.
Stone defending well as DeCoco loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stone has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Stone there as he acknowledges the shot.
Stone looks to clinch
and DeCoco counters with a left and a right that stings Stone.
DeCoco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from DeCoco.
Johnny DeCoco is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
DeCoco takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnny DeCoco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stone staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stone. DeCoco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stone slips a jab from DeCoco.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but DeCoco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
DeCoco misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a thumping low kick.
DeCoco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stone throws a lazy right hand but DeCoco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
DeCoco connects with a body shot.
Stone misses with a looping left.#T2#
DeCoco misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeCoco's knee momentarily.
Stone throws a head kick that misses.
Stone uses good head movement to avoid the hook from DeCoco.
DeCoco lands a nice shot to the body.
Stone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeCoco throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stone staying out of range there.
DeCoco backing away here, and Stone unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DeCoco takes a shot right to the bread basket.
DeCoco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeCoco throws a good cross that connects.
Stone lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#T3#
DeCoco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
DeCoco sets himself, and Stone steps forward looking for the clinch! DeCoco avoids it this time.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but DeCoco saw it coming and moves away.
Stone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from DeCoco.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stone! But no joy.
DeCoco fails to land with a series of punches.
Stone appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
DeCoco throws a jab but it's blocked by Stone.
DeCoco misses with a few strikes there.
DeCoco misses with an uppercut
and Stone counters with a leg kick.
DeCoco lands a right hook to the body.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone takes a swing at DeCoco's ribcage but misses.
DeCoco misses with a looping left.#T4#
Stone throws a low kick but it's checked well by DeCoco.
DeCoco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
DeCoco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
DeCoco misses with a hook. Stone ducked under it nicely.
DeCoco misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stone.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
DeCoco misses with an uppercut.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeCoco moves away.
Stone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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 Johnny DeCoco will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Stone tries to close the distance and clinch but DeCoco swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A low kick from DeCoco is predictable there
and Stone counters with a low kick, right behind DeCoco 's knee.
DeCoco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoco is just out of range.
DeCoco avoids the body shot from Stone.
Sloppy strikes from DeCoco. Those never looked like landing.
Stone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
A bone on bone clash there as DeCoco blocks the leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeCoco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
DeCoco misses with a few strikes there.
#T1#
DeCoco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DeCoco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
Stone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Stone bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
DeCoco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a nice low kick that buckles DeCoco's knee momentarily.
DeCoco bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
DeCoco loads up on a big right hand but Stone slips the punch.
Stone only half commits to the counter leg kick.
DeCoco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
DeCoco swings widly with a right hand
and Stone counters with a right hand to the body.
Stone misses with a head kick.
DeCoco swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Stone thuds his shin into the meat of DeCoco's side.
DeCoco lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Stone at a distance.
#T2#
DeCoco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stone scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DeCoco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stone.
A leg kick checked by DeCoco.
Stone avoids a punch combination nicely.
DeCoco misses the jab.
DeCoco swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stone counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Stone.
A good leg kick by Stone.
Stone throws a right and a left that DeCoco avoids nicely. #T3#
DeCoco falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stone counters with an outside leg kick.
DeCoco moves away from the strike by Stone.
Stone scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DeCoco doesn't seem bothered though.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeCoco crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stone - the referee stops the clock and DeCoco gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stone. DeCoco manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
DeCoco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for DeCoco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stone is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DeCoco rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Stone closes the distance and pushes DeCoco back into the cage.
Stone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
DeCoco dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
DeCoco is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
DeCoco managing to block the knees to the body from Stone.
DeCoco dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
#T4#
DeCoco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
DeCoco misses with the head strike.
Stone just leaning against DeCoco, taking a breather. #BC#
DeCoco's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Stone misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeCoco moves away from the strike by Stone.
DeCoco misses the shot to the body.
Stone swings for the body but DeCoco moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Stone.
A little feinted left hand from DeCoco on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stone cracks the inside of DeCoco's front leg.
Stone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stone connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Stone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stone 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 28:29
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Stone!
A less than humble Robert Stone misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DARE RISING SUN
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
DeCoco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
DeCoco has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Stone is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Stone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from DeCoco.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but DeCoco avoids it.
DeCoco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Stone throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A big left from DeCoco misses.
