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Event:
DARE 31
Date: Mar 09, 2018 |
#R1# Valentine showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rat.
#KD# Oooooh!!! Rat has knocked Valentine down with a huge combo! Rat steps away and waves a wobbly Valentine back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT# It looks like Corwin Valentine has been cut. Rat swinging wildly here.
Rat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Valentine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Valentine. Valentine uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2# Valentine has managed to clinch.
Rat throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Valentine lands a knee to the body.
Rat avoids a wild elbow strike from Valentine. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Valentine obliges. Rat is breathing heavily. Valentine connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine tries a knee to the head but Rat blocks it.
#TD2# Valentine is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Rat can't fight it off and eventually Valentine manages to take the fight to the floor. Rat looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Valentine connects with a couple of short punches.#T1# Valentine with a flurry of punches that miss. Valentine postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Valentine won't allow Rat to sweep him here. Valentine looking to pass the guard. Valentine works over Rat with some ground and pound from guard. Valentine throwing strikes but missing. Valentine working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rat's head. Valentine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Valentine working some strikes from top position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Valentine content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Valentine has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2# Valentine stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rat swivels though and keeps the full guard. Valentine throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2# Valentine drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rat dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Valentine has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Rat should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Valentine has tightened it up now! Rat should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corwin Valentine! An out of breath and clearly excited Corwin Valentine thanked Evil Empire Nutrition - 160Q $150 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
DARE 26
Date: Feb 07, 2018 |
#R1# Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT2# It looks like Elton Korth has been cut. Rat fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Korth. A jab lands there for Korth. Rat looks to land a combination. Korth sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Korth lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. A solid leg kick lands there for Rat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Korth slips a jab and a cross from Rat.
Korth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Korth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Rat pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Rat 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. Rat keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth. Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rat misses with a wild combination.
Rat throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Korth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Korth moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Korth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rat under the eye. Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rat feints with a jab and clips Korth right behind the ear with a massive overhand right! Korth is sent crashing into the canvas and Rat leaps in for the kill! Korth tries to get to his feet but Rat is just battering him from every conceivable angle. The ref decides that Korth is in need of a savior and steps in!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1# Both fighters circling a little - Rat finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Miller seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rat. Miller shrugs it off though. Rat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Miller scores with a decent looking hook. Rat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rat throws a right and a left that both miss. Rat closes the distance and lands a one-two. Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rat throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD# and Miller counters with a nice double leg into side control. Rat won't be happy with that. Rat bucks up and tries to throw Miller off but instead Miller has got his back! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Rat is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. Miller has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Rat's body.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T1# The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rat wants to get back to his feet. #T2# There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action. Rat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Miller is hanging on to Rat's back as he tries to escape.
Rat is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Miller struggling to land strikes to the head as Rat covers up. Miller controlling the position well here. Rat rolled but Miller kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3# Miller's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Rat looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Miller slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Miller.#T4# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Rat 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. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Miller continues to hold on tight. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sewer Rat will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Rat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Miller looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rat is fending him off so far but Miller persists. Nope, Rat circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Miller clinches up with Rat and pushes him back against the cage. Miller is looking for a takedown. With the fighters up against the cage, Rat throws an elbow but misses. Rat tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body. Rat lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Rat is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now. Rat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Rat gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Miller.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rat creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. Rat missing with knees to the body.
Rat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Knees in the clinch landing for Rat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Miller is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rat is defending well. Rat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rat lands an elbow inside. Rat scores a nice knee to the body.
Miller avoids the elbow strike from Rat, against the cage.
The Sewer Rat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rat lands a knee to the body.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
Rat misses with an elbow strike.
Rat throws an elbow but it misses.
Rat scores a nice knee to the body.
Rat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rat lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off. Rat crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage. Rat throws an elbow but it misses.
#T2# Rat throws an elbow but it misses.
Rat lands a damaging elbow. Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Rat lands a damaging elbow. Rat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rat lands a nice knee to the body. Rat pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Miller blocks an elbow strike. Nice elbow from Rat. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow. Rat has Miller pressed against the cage, preventing Miller from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Nice elbow from Rat. Rat working Miller over with knees to the body. Rat scores a nice knee to the body.
#T3# Rat landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rat.
Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Miller takes a knee to the side of the body. Rat putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Rat is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Rat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Miller's defenses. Miller takes an elbow to the temple. Rat landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rat utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body. Miller takes an elbow to the forehead. Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Rat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4# Rat landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rat lands an elbow inside that Miller shrugs off. Rat crunches a lovely knee into Miller's ribcage. Rat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rat misses with an elbow strike.
Miller blocks the elbow strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rat. Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Miller's brow. Rat blocks an uppercut.
Miller blocks an elbow strike. Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rat. Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Miller throws a lazy right hand but Rat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Rat tries to bum rush Miller with a series of wild strikes but Miller uses good footwork to avoid the assault. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Rat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Miller takes a swing at Rat's ribcage but misses. The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Miller is looking to clinch. Despite the aggression on Rat's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Rat lands a nice looking body kick. Rat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Sewer Rat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. Rat lets loose with a powerful body kick. Miller will feel that in the morning. Miller is looking to clinch but Rat is avoiding it.
Rat fails to land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Rat.
Rat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
An attempted straight right counter from Miller misses the target. Rat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Miller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Miller is looking to score with low kicks. Rat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Miller to counter with a crisp jab. Rat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rat takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Miller wants to clinch up but Rat keeps it at a distance. Rat looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well. Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Rat is quick to defend against it. The Sewer Rat is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL# Miller closes the distance and clinches. Rat lands an elbow inside. Miller goes for a takedown attempt but Rat pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Rat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Rat misses with the combination.
#T2# Rat misses with a double jab.
Rat checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A punch combination from Rat misses. Rat avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
Miller tries to clinch but Rat moves out of range. Miller sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Miller circles away quickly and effectively. Miller wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Miller will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Rat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller moves out of range as Rat throws a body kick.
Miller wants to clinch. A slapping body kick lands there for Rat.#T3# Rat keeps the fight on the outside. Rat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Miller moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Rat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Miller tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
The Sewer Rat seems to be getting the better of the standup. Rat takes one on the button. Rat connects with a solid leg kick. Miller throws a leg kick but Rat moved away. Miller showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rat.
Rat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rat throws the kick towards the body but Miller avoids it. Miller lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rat backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Miller lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Miller is looking to clinch. #T4# Miller fails in his attempt to clinch. Rat tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CL# Miller has managed to clinch.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it. With the fighters up against the cage, Rat throws an elbow but misses. #BC# Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller. Rat stuffs the takedown attempt from Miller. Miller gets slowly back to his feet. Rat unleashes a big counter combination but Miller bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rat misses with a two punch combination.
Miller takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rat at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Rat falls off balance throwing a combination
and Miller counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight! The Sewer Rat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rat 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 26:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sewer Rat! Landon Miller spoke after the fight, saying 'It is what it is. Back to the drawing board with me.'.
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Event:
IHOF 2.0: New Years Revolution
Date: Dec 30, 2017 |
#R1# Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but St George circles away quickly and effectively. Rat with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rat moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
St George bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rat's head backwards. Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It looked like St George wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Rat throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters with a lovely straight right hand! The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! A combination from Rat does no damage. St George moves out of range of the body kick from Rat.
