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Event:
WKBC: Cotto VS Johnson
Date: Jun 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartagena jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cartagena bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Cartagena swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks Cartagena off balance momentarily.
Nice body punch from Rua.
Cartagena moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Cartagena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cartagena scores with a big combo that sends Rua crashing to the mat! He's still conscious but the referee has seen enough as Rua flops around uncontrollably and he's called an end to the fight! Cartagena jumps onto the ropes and throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Gross.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Cartagena!
Don Cartagena decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WKBC: Robbins VS Khan
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanma.#CL2#
Hanma moves into the clinch successfully.
Hanma lands a right hand.
Hanma lands a body punch. #BC#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but Hanma slips the punch.
Hanma throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rua.
Good leg kick by Hanma.
Hanma throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Hanma.
Rua lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hanma throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanma thuds a left hand into Rua's body.#T1#
Rua misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Hanma on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hanma scoring well with a low kick there.
A low kick from Rua is predictable there
and Hanma counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hanma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanma.
Rua misses with a hook.
Hanma flicks out a counter leg kick but Rua steps away.
Hanma with a nice calf kick.
Rua scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rua. That's going to slow Hanma down.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Hanma lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanma uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.#T2#
Hanma scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua throws a front kick aimed at Hanma's knee but Hanma avoids it well.
Rua punishes Hanma's body with a nice straight punch.
Hanma has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanma misses with a low kick.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Hanma counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hanma throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rua cracks Hanma with a good jab.
Good shot there by Hanma.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Hanma.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanma dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanma misses with an uppercut.
Rua lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#It looks like Jack Hanma has been cut.
Rua throws the left hand but Hanma avoids the punch easily.
Hanma throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rua throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanma stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hanma checks a leg kick.
Hanma lands with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanma smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua throws a hook but Hanma blocks it.
It seemed like Hanma was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rua tries a head kick but it misses.
Jack Hanma seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Rua gets tackled into the ropes by Hanma. Hanma maintains the clinch. #T1##BC#
Rua breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua throws a sloppy head kick
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Hanma defending well as Rua loads up on a big left hand.
Hanma throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma counters with a straight right hand.
Hanma feints and then cracks Rua's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rua down.
Rua defending well as Hanma loads up on a big left hand.
Rua is looking to counter punch.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Rua motions for Hanma to come forward. Rua throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hanma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T2#
A big right from Hanma misses.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Hanma has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanma ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Rua misses with a left hand
and Hanma counters with a nice uppercut.
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and Hanma cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hanma lands a slapping body shot.
Hanma tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
Rua feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanma throws out the jab.
Rua moves out of range of the body kick.
Donk. Hanma catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Hanma takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hanma showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Hanma's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Hanma misses with a looping right.
Hanma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rua under the eye.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jao Rua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
letting Hanma counter with a right hand.
Rua scores with a jab.
Hanma throws a series of punches but Rua moves out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hanma as he connects with a hook.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Rua clobbers Hanma with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanma throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Rua misses with a leg kick
and Hanma connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Hanma scores with a shot to the body.
Rua cracks a nice hook into Hanma's ribs.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hanma feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Hanma then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hanma.
Rua throws a head kick but Hanma moves out of range.
Hanma connects with a leg kick.
Rua misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but Hanma ducks down to avoid it.
Hanma looks for the body kick but Rua saw that one coming. #T2#
Hanma connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua slips under a jab.
As Hanma backs away, Rua returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hanma throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice shot by Hanma.
Hanma throws a leg kick but Rua moved away.
Hanma looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hanma throws a hook to the side of Rua's head but Rua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rua throws a jab when Hanma was well out of range.
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Hanma has Rua up against the ropes in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Hanma comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hanma has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Hanma!
Jack Hanma decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
WKBC: The Zealot VS Rua
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The Zealot connects with a jab.
Masada The Zealot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The Zealot with a nice cross.
A lazy left from The Zealot finds it's target.
A punch combination from The Zealot misses.
The Zealot catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The Zealot really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Zealot looks to land a combination but Rua avoids it well.
The Zealot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rua's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Rua duly obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rua misses with a head kick.
The Zealot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua misses with a body shot.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
and The Zealot counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #T1#
The Zealot blocks a jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Rua crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from The Zealot - the referee stops the clock and Rua gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says The Zealot. Rua manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Zealot lands a nice shot that snaps Rua's head back.
The Zealot walks into a jab.
Rua connects with a jab.
The Zealot moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The Zealot takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rua takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Zealot paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rua dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
The Zealot scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2#
Rua throws a right hand that The Zealot ducks under and follows up with a left that The Zealot also avoids with ease.
The Zealot throws a leg kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from The Zealot - that will leave a mark!
The Zealot is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The Zealot lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Zealot throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rua misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Rua avoids the head kick by The Zealot.
Donk. The Zealot catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
The Zealot scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Zealot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
Rua lands with a right hand.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like The Zealot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from The Zealot.
Rua feints a counter leg kick.
The Zealot fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Zealot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rua can do to turn this around?
Rua swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rua uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from The Zealot.
Rua misses with a hook. The Zealot ducked under it nicely.
The Zealot lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice jab there from The Zealot.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
The Zealot misses with a kick to the body
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
The Zealot rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The Zealot throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range. #T1#
Rua throws out a loose jab but The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like The Zealot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
The Zealot moves into range and connects with a jab.
The Zealot is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Rua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Zealot.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The Zealot is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rua moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Rua misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Zealot lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Zealot chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Zealot checks the leg kick.
The Zealot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
The Zealot ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
The Zealot is looking to counter punch.
Rua misses with a body shot.
The Zealot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rua shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like The Zealot was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
The Zealot uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rua.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rua looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
The Zealot is looking to counter with head kicks.
The Zealot throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
It looked like The Zealot wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rua slips under a jab from The Zealot.
The Zealot scores with a one two! Rua had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The Zealot swinging wildly here.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but The Zealot is just out of range.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Zealot misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Rua. Those never looked like landing.
The Zealot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Zealot swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Masada The Zealot will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
The Zealot moves out of range as Rua strikes.
The Zealot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rua momentarily.
The Zealot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rua fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. The Zealot looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rua throws a lazy right hand but The Zealot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua misses with a head kick.
Rua lands a leg kick that knocks The Zealot off balance momentarily.
Rua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Rua looks to throw the jab but The Zealot is out of range.
The Zealot uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rua.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rua checks a leg kick.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rua takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Zealot moves into range and connects with a jab. #T1#
Rua throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masada The Zealot is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua misses the jab.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
The Zealot displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Zealot lands a nice looking body shot.
The Zealot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua loads up on a big right hand but The Zealot slips the punch.
The Zealot 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.
The Zealot lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rua circles away quickly and effectively.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
#T2#
Rua throws a right hand that misses
and The Zealot counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A big left from Rua misses.
The Zealot throwing a counter right hand but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The Zealot checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The Zealot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rua.
The Zealot avoids the body shot from Rua.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
The Zealot's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and The Zealot duly obliges.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from The Zealot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Sloppy strikes from The Zealot. Those never looked like landing.
The Zealot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Zealot.
Rua on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot clearly takes 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.
#R4#
The Zealot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rua thuds a left hand into The Zealot's body.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by The Zealot.
The Zealot lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by The Zealot.
Rua looks to land a right hand but The Zealot moved out of range.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Zealot checks the leg kick.
The Zealot seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Jab by The Zealot.
Rua looks to land a left hand but The Zealot moved out of range nicely.
Masada The Zealot is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Zealot moves away from the strike by Rua.
A punch combination from Rua misses.
The Zealot throws a head kick that misses
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.#T1#
The Zealot jabs Rua right on the nose. Rua blinks but takes it well.
The Zealot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The Zealot throws a front kick aimed at Rua's knee but Rua avoids it well.
Rua is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
The Zealot lands a two punch combo.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from The Zealot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
The Zealot is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The Zealot swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Rua tenderised The Zealot's leg. The Zealot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rua throws the left hand but The Zealot avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rua wants to slow The Zealot down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Zealot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rua has time to react.
Rua has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
Rua misses with a few strikes there.
The Zealot throwing a counter right hand but Rua manages to avoid it.
Rua dodges the punch combination from The Zealot.
The Zealot keeps Rua at a distance using the push kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Rua as he connects with a hook.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rua misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Zealot looks to land a combination. Rua sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The Zealot is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The Zealot throws a series of punches but Rua avoids them all with ease.
The Zealot fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rua looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The Zealot bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masada The Zealot had his way with Jao Rua in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Rua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick misses from The Zealot.
The Zealot lands with a kick to the temple. Rua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The Zealot scores with a hook.
The Zealot steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rua.
The Zealot appears to be looking for a big counter.
The Zealot keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Zealot sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rua fakes high and swings low for a body shot but The Zealot manages to avoid it.
The Zealot throws a quick counter head kick but Rua was just out of range.
The Zealot lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The Zealot throws a low kick but Rua moves out of range easily.
The Zealot takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua misses with a hook.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but The Zealot checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Zealot dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rua. That did some damage!#T1#
The Zealot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rua moves away.
The Zealot throws a front kick aimed at Rua's knee but Rua avoids it well.
The Zealot moves out of range of the strikes.
The Zealot jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The Zealot lands with an uppercut that bounces Rua off the ropes and back into range.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rua throws a hook but The Zealot blocks it.
Rua throws a jab when The Zealot was well out of range.
Rua throws a looping overhand right but The Zealot ducks down to avoid it.
Masada The Zealot is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Zealot slips under a jab.
Rua swings away with a leg kick that misses.
An inside leg kick lands from The Zealot.
Rua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Zealot.
The Zealot throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2#
Rua misses with an uppercut. The Zealot saw that one coming.
Rua fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Zealot scores with the left hand. Rua knows he should have avoided that one.
The Zealot needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Rua misses.
No joy there for The Zealot, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Zealot cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
The Zealot looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
The Zealot tries a head kick but it misses.
Rua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The Zealot misses with a low kick.
The Zealot on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by The Zealot.
Rua doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masada The Zealot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well The Zealot 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 50:45
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 50:45
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masada The Zealot!
Masada The Zealot retains his lightweight title!