DeCoco connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
DeCoco throws a combination. Stone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Stone takes one to the chin there.
DeCoco lands with a good body shot.
DeCoco misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Stone's head coaches at Heart Cave (8 elites, 4 double-elites, 1 triple) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
DeCoco throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
DeCoco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as DeCoco blocks the low kick.
Stone throws a body kick that misses.
Stone slips a straight right by DeCoco.
Stone swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
DeCoco ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeCoco throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Stone counters by clinching up.
Stone misses with an elbow strike.
DeCoco dodges an elbow strike from Stone.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeCoco is defending well for now.#BC#
Stone breaks the clinch.
DeCoco throws a hook to the side of Stone's head but Stone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
DeCoco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stone counters with a nice body shot. #T2#
Stone misses with an uppercut. DeCoco saw that one coming.
Stone looks to land a body kick but DeCoco moved away.
Stone lands with a nice body kick.
DeCoco with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Stone to score with a decent uppercut.
Stone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
DeCoco keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeCoco throws out a counter right but Stone avoids it with no problem.
DeCoco throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeCoco misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Stone counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on DeCoco's face as he tries to break the clinch.
DeCoco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stone misses with a knee to the head. #T3#
DeCoco tries a body shot but Stone blocks it.
Stone wants to break free but DeCoco has control.
DeCoco looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
DeCoco misses with the head strike.
Stone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. DeCoco is defending well for now.
DeCoco avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stone leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stone missing with knees to the body.
DeCoco is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stone is defending well for now.
DeCoco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone stalling in the clinch.
Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Stone has DeCoco pressed against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
DeCoco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stone throws a leg kick but DeCoco checks it.
DeCoco throws a jab when Stone was well out of range.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
A counter left hand to the body from Stone misses its target.
DeCoco throws a shot from downtown. Stone moves away and avoids it.
Stone moves forwards but DeCoco connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone lands a slapping body shot.
Stone looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeCoco slips a jab and a cross from Stone.
A little jabbing left from DeCoco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
DeCoco scoring well with a low kick there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny DeCoco will probably get the nod.
That's time! Stone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Stone throws a right and a left that both miss.
DeCoco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stone was well out of range. Poor timing from DeCoco.
Stone misses with a low kick.
DeCoco looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DeCoco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone tries to clinch there but DeCoco circles away.
Stone slips under a jab.
Stone moves out of range of the strikes.
DeCoco will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stone is looking to score with low kicks.
Stone will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Stone looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Stone backs off DeCoco throws a huge counter combo but Stone manages to avoid it all.
Stone is looking to wear down DeCoco with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Stone misses with a straight left.
Johnny DeCoco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Stone.
DeCoco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
DeCoco misses with an uppercut. Stone saw that one coming.
Stone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DeCoco doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stone punishes DeCoco's body with a nice straight punch.
DeCoco checks a leg kick nicely.
DeCoco misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stone misses with a straight left.
Stone throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from DeCoco misses.#T2#
Stone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
DeCoco misses with a looping right.
DeCoco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stone manages to avoid it.
Stone half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeCoco moves away.
Stone throws a leg kick that misses.
Stone tries to move into range but DeCoco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stone misses with a head kick.
Stone defending well as DeCoco loads up on a big left hand.
Stone appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stone throws a low kick but DeCoco moves out of range easily.
DeCoco blocks a leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
DeCoco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
DeCoco lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Stone.
DeCoco blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from DeCoco on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone scores with a leg kick.
DeCoco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
DeCoco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stones jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stone rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but DeCoco moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
DeCoco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Stone throws the kick towards the body but DeCoco avoids it.
A big left from DeCoco misses. #T4#
DeCoco wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeCoco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stone.
Stone looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Stone lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DeCoco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoco is just out of range.
Stone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from DeCoco.
Stone appears to be looking for a big counter.
DeCoco scores with a hook to the body. Stone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DeCoco slips a jab from Stone.
Stone pivots, looking for a leg kick but DeCoco is out of range and Stone settles back down.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from DeCoco! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from DeCoco misses the target.
DeCoco blocks a leg kick.
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 Robert Stone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Stone defending well as DeCoco loads up on a big left hand.
