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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 6
Date: Jun 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Costa moves away from the strike by Cage.
Costa drops his hands momentarily and Cage takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cage tries a head kick but it misses.
Costa slips a jab from Cage.
Costa just misses with a punch to the body.
Cage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Costa changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cage looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cage is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Costa off and has taken his back!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Cage is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Costa is defending well though. Cage let's go of the attempt for now.
Costa tries to escape the position.
#T1#
Costa is working hard here to advance position.
Costa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Costa is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Crapollas Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
I really don't envy Costa right now.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Costa is in bad spot here.
Cage is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T2#
Cage missing with strikes from the back.
Costa is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Cage looking to hold on to the position here but Costa rolls and ends up regaining guard.
Costa wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Costa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Costa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cage is one step ahead there. #T3#
Cage is stalling in the full guard.
Cage is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Costa looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Cage has picked Costa up and slammed him! Costa can't keep hold of the triangle and Cage manages to pass to side control!
Cage is looking to take a break and control but Costa is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Costa tries to buck Cage off but Cage is having none of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Cage advances to mount.
Costa tries to reverse the position but Cage maintains control.#T4#
Cage controlling his opponent.
Costa can't escape the position.
Costa manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Costa looking for submissions off his back.
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB#
Costa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Cage dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Costa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cage misses.
Cage avoids the head kick by Costa.
Cage fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#TD#
Costa closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cage's guard.
Costa is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Costa drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cage manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Costa has Cage in his guard.#REVB##SUB#
Costa throws his legs up looking for a submission but Cage uses it to pass to side control.
Costa parries the strikes from Cage easily there. Cage is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Costa to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa is looking to reverse the position.
Cage moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Costa is looking to regain half guard here but Cage keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Cage advances nicely into full mount.
Costa can't escape the position.
Cage wants to take his opponent's back but Costa doesn't allow it.
Costa can't escape the position.
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Costa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage controlling the pace for now.
Cage prevents Costa from getting the reversal.#T2#
Cage content just to control the position here.
Costa is looking to improve his position but Cage isn't that keen on the idea.
Cage content just to control the position here.
Costa tries to improve his position but instead Cage has taken his back!
Cage controlling well, preventing Costa from escaping the position.
#SUB2#
Cage has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Costa has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Cage trying to control.
Cage has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Costa rolls, trying to escape but Cage keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Cage controlling from the back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage is hanging on to Costa's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Costa is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cage gets his way!
Costa tries to break free.
Costa is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Let's hope that Cage 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.
Costa turns into Cage and is now in his guard.
Costa won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
Cage looking to control.
#T4#
Cage has Costa pulled in close to control his posture.
Costa wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Costa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Cage stacks Costa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Cage!
Cage works to advance to full mount. Costa defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Costa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Costa looking to score a takedown here. Cage is defending well but Costa drives through and ends up in Cage's guard.
Cage keeping moving, preventing Costa from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Costa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cage managing to control the position.
Cage bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Costa's guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Costa 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.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Costa working for submissions but it's allowed Cage to get to half guard.
#T1#
Cage passes to side control.
Cage just content to control the position.
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Cage is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Costa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Costa has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Cage escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Cage!
A lull in the action here as Cage stalls from top position.#T2#
Costa is looking for a sweep.
Costa looks to move to half guard but instead Cage has passed into mount! Damn!
Costa is looking to get to half guard.
Cage sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Cage looking to control but Costa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ken Cage has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Cage might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Costa haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Cage sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Costa is looking to improve his position but Cage isn't that keen on the idea.
Santiago Costa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Costa has given up his back.
Cage is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
You can see the frustration on Costa's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Good control from Cage.
Costa turns into Cage and is now in his guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Costa accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Costa is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cage tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Costa is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cage is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cage has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cage slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ken Cage comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cage 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ken Cage!
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Event:
NJMMA Friday Night Fights 2
Date: May 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Cage misses with an uppercut.
Cage scores with a nice strike.