Rat throws a left and a right that both miss
and St George counters with a flying knee. Nice. Rat misses with a body kick. An inside leg kick from Rat misses. #TD# St George shoots in for a takedown and gets it. St George lands with a punch from half guard. #T1# St George frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. St George cracks Rat with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
A nice elbow there by St George. St George looking to finish Rat with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rat! A nice elbow there by St George. St George controlling from the full mount. St George raining down hammerfists from mount.#SUB# St George has control of Rat's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rat regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! St George punching from mount but Rat doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T2# St George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St George has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission. St George landing strikes from the mount and Rat is in trouble! St George scores with a couple of good head shots there.
St George landing strikes, looking to finish! St George lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rat hang on? St George pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#SUB# St George working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. St George is landing with some decent strikes but Rat is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. St George is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Rat can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#T3# St George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
St George lands a couple of good shots and Rat has given up his back, trying to escape the position! St George is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB# St George sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Rat taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pierre St George! Pierre St George retains his welterweight title! Pierre St George decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GFO 15:
Date: Nov 11, 2017 |
#R1# Killer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rat. Rat obviously looking to wear him down.
OH! Killer has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Rat smells blood and charges in for the finish! Rat unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Killer sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
GFO 10: St George v Ozolins
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1# Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rat lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Rat throws a right and a left that both miss. A punch combination from Rat misses. Kurita moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2# It looks like The Sewer Rat has been cut. Kurita fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurita cracks Rat with a right hand to the side of the head. Rat lands with a nice body 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! Rat misses with a body kick. A punch combination from Rat misses. Kurita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rat. Rat fails to land with a series of punches.
Kurita scores with a sloppy right hand. Rat should have avoided that one. We've been told by Rat's head coaches at School of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Kurita throws a series of punches but Rat moves out of range. Rat is aggressively charging in as Kurita backs up avoiding any damage. Kurita tosses out a jab and Rat runs right into it face first! Rat is out cold! Kurita dropped down on all fours and is barking in Rat's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minobu Kurita! A victorious Minobu Kurita 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:
GFO VI: Ozolins v Ustinov
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1# St George dodges the punch combination from Rat.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that St George has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat. Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. A head kick by Rat misses #TD2# and St George counters with a shoot takedown. Rat fights it but they end up in guard. St George postures up and lands a big shot to Rat's brow. Rat 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. Rat has momentary wrist control but St George slips an elbow through the middle. St George forces his way into half guard. St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. St George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1# Rat blocking the ground and pound attempt from St George. St George content to control rather than advance. St George thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rat's head. St George throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow. St George winds up and cracks Rat with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. St George is working away from the top position though. St George lands with a punch from half guard. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T2# St George sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rat defending well though. Rat avoiding damage under a succession of punches from St George. #SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. St George content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. St George trying to mount his opponent but Rat defends it. St George thows a huge punch but Rat dodges it nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. St George connects with a nice short shot to Rat's temple. #T3# Ground and pound from St George. #SUB2# Rat is defending against the submission attempts here by St George.
St George throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. St George is working for a submission of some sort.
St George lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. St George slips a nice elbow through Rat's hands, connecting with Rat's forehead.#T4# St George prevents Rat from standing back up.
St George drops an elbow to the side of Rat's head. St George lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. St George performing his best blanket impression for a moment. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Rat has hold of St George's hands but St George slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. St George is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. St George lands a nice short elbow. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre St George dominated that round. That's time! Rat's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Rat closes the distance looking to clinch #TD2# and St George counters with a takedown into side control. Rat taking a bit of punishment here - St George scoring with strikes. St George working the ground and pound but Rat is defending the strikes. St George is chipping away with strikes.
Pierre St George has got the better of the ground game so far. Rat takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better. St George happy to just control the position for now. St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. St George controls the position from side control.#T1# St George is chipping away with strikes.
Rat takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
St George works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head. St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control. St George lands some shots froms side control. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. Rat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
St George looks up at the clock and then as Rat takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, St George smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
St George working the ground and pound. St George is staying tight to Rat's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T2# St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. St George trying to control the position but Rat is working away. St George scoring with punches and elbows. Rat on the wrong end of some ground and pound. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. St George working the head with strikes. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. Rat taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2# St George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Rat has escaped the position, nice work there. St George misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T3# St George is working Rat over with some ground and pound from side control. St George working the body and head with strikes. St George trying to control the action but Rat is working from the bottom. St George cracks Rat with a big elbow. St George landing strikes. St George lands some shots froms side control. St George in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. St George working the ground and pound. St George in side control lands a decent elbow. #T4##SUB2# St George in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Rat is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre St George! Pierre St George got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
GFO IV: Knox v Pereira
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1# Rat misses with a two punch combination.
Nice uppercut there from Rat.#CUT2# It looks like Jake Weber has been cut. Weber avoids the body shot from Rat.
#CL# Weber clinches with his opponent.
Rat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. A right handed body shot lands from Weber.
#TD# Weber jumps guard and drags Rat to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB# Weber working for a triangle but Rat defends it easily.
Weber pulls Rat in close to prevent any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat stopping the sweep attempt from Weber.#T1# Weber manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Rat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Weber controls the pace. Weber works a leg free and moves into half guard. Weber trying to control the pace. Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Weber is working away from the top position though.#T2# Weber stalling. #SU# Weber stands up out of the half guard. Rat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. The fight stays on the outside here - Rat looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Weber tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rat defends well and Weber ends up having to push Rat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T3# Rat dives in for a single leg takedown but Weber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#CL# Weber closes the distance and clinches. Weber blocks the elbow strike.
Rat can't get the takedown.
Knees to the body from Rat.
Rat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rat misses with a knee strike.
#BC# Weber breaks the clinch.
Rat tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Weber is able to avoid easily. No luck for Rat with that takedown attempt. Jake Weber has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sewer Rat. Weber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Weber moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off. Weber goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward.#T4# Weber misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Weber throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Rat.#CL2# Rat closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. This has been an exciting period of action! Weber tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Weber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Weber is breathing heavily. Weber tries to break free but Rat pushes him back against the cage. Weber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Rat gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Weber avoids a wild elbow strike from Rat. Weber takes a shot to the head. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rat has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Weber is looking to take this one to the mat. Weber dodges an elbow strike from Rat.
Rat tries to pull guard but Weber holds him up against the cage and eventually Rat drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sewer Rat will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Jake Weber's cut. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. #R2# Weber lands with a kick to the temple. Rat shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Rat lands a slapping body shot.
Jake Weber is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Weber throws a nice looking combination but Rat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL# Weber gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rat is trying to break the clinch but Weber is controlling him. Rat throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#TD# Weber decides to pull guard. Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. Rat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat is fighting to break Weber's control of his arms but Weber is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1##SUB# Weber escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Rat wants to control from the top but Weber keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD# Weber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T2# Rat trying to control from the bottom.
Weber thows a huge punch but Rat dodges it nicely.
Weber passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Rat! Rat is trying to escape the mount.