Stone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Stone throws a solid leg kick but DeCoco takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Stone.
DeCoco throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stone throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
DeCoco throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Stone counter with a right hand.
DeCoco throws a body punch but Stone moves out of range.
And Stone counters with a quick kick to the body but DeCoco blocks it.
Stone defending well as DeCoco loads up on a big left hand.
DeCoco throws a right hand that misses
and Stone counters with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeCoco rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stone counters with a leg kick.
Stone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stone throws an off balance right hand
and DeCoco counters with a straight right hand.
DeCoco throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
DeCoco misses with a wild body shot.
Stone throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slow jab from DeCoco misses its intended target.
A jab from DeCoco misses.
Stone ducks under a wild hook from DeCoco.
It looked like Stone was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeCoco.
Stone turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
DeCoco throws out a loose jab but Stone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but DeCoco avoided it.
Johnny DeCoco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stone scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Stone has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
DeCoco pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stone attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A nice side step and DeCoco releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T2#
DeCoco connects with a looping right hand.
Stone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeCoco works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Stone throws a front kick aimed at DeCoco's knee but DeCoco avoids it well.
Stone moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
DeCoco swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL#
and Stone counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoco avoiding damage as Stone throws knees to the body.
Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
DeCoco's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeCoco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Stone creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through DeCoco's defenses.
DeCoco blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
Robert Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeCoco blocks an elbow strike from Stone.
#T3##BC#
Stone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
DeCoco checks a leg kick.
Stone tries to land a leg kick but DeCoco saw it coming and moves away.
Stone looks to score with a jab to the body but DeCoco is just out of range.
Stone blocks a jab.
Stone tried to counter with a leg kick but DeCoco avoided it.
DeCoco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stone circles away quickly and effectively.
Stone goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Stone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as DeCoco throws out the jab.
DeCoco misses with a straight right.
Stone swings for the body but DeCoco moves out of range.
#T4#
Stone misses with a leg kick.
DeCoco scores with a nice head shot.
DeCoco waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stone.
It looked like Stone was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
DeCoco swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
DeCoco throws a body shot but no joy.
DeCoco keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
DeCoco misses with a right hand
and Stone counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCoco throws an overhand right that lands on Stone's shoulder, as Stone tries to avoid the shot.
Stone jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Crunch! Stone slams his shin into DeCoco's torso.
DeCoco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stone.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robert Stone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Stone 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
DARE SYDNEY
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
McGrady lands with a nice body punch.
We've been told by DeCoco's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McGrady throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
DeCoco moves out of range of the strikes.
McGrady throws a right hand that DeCoco ducks under and follows up with a left that DeCoco also avoids with ease.
DeCoco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGradys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#TD2#
McGrady darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
DeCoco keeping control of the position.
DeCoco is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
DeCoco trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
#T1#
Well, if McGrady 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.
McGrady lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
DeCoco is positioning himself well to prevent McGrady advancing to mount. #SUB2#
McGrady seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
DeCoco looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeCoco trying to hold on to McGrady's head to control him but McGrady postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGrady drops an elbow to the side of DeCoco's head. #T2##SUB2#
McGrady is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and DeCoco defends it well.
DeCoco wants to improve his position but McGrady is controlling well.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura but DeCoco is defending well.
#SUB#
DeCoco looking for submissions off his back.#SU2#
McGrady stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows DeCoco to get to his feet.
Chosu McGrady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGrady moves out of range as DeCoco strikes.
DeCoco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
McGrady lands a jab-cross combination.
McGrady shoots in for a takedown but DeCoco shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
McGrady scores with a takedown into DeCoco's guard.
McGrady connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGrady stopping the sweep attempt from DeCoco.
McGrady lands a couple of digs.
McGrady with a flurry of punches that miss.
DeCoco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
DeCoco pushing down on McGrady's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
McGrady wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
DeCoco tries to pass the half guard into mount. McGrady knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
DeCoco is stalling here. McGrady is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! DeCoco seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McGrady has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SUB2#
McGrady thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
DeCoco taking a bit of punishment here - McGrady scoring with strikes.
DeCoco is trying to get back to half guard.
McGrady tries to advance to mount but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
McGrady misses with a hook. DeCoco ducked under it nicely.