Masada The Zealot took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dr Zoidberg Office for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
WKBC: Silva VS Cotto 2
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT#
It looks like Khabib Nurmagomedov has been cut.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Nurmagomedov moves away and avoids it.
Nurmagomedov is looking for the big counter here.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rua.
Rua scores with a hook.
Rua throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nurmagomedov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Rua was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nurmagomedov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nurmagomedov lands with a good body shot.
Rua thows a leg kick but Nurmagomedov checks it
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua scores with a head 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!
Rua pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
#T1#
Nurmagomedov looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Rua scores with a jab.#ROC#
Nurmagomedov is rocked!
A combination from Rua does no damage.
Nurmagomedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Rua finish him?
Rua connects with a crushing straight, right on the bridge of Nurmagomedov's nose, sending him crumpling to the mat! That's really rocked Nurmagomedov - is he going to beat the count??? 4,5,6,7,8,9.....10 - he's not made it - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Notorious for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
WKBC: Cornell VS Ngo
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Rua darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Po throws a hook but Rua avoids it easily.
Po throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#CUT#
It looks like Tong Po has been cut.
Rua works Po's body with a nice hook.
Rua connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Po's hands.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
Po on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rua. Rua obviously looking to wear him down.
Po tries to score with a low kick but Rua moves his leg out of the way.
Rua throws the left hand but Po avoids the punch easily.
Po throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Po momentarily.
Rua jabs Po to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T1#
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Po misses with a two punch combination.
Rua throwing a counter right hand but Po manages to avoid it.
Rua turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A good leg kick by Rua.
Po misses with a hook.
Rua swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Po takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Tong Po's cut even more.
Po walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rua checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Po's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Po scrambles back to his feet.
Rua is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rua slips a jab from Po.
Po throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rua with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Po is able to avoid easily.#T2#
Po throws an off balance right hand
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Po misses
and Rua counters with a nice uppercut.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CUT#
The cut above Tong Po's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Po looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Po misses with a left hand
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Po is rocked!
A big left from Rua misses.
Po walks into a perfectly timed head kick by Rua and drops face first to the floor! Po's eyes are wide open but he's not all there - he's just flopping around the mat like a drunk on rollerskates! The referee doesn't even start the count - he's called an end to the fight, with Po in no position to continue!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Jao Rua!
After the big win, Jao Rua made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Notorious and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Tong Po spoke after the fight, saying 'I live by the sword I die by the sword, Whatever happened has happened, no looking back now, the moment is gone...'.
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Event:
WKBC: Tua VS Cornell
Date: Apr 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Bouya lands a nice shot to the body.
Bouya scores with a jab to the jaw.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouya.
Rua misses with a hook
and Bouya counters with a leg kick.
Bouya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bouya throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua throws a hook but Bouya blocks it.
Bouya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bouya connects with a looping right hand.
Rua blocks a head kick by Bouya.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rua.
Bouya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua throws a poor cross that misses
and Bouya counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rua's knee momentarily.
Bouya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Bouya with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bouya. #T1#
Rua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua blocks a jab.
A jab from Bouya misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bouya.
Bouya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bouya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bouya checks it well.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bouya.
Rua checks a low kick from Bouya.
Nice defenses there by Bouya.
Bouya lands a nice looking body shot.
That kick from Rua tenderised Bouya's leg. Bouya is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rua scores with a one two! Bouya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bouya works the jab nicely.
Bouya throws out a leg kick but Rua moves out of range and Bouya only half commits. #T2#
Bouya throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Rua slips under a jab from Bouya.
A head kick misses from Bouya.
Rua misses the shot to the body.
Bouya pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bouya checks a leg kick.
Bouya throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouya moves out of range of the strikes.
Bouya connects with a jab.
Rua drops his hands momentarily and Bouya takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bouya tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouya.
Bouya looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rua. Bouya does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bouya misses with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harumichi Bouya dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Bouya misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rua changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bouya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bouya misses with an uppercut
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouya throws a wild body kick that Rua sees coming a mile off.
Rua scores with a hook.#ROC2#
Bouya is rocked!
Bouya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oh Bouya is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bouya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rua bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bouya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bouya seems to have got his legs back now.
Bouya lands with a nice body kick.
Bouya tries to land a front kick but Rua steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rua blocks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Rua.
Rua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Bouya throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a straight right hand.
Rua misses the jab.
Bouya connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bouya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bouya takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harumichi Bouya is winning the standup battle so far.
Rua blocks a head kick by Bouya.
Rua misses with an uppercut.
Bouya drops his guard momentarily, allowing Rua to crack him with a picture perfect lead left hook! Boom! Down goes Bouya! Oh, he's in big trouble - I don't like his chances here as the referee's count reaches 5. 6,7,8,9...10! He's out! Rua takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Jao Rua!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Jao Rua made sure he mentioned Notorious, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
WKBC: Anderson vs Pitung
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Spasov feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Spasov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rua connects with a crisp jab.
Spasov misses with a series of wild punches.
Spasov falls off balance throwing a combination
#CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
Spasov misses with some punches.
Spasov taking a breather.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov wants to break free but Rua has control.
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spasov is trying to break free.#T1#
Rua gets through Spasov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Spasov tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Rua blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Rua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Spasov's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
No joy there for Spasov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Spasov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rua scores with a nice head shot.#CL2#
Rua gets tackled into the ropes by Spasov. Spasov maintains the clinch.
Spasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Spasov has had enough of the clinch but Rua keeps him there for the moment.
Spasov lands a body punch.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Rua lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Rua on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Rua makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spasov throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##CL2#
Spasov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spasov is trying to break the clinch but Rua is controlling him.
Spasov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Spasov lands with a right to the head.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov is stalling here.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Spasov wants to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rua. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Rua scores with a nice short uppercut.
Spasov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spasov tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A left hand lands to the body for Spasov.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Spasov is trying to push Rua away but Rua has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Good body shot from Spasov.
#T2#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Spasov can't break the clinch.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rua lands with a light punch inside.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Spasov blocks an uppercut.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Spasov is trying to break free.
Jao Rua has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Rua prevents a body shot from Spasov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov is looking to break free of the clinch but Rua has double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jao Rua will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Spasov tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Spas Spasov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua scores with a shot to the side of Spasov's head.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Rua lands a shot to the body.
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Rua prevents Spasov from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Spasov is trying to break the clinch but Rua has him pressed against the ropes.
Spasov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Jao Rua is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Spasov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rua blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov is pushing Rua up against the ropes, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Spasov misses with a punch to the body.
Rua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spasov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T2#
Spasov tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua prevents a body shot from Spasov.
Spasov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rua lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Spasov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Spasov is trying to force a seperation but Rua has the dominant position.
Spasov misses with a body punch.
Spasov tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Spasov back against the ropes.
Rua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jao Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rua, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jao Rua!
Jao Rua very nearly forgot to thank Notorious amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
CWC Full Contact Special
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Rua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gellar moves away.
Rua lands an overhand right.
Gellar tries a head kick but it misses.
Gellar attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gellar avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gellar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick misses from Rua.
Gellar tries a head kick but it misses.
Uri Gellar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Rua moves into the clinch.
Gellar swings wildly with an uppercut but Rua uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar stops a takedown attempt from Rua.
Rua is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Gellar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rua is trying to drag Gellar to the mat but Gellar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gellar lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Gellar.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Gellar.
Gellar can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
A short left from Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
Gellar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gellar fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Uri Gellar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gellar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gellar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Rua. #T3#
Gellar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gellar connects with a leg kick. Rua looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rua lands with a straight right. Gellar didn't see that one coming.
Rua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gellar throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gellar digs a good hook to Rua's body.
Gellar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gellar looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gellar with a nice cross.
Gellar rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gellar throws a sloppy head kick and Rua moves out of range easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Rua misses the target.
Gellar throws the kick towards the body but Rua avoids it.
Good shot there by Gellar.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gellar's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rua connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gellar scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Gellar has managed to clinch.
#T4#
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Gellar lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gellar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gellar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a nice shot to the body.
Gellar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gellar tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rua's elbow.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rua throws a shot to the body.
Gellar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Uri Gellar seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Rua rushes Gellar and presses him up against the ropes.
Gellar lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rua tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rua is trying to drag Gellar to the mat but Gellar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Uri Gellar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gellar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gellar prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gellar cracks Rua with a nice body shot.#T1#
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Rua blocking some punches.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rua has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gellar after a bit of a struggle.
Gellar misses with a body punch.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua. #T2#
Rua has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gellar is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Gellar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rua backwards.
Gellar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gellar lands a shoulder strike.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
#T3#
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar misses with the head strike.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Rua drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Gellar gets the underhooks and prevents it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua. #T4#
Gellar tries to work over Rua's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gellar prevents the takedown attempt.
Gellar misses with a punch on the inside.
Gellar working aggressively here.
Gellar stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gellar pushes Rua back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Gellar.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua blocking some punches.
Gellar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Gellar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Gellar.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Gellar counters with a good low kick that Rua was not able to check.
No luck for Rua with that takedown attempt.
Gellar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gellar goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Gellar finds it's target.
Rua needs to keep his hands up - Gellar had a free shot at his head there.
Rua misses with a shot to the body
and Gellar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gellar throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Gellar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the ropes.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gellar lands with a short shot to the head.
Gellar misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua prevents a body shot from Gellar.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar misses with a punch to the body.
Rua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gellar prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua blocking some punches.
#T2#
Gellar gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gellar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gellar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Gellar fails to land.
Gellar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Gellar.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gellar.
Gellar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rua is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gellar pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gellar swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Gellar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gellar lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gellar struggles to land a body shot inside as Rua controls his hands.
Gellar lands with a right to the head.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gellar tries a body shot but Rua blocks it.
Gellar throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua.
Good body shot from Gellar.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Gellar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gellar throws a head punch that misses.
Gellar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gellar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gellar misses with some punches.
Gellar has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Uri Gellar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Gellar goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gellar lands an uppercut.
Gellar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rua tries to score a body lock takedown but Gellar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gellar fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rua takes a shot to the head.
Gellar misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua wants a takedown.
Gellar scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Rua fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Uri Gellar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gellar has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uri Gellar!
After winning the bout, Uri Gellar thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 28 (205lbs, D2): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 05, 2020 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dalibor Drahomir (ranked 1655 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 515 p4p, 67 weight class). Drahomir comes into the arena with Outspoken blaring out of the sound system. Rua has chosen Tarantula as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Dalibor Drahomir! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Ivan Kurochkin and Sergei Dronov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rua clinches up against the cage.