Weber content just to control the position here. #T3##SUB# Weber looking for a guillotine from mount but Rat is having none of it. Weber controlling from the full mount. #SUB# Weber looking for a guillotine from mount but Rat is having none of it. Weber is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around? Rat is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Weber tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Rat tries to hold on but Weber postures up. Weber controlling the position easily from mount. Weber lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Weber dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jake Weber's cut. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Rat throws a head kick that misses. Rat jabbing away but nothing is landing. Weber shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rat as he avoids it easily. #CL# Weber instigates a clinch. #BC2# Rat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rat keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Weber shoots in and drives through. Rat sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jake Weber. That's going to take a lot out of him. Weber staying out of range there. Donk. Rat catches Weber right on the button with a cross. The crowd cheers as Rat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weber doesn't seem phased though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Weber tries to keep at a distance but Rat has taken the fight into the clinch. Weber stalls. Weber effectively controlling the action here.#T1# Rat lands a good knee to the midsection. Weber won't want to take too many of those. Weber blocks an elbow strike from Rat.
Weber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Weber stalls. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Weber stalling the fight.
Weber jumps guard but Rat stands there with Weber around his waist. Weber gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rat pushes off an throws an elbow but Weber leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Weber takes an elbow to the forehead. Rat wants to break free but Weber has control.
Rat looking to throw knees to the head but Weber is blocking nicely.
#TD# Weber manages to pull guard.
Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2# Weber pulls Rat in close to prevent any damage. Rat trying to control the position from guard on top but Weber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rat might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Weber haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Weber pulls Rat in close to his closed guard and prevents Rat from doing any damage or advancing position. Weber keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T3##SUB# Weber is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Weber fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Rat misses with a hook. Weber ducked under it nicely. Rat wants to clinch up but Weber keeps it at a distance. Weber is looking for a counter combo. Rat throws a nice outside leg kick. Rat lands a jab.#CL2# Rat rushes Weber and presses him up against the cage. Weber tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Weber fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Rat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Weber manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rat scores with a jab. Weber acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Weber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Weber is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Weber takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Rat fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2# Rat has Weber up against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Weber breaks from the clinch.
#KD2# Rat cracks Weber with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Rat has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Weber to stand back up!#ROC2# Weber is rocked!#CUT2# Jake Weber's cut is getting worse. Rat plants his feet and throws a brutal three punch combo that sends Weber swiftly into unconsciousness! Right, left, right! Boom, boom, boom! Weber face plants, battered and bloodied! He might never be the same again after that finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
GFO II: Bala x Hudson
Date: Sep 02, 2017 |
#R1# Rat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. St George is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2# St George rushes Rat and presses him up against the cage. Rat throws an elbow but it misses.
#TD2# St George has picked Rat up - he's going for a ride! St George dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard. St George takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. St George not landing any meaningful shots this time. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. St George thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Rat misses with some strikes from the bottom.
St George not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. St George is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. Still in half guard, St George seems content to control. Nice strikes from St George there. #T1# St George stalling. St George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rat with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Rat taking some punishment here, with St George in his half guard. St George working over Rat with some ground and pound. Rat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. St George working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Rat is looking for a sweep. St George is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. St George sitting and controlling from the half guard. St George slips a nice elbow through Rat's hands, connecting with Rat's forehead.#T2##SUB2# St George is trying for a kimura here. Rat looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! St George wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre St George! During a confident post fight interview, Pierre St George thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GFO I: St George v Punzo
Date: Aug 18, 2017 |
#R1# Grady moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off. Grady tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
Rat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grady. Nice defenses there by Grady. Grady looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Rat misses with an attempted mid kick.
Grady with a nice cross. Rat throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Rat tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grady manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rat gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Grady counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Grady tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rat manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Rat misses with a low kick. Jab from Grady.#KD2# Grady drops Rat with a nice combination! Grady dives into Rat's guard, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Grady drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Grady jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Grady drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Grady as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Rat screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Grady! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Myles Grady! Myles Grady was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2017 |
#R1# Ratcliffe dodges the punch combination from Rat.
Rat works Ratcliffe's body with a nice hook. The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Ratcliffe misses with a double jab
#CL# and Rat counters into the clinch. Nicely done. A short left from Rat. The referee is keeping an eye on Rat - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ratcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Rat crunches a lovely knee into Ratcliffe's ribcage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ratcliffe working aggressively here.
Ratcliffe lands a right hand. #TD# Rat jumps guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rat pulls Ratcliffe in close to his closed guard and prevents Ratcliffe from doing any damage or advancing position. Rat continues to stall.#T1# Rat manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ratcliffe manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2# Ratcliffe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Rat sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU# Ratcliffe is working an open guard so Rat takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#TD# Rat scores with a takedown into Ratcliffe's guard.#SUB2# Ratcliffe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rat controls from within his opponent's guard. Rat tries to stand but Ratcliffe is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Rat drops back looking for a leg! Ratcliffe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ratcliffe manages to kick Rat off! Rat jumps back into Ratcliffe's guard. Ratcliffe trying to control the position.
Rat controlling from the top position. Ratcliffe looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Rat controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Ratcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Ratcliffe works over Rat's head and body with a nice combination. Rat misses with a series of wild punches.
Ratcliffe lands the left hand. Rat walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Ratcliffe lands a lovely overhand right. Rat fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ratcliffe manages to avoid it. Ratcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Rat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #TD# Rat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Ratcliffe to the ground. Rat is now in Ratcliffe's guard. Rat sitting in guard here, content to control. #SU# Rat stands and steps away. Ratcliffe gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Ratcliffe tries to clinch but Rat moves out of range. Ratcliffe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Ratcliffe is looking to clinch but Rat is avoiding it.
Jab from Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe tries to clinch up. The Sewer Rat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Ratcliffe shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rat eats them both and turns towards Ratcliffe to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Rat lands with a slapping head kick. No joy there for Rat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ratcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL# Rat clinches up with Ratcliffe and pushes him back against the cage. Rat lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC# Rat manages to break the clinch.
Ratcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# Rat rushes Ratcliffe and presses him up against the cage. Ratcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rat uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Rat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ratcliffe throws a series of punches but Rat moves out of range. #T1# Rat throws a head kick but Ratcliffe moves out of range.
Ratcliffe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Ratcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Ratcliffe scores with a jab. Kevin Ratcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Rat plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Rat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ratcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Rat's head. Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ratcliffe circles away quickly and effectively. Ratcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rat momentarily.
Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Rat looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Ratcliffe throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL# and Rat counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rat. Rat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ratcliffe working aggressively here.
Rat crunches a lovely knee into Ratcliffe's ribcage.#TD# Rat ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Rat no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Rat is adopting a defensive guard.#T2# Ratcliffe is looking to pass into half guard but Rat pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Rat is in guard.#REVR# Ratcliffe working a defensive guard here.
Rat controls the pace of the fight for a moment. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Ratcliffe is looking for a triangle but Rat pushes his legs off easily.
Ratcliffe trying to control the position.
Ratcliffe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rat controls the pace.#T3# Ratcliffe trying to control the position.
Rat controls from within his opponent's guard. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Ratcliffe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Rat cracks Ratcliffe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T4# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL# Rat has closed the distance and engaged Ratcliffe in a clinch.
Rat comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Ratcliffe throws a head punch that misses. The Sewer Rat has scored more points in the clinch so far. Rat connects with a nasty looking knee right to Ratcliffe's face.
Rat lands an elbow that stopped Ratcliffe in his tracks for a moment. Ratcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch. Ratcliffe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. Rat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ratcliffe throws a head punch that misses. Rat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rat holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ratcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside. Rat lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ratcliffe backwards. Rat blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Rat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that second round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Rat takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rat throws a combination that misses and Ratcliffe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Ratcliffe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ratcliffe misses with a hook. Rat ducked under it nicely. Rat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ratcliffe connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rat momentarily.