Brinks slips a jab from Cage.
Cage takes a swing at Brinks's ribcage but misses.
Brinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cage.
Cage looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Brinks slips a jab from Cage.
Brinks scores with a jab.
Brinks looks to score with a jab to the body but Cage is just out of range.
Brinks throws a series of punches but Cage moves out of range.
Brinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Brinks lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cage's sensitive parts.
Cage misses with a head kick.
Sloppy strikes from Brinks. Those never looked like landing.
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brinks takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.#CL2#
Brinks closes the distance and clinches.
Brinks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cage prevents a body shot from Brinks. #T1#
Brinks presses Cage against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cage blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Brinks.
Brinks misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brinks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brinks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brinks lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brinks looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brinks walks into a left hand.
Brinks fails to land with a series of punches.
Cage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brinks takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cage drops his hands momentarily and Brinks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brinks loads up on a big right hand but Cage slips the punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brinks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Cage.
A left lands for Cage.#T2#
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brinks blocks a jab.
Cage pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brinks looks to land a right hand but Cage moved out of range.
Cage half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brinks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brinks misses with a hook. Cage ducked under it nicely.
Brinks 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.
Brinks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brinks connects with a right hand. Cage shakes it off.#CL2#
Brinks closes the distance and pushes Cage back into the cage.
Brinks tries to work over Cage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brinks lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Brinks tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cage is able to avoid easily.
A jab from Cage finds it's way through Brinks's defenses.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brinks.
#T3#
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Brinks moves out of range easily.
Cage moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cage throws a head kick but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks staying out of range there.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brinks at a distance.
Cage throws a looping overhand right but Brinks ducks down to avoid it.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Cage lands a body shot.
Cage lands a jab to the nose.
Brinks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cage circles away quickly and effectively.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Brinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cage connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brinks throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cage throws the left hand but Brinks avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cage was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brinks works over Cage's head and body with a nice combination.
Cage works Brinks's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cage counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Cage attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Brinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brinks throws a hook to the side of Cage's head but Cage sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Brinks moves out of range easily.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Brinks with an uppercut!
Cage throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brinks throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease. #CL2#
Brinks clinches up against the cage.
Brinks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cage is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brinks is defending well.
Brinks tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
Cage controlling the action here for a moment.
Brinks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cody Brinks will probably get the nod.
That's time! Cage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brinks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brinks with a nice cross.
Cage uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brinks.
Cage misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brinks catches Cage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cage misses with a low kick.
Cage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brinks.
Ken Cage is winning the standup battle so far.
Cage throws a wild body kick that Brinks sees coming a mile off.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Brinks tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Brinks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Cage finds it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brinks.
Brinks wants to counter with a clinch but Cage pushes him away.
Brinks scoring well with a low kick there.
Cage moves out of range as Brinks strikes.
Good leg kick by Brinks there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Cage misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Brinks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cage.
Cage misses with a wild body shot.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Cage lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Brinks at a distance.
Cage throws a chopping leg kick but Brinks manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Brinks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brinks slips a straight right by Cage.
Brinks scores with a jab. Cage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nice defenses there by Cage.
Brinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cage to score with a decent uppercut.
Brinks misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Brinks moves into the clinch.
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Brinks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brinks throws a punch but it's blocked by Cage.
Brinks misses with a punch to the body.
#T2##BC#
Cage breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cage swings for the body but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cage lands the left hand.
Brinks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Brinks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot by Cage.
Cage keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brinks.
Brinks ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brinks scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Brinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cage loads up on a big right hand but Brinks slips the punch.
Cage throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brinks stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brinks throws out a leg kick but Cage moves out of range and Brinks only half commits.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Brinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brinks swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from Cage misses its target.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Brinks swings widly with a right hand
and Cage connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cage. Brinks shrugs it off though.
Brinks misses with a looping right.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brinks manages to avoid it.
Brinks scores with the left hand. Cage knows he should have avoided that one.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Brinks blocks a head kick by Cage.