Drahomir tightens his grip and picks Rua up, before dumping him to the ground. Rua manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Drahomir (2) vs (0) Rua
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drahomir showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua has his hands on Drahomir's head, controlling the position.
Drahomir has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drahomir passes into half guard.
Rua wants to get back to full guard but Drahomir has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Drahomir (5) vs (0) Rua
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drahomir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
Rua wants to control but Drahomir postures up.
Drahomir content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Drahomir has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Drahomir prevents Rua from improving his position.
Drahomir looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rua has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Drahomir is working away from the top position though.
Drahomir controlling the action here.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Drahomir stalling away here and it's allowed Rua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Drahomir passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but Drahomir is very close to passing his half guard.
Drahomir keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua trying to control from the bottom.
Drahomir controlling the action here.
Rua moves into full guard.
Drahomir's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua pulls Drahomir in close to his closed guard and prevents Drahomir from doing any damage or advancing position.
Drahomir tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drahomir is one step ahead there.
Drahomir wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Drahomir doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Drahomir manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua 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.
Rua has his hands on Drahomir's head, controlling the position.
Drahomir has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Drahomir trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rua can't keep his opponent in guard - Drahomir advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua trying to hold on to Drahomir's head to control him but Drahomir postures up.
Drahomir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rua's thigh. Rua counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Drahomir is one step ahead there.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir looking to pass the guard.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua seems keen to control Drahomir's posture.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping full guard, as Drahomir tries to pass.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Drahomir controlling from the top position.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Rua has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Drahomir looking to pass the guard.
Drahomir looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Drahomir postures up.
Drahomir stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
Rua is trying to keep Drahomir in close.
Rua working for a triangle but Drahomir defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rua controls Drahomir momentarily but Drahomir frees himself.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Drahomir can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Drahomir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Drahomir (5) vs (2) Rua
Drahomir gets back to full guard.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Drahomir is retaining full guard.
Drahomir looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Drahomir keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drahomir is keeping the position for now.
Rua wants to control from the top but Drahomir keeps moving.
Drahomir not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua wants to pass the guard but Drahomir is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua is pushing down on Drahomir's leg trying to pass to half guard. Drahomir is fighting to maintain full guard but Rua has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rua looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Drahomir takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A victorious Dalibor Drahomir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 15, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 586 p4p, 72 weight class) and Gauthier St. Georges (ranked 606 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes to the cage accompanied by Tarantula . St. Georges has chosen Jiu Jitsu as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Gauthier St. Georges!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
St. Georges feints and as Rua raises his hands in defense, St. Georges changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) St. Georges
St. Georges avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
St. Georges sitting in guard, not really doing much.
St. Georges passes into half guard.
St. Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua seems keen to control St. Georges's posture.
St. Georges postures up.
St. Georges won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
St. Georges stays in close to Rua's body and controls the position.
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rua is keeping the position for now.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St. Georges is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that St. Georges 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.
St. Georges passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (0) vs (5) St. Georges
St. Georges tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rua's legs.
St. Georges working away.
Rua is trying to get back to half guard.
St. Georges tries to advance to mount but Rua instead regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to maintain the position but St. Georges is very close to passing his half guard.
Rua is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
St. Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
St. Georges is thwarting Rua's attempts to control the position.
St. Georges trying to mount his opponent but Rua defends it.
Rua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
St. Georges performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from St. Georges.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rua trying to hold on to St. Georges's head to control him but St. Georges postures up.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to get back to full guard.
St. Georges content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
St. Georges working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Rua's thigh. Rua counters though and makes it back to full guard.
St. Georges advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (0) vs (8) St. Georges
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rua looks to move to half guard but instead St. Georges has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (0) vs (10) St. Georges
St. Georges looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rua is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St. Georges slows the pace down in half guard.
Rua is looking for a sweep. St. Georges is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua manages to get to full guard.
St. Georges controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Rua looking to control.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges is looking to stall here but Rua recovers full guard.
Rua keeping full guard, as St. Georges tries to pass.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
St. Georges really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rua. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rua being controlled here, momentarily.
Rua wants to sweep here but St. Georges controlling him for the moment.
St. Georges not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (10) St. Georges
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as St. Georges holds on and takes a little breather.
St. Georges keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua is really struggling to control St. Georges but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St. Georges is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but St. Georges is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St. Georges is keeping the position for now.
Rua is working hard here to advance position.
Rua wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
St. Georges pulls Rua in close to prevent any damage.
We've been informed that St. Georges has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Rua looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
Rua drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and St. Georges dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (12) St. Georges
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rua is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St. Georges slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rua working a defensive guard here.
St. Georges passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
St. Georges controlling the action here.
Rua keeps control of the position for the meantime.
St. Georges perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
St. Georges looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (4) vs (12) St. Georges
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua trying to control but St. Georges is working from the bottom.
St. Georges working a defensive guard here.
Rua wants to control from the top but St. Georges keeps moving.
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
St. Georges has Rua pulled in close to control his posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (7) vs (12) St. Georges
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 583 p4p, 71 weight class) and Sven Willems (ranked 20350 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Sven Willems!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Rua gets tackled into the cage by Willems. Willems maintains the clinch.
Willems has Rua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Willems pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rua tumbling to the mat - Willems dives into Rua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Willems
Rua wants to sweep here but Willems controlling him for the moment.
Rua is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua pulls Willems in close to prevent any damage.
Rua definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willems looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willems postures up.
Willems trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willems slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Willems wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Willems looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rua 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willems looking to pass the guard.
Willems trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua trying to control the position.
Rua controlling the position.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willems is one step ahead there.
Willems must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Willems wants to pass the guard but Rua is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willems is still trying to improve position.
Rua controls Willems momentarily but Willems frees himself.
Rua is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua keeping full guard, as Willems tries to pass.
Willems pushing down on Rua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willems looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Willems is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Willems wants to free his trapped foot but Rua is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Willems is trying to control. Rua wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Willems sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Willems is looking to pass Rua's guard but actually Rua recovers to full guard.
Willems stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems passes Rua's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Rua trying to hold on to Willems's head to control him but Willems postures up.
Willems content to control rather than advance.
Willems stalling away here and it's allowed Rua to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Willems preventing the sweep.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Willems showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Willems wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Rua is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (2) Willems
Willems is looking to improve his position.
Willems trying to control from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Rua is working for a kimura but Willems is defending it quite comfortably.
Willems wants to get back to full guard.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Willems doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Willems is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rua is thwarting Willems's attempts to control the position.
Willems is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
Willems has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at MMA Dojo (Top Gym in Tokyo*) . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rua works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (2) Willems
Willems is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Willems is working to get back to half guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Willems stops Rua from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Rua goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Willems is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (5) vs (4) Willems
Rua is trying to keep Willems in close.
Rua keeping full guard, as Willems tries to pass.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Willems from controlling successfully.
Willems trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is trying to keep Willems in close.
Willems advances to half guard.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willems pulls his head out easily.
Rua wants to control but Willems is keeping busy.
Willems wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
Willems is controlling the pace.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Willems tries to pass to full mount but Rua defends it.
Willems looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willems pulls his head out easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rua is trying to get back to full guard.
Willems is stalling here. Rua is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Willems seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Rua has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (9) vs (4) Willems
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Willems is looking for a sweep.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua tries for a kimura but Willems is defending well.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Willems tries to improve position but can't.
Willems can't do much from the bottom here.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willems, who protects the arm well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Willems knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rua wants to control but Willems is keeping him busy.
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Willems, who protects the arm well.
Willems tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Willems is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Willems tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
Jao Rua 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:
EFC Trudeau vs Matusov 2
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Half Assed moves away from the strike by Rua.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Half Assed. Beautiful body shot.
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Half Assed lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rua has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rua and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rua lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Half Assed counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Half Assed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Half Assed.
Half Assed throws a jab when Rua was well out of range.
Rua attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.#T1#
Half Assed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice jab there from Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Half Assed misses with a lunging right hand
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Half Assed looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.
It looked like Rua was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Half Assed.
Rua misses with a hook
and Half Assed counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Half Assed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rua.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Half Assed clobbers Rua with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Half Assed throws a body shot but no joy.
Rua appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Half Assed scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T2#
Rua shoots in but Half Assed avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Half Assed tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua blocks a jab.
Half Assed looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rua walks into a stiff left hand from Half Assed.
Rua throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Half Assed.#T3#
Half Assed takes a swing at Rua's ribcage but misses.
Half Assed jabs at Rua's body.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua throws a lazy right hand but Half Assed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua slips under a jab.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
Half Assed misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Half Assed misses with a straight left.
Rua throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Half Assed takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Half Assed looks to land a left hand but Rua moved out of range nicely.
Half Assed walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua tries to clinch up.
Rua wants to clinch but Half Assed slips to the side
and Half Assed counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Half Assed lands a lovely overhand right.
Half Assed is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Rua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Half Assed scores with a shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Rua.
Rua tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Half Assed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Half Assed.
Anti Half Assed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body punch from Half Assed.
Half Assed loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Donk. Half Assed catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Half Assed has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Half Assed misses with a looping right.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Half Assed and move into the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Half Assed darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Half Assed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed lands a really nice looking cross but Rua seems unphased.
#TD#
Half Assed gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Half Assed manages to retain guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Half Assed trying to control the position here.
Rua pushing down on Half Assed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB#
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Half Assed defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Half Assed looking for submissions off his back.
Half Assed is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Half Assed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is looking to stall here but Half Assed recovers full guard. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Half Assed looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Half Assed looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Half Assed! #REVB#
Half Assed is looking to take a break and control but Rua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Half Assed looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua is trying to control Half Assed's posture but Half Assed avoids it.
Half Assed trying to control the position but Rua is working away. #T3##SUB2#
Half Assed tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Half Assed wants to take a breather but Rua manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Half Assed. #SUB#
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Half Assed is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Half Assed stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Half Assed from controlling successfully.
Half Assed advances to half guard.
Half Assed trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Half Assed is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rua!
Half Assed prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Half Assed trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Half Assed prevents Rua from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anti Half Assed showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Half Assed fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.