Rat is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ratcliffe can do to turn this around? Ratcliffe connects with a crisp jab. Ratcliffe scores with a body shot.
Ratcliffe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Nice shot lands for Rat. A head kick misses from Rat. Ratcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch. A jab from Ratcliffe does it's job there. Ratcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rat paws at him with a jab and circles away. Ratcliffe is looking to clinch but Rat is avoiding it.
#T1# Good leg kick by Rat there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ratcliffe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rat takes one on the button.#CL# Rat clinches up with Ratcliffe and pushes him back against the cage. Ratcliffe misses with some punches.
Rat connects with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rat as Ratcliffe tries to tie him up. #BC# Rat breaks from the clinch.
Ratcliffe connects with the punch. Rat goes for a double leg but Ratcliffe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ratcliffe continues to drive forward. Rat goes for a high kick. It partially lands. Rat misses with a double jab.
Ratcliffe tries to counter with a clinch but Rat shakes him off and moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ratcliffe is looking to clinch. A quick step to the side and Rat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect. Ratcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Rat. Ratcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rat looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Ratcliffe is looking to clinch. #T2# Rat misses with a body kick. Ratcliffe tries to clinch up but Rat circles away and keeps his distance. Rat moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Ratcliffe's corner calls for a 1-2. Ratcliffe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ratcliffe lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rat takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kevin Ratcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup. Ratcliffe tries to clinch but Rat is having none of it. #CL# Rat fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ratcliffe, pushing him back against the cage. Rat working Ratcliffe over with knees to the body. Ratcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Rat lands a body punch in the clinch. Ratcliffe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rat blocking some punches.
#BC# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL# Ratcliffe gets tackled into the cage by Rat. Rat maintains the clinch. #T3# Rat is pushing Ratcliffe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Rat scores with a nice hook to the head. Ratcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Rat uses good head movement to avoid it. Rat gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Rat lands an elbow that stopped Ratcliffe in his tracks for a moment. Rat tries for a takedown. No joy.
Rat blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC# Rat manages to break the clinch.
Ratcliffe tries to close the distance and clinch but Rat swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Rat fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sewer Rat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Ratcliffe sizes up Rat with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T4# Rat takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Jab, jab by Ratcliffe - just one landing. Danga de danga de dang - Ratcliffe scores with a four punch combination! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Rat dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ratcliffe. That did some damage!#CL# Ratcliffe tries to keep at a distance but Rat has taken the fight into the clinch. Ratcliffe working aggressively here.
Rat lands with a right to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ratcliffe. Ratcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Rat.
Ratcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Knees to the body from Rat.
Rat stalling.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Nice elbow from Rat. Ratcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kevin Ratcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Sewer Rat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Rat landing knees to the body.
Rat lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kevin Ratcliffe. I think Rat 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2017 |
#R1# Froelich shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rat but Rat pushes him off and we're back to square one. Rat lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Rat slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Rat tries to bum rush Froelich with a series of wild strikes but Froelich uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Froelich is looking to clinch but Rat is avoiding it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froelich is defended easily by Rat.#CL# Froelich has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich is looking for a takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2# Rat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Froelich blocks a head kick by Rat.
That kick from Rat tenderised Froelich's leg. Froelich is trying to keep his angry face on.#T1# Rat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Froelich.
Froelich moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off. Rat lands with a hook. Froelich tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Froelich has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Rat shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Froelich pinned against the cage. Froelich gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
Rat throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rat fails with a takedown attempt. Rat is looking to clinch but Froelich is avoiding it.
Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
#T2# No luck with that takedown attempt from Froelich. This has been an exciting period of action! Froelich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rat. Rat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Froelich. Rat lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rat. Rat misses the jab.#CL# Rat tries to keep at a distance but Froelich has taken the fight into the clinch. Rat missing with knees to the body.
Rat with a knee to the head.
Rat misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Froelich wants to get back to striking at distance but Rat won't allow it.
The referee calls for Froelich to work.
Rat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Froelich just stands there and leans against the cage.#T3##BC2# Rat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rat misses with a combination
#TD# and Froelich counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Froelich takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Froelich. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rat keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Froelich has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4# Froelich performing his best blanket impression for a moment. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Rat has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Froelich is working away from the top position though.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rat defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich takes one to the side of the head.
Rat darts in looking for a takedown but Froelich gets double underhooks and turns Rat into the cage. Rat throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rat throws a body punch but Froelich moves out of range. Nice cross by Froelich. Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Froelich darts in looking for a takedown but Rat gets double underhooks and turns Froelich into the cage. Froelich throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rat's waist but Rat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Froelich off to one side. Rat tries to clinch but Froelich moves out of range. #CL2# Rat clinches. Froelich jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rat walks away with a smile on his face. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him. Froelich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Froelich fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Rat lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rat goes for a high kick. It partially lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Froelich is defended easily by Rat. Rat swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1# Rat lands with a kick to the temple. Froelich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Froelich throws a series of punches but Rat moves out of range. Some wild striking there from Rat.
Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Froelich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rat. Rat throws a head kick that half lands.
Rat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Froelich's head. Froelich fails with the takedown. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Rat connects with the punch. Rat scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2# A telegraphed right hand from Rat misses the target. Froelich slips a jab and a cross from Rat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rat stuffs the takedown attempt from Froelich. Froelich gets slowly back to his feet. Rat closes the distance and lands a one-two. Nice cross by Rat. Rat slaps away a takedown attempt from Froelich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Froelich looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rat is fending him off so far but Froelich persists. Nope, Rat circles away and we're back to standing. Nice shot lands for Rat. Froelich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Rat throws a head kick that misses. Froelich appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Froelich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rat.#T3# Rat lands an overhand right.#CL2# Rat pushes Froelich up against the cage in a clinch. Froelich tries to circle away but Rat has him pinned against the cage. Rat throws a head punch that misses. Froelich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Grady Froelich is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rat fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rat connects with a body shot. Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. Rat sizes up Froelich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Froelich misses with an uppercut. Rat's corner calls for a 1-2. Rat obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4# Rat tries to clinch up but Froelich circles away and keeps his distance. Rat stuffs the takedown. Rat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rat misses with a double jab.
Froelich half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Froelich stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Froelich wants it to stay on the feet. Froelich drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rat sprawls and moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Froelich shoots in for a takedown but Rat shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Rat connects with a crisp jab. Rat is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Froelich misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Froelich shoots in for a double leg but Rat sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. We've been informed that Rat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Nice takedown defense from Froelich. No joy for Rat on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Rat throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Froelich throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rat counters with a head kick. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Froelich tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rat sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Froelich somewhat. Rat throws a series of punches but Froelich moves out of range. Nice uppercut there from Rat. Rat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Froelich swivels and escapes.#CL# Froelich gets a clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Froelich tries to circle away but Rat has him pinned against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rat creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Froelich's defenses. Rat lands a nice elbow. Froelich fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Grady Froelich. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Rat using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rat misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rat. Rat with a knee to the head.
Rat lands an elbow just above Froelich 's eye. Froelich working hard to break the clinch. Rat unloads a knee to the mid-section. Froelich lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #BC2# Rat breaks the clinch.
