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Event:
RFL-65 Cheyenne vs. Sure
Date: Feb 24, 2019 |
#R1#
White slips under a jab from Dasilva.
White leaves Dasilva with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dasilva tries to score a power double leg takedown but White sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dasilva somewhat.
White takes a jab right on the kisser.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that White has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dasilva shoots in looking for a takedown. White tries to sprawl out of it but Dasilva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. White manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Dasilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dasilva uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from White.
White tries to score with a low kick but Dasilva moves his leg out of the way.
Dasilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Dasilva.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dasilva.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White tries to clinch up.
Dasilva has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Dasilva 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.#ES2#
White manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T1#
White is trying to pull guard but Dasilva turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
White goes for a takedown attempt but Dasilva pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
White stuffs the takedown.
White changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The fighters circling - Dasilva throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#TD2#
White drives through with a takedown into Dasilva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
White trying to control but Dasilva is working from the bottom.
White trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
White drops back, looking for a kneebar! Dasilva looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Dasilva looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Dasilva! #REVR#
Dasilva prevents White from escaping the position.#T2#
White is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
White tries to escape but Dasilva is in control.
White is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dasilva's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
White looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dasilva tries to stand but can't do so whilst White controls his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
White moves into full guard.
Dasilva is looking to stand up but White won't let him. #SUB2#
White looking for subs off his back but Dasilva has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
White actively working from the bottom here.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!#T4##SUB2#
Dasilva fending off the submission attempt from White. #SUB2#
White working for the choke. #SUB2#
White working for the choke.
Dasilva might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Dasilva is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #SUB2#
White is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Dasilva knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Dasilva for a finish. #SUB2#
White seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Dasilva's chin but Dasilva turns very nicely into White's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Dasilva.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shannon White dominated that round.
That's time! Dasilva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Dasilva. White does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dasilva drops his hands momentarily and White takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dasilva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says White as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dasilva enables White to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dasilva manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White looking to sit in guard and control but Dasilva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
White working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Dasilva doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but White is tightening it up a little... Dasilva has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Dasilva reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Dasilva taps out! Nice BJJ there by White!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shannon White!
A victorious Shannon White 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:
RFLFN-12 LHW vs. Shadow
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Dasilva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dasilva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Graves sprawls well. Graves wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dasilva gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Dasilva drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Graves manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Dasilva works his way into full mount!
Graves is working to get back to half guard.
Dasilva with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T1#
Graves is trying desperately to improve position.
Graves manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Graves gets full guard.
Dasilva passes into half guard.
Graves tries to roll over but Dasilva keeps him under control.
Graves is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!
Dasilva is trying to break free.
Dasilva is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Far-Q Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dasilva tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Dasilva is looking to improve his position but Graves isn't that keen on the idea.#T2#
Dasilva tries to hold on but Graves pushes him away. #SUB2#
Graves jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Dasilva manages to avoid the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Dasilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dasilva prevents Graves from improving position.
Graves trying to control the action but Dasilva is working from the bottom.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#T3#
Dasilva is trying to control Graves's posture but Graves avoids it.
Graves is looking to take a break and control but Dasilva is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Graves tries for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Graves tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Dasilva is not content to let Graves control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Graves working the strikes but Dasilva uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Dasilva is trying to control but can't.
Graves tries to pass to full mount but Dasilva defends it.
Dasilva is looking for a sweep. Graves is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dasilva trying to control from the bottom.
Graves is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Dasilva reverses the position - he's now on top in Graves's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Dasilva feints and as Graves raises his hands in defense, Dasilva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Dasilva 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.
Dasilva wants to control from the top but Graves keeps moving.
Dasilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Graves throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dasilva uses it to pass to side control.
Graves has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Dasilva tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dasilva has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Graves gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Dasilva is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Dasilva is trying to control the action in half guard but Graves is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Graves wants to control but Dasilva is keeping busy.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Graves makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Graves.
Graves 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.
Dasilva trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Dasilva is really struggling to control Graves but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Dasilva postures up.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Graves looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dasilva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dasilva working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Dasilva is trying to get an arm triangle but Graves is defending well.
Graves manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dasilva's best efforts.
Graves is staying active underneath Dasilva, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dasilva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Graves slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves 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.#T3#
Dasilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Graves is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Graves is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Graves postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dasilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Graves wants to control from the top but Dasilva keeps moving.