Half Assed connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rua's hands.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Half Assed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Half Assed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rua was well out of range. Poor timing from Half Assed.
Rua tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Half Assed manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Half Assed lands the left hand.
Rua misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Half Assed throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Rua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Half Assed looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Half Assed is looking for a sweep.#T1##SUB#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Rua wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Half Assed, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Half Assed's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Half Assed is looking to reverse the position.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Half Assed is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Half Assed is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Rua remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Anti Half Assed is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Half Assed gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Half Assed keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Half Assed 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.
Half Assed trying to control here.
#SUB#
Rua wants to work for an arm triangle but Half Assed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Rua is keen to just control but Half Assed is a slippery customer.
Jao Rua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Half Assed is positioning himself well to prevent Rua advancing to mount. #SUB#
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Half Assed is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Half Assed is trying is best to control the position here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Half Assed gets caught napping as Rua dives in and scores a takedown. Half Assed manages to retain guard.
Half Assed wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Half Assed is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Half Assed seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua wants to control from the top but Half Assed keeps moving.
Rua postures up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Half Assed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua throwing strikes from guard but Half Assed blocks nicely.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Half Assed controlling the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A punch lands to the side of Rua 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jao Rua showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Half Assed has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anti Half Assed!
An intense looking Anti Half Assed took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'YOU LIKE THAT!?'.
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Event:
EFC Thompson vs Castillo
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Rua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Finnegan.
#CL#
Rua clinches with his opponent.
Rua drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finnegan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rua blocks a body shot from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Finnegan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finnegan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rua at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a hook.
Finnegan works Rua's body with a nice hook.#T1#
Finnegan misses with the combination.
Rua wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finnegan.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Finnegan swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Finnegan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Finnegan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finnegan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rua throws a jab but it's blocked by Finnegan. #T2#
Rua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finnegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
Rua slips a jab and a cross from Finnegan.
Rua slips under a jab.
Finnegan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rua moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Rua ducks under a wild hook from Finnegan.
Rua is looking to counter the offense by Finnegan and move into the clinch.
Rua looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Finnegan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Finnegan misses with a combination
#CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. #T3#
Rua blocking some punches.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Finnegan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Finnegan misses with the head strike.
Finnegan lands a right hand.
Finnegan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Finnegan working aggressively here.
Rua blocks an uppercut.
Finnegan has a couple of punches blocked by Rua.
Rua goes for a takedown in the clinch but Finnegan prevents it.
Finnegan throws a punch but it's blocked by Rua. #T4#
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
Finnegan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rua goes for a takedown attempt but Finnegan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finnegan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rua showed some decent athleticism there.
Rua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Rua is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Finnegan keeps working.
Finnegan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan 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#
Finnegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Finnegan throws a hook but Rua blocks it.
Finnegan throws a shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a nice looking combination but Rua bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Finnegan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL#
and Rua moves into the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right handed body shot lands from Finnegan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is looking for a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Finnegan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Finnegan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Finnegan will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rua up against the cage.#BC2#
Finnegan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rua's head backwards.
Finnegan jabs Rua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Finnegan misses with a looping right.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Roy Finnegan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finnegan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Finnegan digs a good body shot into Rua's ribs.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Finnegan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Finnegan cracks Rua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rua connects with a single shot there.
Finnegan just misses with a punch to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rua.
Finnegan throws a shot from downtown. Rua moves away and avoids it.
Roy Finnegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Finnegan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finnegan!
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Finnegan looks to score with a jab to the body but Rua is just out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Finnegan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Rua to counter with a crisp jab.
Rua fails with the takedown
and Finnegan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Finnegan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rua slips under a jab from Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a big shot that misses.
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
Finnegan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Rua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Finnegan.
Donk. Finnegan catches Rua right on the button with a cross.
Finnegan misses with a hook
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Roy Finnegan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finnegan works Rua's body with a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Finnegan is fending him off so far but Rua persists. Nope, Finnegan circles away and we're back to standing.
Rua has his takedown stuffed
and Finnegan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan misses with a straight right.
Rua looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Rua.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Finnegan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Rua's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Finnegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Finnegan lands a nice shot to the body.
Finnegan misses with a body punch
and Rua counters with a low kick, right behind Finnegan 's knee.
Finnegan connects with a body shot.
Rua shoots in and drives through. Finnegan sprawls well.
Rua takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Finnegan lands with a nice body punch.
Finnegan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rua. Rua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Rua sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Finnegan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
#T1#
Finnegan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Finnegan fails to land.
Good body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Finnegan lands with a light punch inside.
Finnegan misses with a punch on the inside.
Finnegan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Finnegan tries to throw a body punch but Rua avoids it by throwing Finnegan back against the cage.
Finnegan can't find room to land a body shot as Rua controls the action.
Rua wants a takedown.
Finnegan gets through Rua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Finnegan working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finnegan.
Finnegan throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Finnegan manages to break the clinch.
Finnegan cracks a nice hook into Rua's ribs.
Finnegan throws a right hand that Rua ducks under and follows up with a left that Rua also avoids with ease.
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!
Finnegan displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rua.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finnegan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rua cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Finnegan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Finnegan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Finnegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Roy Finnegan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Rua scores with a sloppy right hand. Finnegan should have avoided that one.
Finnegan misses with an uppercut
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Finnegan scores with a body shot.
Jao Rua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rua drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nice shot by Finnegan.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Finnegan's corner calls for a 1-2. Finnegan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rua shoots in but Finnegan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rua dodges the punch combination from Finnegan.
#T4#
Finnegan scores with a jab to the body.
Rua avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Finnegan thuds a left hand into Rua's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finnegan catches Rua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rua dives in for a single leg takedown but Finnegan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finnegan scores with a decent looking hook.
Finnegan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Finnegan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Finnegan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roy Finnegan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Finnegan 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 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roy Finnegan!
Our winner, Roy Finnegan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Finnegan vs Matusov
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Gallagher lands a right hook to the body.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the head.
#TD2#
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gallagher was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Rua wants to control from the top but Gallagher keeps moving.
Gallagher pulls Rua in close to his closed guard and prevents Rua from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gallagher is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Gallagher is fighting to break Rua's control of his arms but Rua is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua looking for a sweep. Not yet Rua, not yet.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Gallagher from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rua has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Gallagher doesn't defend quickly enough and Rua has managed to lock this one up! Can Gallagher escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Rua on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jao Rua!
Our winner, Jao Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Frank Gallagher had this to say: 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
EFC Pato vs Paa 2
Date: Aug 24, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Minasian closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rua quickly recovers to half guard.
Minasian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Rua is trying is best to control the position here.
Rua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Rua.#SUB2#
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
#SUB#
Minasian is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rua is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rua has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua trying to control but Minasian is working from the bottom.
Minasian wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him. #T1#
Minasian being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Minasian's guard.
Minasian is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rua is controlling him.
Rua wants to control from the top but Minasian keeps moving.
Minasian trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Minasian is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Minasian manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Minasian's guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#ES#
Minasian wriggles free and stands up. #TD#
Minasian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Rua is staying active underneath Minasian, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minasian tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Minasian is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Minasian showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Minasian is one step ahead there. #T3#
Rua looking to control.
Minasian sitting in guard here, content to control.
Minasian trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Minasian is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Minasian pushes down on Rua's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Minasian trying to control from half guard but Rua is working away. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Minasian pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Minasian is looking for a kimura here.
Rua gets back to full guard.
Minasian wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
Minasian looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Minasian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Minasian manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tigran Minasian will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Minasian 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.
Rua controlling the position.
Tigran Minasian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Minasian defends easily.
Minasian stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rua swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Minasian defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minasian controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Rua pushes a forearm under Minasian's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Minasian is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jao Rua!
An out of breath Jao Rua thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - R2
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 290 p4p, 42 weight class) and Roger Little (ranked 3638 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua comes into the arena with Tarantula blaring out of the sound system. Little has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Roger Little!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Rua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Little defends well and Rua ends up having to push Little into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rua shoots for a double leg takedown but Little sprawls well. He's pushed Rua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Little drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rua defends it well.
Rua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Little's waist but Little gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rua off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua shoots for a takedown but Little saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Little feints the counter takedown.
Rua goes for a double leg but Little avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Little continues to drive forward.
Little feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua fails with a takedown attempt.
And Little tries to counter it with a takedown but Rua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Little defends well and Rua ends up having to push Little into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Little tries to counter it with a takedown but Rua pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rua shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Little counters with a takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rua (0) vs (4) Little
Little is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Rua will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Little's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Let's hope that Little 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.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Rua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little controlling the position from side mount.
My spies in Five Round Fight Club NY (50 max) inform me that Little has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Little.
Rua's coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Little controls the position.
Little tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Little taking a breather here.
Rua might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Little working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Little passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Rua! Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (0) vs (6) Little
Little fails to take his opponent's back.
Little controlling the pace for now.
Rua wants to control but Little is having none of it.
Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rua is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Little looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yet more stalling tactics from Little.
Rua is trying to escape the mount but Little keeps good control and instead manages to take Rua's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Rua (0) vs (9) Little
Little is hanging on to Rua's back as he tries to escape.
Little 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.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua is really stuck here.
Little controls the position.
Rua manages to reverse the position and now he's in Little's guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (9) Little
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua stands and throws Little's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (9) Little
Rua trying to control the action but Little is working from the bottom.
Little is trying to get back to half guard.
Little wants to control but Rua postures up.
Little is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Little is keeping him busy.
Rua is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Little has escaped the position, nice work there.
Little is looking to reverse the position.
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua working away.
Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Little's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Little tries to buck Rua off but Rua is having none of it.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to control but Little is keeping him busy.
Rua tries for a kimura but Little is defending well.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Little is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Little struggling a bit here.
Rua working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Little tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Little sneaks back into half guard.
Rua is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Little doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rua.
Little works his way to full guard. Good work.
Little has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Little is trying to keep Rua in close.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Little 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.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Little is retaining full guard.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet.
Rua wants to control from the top but Little keeps moving.
Little looking for a sweep. Not yet Little, not yet.
Little is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rua content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Little has locked up a guillotine! Little's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Rua is holding on here and Little must be using up a lot of energy. Rua has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Little gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roger Little!