Rat cracks Froelich with a good jab. Froelich tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rat defends well and Froelich ends up having to push Rat into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Rat throws a head kick that misses. Froelich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Froelich takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T2# Rat throws a right and a left that both miss. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rat shoots in looking for a takedown but Froelich manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Froelich tries for a takedown but Rat sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Froelich closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rat circles away. Rat unleashes a big counter combination but Froelich bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Rat explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Rat lands with a kick to the temple. Froelich shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #CL# Froelich moves into the clinch successfully.
Rat stalling in the clinch but Froelich improves position. Rat misses with an elbow over the top. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Froelich tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
#TD2# Rat shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES# Froelich pushes Rat off and gets back to his feet.#T3# Froelich will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Froelich fails with a takedown attempt. Rat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rat lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CL2# Rat moves into the clinch. Rat lands a knee to the body.
#T4# Rat unloads a knee to the mid-section. The Sewer Rat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Froelich takes a knee to the side of the body. #BC2# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Rat rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Froelich moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Rat tries to close the distance and clinch up but Froelich swats him away and circles back towards the center. Rat stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Froelich sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Froelich goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward. Rat throws out a counter right but Froelich avoids it with no problem. Rat slaps away a takedown attempt from Froelich, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rat wants to clinch up but Froelich keeps it at a distance. Grady Froelich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The Sewer Rat is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Rat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Froelich defends it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight! The Sewer Rat comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Rat 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30 Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sewer Rat!
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Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# Rat takes the fight into the clinch. Rat throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lesley blocks it with crossed arms. Rat working Lesley over with knees to the body. Lesley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rat misses with a knee to the head. Lesley presses Rat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Rat throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lesleys head. Lesley definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#BC2# Rat breaks the clinch.
Lesley shoots for a double leg takedown but Rat sprawls well. He's pushed Lesley's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rat 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.#CL# Lesley gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Lesley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rat backwards. Lesley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lesley blocks the elbow strike.
Lesley gets through Rat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesley lands on the inside with an uppercut. A nice glancing elbow lands by Rat. Lesley has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Rat avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T1# Lesley tries for a takedown but Rat manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Lesley. That's going to take a lot out of him. Knees in the clinch landing for Rat.
#BC2# Rat breaks the clinch.
#CL# Lesley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rat, pushing him back against the cage. A battle for position here, against the cage. Lesley is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Rat tries to throw a body punch but Lesley avoids it by throwing Rat back against the cage. Rat prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lesley misses with a short punch on the inside. A bit of stalling here from Lesley.
Rat trying to land knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesley.
Lesley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rat's elbow. #T2# Rat lands a nice elbow from the clinch. Lesley dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. A shot in the inside from Lesley. Rat tries to pull guard but Lesley won't allow it.
Lesley throws an elbow that misses.
#BC2# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lesley swivels and escapes. As Rat looks to move away, Lesley throws a big counter combo but Rat just gets out of the way. Lesley throws a series of punches but Rat moves out of range. #CL2# Rat closes the distance and pushes Lesley back into the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lesley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lesley pushes off an throws an elbow but Rat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Rat is trying to stall.
Rat tries to stall but Lesley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rat throws a head punch that misses. #T3# Rat looking to throw knees to the head but Lesley is blocking nicely.
Rat tries to break the clinch but Lesley is controlling the position. Lesley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Come on Lesley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice left hand lands by Lesley.
#BC2# Rat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice sprawl there from Rat as Lesley shoots in. Rat throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lesley. A swing and a miss from Rat. Rat throws a series of punches but Lesley avoids them all with ease. Lesley tries to counter by clinching up but Rat breaks away and moves out of range. Lesley tries to bum rush Rat with a series of wild strikes but Rat uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Rat looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD2# Rat fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lesley to the ground. Rat is now in Lesley's guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB# Lesley looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4# Lesley looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lesley on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lesley tries to get out of the position. Lesley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Lesley looking for a sweep. Not yet Lesley, not yet. Lesley controlling Rat's posture. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Lesley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rat is controlling him. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but The Sewer Rat will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Rat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rat lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Rat takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lesley will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rat circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lesley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rat backs up against the cage.
Sloppy strikes from Rat. Those never looked like landing. Lesley darts in looking for a takedown but Rat gets double underhooks and turns Lesley into the cage. Rat fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lesley is defended easily by Rat. Rat misses with a wild combination.
#T1# Lesley scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Rat throws a right and a left that both miss. Lesley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rat backs up against the cage.
Lesley throws a right hand that Rat ducks under and follows up with a left that Rat also avoids with ease. Lesley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lesley tests Rat's chin there with a solid looking shot. Rat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesley counters with a nice uppercut. Lesley throws a right and a left that Rat avoids nicely. Lesley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lesley wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A cross from Lesley lands.#TD2# Rat bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Lesley tries to improve position but can't. #T2# Lesley sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard. Lesley keeping hold of Rat's head, controlling as best he can. Lesley wants to improve his position but Rat is controlling well.
Rat is looking to take a break and control but Lesley is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lesley tries to roll over but Rat keeps him under control. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3##SU2# Rat stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lesley to get to his feet. Lesley connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL# Lesley gets a clinch. Rat lands an uppercut. Rat lands a nice elbow. Rat misses with a short punch on the inside. Rat tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lesley's elbow. Rat has Lesley pressed against the cage, preventing Lesley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC2# Rat manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Rat clinches up against the cage.#T4# Lesley tries to work over Rat's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. The Sewer Rat seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Lesley lands a body punch. Lesley stalls. A left hand lands to the body for Lesley.
Lesley presses Rat against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rat. Lesley is trying to break the clinch but Rat has him pressed against the cage. Lesley lands with a short head shot on the inside. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Rat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesley tries to pull guard but Rat holds him up against the cage and eventually Lesley drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Lesley. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD# Lesley pulls guard successfully.
Lesley keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dusty Lesley dominated that second round. That's time! Lesley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Rat throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rat misses with a body shot
and Lesley connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Rat stuffs the takedown. Lesley connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rat. Rat circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL2# Lesley tries to keep at a distance but Rat has taken the fight into the clinch. A short body shot lands from Lesley as the two fighters clinch.
Lesley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rat has him pressed against the cage. Rat is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Rat keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lesley's efforts to push away. Lesley leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Rat breaks from the clinch.
#CL2# Rat has Lesley up against the cage in a clinch.
Lesley leaning against his opponent.
#T1# Rat tries to stall but Lesley uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lesley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lesley misses with a short punch on the inside. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Rat tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lesley avoids it.#BC2# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat keeps Lesley at a distance using the push kick. Dusty Lesley is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rat throws a nice looking combination but Lesley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lesley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rat throws a series of punches but Lesley moves out of range. Rat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Lesley on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T2##CL# Lesley closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Lesley works on Rat's body with a couple of short punches. Rat tries to land a knee to the head but Lesley blocks with his arms.
Lesley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Lesley blocks an elbow strike from Rat.
Rat dodges an elbow strike from Lesley.
Lesley lands with a short head shot on the inside. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Rat wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lesley stalls. Lesley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Lesley drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lesley lands a right hand. #T3# Rat is looking to break free of the clinch but Lesley has double underhooks. Lesley gets through Rat's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Lesley blocks an elbow strike from Rat.
Rat wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesley won't allow it.
Rat lands an elbow that stopped Lesley in his tracks for a moment. Rat wants to get back to striking at distance but Lesley won't allow it.
Lesley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Lesley avoiding damage.