Brinks punishes Cage's body with a nice straight punch.
Cage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brinks was well out of range. Poor timing from Cage.
Brinks throws a shot to the body.
Cage missing with a left hand there. Brinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cage misses with a hook. Brinks ducked under it nicely.
Cage lands a lovely overhand right.
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!
Cage throws out a loose jab but Brinks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brinks misses with a left hand
and Cage counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
Brinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cage motions for Brinks to come forward. Cage throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice side step and Brinks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cage.
Brinks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Brinks lands with a shot to the body.
Brinks cracks Cage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Brinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Brinks takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cage misses with a body punch
and Brinks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cage keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brinks throws a series of punches but Cage avoids them all with ease.
Cage scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good exchange - Cage coming out on top.
Brinks moves out of range of the strikes.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cage scores with a jab to the head.
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 Ken Cage will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage throws a big shot that misses.
Cage has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cage there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cage lands with a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cage. That's going to slow Brinks down.
Cage ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brinks moves away.
Cage throws a sloppy head kick and Brinks moves out of range easily.
Cage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cage throws a body punch but Brinks moves out of range.
Cage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brinks manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cage. Brinks does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brinks takes a swing at Cage's ribcage but misses.
Brinks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Brinks rushes Cage and presses him up against the cage.
Brinks tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
Brinks working aggressively here.
Brinks tries a body shot but Cage blocks it.
#T1#
Cage blocks an uppercut.
Cage lands a hook that snaps the head of Brinks backwards.
Cody Brinks seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Cage breaks from the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Brinks.
Cage misses the shot to the body.
Cage slips under a jab.
Brinks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brinks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cage's head.
Brinks swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Brinks slips under a jab.
Brinks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brinks ducks under a wild hook from Cage.
Brinks throws a shot to the body.
Brinks 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.
Brinks tried to score with a low kick but Cage checks it.
Brinks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Cage misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Brinks counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cage moves away from the strike by Brinks.
Cage throws a head kick that misses
and Brinks counters with a leg kick.
Brinks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Brinks misses with a low kick.
Cage swings for the body but Brinks moves out of range.
Cage throws a body punch but Brinks moves out of range.
Brinks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL2#
Cage gets tackled into the cage by Brinks. Brinks maintains the clinch. #BC#
Cage breaks the clinch.
Cage ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Cage fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cage scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Brinks checks a leg kick.
Brinks tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cage throws a body shot but no joy.
Cage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brinks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cage thows a left - swing and a miss! #T3#
A jab lands there for Brinks.
A telegraphed right hand from Cage misses the target.
Brinks is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Cage is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cage uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brinks.
Brinks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Cage finds it's way through Brinks's defenses.
Cage throws a body punch but Brinks moves out of range.
Cage gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brinks.
Cage with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Brinks counters by clinching up.
Brinks misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Cage's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Brinks does it's job there.
Cage lands a head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brinks throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Brinks throws a looping overhand right but Cage ducks down to avoid it.
Brinks connects with a looping right hand.
Cage lands a nice looking body shot.
Cage misses with a straight right.
Brinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cage.
Cage is looking to counter punch.
Brinks takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brinks throws a leg kick that misses.
Cage dips to his left and cracks Brinks with an uppercut!
Cage misses with a hook
and Brinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brinks throws a big shot that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Cage, right into the meat.
Cage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brinks.
Cage blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cage misses with a body shot.
Brinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cage avoids the body shot from Brinks.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Cody Brinks.
I think Brinks 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Brinks!
Cody Brinks 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:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Cage (ranked 7270 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Groza (ranked 6668 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ken Cage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Vincent Groza!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Cage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cage is fighting off a takedown attempt but Groza is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Cage to the mat. Cage regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cage (0) vs (2) Groza
Cage 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.
Groza passes Cage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Groza stalling.
Cage is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage moves into full guard.
Cage had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Groza defends it easily.