Roger Little managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Freebok (85% Laundry), into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
TWGC 25 (170lbs, D2): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Jul 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 288 p4p, 42 weight class) and Two Chainz (ranked 4102 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's entrance music is Tarantula . A fine choice. Chainz has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2hxD1Cnmn5s as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Two Chainz enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Two Chainz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Chainz scores with a takedown into Rua's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (0) vs (2) Chainz
Chainz has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at New York Training Academy . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Chainz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Chainz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Chainz postures up.
Rua seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chainz trying to control but Rua is working from the bottom.
Chainz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua looking for a guillotine here but Chainz defends easily.
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chainz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chainz stands and throws Rua's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (0) vs (5) Chainz
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Chainz off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rua (4) vs (5) Chainz
Rua looking for the RNC.
Chainz defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Chainz tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chainz keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Chainz is squirming around, avoiding Rua's attempts to control the action.
Chainz is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rua is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Rua extends the arm and Chainz is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jao Rua!
A victorious Jao Rua 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:
EFC Maeda vs Petrone
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Fresh counters with a nice leg kick.
Rua chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fresh can pounce on him.
Fresh slips a straight right by Rua.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fresh.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
and Fresh counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh slips a jab and a cross from Rua.
Fresh is looking to slow Rua down with leg kicks.
Fresh throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Fresh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Rua looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fresh goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fresh.
Rua scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Fresh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rua.
Fresh flicks out a counter leg kick but Rua steps away.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fresh ducks under a wild hook from Rua.
Thor Fresh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fresh, right into the meat.
Rua thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Fresh's shoulder, as Fresh tries to avoid the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua throws an off balance right hand
enabling Fresh to counter with a crisp jab.
Fresh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Fresh.
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fresh throws a counter combo.
Thor Fresh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That kick from Fresh tenderised Rua's leg. Rua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fresh scores with a jab to the body.
Fresh misses with a series of wild punches.
Fresh on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Rua misses with a looping left.
Fresh throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rua throws a combination that misses
and Fresh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rua throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rua scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fresh scores with a head kick.
Fresh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fresh blocks a jab.
Fresh thows a leg kick but Rua checks it
and Fresh takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Rua has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rua there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rua is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
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!
Fresh lands with a right hand.
Fresh scores with a kick to the midsection.
Fresh throws a body kick that misses.
Rua moves out of range as Fresh strikes.
Fresh tries a head kick but it misses.
Fresh slips under a jab.
Fresh slaps away a takedown attempt from Rua, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Fresh dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fresh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big left from Rua misses.
Fresh walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rua throws a shot from downtown. Fresh moves away and avoids it.
Fresh counters with a body kick.
Rua scores with a jab.
Fresh feints a jab promting Rua to slip. Fresh then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Rua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Rua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fresh throws out the jab.
Rua swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua defending well as Fresh loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Rua on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fresh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rua throws out the jab.
Rua misses with a straight right.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rua might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rua.
Fresh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Fresh rushes Rua and presses him up against the cage.
Rua wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rua is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fresh is defending well.
Fresh lands a right hand.
Rua is trying to force a seperation but Fresh has the dominant position.#BC#
Rua breaks the clinch.
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua misses with a hook
and Fresh counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T2#
Fresh scores with a leg kick.
Fresh tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Fresh.
Fresh scoring well with a low kick there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fresh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fresh lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thor Fresh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Fresh pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rua misses with a straight right. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Rua has knocked Fresh down with a huge combo! Rua steps away and waves a wobbly Fresh back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Fresh is rocked!#TD#
Rua drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Fresh is still in real trouble! Can Rua finish him?#T3#
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SU#
Rua stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Rua shoots in for a takedown but Fresh shows good takedown defense.
Fresh seems to have recovered his senses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jao Rua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fresh feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rua's calf.
Fresh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fresh lands with a kick to the temple. Rua shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Rua shoots in but no luck this time.
Rua throws an overhand right that lands on Fresh's shoulder, as Fresh tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Fresh takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rua blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Nice body kick from Fresh.
Fresh attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
The fighters circling - Rua throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fresh looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Fresh loads up on a big right hand but Rua slips the punch.
Rua throws an off balance right hand
letting Fresh counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Thor Fresh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Rua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rua misses with a takedown attempt
and Fresh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rua thinking.
Fresh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Rua.
Fresh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rua sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fresh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rua lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fresh looks to land a body kick but Rua moved away.
Fresh scores with a shot to the body.
A combination from Fresh does no damage. #T1#
Rua misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fresh lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rua throws a lazy uppercut
and Fresh counters with a low kick, right behind Rua 's knee.
Fresh throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rua takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fresh.
Fresh throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rua counters with a two punch combo.
Fresh has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fresh connects with a body shot that sends Rua's belly button to the back.
Rua is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Both fighters circling a little - Fresh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Fresh scores with a hook to the body. Rua takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fresh lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fresh was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua won't allow Fresh to sweep him here.
Fresh controls Rua momentarily but Rua frees himself. #SUB2#
Rua avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Rua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fresh's guard. #SUB#
Rua seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Fresh is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jao Rua!
A very excited looking Jao Rua made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
EFC Maeda vs Rua
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Maeda. That snapped Rua's head back.
#TD#
Maeda drives through with a takedown into Rua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Maeda being controlled here momentarily. #ES2#
Rua manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Maeda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Maeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rua walks away with a smile on his face. Maeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rua takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Maeda shoots in for a takedown but Rua shows good takedown defense.
Maeda looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Good shot there by Rua.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rua scores with a jab to the body.
Maeda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maeda swings for the body but Rua moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.#TD#
Maeda shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Maeda was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Maeda is chipping away with strikes.
Rua gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Maeda is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
#SUB#
Maeda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rua is just riding it out for now. Maeda eventually gives up the hold. #ES2#
Rua pushes Maeda off and gets back to his feet.
A big left from Rua misses.
Rua walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maeda tries to clinch up.#T2#
Rua moves out of range of the strikes.
Rua keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maeda.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
Rua uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maeda.
Rua defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Maeda.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua moves out of range.
Maeda tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua misses with a straight left. #TD#
Maeda gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rua wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Maeda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Rua is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Rua is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Maeda tries for a kimura but Rua is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Maeda thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Maeda goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Rua has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Maeda but great work by Rua.
Maeda wants to control but Rua postures up.
Rua wants to control but Maeda is keeping him busy.
Rua staying calm.#SUB2#
Rua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Maeda tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Maeda is letting Rua control him for a moment. #SU2#
Rua decides to stand back up.
Maeda shoots in for a double leg but Rua sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Maeda looks to land a right hand but Rua moved out of range.
Rua misses with a double jab
and Maeda counters with a nice body shot.
Rua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maeda.
Maeda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Maeda tries to clinch there but Rua circles away.
Rua misses with a looping right.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Maeda fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rua avoids it really well and circles away.
Maeda scores with a nice right hand.
Maeda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Rua misses the target.
Maeda swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maeda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rua manages to avoid it.#T1#
Maeda lands a slapping body shot.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Maeda lands with a straight right. Rua didn't see that one coming.
Rua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Jao Rua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Maeda misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#TD#
Maeda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES2#
Rua explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maeda misses with an uppercut. Rua saw that one coming.
Rua misses with a looping left.
Maeda was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maeda looks to throw the jab but Rua is out of range.
Rua looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maeda throws a body punch but Rua moves out of range.
Rua misses with a straight right. #T2#
Rua misses with a hook. Maeda ducked under it nicely.
Rua tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Maeda connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Maeda moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Maeda.#CL#
Maeda moves into the clinch successfully.
Maeda can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Maeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maeda is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Maeda tries to pull guard but Rua won't allow it.
#BC2#
Rua pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rua swats away the attempt to clinch by Maeda.#T3#
Nice straight punches there by Maeda. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Maeda.
Maeda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Maeda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maeda walks into a stiff left hand from Rua.
Rua listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jao Rua is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot by Maeda.
Maeda misses with a shot to the body
and Rua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rua takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rua might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Rua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maeda tries to clinch but Rua is having none of it.
Maeda cracks Rua with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maeda pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Maeda has his takedown stuffed#KD2#
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Maeda! Rua lets Maeda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Maeda is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Rua engages and cracks Maeda with a massive lead left hook - Maeda tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Rua is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Rua!
A victorious Jao Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Thomas Maeda had this to say: 'Through Japanese translator to English. "My opponent was better today. I will not underestimate him next time"'.
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Event:
EFC Gozen vs Matsuoka
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Rodrigez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rua, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rua escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rua slaps away a takedown attempt from Rodrigez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodrigez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rodrigez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rodrigez walks into a left hand.
Rodrigez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rua looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rodrigez has his takedown stuffed
and Rua counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodrigez drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rua lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Rodrigez.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua looks to land a right hand but Rodrigez moved out of range.#T1#
Rodrigez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rodrigez tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rua paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've been informed that Rua has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rodrigez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Rua. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rua.
Rodrigez tries to clinch up but Rua circles away and keeps his distance.
Rua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodrigez darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Rua counters with a nice right hand that sends Rodrigez toppling to the canvas! Rodrigez scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rua finish him?!#ROC2#
Rodrigez is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rua fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Rodrigez out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Emanuel Rodrigez spoke after the fight, saying 'PUTA!!!'.
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Event:
Batoru FC 13
Date: Apr 13, 2019 |
#R1#
Duff throws the left hand but Rua avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into Duff's guard.#SUB#
Rua thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Duff wants to stand up but Rua is controlling him.
Rua stands and throws Duff's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Rua's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Duff takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rua 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.
Rua scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Duff to see if he's OK.
Duff is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Rua has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Rua lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Duff is pushing Rua's head away, looking to escape. Rua manages to hold on to the position though.
Rua cracks Duff with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T1#
Rua advances to full mount. #SUB#
Rua is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Duff to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Duff shrugs it off.
Rua moves to the back.
Duff wants to get back to his feet.
Duff is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Rua off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Rua is persistently looking for the submission but Duff is defending it well.
Duff trying to get back to his feet but Rua is in full control for now. #T2#
Rua lands shots from the back. #SUB#
Rua working for a choke but Duff is defending well.
Rua trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Duff fending off the submission attempt from Rua.
Duff is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB#
Rua is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duff is trapped and Rua is scoring with shots to the head and body. #T3#
Duff wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Rua is cranking Duff's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Duff! He's tightened the choke and Duff is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Zapata misses with a combination
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Eusebio Zapata has been cut.