Dasilva is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Dasilva keeping moving, preventing Graves from controlling successfully.
Humberto Dasilva overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dasilva 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.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is keeping the position.
Graves looking to sit in guard and control but Dasilva gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Dasilva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Graves swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dasilva is working hard here to advance position.
Dasilva stands and throws Graves's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Graves can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Dasilva dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dasilva takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dasilva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dasilva lands a nice looking body shot.
Dasilva will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A telegraphed right hand from Dasilva misses the target.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dasilva throws a right hand that misses
and Dasilva takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dasilva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dasilva thinking.
Graves lands a slapping body shot.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Dasilva is just out of range.
Graves throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves slips a straight right by Dasilva.
Dasilva has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Humberto Dasilva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves lands a nice looking body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dasilva throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.#T1#
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Ernest Graves is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Dasilva scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Graves doesn't seem bothered though.
Graves throws a hook to the side of Dasilva's head but Dasilva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Graves fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dasilva manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Dasilva on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dasilva misses with a hook
and Graves counters with a right hand to the body.
Dasilva lands with a good body shot.
Graves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dasilva.
Dasilva throws a right hand that misses
and Graves counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dasilva lands with a straight right. Graves didn't see that one coming.
Dasilva tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Graves was well out of range. Poor timing from Dasilva.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
Graves digs a good hook to Dasilva's body.
Dasilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dasilva has a takedown stuffed.
Ernest Graves seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves digs a good hook to Dasilva's body.
Graves misses the shot to the body.
Dasilva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Graves sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Graves avoids the body shot from Dasilva.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Dasilva misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Graves gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Dasilva from controlling successfully. #T3#
Graves not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dasilva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Graves wants to sweep here but Dasilva controlling him for the moment.
Graves working a defensive guard here.
Dasilva looking to pass the guard.
Dasilva trying to control but Graves is working from the bottom.
Graves bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dasilva's guard. #REVB##T4#
Dasilva looking to control.
Graves passes Dasilva's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Dasilva is trying to control but can't.
Dasilva is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Graves jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Graves is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dasilva has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dasilva takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#SUB2#
Graves thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dasilva sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ernest Graves comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Graves 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ernest Graves!
An out of breath Ernest Graves 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:
RFLFN-8
Date: Jan 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch but Dasilva moves out of range.
Dasilva seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Wagenknecht clinches with his opponent.
Dasilva is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wagenknecht has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dasilva takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dasilva.
Dasilva blocking some punches.
Wagenknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Wagenknecht working aggressively here.
#TD#
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht into guard.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Dasilva holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Dasilva won't allow it.
Dasilva trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working for a kimura but Dasilva is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Dasilva is just riding it out for now. Wagenknecht eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dasilva is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Dasilva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Dasilva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3##SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dasilva has managed to free his arm - good work.
Wagenknecht wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is defending well. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is working for a submission of some sort.
Wagenknecht prevents Dasilva from improving his position.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht seems to be looking for submissions.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva is looking to control Wagenknecht's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Dasilva avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage.
Dasilva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wagenknecht is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but Dasilva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wagenknecht to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dasilva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dasilva wants to control but Wagenknecht is keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht 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#
Wagenknecht tries to clinch there but Dasilva circles away.
Wagenknecht moves in looking to clinch but Dasilva pushes him off.
Dasilva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagenknecht fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Wagenknecht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dasilva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dasilva looks to score with a jab to the body but Wagenknecht is just out of range.
Wagenknecht tries to clinch up but Dasilva circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Wagenknecht rushes Dasilva and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Dasilva is fighting off a takedown attempt but Wagenknecht is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Dasilva to the mat. Dasilva regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Dasilva 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.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva pulls Wagenknecht in close to prevent any damage.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Wagenknecht tries to pass. #T1#
Dasilva can't keep his opponent in guard - Wagenknecht advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Wagenknecht is trying to work for a kimura but Dasilva is defending well.
Dasilva gets back to full guard.
Dasilva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wagenknecht manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Wagenknecht has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagenknecht is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht is pulling down on Dasilva's head to control his posture. #T2#
Dasilva slips nicely into half guard.
Dasilva wants to free his trapped foot but Wagenknecht is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Dasilva is working hard here to advance position.
Wagenknecht is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Dasilva's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Dasilva's back!