Rat has Lesley pressed against the cage, preventing Lesley from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rat taking a breather. Rat misses with an elbow strike.
Rat jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lesley walks away with a smile on his face. Rat gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Dusty Lesley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sewer Rat. Lesley throws a nice looking combination but Rat bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Lesley paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4# Rat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CL# Lesley clinches up against the cage. Rat's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rat wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rat jumps guard but Lesley stands there with Rat around his waist. Rat gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rat lands an elbow inside that Lesley shrugs off. Rat with a knee to the head.
Lesley is trying to break free. Come on Lesley - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rat has a couple of punches blocked by Lesley.
Stalling in the clinch from Lesley.
Lesley blocks the elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight! Dusty Lesley showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lesley 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28 Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dusty Lesley!
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Date: Jul 06, 2017 |
#R1##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Rat with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#TD# Carter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Carter trying to control the position here. Carter keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. Carter trying to strike off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter is looking to stand up but Rat isn't so interested in that idea. Carter manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rat manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SU# Carter gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1# Carter is looking to clinch. #CL# Carter has Rat up against the cage in a clinch.
Carter is trying to force a seperation but Rat has the dominant position. Rat is struggling to control the position.#BC2# Rat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Rat misses with the combination.
Rat throws a right hand that Carter ducks under and follows up with a left that Carter also avoids with ease. Rat has a takedown stuffed. Rat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2# The crowd cheers as Rat lands an impressive looking overhand right. Carter doesn't seem phased though. Nice sprawl there from Carter as Rat shoots in. Carter misses with a kick to the body.
Rat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch. A punch combination from Rat misses. Rat misses with the combination.
Carter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Elijah Carter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. 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! Rat misses with a takedown attempt and Carter counters with a left to the body. Elijah Carter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Sewer Rat. Rat looks winded! Rat throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Carter's head.#CUT2# It looks like Elijah Carter has been cut. The fight stays on the outside here - Carter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3##CL2# Rat has Carter up against the cage in a clinch.
Rat with a knee to the head.
Carter letting Rat take a breather here.#TD# Carter manages to pull guard.
Rat is fighting to break Carter's control of his arms but Carter is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment. Carter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Carter keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. Rat won't allow Carter to sweep him here. #T4# Carter looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #ES# Carter has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Rat off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. Carter throws a body punch but Rat moves out of range. Rat lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Carter circles away quickly and effectively. The Sewer Rat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Rat moves into range and clinches up with Carter. Rat trying to land knees to the body.
Rat with a knee to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Carter blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rat to keep the fight standing. Rat makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that round. The cut man is working on Elijah Carter's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Carter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rat. Carter dodges the punch combination from Rat.
Rat showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Carter.
Rat appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Some wild striking there from Carter.
Rat misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat throws a nice looking combination but Carter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rat will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T1# No joy there for Rat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter appears to be looking for a big counter. Rat throws a leg kick which misses Carter's front leg but catches the back leg as Carter tries to avoid it. Carter tries to clinch but Rat moves out of range. Rat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rat is breathing heavily. Rat misses with a combination
#CL# and Carter counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Carter tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
#CL# Carter moves into range and clinches up with Rat. Rat is trying to break free. Carter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rat walks away with a smile on his face. Carter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rat looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2# Carter checks the leg kick. Rat has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Rat misses with a double jab
#TD# and Carter counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Rat! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rat being controlled for a moment. #SUB# Carter working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Rat being controlled for a moment. #T3# Carter has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SU# Carter stands up. Rat tries for a takedown but Carter sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Carter feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rats jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Rat misses with the combination.
Carter lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Carter displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rat paws at him with a jab and circles away. Carter's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Carter duly obliges. Rat tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rat swinging wildly here.
Carter appears to be looking for a big counter. Rat misses with a double jab
#CL# and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elijah Carter dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Elijah Carter's cut. 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# Carter moves in looking to clinch but Rat pushes him off. Rat is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2# Rat pushes Carter up against the cage in a clinch. Rat slows down the pace here.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Rat has him pressed against the cage. Rat connects with a knee to the head.
Carter tries to pull guard but Rat won't allow it.
Carter is trying to pull guard but Rat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Elijah Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him. Carter tries to pull guard but Rat won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Carter is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rat to keep the fight standing. Carter fails to pull guard.
Rat lands a good knee to the midsection. Carter won't want to take too many of those. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Rat leaning against his opponent.
#T1# Rat scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Carter wants to clinch. Rat only half commits to the counter leg kick. Rat throws a head kick but Carter moves out of range.
Carter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carter.
The Sewer Rat seems to be getting the better of the standup. Carter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rat paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD2# Rat drops Carter with a beautiful combination! Carter stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Rat is looking for the KO!#ROC2# Carter is rocked! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Rat has cracked Carter with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Rat lands another huge swinging hook and Carter tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Carter, before Rat can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). The Sewer Rat!
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Event:
TWGC 17 (205lbs, D4): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 02, 2017 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Sewer Rat and Bill Blue. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Sewer Rat! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bill Blue! The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Russell Pearce.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way. Blue has closed the distance and engaged Rat in a clinch.
Blue stops a takedown attempt from Rat.
Rat is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Blue gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Rat has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Blue after a bit of a struggle. Our sources have told us that Rat has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sewer Rat. That's going to take a lot out of him. Rat jumps guard but Blue turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Rat tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blue smiles and moves away.
Blue keeps the fight on the outside. Blue moves into the clinch. Blue has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Rat is trying to keep an underhook but Blue manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rat (0) vs (2) Blue Blue has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Rat (0) vs (5) Blue We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Blue takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Rat wants to control but Blue is having none of it. Rat is looking to improve his position but Blue isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Rat is working hard here to advance position. Blue controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Blue is trying to take his opponent's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Rat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Blue wants to take Rat's back but he can't do it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Blue controlling the position easily from mount. Rat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Rat might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Blue passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rat (0) vs (8) Blue Blue controlling the position easily from mount.
That's five minutes gone in the round. Blue's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round. Rat is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round. Blue wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. Blue looking to control and managing it successfully. Blue fails to take his opponent's back. Blue controlling the pace for now.
That's eight minutes gone in the round. More stalling from Blue. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's nine minutes gone in the round. Blue fails to take his opponent's back. Blue content just to control the position here. Rat working to try and regain half guard.
Rat tries to hold on but Blue postures up.
That's ten minutes gone in the round. Blue wants to take Rat's back here but Rat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Rat keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blue sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round. Blue is continuing to stall.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round. Let's hope that Blue has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight. We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blue.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round. Blue fails to move to back control.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round. Rat wants to control but Blue is having none of it. Blue content just to control the position here. Rat tries to reverse the position but Blue maintains control. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Blue controlling from the full mount.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD# Mcknight shoots in and gets a takedown into Rat's guard. Mcknight trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SU# Mcknight stands up and waves to Rat to follow him. Rat swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcknight.#TD# Rat gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SU# Mcknight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rat, up you get! Truman Mcknight seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Mcknight shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SU# Mcknight gets to his feet. Rat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD# Mcknight feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T1# Mcknight wants to get up but he can't break Rat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Rat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Rat is trying to control the position but Mcknight postures up. #SU# Mcknight stands up from Rat's guard - Mcknight perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2# Rat moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC2# Rat manages to break the clinch.