McGrady thuds his right hand into DeCoco's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGrady.
DeCoco is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGrady.
DeCoco uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McGrady.
DeCoco goes for a double leg but McGrady avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGrady continues to drive forward.
McGrady tries to move into range but DeCoco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McGrady has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
DeCoco rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McGrady moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McGrady misses with a hook
and DeCoco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McGrady as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
McGrady shoots in and gets a takedown into DeCoco's guard.
McGrady forces his way into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ground and pound from McGrady. #SUB2#
McGrady is working for a kimura but DeCoco is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
McGrady is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
McGrady looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB2#
DeCoco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady is thwarting DeCoco's attempts to control the position.
McGrady performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T2#
McGrady working the head and body with strikes. #SUB#
DeCoco looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
DeCoco is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
McGrady thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed DeCoco's head. #SUB2#
DeCoco is defending against the submission attempts here by McGrady.
McGrady throwing shots but DeCoco is blocking nicely. #T3#
McGrady sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. DeCoco defending well though.
McGrady is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
McGrady wants to work for an arm triangle but DeCoco is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
McGrady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DeCoco has managed to free his arm - good work.
McGrady wants to lay and pray for a moment but DeCoco keeps working.
McGrady takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
McGrady trying to control from DeCoco's half guard. DeCoco has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
DeCoco is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McGrady is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chosu McGrady has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
McGrady drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but DeCoco manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McGrady has DeCoco in his guard.#REVR##ES2#
McGrady wriggles free and stands up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chosu McGrady showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A swing and a miss from DeCoco.
DeCoco cracks a nice hook into McGrady's ribs.
McGrady misses with a looping left.
McGrady throws a right and a left that DeCoco avoids nicely.
DeCoco misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGrady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
DeCoco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGrady is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McGrady has a takedown stuffed.
McGrady misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGrady uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before DeCoco has time to react.
DeCoco throws a looping overhand right but McGrady ducks down to avoid it.
McGrady throws a counter combo.
McGrady shoots in but DeCoco avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1##TD2#
DeCoco gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McGrady to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DeCoco wants to sweep here but McGrady controlling him for the moment.
DeCoco pulls McGrady in close to prevent any damage.
McGrady with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McGrady makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
McGrady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says McGrady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! DeCoco screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with McGrady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Chosu McGrady!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Volcanic shoots in but no luck this time.
Volcanic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
DeCoco wants to counter the offense by Volcanic and move into the clinch position.#CL2#
DeCoco rushes Volcanic and presses him up against the cage.
DeCoco is trying to push Volcanic away but Volcanic has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
DeCoco can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Volcanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volcanic misses with the combination.
#CL2#
DeCoco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volcanic, pushing him back against the cage.
DeCoco goes for a takedown attempt but Volcanic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Volcanic tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for DeCoco with that takedown attempt.
Danny Volcanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.#CL#
Volcanic has taken the fight to the clinch.
DeCoco fails to pull guard.
#T1#
A bit of stalling here from DeCoco.
#BC#
Volcanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
DeCoco takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Volcanic breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeCoco.#CL2#
DeCoco clinches up against the cage.
DeCoco is trying to pull guard but Volcanic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
DeCoco jumps guard but Volcanic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Volcanic drops to a knee looking for a takedown but DeCoco gets the underhooks and prevents it.
DeCoco gets underhooks to prevent Volcanic's takedown attempt.
#BC#
Volcanic manages to break the clinch.
#TD2#
Volcanic gets caught napping as DeCoco dives in and scores a takedown. Volcanic manages to retain guard.#ES#
Volcanic uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Volcanic shoots in looking for a takedown but DeCoco manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Volcanic's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Volcanic has closed the distance and engaged DeCoco in a clinch.
#TD2#
DeCoco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. DeCoco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
DeCoco 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.
Volcanic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
DeCoco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volcanic controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Volcanic has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volcanic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. DeCoco is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Volcanic misses. #CL#
Volcanic moves into the clinch.
DeCoco jumps guard but Volcanic turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
DeCoco pulls guard. #T4#
Volcanic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Volcanic is stalling in the full guard.
DeCoco is trying to keep Volcanic in close.
Volcanic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
DeCoco is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Volcanic defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Volcanic 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#
DeCoco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Volcanic pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volcanic shoots in but no luck this time.