Jab, jab by Rua - just one landing.
Zapata misses with a body shot
#TD#
and Rua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Zapata is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zapata manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Zapata's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rua pushes down on Zapata's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zapata sees it coming and defends easily.
Zapata tries to roll over but Rua keeps him under control.
Zapata has a hand on Rua's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rua takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#SUB#
Rua looking to secure an arm triangle but Zapata defends it well. #SUB#
Rua working for a guillotine from mount but Zapata is in no mood to give up. #T2##SUB#
Rua is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zapata is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zapata flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Rua anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zapata and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Rua slips an arm under Zapata chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Rua has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Rua is squeezing on Zapata like an anaconda would it's prey. Zapata fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Batoru FC 11
Date: Feb 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Turturro with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Turturro darts in and clinches Rua up against the cage.
Turturro looking for a takedown. #TD#
Rua is fighting off a takedown attempt but Turturro is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Rua to the mat. Rua regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#ES2#
Rua uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Turturro or perhaps it was just good defense by Rua, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Rua decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Turturro actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rua's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rua's back!#T1#
Turturro trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB#
Rua is having to fend off submission attempts from Turturro, who is looking to sink in the choke. Turturro doesn't have the hooks in though and Rua manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Rua preventing the sweep.
Turturro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Turturro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Turturro looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Turturro trying to strike off his back.
#SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Turturro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rua defends it easily.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
Turturro working a defensive guard but Rua manages to pass into side control anyway.
Rua working the head with strikes.
Turturro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Turturro with the active half guard here but Rua passes nicely into side control.
Turturro is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turturro wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
A lull in the action here as Rua stalls from top position.
Turturro is looking to regain half guard here but Rua keeps moving and retains side control.
Turturro prevents Rua from improving position.
Turturro can't do much from the bottom here.
Turturro tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rua wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turturro is trying to work for a sweep but Rua has mounted him!
Turturro is working to get back to half guard.
#T4##SU2#
Rua get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Rua throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turturro tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rua is in Turturro's guard.
Rua would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Turturro lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Turturro passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Turturro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Turturro wants to take a breather but Rua is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Turturro looks for a takedown but Rua sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Rua on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rua throws a big shot that misses.
Turturro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rua sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Turturro somewhat.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rua uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Turturro has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turturro gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rua.#TD2#
Rua shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rua was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Turturro is trying to control Rua's posture but Rua avoids it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turturro is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Turturro is working hard here to advance position.
Turturro tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Rua presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Turturro can't escape the position.
Rua tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Turturro tries to hold on but Rua postures up.
Rua prevents Turturro from getting the reversal.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
#SU2#
Rua is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Turturro tries to clinch up.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD2#
Rua shoots in and bounces Turturro off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Turturro wants to control the position but Rua says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Turturro is looking for a sweep. Rua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Turturro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Turturro gets back to full guard.
Turturro seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Rua must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Turturro doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Turturro working for a triangle but Rua defends it easily.
Rua wants to get up but he can't break Turturro's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T3#
Turturro thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Turturro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Turturro has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Turturro tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Turturro is looking to sweep but instead, Rua has passed into half guard.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Turturro regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Turturro has an active guard here but Rua has managed to pass into half guard.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rua blocks the strikes from Turturro.
Turturro wants to get back to full guard but Rua has passed into side control.#SU2#
Rua decides to stand back up. Rua steps back and let's Turturro get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3##TD2#
Rua shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Turturro trying to control here.
Turturro punching from the bottom.
Turturro moves into full guard.
Turturro throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Rua has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Turturro is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Turturro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua wants to stand but Turturro is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Rua stands and steps away. Turturro gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Rua misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Turturro counters by moving into the clinch.
Turturro is trying to pull guard but Rua has him pressed against the cage.
Turturro can't get the takedown.
Turturro is trying to drag Rua to the mat but Rua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tuccio Turturro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rua tries to break the clinch but Turturro is controlling the position.
Turturro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rua stops a takedown attempt from Turturro.
Rua is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turturro is looking to take this one to the mat.#T2#
Turturro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Rua to keep the fight standing.
Turturro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rua pulls his leg out and moves away.
Turturro fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Turturro needs to keep his hands up - Rua had a free shot at his head there.
Turturro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rua! But no joy.#TD2#
Rua throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turturro was covering up waiting for the punch and Rua finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Rua's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T3##SUB#
Turturro looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Turturro trying to strike off his back.
Jao Rua has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turturro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rua controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Turturro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua slips nicely into half guard.
It looks like Rua is going to stand back up.
#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rua works his way into full mount! #SU2#
Rua get's back to his feet.
Nice cross by Rua.
Turturro throws a body kick that misses
and Rua counters with a stiff right hand.
Tuccio Turturro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turturro shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Rua as he jumps to the side.
Rua throws out a counter right but Turturro avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Turturro closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Turturro is working for takedown but Rua is calmly controlling the position for now.
Turturro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R4#
Turturro misses with a double jab
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Turturro is rocked!
Turturro tries to clinch up#KD2#
and Rua counters with a crisp right hand that drops Turturro! Rua lets Turturro back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Turturro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Turturro leaves his chin hanging out and Rua seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Turturro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jao Rua!
Our winner, Jao Rua, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aziz Kabulniyazov (ranked 5149 p4p, 535 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 2023 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rua's choice of entrance music: Tarantula . Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Aziz Kabulniyazov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kabulniyazov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rua gets control of Kabulniyazov's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rua will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kabulniyazov looking to pass the guard.
Kabulniyazov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rua 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.
Kabulniyazov tries to free his leg and advance position but Rua is retaining full guard.
Kabulniyazov stopping the sweep attempt from Rua.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Rua has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kabulniyazov drops back looking for a leg! Rua is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rua manages to kick Kabulniyazov off! Kabulniyazov jumps back into Rua's guard.
Kabulniyazov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov passes Rua's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is trying to work for a kimura but Rua is defending well.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kabulniyazov content to control rather than advance.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua trying to control here.
Kabulniyazov seems to be working for a kimura but Rua defends the submission attempt.
Kabulniyazov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kabulniyazov pulls his head out easily.
Kabulniyazov is looking for submissions but instead, Rua has regained full guard.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Kabulniyazov from controlling successfully.
Kabulniyazov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua is trying to control the position but Kabulniyazov postures up.
Rua is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kabulniyazov is aware though and is defending well.
Rua looking to control.
Rua is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov won't allow Rua to sweep him here.
Kabulniyazov passes into half guard.
Kabulniyazov seems to be looking for submissions.
Kabulniyazov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Kabulniyazov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rua is staying active underneath Kabulniyazov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua is looking to improve his position.
Rua moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kabulniyazov wants to control from the top but Rua keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kabulniyazov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Kabulniyazov is proving a slippery customer.
Kabulniyazov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Rua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rua 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.
Kabulniyazov looking to sit in guard and control but Rua gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kabulniyazov (0) vs (2) Rua
Rua trying to control but Kabulniyazov is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kabulniyazov is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rua rolls with it to try and escape but Kabulniyazov cranks on the arm and Rua is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Aziz Kabulniyazov! |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Corwin Valentine (ranked 1330 p4p, 161 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 2021 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valentine might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to I'm the Man. Rua has chosen Tarantula as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jao Rua enters the cage!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Corwin Valentine! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rua has Valentine up against the cage in a clinch.
Valentine jumps guard.
Rua stays in close to Valentine's body and controls the position.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Valentine is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Valentine keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Valentine wants to sweep here but Rua controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rua told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Valentine swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Valentine (0) vs (3) Rua
Valentine tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentine tries to improve position but can't.
Rua trying to control the action but Valentine is working from the bottom.
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Valentine is defending well.
Valentine sneaks back into half guard.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Valentine is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Rua wants to control but Valentine is keeping him busy.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Valentine's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Valentine is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua wants to pass to mount but Valentine is defending the position.
Valentine is refusing to be controlled, as Rua sits in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua controlling the pace.
Rua is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rua trying to control but Valentine is working from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua stands and throws Valentine's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Valentine (0) vs (6) Rua
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Valentine keeps working.
Rua taking a breather here.
Rua has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Valentine (0) vs (8) Rua
Valentine has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Rua's lack of action.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Rua is pressing down on Valentine's thigh, looking to free his foot. Valentine is holding on for now.
Rua is trying for a kimura here. Valentine looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rua wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jao Rua!
A victorious Jao Rua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Corwin Valentine had this to say: 'My career is not over, I will train harder and come back. Thank you to all my fans for your support!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Josey Wales (ranked 1283 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 1993 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua has chosen Tarantula as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Josey Wales! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rua gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Wales to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Wales (2) vs (0) Rua
Wales trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wales drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rua manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Wales has Rua in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wales (2) vs (2) Rua
Rua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rua stands and throws Wales's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (2) vs (5) Rua
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wales tries to improve position but can't.
Rua tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Rua has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Wales is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at RWB GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Wales is not content to let Rua control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wales is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Rua is looking to take a break and control but Wales is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wales is looking to reverse the position.
Rua tries to advance to mount but Wales denies him.
Wales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wales manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wales wants to get back to full guard.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wales actively working from the bottom here.
Rua is looking to advance position but Wales won't allow it.
Rua seems to be working for a kimura but Wales defends the submission attempt.
Wales actively working from the bottom here.
Rua content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wales regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wales is keeping the position for now.
Rua trying to control but Wales is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wales is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rua wants to control from the top but Wales keeps moving.
Wales has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Wales is looking for a triangle here but Rua uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (2) vs (8) Rua
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rua taking a breather here.
Wales tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rua wants to control but Wales is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua gets to mount! Wales was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Wales (2) vs (10) Rua
Wales is looking to improve his position but Rua isn't that keen on the idea.
Rua wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Wales sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Rua trying to control from half guard but Wales is working away.
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Wales is defending well.
Wales actively working from the bottom here.
Wales is looking to improve his position.
Wales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rua looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to take a breather but Wales is having none of it.
Rua moves into full mount! Wales won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (2) vs (13) Rua
Rua moves to take his opponent's back. Score +3 for taking back: Wales (2) vs (16) Rua
Rua doesn't have the hooks in and Wales manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wales (4) vs (16) Rua
Rua working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Wales has passed into half guard!
Wales trying to control the action but Rua is working from the bottom.