Mcknight throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick. Rat swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mcknight cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2# Rat throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD# and Mcknight counters with a takedown into side control. #SU# Mcknight decides to stand up, so the ref orders Rat to his feet. Rat 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. Rat looks winded! Rat looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mcknight is fending him off so far but Rat persists. Nope, Mcknight circles away and we're back to standing.#CL# Mcknight closes the distance and pushes Rat back into the cage. Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Rat turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Mcknight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD# Mcknight decides to pull guard. Rat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Mcknight wants to sweep here but Rat controlling him for the moment. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Mcknight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rat is aware though and is defending well. Mcknight bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rat's guard. #REVR##T3# Rat wants to get back to his feet but Mcknight passes into half guard.
#SUB# Mcknight is working for a kimura but Rat is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Mcknight is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mcknight. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Rat taking some punishment here, with Mcknight in his half guard. Mcknight is trying to control. Rat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4##SUB# Mcknight is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rat defends it well. #SUB# Mcknight is working for a kimura but Rat is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Mcknight is working for a submission of some sort.
Rat is refusing to be controlled, as Mcknight sits in half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Mcknight dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Rat ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL# Mcknight closes the distance and pushes Rat back into the cage. Mcknight fails to pull guard.
Mcknight slows down the pace here.
Mcknight is trying to pull guard but Rat has him pressed against the cage. Mcknight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Truman Mcknight. That's going to take a lot out of him. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat has Mcknight pressed against the cage, preventing Mcknight from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Rat connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT2# It looks like Truman Mcknight has been cut.#TD2# Rat jumps into guard, dragging Mcknight to the mat.
#SU# Rat is working an open guard so Mcknight takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T1# No joy there for Rat, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD# Mcknight shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SU# Mcknight decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rat, up you get! Mcknight is looking to clinch. Mcknight is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around? Mcknight stuffs the takedown attempt from Rat. Rat gets slowly back to his feet. Mcknight tries to clinch but Rat moves out of range. Mcknight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Rat is breathing heavily.#T2# Rat shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mcknight defends it nicely.#TD# Mcknight looking to score a takedown here. Rat is defending well but Mcknight drives through and ends up in Rat's guard. Mcknight is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Mcknight works over Rat with some ground and pound from guard. Mcknight trying to control but Rat is working from the bottom. #T3##SU# Mcknight stands up from guard. Let's bang! #CL# Mcknight has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rat. Mcknight fails to pull guard.
Mcknight tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rat smiles and moves away.
Mcknight throws a right and a left that Rat avoids nicely. Rat throws a right hand that Mcknight ducks under and follows up with a left that Mcknight also avoids with ease. Mcknight tries to counter with a takedown but Rat is quick to defend against it. Mcknight misses with a lunging right hand
and Rat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Mcknight stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcknight wants it to stay on the feet.#T4# Mcknight connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rat. Rat circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Rat swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcknight. Rat is trying to counter with his kicks.#CL# Mcknight clinches with his opponent.
Rat is trying to break the clinch but Mcknight is controlling him. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Mcknight tries a body shot but Rat blocks it.
Rat digs a right hand underneath Mcknight's ribcage. Mcknight let out a lung full of air as it connected. Mcknight fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Truman Mcknight dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Truman Mcknight's cut. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# Rat fails to land with a series of punches.
Mcknight pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Mcknight misses with a hook
enabling Rat to counter with a crisp jab. #TD# Mcknight looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Rat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Mcknight manages to mount him!
Rat tries to hold on but Mcknight pushes him away. #SU# Mcknight stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD# Mcknight shoots in and bounces Rat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Rat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Mcknight pushing down on Rat's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Mcknight is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Rat is defending against the submission attempts here by Mcknight.
Mcknight working over Rat with some ground and pound. Rat looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2# Mcknight lands with a punch from half guard. #SU# Mcknight stands up and beckons Rat to join him on the feet. Mcknight misses with a wild combination.
#TD# Mcknight drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SU# Mcknight has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD# Mcknight shoots in and gets a takedown into Rat's guard.#T3# Mcknight throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SU# Mcknight gets to his feet - Rat follows without any prompting. The Sewer Rat seems to be getting the better of the standup. Mcknight wants to clinch. Rat is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL# Mcknight moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Mcknight tries to pull guard but Rat won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Rat's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD# Mcknight decides to pull guard. Mcknight throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Rat wants to control from the top but Mcknight keeps moving. Mcknight is controlling Rat's posture. Rat preventing the sweep. Mcknight has control of Rat's left arm, preventing Rat from doing any damage. The Sewer Rat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Truman Mcknight is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight! Truman Mcknight showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mcknight, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Truman Mcknight!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 04, 2017 |
#R1# Hale tries to clinch but Rat is having none of it. #TD# Hale shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Rat scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Hale manages to mount him!
Rat is looking to get to half guard. Hale will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Rat tries to hold on but Hale postures up.#SU# Hale get's back to his feet.#T1##CL# Hale moves into the clinch.#TD# Hale pulls guard successfully.
Hale keeping moving, preventing Rat from controlling successfully. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Rat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hale has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rat has managed to get both his arms back between Hale's legs - danger averted. Rat really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Hale wants to get back to his feet but Rat is in a dominant position and won't allow it. Hale really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Hale is controlling Rat's posture. Hale bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rat's guard. #REVR# Hale throwing strikes but missing. #T2##SU# Hale gets to his feet. Rat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD# Hale looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hale postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hale throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB# Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Rat tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3# Rat is trying to control the position but Hale postures up. #SU# Hale stands and steps away. Rat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hale was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. No luck for Rat with that takedown attempt. Rat looks winded!#CL# Hale moves into the clinch. Hale wants a takedown but no success here.
#T4# Rat tries to land knees in the clinch but Hale avoids the damage to the body. Hale is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rat is defending well.#TD# Hale pulls Rat into guard.
Rat being controlled here momentarily. Rat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Hale working for a triangle but Rat defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Rat wants to control from the top but Hale keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Hale 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# Rat shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hale sprawls well. Hale wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rat gets slowly back to his feet. Rat tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
We've been informed that Rat has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Hale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rat is fending him off so far but Hale persists. Nope, Rat circles away and we're back to standing. Hale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rat at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Hale gets a takedown into half guard. Rat is trying to stand.
#T1# Hale throwing shots but Rat is blocking nicely. Hale not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #SUB# Hale is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rat defends it well. Allan Hale overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hale missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Rat is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU# Hale stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Rat to get to his feet. #TD# Hale shoots in and bounces Rat off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Hale in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB# Hale drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hale jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Hale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rat can do to turn this around?#T3# Hale missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2# Rat is looking for a triangle but Hale pushes his legs off easily.
Rat is breathing heavily. Rat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hale. Hale lands a couple of elbows. Hale is in close to Rat's body, working some short punches and elbows. Hale with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SU# Hale stands up from Rat's guard - Hale perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD# Hale shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Rat is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Hale dives into side control.