Dasilva rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB2#
Dasilva is defending against the submission attempts here by Wagenknecht.
Dasilva is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Dasilva trying to control but Wagenknecht postures up.
#T3##SUB2#
Wagenknecht maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dasilva could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Wagenknecht has cracked it and Dasilva is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Wagenknecht!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
Ronald Wagenknecht decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humberto Dasilva (ranked 988 p4p, 119 weight class) and Mark Tyme (ranked 1102 p4p, 133 weight class). Dasilva comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies and Gentlemen. Tyme has chosen Arsonists Lulaby as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Humberto Dasilva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Mark Tyme !
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Winston Howard.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Tyme shoots in looking for a takedown but Dasilva manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tyme 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dasilva drives through and clinches with Tyme against the cage.
Dasilva prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tyme pulls guard.
Tyme working a defensive guard here.
Dasilva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyme looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dasilva tries to free his leg and advance position but Tyme is retaining full guard.
Tyme trying to keep a closed guard but Dasilva is proving a slippery customer.
Dasilva looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tyme seems keen to control Dasilva's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme wants to sweep here but Dasilva controlling him for the moment.
Dasilva trying to control but Tyme is working from the bottom.
Tyme 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: Dasilva (0) vs (2) Tyme
Dasilva is pressing down on Tyme 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dasilva wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dasilva is looking for a triangle but Tyme pushes his legs off easily.
Dasilva seems keen to control Tyme 's posture.
Tyme is pushing down on Dasilva's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dasilva is fighting to maintain full guard but Tyme has managed to sneak the leg through.
Dasilva gets full guard.
Tyme tries to free his leg and advance position but Dasilva is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyme passes into half guard.
Dasilva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Dasilva slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tyme trying to move into half guard but instead Dasilva has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dasilva (2) vs (2) Tyme
Tyme manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dasilva manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dasilva (2) vs (4) Tyme
Tyme wants to pass the guard but Dasilva is keeping the position.
Dasilva seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tyme trying to control but Dasilva is working from the bottom.
Tyme postures up.
Tyme being controlled here momentarily.
Dasilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva working a defensive guard here.
Tyme looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dasilva wants to sweep here but Tyme controlling him for the moment.
Tyme trying to control but Dasilva is working from the bottom.
Dasilva has control of Tyme 's left arm, preventing Tyme from doing any damage.
Tyme pushing down on Dasilva's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tyme trying to mount his opponent but Dasilva defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyme with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dasilva wants to get back to full guard.
Dasilva gets back to full guard.
Dasilva has his hands on Tyme 's head, controlling the position.
Dasilva keeping full guard, as Tyme tries to pass.
We've been informed that Tyme has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dasilva holds on and takes a little breather.
Dasilva trying to control the position.
Dasilva keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva 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.
Dasilva controls Tyme momentarily but Tyme frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dasilva holds on and takes a little breather.
Tyme pushes down on Dasilva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tyme prevents Dasilva from improving his position.
Tyme tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dasilva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva controlling the position well.
Tyme is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dasilva keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Tyme prevents Dasilva from improving his position.
Dasilva manages to get to full guard.
Dasilva keeping moving, preventing Tyme from controlling successfully.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tyme looking to pass the guard.
Tyme trying to control the position from guard on top but Dasilva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dasilva controls Tyme momentarily but Tyme frees himself.
Tyme looking to pass the guard.
Dasilva 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.
Tyme trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tyme advances to half guard.
Dasilva is trying to get back to full guard.
Dasilva is controlling Tyme 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Tyme trying to pass the guard but Dasilva defending well.
Dasilva is holding on to half guard well.
Tyme is working for a kimura but Dasilva is defending it quite comfortably.
Tyme wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dasilva keeps working.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dasilva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tyme is aware though and is defending well.
Dasilva has Tyme pulled in close to control his posture.
Tyme won't allow Dasilva to sweep him here.
Dasilva is trying to keep Tyme in close.
Tyme got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dasilva has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tyme has managed to get both his arms back between Dasilva's legs - danger averted.
Tyme looking to pass the guard.
Tyme sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva 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: Dasilva (4) vs (4) Tyme
Tyme is defending against the submission attempts here by Dasilva.
Tyme regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tyme working a defensive guard here.
Dasilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tyme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dasilva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dasilva preventing the sweep.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Dasilva slips nicely into half guard.
Dasilva is looking for a kimura but Tyme is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dasilva to get the leverage.
Tyme is looking to improve his position.
Dasilva wants to pass to mount but Tyme is defending the position.
Tyme keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Dasilva trying to pass the guard but Tyme defending well.
Dasilva seems to be working for a kimura but Tyme defends the submission attempt.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Tyme keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Dasilva is looking to advance position but Tyme won't allow it.
Tyme is trying to maintain the position but Dasilva is very close to passing his half guard.
Tyme gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyme is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dasilva (4) vs (6) Tyme
Tyme trying to control but Dasilva is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dasilva holds on and takes a little breather.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyme tries to free his leg and advance position but Dasilva is retaining full guard.
Dasilva is pulling down on Tyme 's head. It's preventing any offense from Tyme , at least for the moment.
Tyme won't allow Dasilva to sweep him here.
Tyme tries to free his leg and advance position but Dasilva is retaining full guard.
Tyme wants to control from the top but Dasilva keeps moving.
Dasilva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tyme advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dasilva (4) vs (9) Tyme
Tyme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Dasilva has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Tyme just content to control the position.
Dasilva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tyme is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tyme wants to work for an arm triangle but Dasilva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyme wins on points by 9 to 4.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mark Tyme made sure he mentioned Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D3): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Humberto Dasilva (ranked 961 p4p, 115 weight class) and Happy Hugger (ranked 3455 p4p, 0 weight class). Dasilva comes into the arena with Ladies and Gentlemen blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Humberto Dasilva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Happy Hugger!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Dasilva throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hugger tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dasilva is in Hugger's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dasilva (2) vs (0) Hugger
Hugger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dasilva trying to control the position from guard on top but Hugger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dasilva trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dasilva advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dasilva is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hugger tries to get to full guard but Dasilva has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dasilva tries to pass to full mount but Hugger defends it.
Dasilva 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hugger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dasilva passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Dasilva (5) vs (0) Hugger
Hugger is working to get back to half guard.
Hugger has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Dasilva's lack of action.
Hugger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hugger slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dasilva advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dasilva (8) vs (0) Hugger
Dasilva is looking to take a break and control but Hugger is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hugger is looking to regain half guard here but Dasilva keeps moving and retains side control.
Dasilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugger, who protects the arm well.
Dasilva is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hugger's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hugger tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Dasilva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hugger keeps trying to improve his position.
Dasilva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hugger, who protects the arm well.
Hugger is looking to reverse the position.
Dasilva swings around for an armbar but Hugger sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dasilva's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dasilva (8) vs (2) Hugger
Dasilva pulls Hugger in to control the position.
Dasilva has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Hugger should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Dasilva has tightened it up now! Hugger 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 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Humberto Dasilva!
Humberto Dasilva made sure to mention his sponsor, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Bulldogs at the Beach
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Spong has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Armani counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Armani is trying to work for a kimura but Spong is defending well.
Spong wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Armani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Spong defends it well.
Armani wants to free his trapped foot but Spong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armani frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Armani content just to control the position here. #SUB#
Armani swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Spong is now in Armani's guard. A big mistake from Armani there, giving up the dominant position!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Armani keeping full guard, as Spong tries to pass.
Armani is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Armani working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spong has passed into half guard!
Armani tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Armani is working hard here to advance position.
My spies in ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches inform me that Spong has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Spong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Armani knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Armani controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Armani is trying to control but can't.
Armani tries to get to full guard but Spong has control of the leg.
Spong trying to control from half guard but Armani is working away.
Armani makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Armani.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Armani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3##SUB2#
Spong drops back looking for a leg! Armani is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Armani manages to kick Spong off! Spong jumps back into Armani's guard.
Spong wants to control from the top but Armani keeps moving.
Armani controlling Spong's posture.
Spong sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Armani's guard.
Spong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Armani's head. #SUB2#
Spong is working for a kimura but Armani is defending it quite comfortably.
Spong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Spong is trying to work for a kimura but Armani is defending well.
Armani is looking to improve his position.
Armani keeping control of the position.
Spong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Armani keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Spong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Armani is looking for a sweep. Spong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tyronne Spong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
Spong manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Armani on his heels. He'll look to pass Armani's guard now, I'm sure.