DeCoco looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
No luck for DeCoco with that takedown attempt. #CL2#
DeCoco fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Volcanic, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
DeCoco is trying to pull guard but Volcanic turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Danny Volcanic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny DeCoco.#TD#
Volcanic manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
DeCoco must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Volcanic looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
DeCoco decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Volcanic, up you get! #T1#
DeCoco tries to bum rush Volcanic with a series of wild strikes but Volcanic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
No joy there for Volcanic, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Volcanic closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Volcanic lands in his opponent's guard.#ES2#
DeCoco manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Volcanic swinging wildly here.
Danny Volcanic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeCoco works Volcanic's body with a nice hook.#TD2#
DeCoco closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeCoco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Volcanic keeps working. #T2##SU2#
DeCoco decides to stand back up. #CL2#
DeCoco moves into range and clinches up with Volcanic.
DeCoco wants to take the fight to the mat but Volcanic manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Volcanic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Volcanic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Volcanic tries to work over DeCoco's front leg with a kick but DeCoco checks it.
Volcanic shoots in but no luck this time.
Volcanic fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Danny Volcanic is winning the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeCoco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Volcanic but Volcanic pushes him off and we're back to square one.
DeCoco misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
DeCoco moves into the clinch.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Volcanic.
DeCoco tries to circle away but Volcanic has him pinned against the cage.
DeCoco jumps guard but Volcanic stands there with DeCoco around his waist. DeCoco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Volcanic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Volcanic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Volcanic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Volcanic working some nice short punches in the clinch.#TD2#
DeCoco gets control of Volcanic's arms and successfully pulls guard. DeCoco will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
DeCoco looking for a sweep. Not yet DeCoco, not yet.
Volcanic 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.
DeCoco is trying to control the position but Volcanic postures up. #T4##SUB2#
DeCoco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
DeCoco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Volcanic controls the pace.
DeCoco working a defensive guard here.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD#
Volcanic scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volcanic 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 Danny Volcanic will probably get the nod.
That's time! Volcanic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Volcanic fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but DeCoco avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
DeCoco moves into range and clinches up with Volcanic.
DeCoco looking for a takedown.
Volcanic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DeCoco is defending well.
DeCoco is trying to break the clinch but Volcanic has him pressed against the cage.
DeCoco drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Volcanic gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Volcanic jumps guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volcanic is trying to keep DeCoco in close.
DeCoco wants to pass the guard but Volcanic is keeping the position.#T1#
DeCoco wants to control from the top but Volcanic keeps moving.
DeCoco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Volcanic swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SU2#
DeCoco decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Volcanic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt DeCoco or not. #TD#
Volcanic has clasped his hands together around DeCoco's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Volcanic happy to just control the position for now.
Johnny DeCoco has got the better of the ground game so far.
DeCoco tries to buck Volcanic off but Volcanic is having none of it.
Volcanic tries to advance to mount but DeCoco denies him.
DeCoco is being controlled here. #T3#
DeCoco wants to control but Volcanic postures up.
DeCoco tries to bench press Volcanic off him but Volcanic keeps the position.
DeCoco manages to work his way to half guard, despite Volcanic's best efforts.
DeCoco wants to improve his position but Volcanic is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Volcanic in particular looking to stall.
DeCoco looks like he's trying to stand up.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeCoco throws a head kick that misses.
Volcanic is looking to counter punch.
Danny Volcanic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volcanic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #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.#TD2#
DeCoco closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volcanic quickly recovers to half guard.#ES#
Volcanic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but DeCoco is on him like a limpet, forcing Volcanic back against the cage.#BC#
Volcanic manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
DeCoco working hard to break the clinch.#BC#
Volcanic manages to break the clinch.
Volcanic misses with an attempted mid kick.
#CL#
DeCoco gets tackled into the cage by Volcanic. Volcanic maintains the clinch.
Danny Volcanic is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Volcanic.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volcanic has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. DeCoco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Danny Volcanic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DeCoco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Johnny DeCoco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Volcanic managing to block the knees to the body from DeCoco.
#BC#
Volcanic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Volcanic showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Volcanic has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Volcanic!
After the big win, Danny Volcanic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Voodoo Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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