#REVB# Hale lands a nice forearm strike. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Rat takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Allan Hale dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round! #R3# Hale chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rat fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rat. Hale shrugs it off though. Allan Hale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Hale drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Hale lands a couple of elbows. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU# Hale stands and steps away. Rat gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. The Sewer Rat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Rat throws a nice looking combination but Hale bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Rat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Rat misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1##TD# Hale shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rat manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Hale content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Hale lands a couple of digs. Hale with a nice head shot there. Hale has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SU# Hale stands up from Rat's guard - Hale perhaps looking for a knockout. Both fighters circling a little - Hale finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #T2##CL# Hale gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Rat goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hale tries for a takedown. No joy.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rat just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hale's brow. #TD# Hale has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Rat uses from the top position. Rat is looking to stand up but Hale won't let him. #ES# Hale wriggles free and stands up. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rat is defended easily by Hale. Hale attempts a counter takedown but Rat avoids it well and moves away.#T3##CL# Rat tries to keep at a distance but Hale has taken the fight into the clinch. Hale jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rat walks away with a smile on his face. Hale gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Rat loads up on a big right hand but Hale slips the punch. Rat takes a kick to the side of the head. Rat tries to clinch there but Hale circles away.
#T4# Hale displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Nice body kick from Hale. Rat swings widly with a right hand
and Hale counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hale tries to clinch up. Rat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hale. Hale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD# Hale feints and as Rat raises his hands in defense, Hale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hale won't allow Rat to get back to his feet. The Sewer Rat has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Allan Hale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Hale stays in close to Rat's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Allan Hale showed his dominance in that final round. Well Hale 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allan Hale!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Rat walks forward, straight into a front kick from Roland. Rat misses with a head kick.
Rat scores with a head kick.
#TD2# Roland scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SU2# Roland decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. Roland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Roland goes for a double leg but Rat avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rat continues to drive forward.#CL2# Roland instigates a clinch. Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC# Rat manages to break the clinch.
Roland chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rat can pounce on him.
#CL2# Roland clinches up with Rat and pushes him back against the cage. Rat is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Roland is keeping busy. Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Rat takes an elbow to the temple. #T1##BC# Rat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Roland scores with a leg kick.
#CL# Rat forces Roland back against the cage and clinches. Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. Roland comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. Rat avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#BC# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Roland closes the distance and clinches. Rat avoids the elbow strike from Roland, against the cage.
Rat avoids a wild elbow strike from Roland. Rat tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Roland just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC# Rat breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Nice body punch from Rat. #T2# A low kick from Roland misses and Rat counters with a left and a right that stings Roland. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2# Roland moves into range and clinches up with Rat.#BC# Rat breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Roland is predictable there and Rat counters with a good low kick that Roland was not able to check. Rat shoots for a double leg takedown but Roland sprawls well. He's pushed Rat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Rat is breathing heavily. Rat slaps away a takedown attempt from Roland, before circling back to the center of the mat. Rat is looking for a counter combo. Roland closes the distance and clinches up with Rat, looking for a takedown. Roland pushes Rat against the cage but Rat circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. The Sewer Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Roland.#CL# Rat moves into the clinch successfully.
Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Roland pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage. With the two fighters working up against the cage, Roland just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rat's brow. Rat dodges an elbow strike from Roland.
#BC# Rat breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##TD2# Rat gets caught napping as Roland dives in and scores a takedown. Rat manages to retain guard. Rat wants to stand but Roland is controlling the position. Roland wants to stand but Rat has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Roland preventing the sweep. #T4# Rat is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SU2# Roland stands up from Rat's guard - Roland perhaps looking for a knockout. Tim Roland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rat has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Roland. Roland throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rat's waist but Rat gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Roland off to one side. Danga de danga de dang - Rat scores with a four punch combination! Rat circles away from the clinch attempt and Rat counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tim Roland will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2##CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Roland is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC# Rat breaks from the clinch.
Roland throws a leg kick and Rat counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Roland scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Roland with a lazy takedown attempt and Rat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2# Roland closes the distance and clinches. Tim Roland seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC# Rat's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Rat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Roland but Roland pushes him off and we're back to square one. Roland shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rat sprawls well. Rat wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Roland gets slowly back to his feet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1# A nice inside leg kick there by Roland. That's going to slow Rat down. Roland misses with a leg kick #CL# and Rat counters by clinching up. Roland prevents a body shot from Rat. Roland throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#BC# Rat breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Roland rushes Rat and presses him up against the cage.#BC# Rat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Roland throws out a leg kick but Rat moves out of range and Roland only half commits. Rat went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. The Sewer Rat is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Roland takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Roland throws a low kick, looking for Rat's leg but Rat calmly moves out of range. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Roland. Rat thinks about countering with a head kick. The Sewer Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Roland.#T2# Roland 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. Rat lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Rat buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roland takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Roland 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. Rat throws a series of strikes that have Roland backpedaling.
Roland wants to land a leg kick but Rat is out of range. Rat seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Roland fails with the takedown and Rat counters with a series of strikes. Roland will be more careful next time no doubt. Roland tries to clinch there but Rat circles away.
#T3# Rat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rat goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. A clash of legs there as Rat blocks the low kick. Rat misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Roland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Rat fails with a takedown attempt. Roland throws a push kick but Rat slaps the foot to one side. Rat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T4##TD2# Roland throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Rat tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Roland is in Rat's guard. Rat is looking to stand up but Roland isn't so interested in that idea. Roland must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2# Roland stands up and waves to Rat to follow him. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2# Roland takes the fight into the clinch. Roland throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Roland is defending well against a takedown attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sewer Rat dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Roland throws the kick towards the body but Rat avoids it. It appears Rat was looking to counter with a kick there. Rat lands a body shot.
Roland misses with a head kick.
Rat throwing a counter right hand but Roland manages to avoid it. The Sewer Rat is winning the standup battle so far. Roland looks for a takedown but Rat sprawls well. Roland shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Rat counters with a three punch combo that has Roland backing up. Roland nods at Rat to acknowledge the strikes. Roland throws a body kick that misses and Rat counters with a left and a right that stings Roland. Roland fails with the takedown and Rat makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Roland really felt that one! The Sewer Rat has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Roland. Both fighters are breathing heavily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Roland throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Rat counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Rat bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Rat delivers a nice body kick.#T1# Rat lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Roland tries to clinch up but Rat circles away and keeps his distance. Danga de danga de dang - Rat scores with a four punch combination! Roland looks to clinch enabling Rat to counter with a crisp jab. Rat fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL2# Roland has Rat up against the cage in a clinch.
Rat blocks an elbow strike.#BC# Rat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Roland dives in for a single leg takedown but Rat sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Roland throws a leg kick that is checked and Rat counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2# Roland moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Roland pushes off an throws an elbow but Rat leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Roland throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC# Rat manages to break the clinch.
Rat shoots for a double leg takedown but Roland sprawls well. He's pushed Rat's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #TD2# Roland fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Rat sprawls well initially but Roland persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Rat trying to hold on to Roland's head to control him but Roland postures up.
#SU2# Roland escapes and gets back to his feet. Roland throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rat. Rat throws a leg kick which misses Roland's front leg but catches the back leg as Roland tries to avoid it. #T3##CL# Rat closes the distance and clinches. Rat blocks an elbow strike from Roland.
#BC# Rat escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rat shoots in looking for a takedown but Roland manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rat's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2# Roland looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Rat is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU2# Roland gets to his feet. Rat looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2# Roland closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roland lands in his opponent's guard.#T4##SU2# Roland decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rat, up you get! Rat takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Rat displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. Rat is working the combinations to good effect here. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Rat is trying hard to land a takedown here. Roland sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Rat has a takedown stuffed.#CL2# Roland gets a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! The Sewer Rat showed his dominance in that final round. I think Rat 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27 Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... The Sewer Rat!
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