Rua is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wales is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rua sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua wants to control but Wales is keeping busy.
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Rua wants to control but Wales is keeping busy.
Wales content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Wales is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wales content to control rather than advance.
Wales wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rua keeps working.
Rua gets full guard.
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wales defends it easily.
Rua looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rua not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wales thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rua keeping moving, preventing Wales from controlling successfully.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Wales passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (7) vs (16) Rua
Rua manages to get back to half guard.
Wales frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (10) vs (16) Rua
Wales working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rua keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Wales seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Rua is holding on tight.
Wales is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Rua has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Wales looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rua bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Wales (10) vs (18) Rua
Rua is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rua passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (10) vs (21) Rua
Rua tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wales's legs.
Wales is being controlled here.
Rua wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wales keeps working.
Wales is trying to improve his position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rua has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Wales! Score +2 for reaching mount: Wales (10) vs (23) Rua
Rua looking for a guillotine from mount but Wales is having none of it.
Wales is working to get back to half guard.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Rua has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rua controlling from the full mount.
Rua tries to control but Wales wriggling away.
Rua wants to take Wales's back here but Wales is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wales is looking to get to half guard.
Rua wants to finish this one by submission but Wales is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Rua.
Rua trying to control but Wales is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Wales is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Wales regains half guard.
Rua is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wales actively working from the bottom here.
Wales gets back to full guard.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Wales is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Wales is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Wales's legs - danger averted.
Wales escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wales will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wales looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Rua passes into half guard.
Wales is breathing heavily.
Wales is not content to let Rua control the position.
Rua is looking for a kimura but Wales is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Wales looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Rua is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Wales looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wales looking for submissions off his back.
Wales is staying active underneath Rua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Rua passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Wales (10) vs (26) Rua
Rua with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wales regains half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Wales is pressing down on Rua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wales is looking for a triangle but Rua pushes his legs off easily.
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wales has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Wales's legs - danger averted.
Wales keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Wales looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wales has his foot on Rua's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rua works his way back into a safe position though.
Wales can't keep his opponent in guard - Rua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wales looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rua wins on points by 26 to 10.
After the fight, Jao Rua was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Jao Rua (ranked 1992 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caidan Cartwright (ranked 3823 p4p, 0 weight class). Rua's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tarantula . 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 1 wins and 1 losses; Jao Rua! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Caidan Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rua rushes Cartwright and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rua is trying to drag Cartwright to the mat but Cartwright just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Rua (2) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright wants to control but Rua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cartwright manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Rua from controlling successfully.
Rua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (5) vs (0) Cartwright
Cartwright tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Rua advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Rua (7) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to hold on but Rua pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Rua looking to control but Cartwright is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright is wriggling around trying to escape.
Rua looking for a guillotine from mount but Cartwright is having none of it.
Rua tries to control but Cartwright wriggling away.
Rua with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright gets back to half guard.
Rua trying to mount his opponent but Cartwright defends it.
We've been hearing good reports from Rua's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back.
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rua is working for a submission of some sort.
Rua is trying to control. Cartwright wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Cartwright wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Rua (10) vs (0) Cartwright
Rua has control of Cartwright's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Cartwright regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Rua working for a submission but Cartwright is keeping him at bay.
Cartwright is desperately trying to improve his position but Rua has a good base and remains in mount.
Rua tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cartwright can't escape the position.
Cartwright tries to improve his position but Rua has taken his back! Rua has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Cartwright tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Rua pushes Cartwright away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua 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:
RFC NYE
Date: Dec 31, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Rodrigez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Rua on his heels. He'll look to pass Rua's guard now, I'm sure.
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rua working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rodrigez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rodrigez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rua looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rodrigez is one step ahead there.
Rodrigez being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Rua keeping moving, preventing Rodrigez from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rodrigez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rua is trying to control the position but Rodrigez postures up. #SUB2#
Rodrigez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rua has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rodrigez has managed to get both his arms back between Rua's legs - danger averted.
Rua bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rodrigez's guard. #REVB#
Rodrigez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua wants to control from the top but Rodrigez keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rua tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodrigez is retaining full guard.
Rodrigez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Rodrigez is controlling Rua's posture.#ES#
Rodrigez has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rua has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Rua breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Emanuel Rodrigez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Rodrigez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodrigez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rua trying to keep a closed guard but Rodrigez is proving a slippery customer.
Rua 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.#SUB2#
Rua is looking for a triangle but Rodrigez pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Rodrigez trying to control the position from guard on top but Rua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodrigez postures up in Rua's guard and throws a big left but Rua blocks it.
Rodrigez postures up.
#SUB2#
Rua had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rodrigez defends it easily.
Rua wants to sweep but no luck.
Rua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rodrigez manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodrigez holds on and takes a little breather. #T4#
Rua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Rodrigez working a defensive guard here.
Rua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodrigez is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Rua lying in Rodrigez's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Rodrigez decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rua taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Emanuel Rodrigez!
A relieved looking Emanuel Rodrigez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
EFL 24
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown lands a nice hook to Rua's body. Rua takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A slow jab from Rua misses its intended target.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Rua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Rua does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Minhyuk Brown has been cut.
Brown throws a combination that misses
letting Rua counter with a right hand.
Rua staying out of range there.
Rua is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brown with a body shot.
Brown shoots for a double leg takedown but Rua sprawls well. He's pushed Brown's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rua scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Rua looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rua moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Brown does it's job there.
Rua on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brown throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Brown misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Rua swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rua connects with a jab.
Rua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Brown with a poor takedown
and Rua counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Minhyuk Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rua darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CUT2#
Minhyuk Brown's cut is getting worse.
Rua's corner calls for a 1-2. Rua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #ROC2#
Brown is rocked!#KD2#
Rua sends Brown crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Rua is motioning to the referee to let Brown up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown walks straight into a right hand from Rua - that's dropped him! Rua jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Brown from any more punishment! Brown complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua is the new welterweight champion!
Jao Rua bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
The defeated Minhyuk Brown had this to say: 'I will come back as a better fighter and learn from this!!'.
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Event:
TGC 76
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Griffin throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Rua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rua.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Griffin striking from his own guard. #SUB#
Griffin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rua gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Rua passes Griffin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Griffin landing rabbit punches to the side of Rua's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
Rua wants to take a breather but Griffin is having none of it.
Griffin wants to improve his position but Rua is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Rua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Griffin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Rua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Griffin is just riding it out for now. Rua eventually gives up the hold.
Rua controlling the pace. #T1#
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Rua wants to free his trapped foot but Griffin is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Rua prevents Griffin from improving his position.
Rua is trying to control. Griffin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Rua tries to pass to full mount but Griffin defends it. #SUB2#
Rua is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Rua is working for a kimura but Griffin is defending it quite comfortably.
Rua stalling.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura here.
Griffin punching from the bottom.
Griffin moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Griffin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Rua drops back looking for a leg! Griffin is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Griffin manages to kick Rua off! Rua jumps back into Griffin's guard.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Griffin working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Rua has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Rua is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Griffin sees it coming and defends easily.
Rua is trying to control the action in half guard but Griffin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Rua is trying to work for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
#SUB2#
Rua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Griffin throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.
Griffin throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Rua manages to pass to side control. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well.
Griffin gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Griffin has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffin missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rua moves into full mount! Griffin won't be happy about that!
Griffin is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Griffin misses with a wild body shot. #TD2#
Rua shoots in and gets a takedown into Griffin's guard.
Griffin throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Griffin 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.
Rua wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Rua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Griffin has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rua has managed to get both his arms back between Griffin's legs - danger averted.
Rua trying to control but Griffin is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rua stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Griffin is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #T1#
Griffin is looking for a sweep.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.#SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rua is trying to get an arm triangle but Griffin is defending well.
Rua scoring with punches and elbows.
Rua has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Rua is looking for a kimura but Griffin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Rua to get the leverage.
Griffin works his way to full guard. Good work.
Griffin trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SUB#
Griffin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rua can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T2#
Rua wants to control from the top but Griffin keeps moving.
Rua is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Griffin doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Griffin keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
Rua is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Rua working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Griffin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Rua stands and throws Griffin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Griffin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
#SUB2#
Rua looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Rua tries for a kimura but Griffin is defending well. #T3#
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Griffin misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Griffin throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Griffin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rua off and has taken his back!
Rua rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Rua is looking for a sweep. Griffin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Griffin looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Rua wants to improve his position but Griffin is controlling well.
#T4##SUB2#
Rua looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Griffin winds up and cracks Rua with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin is looking to work some ground and pound but Rua has wrist control.
Griffin passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Rua can't do much from the bottom here.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Griffin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rua to see if he's OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Rua 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.
Rua is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jao Rua showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Rua lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rua.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rua, as that shot connected.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Rua avoids nicely.
It seemed like Rua was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD#
Griffin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Griffin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Griffin off and has taken his back!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Rua is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Griffin knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Griffin for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Griffin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Rua patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB2#
Rua is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Griffin defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Rua is working for a rear naked choke. Griffin is not defending it well and Rua has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Griffin refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Griffin's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Top Nutrition 160Q200$ 140Q150$ 100Q50$ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Peters throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Rua counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Rua lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Rua seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Peters is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jao Rua!
An out of breath and clearly excited Jao Rua thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 03, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Fireball Kid (ranked 7595 p4p, 584 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 3939 p4p, 391 weight class). Fireball Kid had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fireball Kid! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Hirohito Nitta and Tatsuya Matsuyama.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Rua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kid pulls guard.
Rua wants to control from the top but Kid keeps moving.
Kid is pulling down on Rua's head to control his posture.
Rua trying to control the position from guard on top but Kid is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rua is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kid looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Rua stopping the sweep attempt from Kid.
Rua is stalling in the full guard.
Kid keeping full guard, as Rua tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rua is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rua passes Kid's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kid moves into full guard.
Kid looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rua is one step ahead there.
Rua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rua drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kid looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kid looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kid! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Kid (4) vs (0) Rua
Rua is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rua being controlled for a moment.
Kid wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rua, who protects the arm well.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid slows the pace down.
Rua is looking to reverse the position.
Kid tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rua's legs.
Kid looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kid trying to control the position but Rua is working away.
Rua tries to improve position but can't.
Kid is trying to get an arm triangle but Rua is defending well.
Kid gets to mount! Rua was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kid (6) vs (0) Rua
Kid content just to control the position here.