Cage is trying to control the position but Groza postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Groza stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cage swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cage wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage controlling Groza's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Groza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage is trying to keep Groza in close.
Cage is adopting a defensive guard.
Cage seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Cage 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Groza controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Groza is now in half guard.
Cage wants to get back to full guard.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Groza in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cage moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
Cage has his hands on Groza's head, controlling the position.
Cage working a defensive guard here.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Cage wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Groza is now in half guard.
Cage regains full guard. Nicely done.
Cage is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cage controls Groza momentarily but Groza frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Groza slips nicely into half guard.
Groza perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage trying to control from the bottom.
Cage is trying to get back to full guard.
Cage wants to control the action here but instead Groza manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cage (0) vs (5) Groza
Cage can't escape the position.
Cage tries to control the position but Groza now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Cage (0) vs (8) Groza
Cage trying to control the hands but Groza won't let him.
Cage tries to escape the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Cage looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Groza controlling the positon.
Cage wants to escape the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Groza biding his time, controlling Cage.
Cage tries to roll but Groza sticks to his back.
Groza keeps control of the position easily here as Cage tries to buck him off.
Groza is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Cage knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Cage for a finish.
Cage is trying to break free.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Cage prevents Groza from getting a body triangle.
Groza controls the action.
Groza wants to control but Cage is keeping busy.
Cage is really stuck here.
Cage manages to reverse the position and now he's in Groza's guard. Nice work there by Cage.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cage (2) vs (8) Groza
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Groza keeping moving, preventing Cage from controlling successfully.
Cage has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Groza pulls Cage in close to prevent any damage.
Groza trying to keep a closed guard but Cage is proving a slippery customer.
Cage stands and throws Groza's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Cage (5) vs (8) Groza
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Cage working away.
Cage just content to control the position.
Cage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cage.
Cage working away.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Groza can't do much from the bottom here.
Groza is looking for a sweep.
Groza seems a little lost for a moment, as Cage dominates the positioning.
Groza is not content to let Cage control the position.
Groza is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Cage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Groza keeps working.
Cage stalling away here and it's allowed Groza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Groza trying to control the position.
Cage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Groza wants to sweep but no luck.
Groza keeping full guard, as Cage tries to pass.
Groza pulls Cage in close to prevent any damage.
Groza wants to sweep here but Cage controlling him for the moment.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Cage not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cage is pushing down on Groza's leg trying to pass to half guard. Groza is fighting to maintain full guard but Cage has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cage controlling the action here.
Groza is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cage in particular looking to stall.
Cage wants to control but Groza is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Groza wins on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath and clearly excited Vincent Groza thanked Sully's Bar & Grill for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
TWGC 20 (185lbs, D3): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Feb 11, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ken Cage (ranked 7245 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marc Dupuis (ranked 9499 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Cage! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Marc Dupuis!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Nard Betker and Paul Aken.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Cage clinches up against the cage.
Dupuis gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cage (0) vs (2) Dupuis
Dupuis being controlled here momentarily.
Cage 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.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cage (2) vs (2) Dupuis
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cage is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cage advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cage (5) vs (2) Dupuis
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cage is staying tight to Dupuis's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Dupuis tries to bench press Cage off him but Cage keeps the position.
The referee asks Cage politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Cage prefers to stall for the moment though.
Dupuis wants to control but Cage postures up.
Cage has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Dupuis! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cage (7) vs (2) Dupuis
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cage controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cage takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Cage (10) vs (2) Dupuis
Cage is trying to stick to Dupuis's back but Dupuis is turning into Cage. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Cage's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dupuis. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cage (10) vs (4) Dupuis
Dupuis won't allow Cage to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cage is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cage (12) vs (4) Dupuis
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dupuis has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dupuis working for submissions but it's allowed Cage to get to half guard.
Dupuis looks winded!
Cage is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cage works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Cage (15) vs (4) Dupuis
Cage controlling the pace for now.
Cage wants to take Dupuis's back but he can't do it this time.
Cage forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Cage (18) vs (4) Dupuis
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Dupuis has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cage has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Dupuis taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cage doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Cage!
Marc Dupuis was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck you'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 26, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Cage closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Cage pulls guard.
Nafumbo stopping the sweep attempt from Cage.
Nafumbo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cage wants to sweep here but Nafumbo controlling him for the moment.
Nafumbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Nafumbo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Cage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cage continues to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
More hug and hope from Cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cage advances to half guard. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cage keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cage passes to side control.
Cage 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.
Cage has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cage passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nafumbo! #T3#
Cage tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Cage's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Cage is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Nafumbo can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Nafumbo has given up his back.
#SUB#
Cage is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Nafumbo with him. Nafumbo is trying to defend but Cage has an arm under the chin now! Nafumbo grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ken Cage!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Cage has Hatton up against the cage in a clinch.
Cage is working for takedown but Hatton is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Hatton jumps guard and drags Cage to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Cage stopping the sweep attempt from Hatton.
Cage controlling from the top position.
Hatton is controlling Cage's posture.
Cage stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hatton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Cage wants to pass the guard but Hatton is keeping the position.
Cage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cage looks to score with a jab to the body but Hatton is just out of range.
Hatton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cage tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hatton swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Cage fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hatton, pushing him back against the cage.
Cage tries a body shot but Hatton blocks it.
#TD#
Hatton wants the takedown. Cage is fighting it off but Hatton persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cage's guard against the cage.
Cage is controlling Hatton's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Cage keeping moving, preventing Hatton from controlling successfully.
Hatton is fighting to break Cage's control of his arms but Cage is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cage looking for subs off his back but Hatton has passed one foot through into half guard.
Cage is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Cage is positioning himself well to prevent Hatton advancing to mount.
Cage gets full guard.
Hatton wants to control from the top but Cage keeps moving.
Cage is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hatton swings for the body but Cage moves out of range.
Cage fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Hatton feints and as Cage raises his hands in defense, Hatton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hatton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Hatton has passed into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage is looking to improve his position.
Cage trying to get back to full guard but Hatton takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Hatton dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Cage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cage is looking to clinch.
Hatton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cage sprawls and moves away.
Hatton circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cage misses with an uppercut
#TD#
so Hatton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to his closed guard and prevents Hatton from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cage manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hatton manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Hatton wants to sweep but no luck.
Cage showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hatton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cage looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Joey Hatton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Cage drives through and clinches with Hatton against the cage.
#TD2#
Cage gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cage engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
More stalling from Cage.#SUB#
Hatton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cage can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cage won't allow Hatton to sweep him here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Cage controls from within his opponent's guard.
Cage postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ken Cage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Cage moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Cage jumps into guard, dragging Hatton to the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage pulls Hatton in to control the position.
Cage with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Cage is looking to sweep but instead, Hatton has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Cage showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Cage tries to clinch there but Hatton circles away.
Hatton keeps the fight on the outside.
Cage tries to clinch #TD#
so Hatton counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cage holds on and takes a little breather.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage looking for a sweep. Not yet Cage, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hatton trying to control the position from guard on top but Cage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Cage looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Hatton closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cage's guard.
Cage looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hatton is one step ahead there.
Cage pulls Hatton in close to prevent any damage.
Cage wants to hit a switch here but Hatton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cage there! #T2#
Cage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Cage is working to get back to half guard.
Cage keeps trying to improve his position.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
Cage regains half guard.
Hatton wants to stand up but Cage has a hold of him and won't allow it. #T3#
Cage trying to control here.
Cage keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Hatton prevents Cage from improving his position.
Cage wants to control the action here but instead Hatton manages to pass to full mount!
Hatton wants to control the pace but Cage is squirming around nicely.
Cage tries to reverse the position but Hatton maintains control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hatton is trying to take his opponent's back.
Cage is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hatton tries to control but Cage wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cage is squirming around, avoiding Hatton's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joey Hatton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hatton has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Hatton!
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