Rua working to try and regain half guard.
Kid manages to capitalize on a mistake by Rua to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kid (9) vs (0) Rua
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rua wants to escape the position.
Kid is looking to control Rua but Rua is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Kid has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Rua is in real trouble here. Kid gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Rua is tapping out! Kid wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Fireball Kid!
A victorious Fireball Kid thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 22 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 02, 2018 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Cayson McDevlin (ranked 23556 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jao Rua (ranked 3928 p4p, 387 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Cayson McDevlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jao Rua!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Taro Takaoka and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
McDevlin doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rua counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: McDevlin (0) vs (2) Rua
Rua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rua is trying for a kimura here. McDevlin looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Rua wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jao Rua!
Jao Rua gave a mention to Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
TGC 53: Hepple vs Petersen
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Korth throws out a loose jab but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Askren was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A low kick from Korth is predictable there
and Askren counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Elton Korth has been cut.
Korth jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Askren with the counter takedown but Korth avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Korth misses with a body punch
and Askren counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth throws a jab when Askren was well out of range.
Elton Korth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Korth misses with a straight right.
Korth lands a jab to Askren's midsection.
Askren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Korth misses with a hook. Askren ducked under it nicely.
Korth feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Askren's calf.
Korth darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T1#
Korth gets full guard.#ES#
Korth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Askren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Korth tries to throw a body punch but Askren avoids it by throwing Korth back against the cage.
Korth scores a nice knee to the body.
Askren takes an elbow to the temple.
Askren tries to pull guard but Korth won't allow it.
#BC#
Korth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Askren slips a jab from Korth.#T2#
A big right from Korth misses.
Askren throws a sloppy body shot
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Askren dives in and grabs Korth's left leg, looking for a takedown. Korth pushes down on Askren's head and hops out.
Korth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Korth looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Askren takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Korth throws a right hand that Askren ducks under and follows up with a left that Askren also avoids with ease.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Korth moves in looking to clinch but Askren pushes him off.
Elton Korth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Korth lands with a slapping head kick.
Korth shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Askren eats them both and turns towards Korth to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Korth loads up on a big right hand but Askren slips the punch.
Korth misses with a looping right.
Korth misses with a lunging right hand
and Askren makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Korth scores with a nice strike.
Korth throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice shot by Askren.
Korth connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Askren misses with a right hand
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Askren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Korth.
Askren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Korth throws a sloppy head kick and Askren moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Korth.
Korth lunges at Askren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Askren's hand. #T4#
Korth lands the left hand.
Askren misses with a body punch
and Korth counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Askren dodges the punch combination from Korth.
A decent looking cross lands there for Korth.
Korth tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Askren manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Korth.
Korth lands an overhand right.
Korth falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a single leg into guard. Korth didn't expect that.
Askren trying to control the position from guard on top but Korth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Korth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Korth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Askren.
It looked like Korth wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Askren is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Korth.
Korth misses with a double jab
and Askren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Korth swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown. Korth fights it but they end up in guard.
Askren is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth scores with a couple of body punches from the bottom.
Korth tries to strike from the bottom.
Khabib Askren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Korth looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Korth not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Korth keeping moving, preventing Askren from controlling successfully.
Korth throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Askren is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Askren is looking to advance position but Korth has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Korth trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren keeps trying to improve his position.
Korth is landing with some decent strikes but Askren is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#T2#
Askren working to try and regain half guard.
Askren manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Korth is looking for a kimura but Askren is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Korth to get the leverage.
Korth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Askren has hold of Korth's hands but Korth slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Korth seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren is trying to get back to full guard.
Askren on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Korth tries to stand and escape but Askren is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Korth wants to take a breather but Askren is having none of it. #T3##SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Korth is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth 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. #SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily.
Korth is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Korth wants to pass the guard but Askren is defending well. #T4##SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Korth working Askren over with strikes.
Korth is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Korth is working for a kimura but Askren is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Korth pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Askren is defending against the submission attempts here by Korth.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Korth wants to stand up but Askren is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Elton Korth will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Elton Korth's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Askren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Korth smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Askren misses with a hook.
Korth throwing a counter right hand but Askren manages to avoid it.
Askren misses with a takedown
and Korth counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korth's corner calls for a 1-2. Korth obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Askren swats away the attempt to clinch by Korth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korth throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Askren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Askren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Korth!
Askren tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Askren can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Korth is looking to escape. #T1#
Korth wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
#SUB2#
Askren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Korth is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Korth and Askren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Askren trying to control the position but Korth is working away.
Korth is trying to get back to half guard.
Korth wants to get back to his feet.
Korth tries to buck Askren off but Askren is having none of it.
Korth wants to control but Askren postures up.#SUB2#
Askren tries for a kimura but Korth is defending well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Korth throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Korth is not content to let Askren control the position.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.#SUB2#
Askren working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Korth struggling a bit here.
Korth is being controlled here. #SUB2#
Askren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Korth, who protects the arm well. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Korth's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Korth tries to improve position but can't. #SUB2#
Askren is trying to get an arm triangle but Korth is defending well. #SUB2#
Askren is working to tighten his grip on Korth's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Korth has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Askren is really squeezing tight and eventually Korth passes out! Askren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
DUEL#95 Johnsson vs oCrazy
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren lands a nice shot to the body.
Askren's coach down at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Askren's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL#
Green has Askren up against the cage in a clinch.
Green scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Green successfully pulls guard.
Askren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Askren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Askren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Askren wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.#SUB#
Green working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Askren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Askren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Askren stays in close to Green's body and controls the position.
Askren passes Green's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Askren controlling the action here.
Askren passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Green! #SUB2#
Askren goes for an armbar but Green turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Green. #T2##SUB2#
Askren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Green defends well.#SUB2#
Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Green manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Green is in close to Askren's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Askren looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Askren wants to sweep here but Green controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Askren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T3#
Askren lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Green is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Askren sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Green is trying to control the position but Askren postures up.
Askren showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Askren wants to pass the guard but Green is keeping the position.
Askren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Askren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Green looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Green looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Green! #REVR#
Askren sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Green works his way into side control.
Askren manages to work his way to half guard, despite Green's best efforts.
Askren tries to get to full guard but Green has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Askren is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Green is tapping! Great win for Askren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
DFN#16 Stenberg vs Esposito
Date: Aug 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Askren drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Booker is looking to regain half guard here but Askren keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Askren has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Booker is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Askren yanks on the arm and Booker is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Askren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
EMMA4
Date: Jul 14, 2017 |
#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Askren has knocked Punk down with a huge combo! Askren steps away and waves a wobbly Punk back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Punk is rocked!#TD2#
Punk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Askren sprawls well initially but Punk persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Punk is still in real trouble! Can Askren finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Punk winds up and cracks Askren with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
Punk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punk seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Punk wants to pass the guard but Askren is defending well. #SUB#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Punk pulls his head out easily.
Punk lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB2#
Punk seems to be working for a kimura but Askren defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Punk is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Punk working over Askren with some ground and pound. Askren looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punk lands a nice short elbow.
Askren taking some punishment here, with Punk in his half guard.
Punk wants to control but Askren is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Askren looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Askren looking for submissions off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Punk lands a nice short elbow.#T2#
Askren moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Punk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Askren looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Punk scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Askren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Punk defends it easily.
Punk stands up over Askren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Askren looking for a guillotine here but Punk defends easily.
Punk is looking to stand up but Askren won't let him.
Askren looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Punk works over Askren with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Punk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Punk is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Askren has momentary wrist control but Punk slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Askren has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Punk should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Askren has tightened it up now! Punk 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 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Khabib Askren!
CM Punk was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it.'.
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Event:
EMMA3
Date: Jul 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mason moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Khabib Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Askren both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like Bea Mason has been cut.
Mason tries to clinch but Askren is having none of it.
A left and a right from Askren both land. Nice combination.
Askren leaves Mason with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mason throws a wild hook but Askren just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Mason gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Askren raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
EMMA1
Date: Jun 14, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Askren shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Punk manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.#SUB#
Askren has gone for a leg lock! Punk slips out almost immediately though and dives into Askren's guard.#REVB#
Punk stands up over Askren, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Punk has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Punk scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Askren has his foot on Punk's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Punk works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Askren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Askren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Punk defends well.
Punk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Punk postures up and lands a big shot to Askren's brow.
Punk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Punk keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Askren's head.
Punk trying to control the position from guard on top but Askren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Askren working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Punk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Punk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Askren is looking to cinch up a triangle. Punk throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Askren's body to avoid the submission. Askren has instead reached around Punk's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Askren arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Khabib Askren!
CM Punk was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn it.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Askren fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Guun shoots in and bounces Askren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Askren working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Guun has passed into half guard!
Guun takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Guun missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Guun thows a huge punch but Askren dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Askren is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Guun pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Askren looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Guun trying to control the action but Askren is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Askren actively working from the bottom here.
Askren wants to get back to full guard.
Guun missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Guun is trying to control. Askren wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guun passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Askren!
Guun looking to finish with strikes here!
Guun controlling from mount.
Askren is in all sorts of trouble here.
Guun throwing strikes here but Askren is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Askren holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Guun tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Guun misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Guun misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Guun working for a submission but Askren is keeping him at bay.
Askren really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Askren is trying to reverse the position but instead Guun has taken his back - oops!
Askren tries to escape but Guun has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Guun is trying to stick to Askren's back but Askren is turning into Guun. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Guun's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Askren.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Askren lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Guun throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Askren distracts Guun with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Askren loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T3#
Askren chips away with some ground and pound.
Askren lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SUB2#
Askren drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Guun dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Askren has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guun can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Askren looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Guun has picked Askren up and slammed him! Askren can't keep hold of the triangle and Guun manages to pass to side control!
Askren is trying to get back to half guard.
Guun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T4#
Guun trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
Askren has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Askren is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Askren is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Guun off and has taken his back!
Askren keeps control of the position as Guun tries to break free.
Askren is not going to allow Guun to sit and survive in this position.
Askren scores with punches and elbows.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Askren is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Guun taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Askren.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Askren!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Vega misses with a low kick.
#CL#
Vega fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Askren, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Askren ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Askren no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Askren has his feet on Vega's thighs here. He's pushed Vega off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Vega screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khabib Askren!
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