Armani controls Spong momentarily but Spong frees himself.
Armani keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Spong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Armani is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Spong tries to free his leg and advance position but Armani is retaining full guard.
Armani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Armani isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Spong stacks Armani 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 Spong!
Spong working away.
Armani is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Spong is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T1#
Armani tries to bench press Spong off him but Spong keeps the position.
Armani can't do much from the bottom here.
Armani is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Armani is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Spong is trying to get an arm triangle but Armani is defending well.
Armani manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Spong wants to improve his position but Armani is controlling well.
Armani is pressing down on Spong's thigh, looking to free his foot. Spong is holding on for now. #SUB#
Armani is trying to work for a kimura but Spong is defending well.
#T2#
Armani works his foot free and advances to mount. #SUB#
Armani goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Spong is on top in guard.
Armani keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Armani is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Spong is aware though and is defending well.
Spong trying to control but Armani is working from the bottom. #T3#
Armani is trying to control the position but Spong postures up.
Armani looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Armani is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spong's guard. #REVR#
Spong is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spong avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Armani wants to pass the guard but Spong is keeping the position.#T4##SUB#
Armani drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spong looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spong looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spong! #REVB#
Spong working away.
Spong sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Armani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Spong working away.
Armani is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spong off and has taken his back!
Spong is trying to break free.
#SUB#
Armani is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Spong defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Tyronne Spong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Armani gets his hands free as Spong looks to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spong tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tyronne Spong will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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##TD#
Armani is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spong's half guard.#SUB#
Armani is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Spong is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Armani pulls his head out easily.
Spong won't allow Armani to pass to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani thows a huge punch but Spong dodges it nicely.
Armani is just content to waste time from the top position. Spong takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Spong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armani's guard. #REVB##T1#
Spong pushes down on Armani's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armani wants to control but Spong is keeping busy.
Spong is trying to control. Armani wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spong prevents Armani from improving his position.
Spong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Spong looking to secure an arm triangle but Armani defends it well.
Armani holds on to Spong around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T2#
Spong looking to control but Armani is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armani sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Armani is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Spong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Spong's back!
Armani somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Spong is in bad spot here.
Armani struggling to land strikes to the head as Spong covers up.
Spong just trying to survive but Armani is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #T3##SUB#
Armani has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Spong rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Armani wants to free his trapped foot but Spong is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Spong trying to control but Armani postures up.
Armani trying to control from half guard but Spong is working away.
Spong is trying to get back to full guard.
Spong manages to get to full guard.
#T4#
Armani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spong works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Armani stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spong swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Armani postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Spong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Armani, into his guard. #REVB#
Armani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Giorgio Armani did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4##TD#
Armani closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Spong quickly recovers to half guard.
Armani throwing shots but Spong is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Armani is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spong doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Armani.
Spong is not content to let Armani control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spong trying to control but Armani postures up.
#SUB#
Armani is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Spong is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
Giorgio Armani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Tyronne Spong had this to say: 'ill be back ,just didnt get the trainning right thats were i lost it
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Event:
Berzerkers on the Beach
Date: May 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Armani throws a right hand that misses
and Armani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Romanov lands with a hook. Armani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Romanov misses with an uppercut. Armani saw that one coming.
Armani appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Romanov has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Romanov loads up on a big right hand but Armani slips the punch.
Romanov throws a big shot that misses.
Romanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Romanov misses with a hook
#TD#
and Armani counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Romanov!
Armani wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Armani tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Armani working away.#T1#
Armani wants to lay and pray for a moment but Romanov keeps working.
Romanov is trying to improve his position.
Armani working the strikes but Romanov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Armani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Armani wants to control but Romanov is keeping him busy.
Romanov missing with punches from the bottom.
Romanov misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Armani uses his free foot to push down on Romanov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Romanov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Armani has hold of Romanov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Romanov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Romanov wants to control but Armani is having none of it.#T2#
Romanov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Poor strikes thrown by Armani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
#SUB#
Armani has control of Romanov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Romanov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#SUB#
Armani is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Romanov can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Romanov can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Armani with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#T3#
Romanov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Romanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Romanov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Armani has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Romanov should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Armani has tightened it up now! Romanov 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 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Giorgio Armani 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:
Betrayal by the Beach
Date: Apr 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Trujilo gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Armani counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Armani.
Trujilo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armani manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Trujilo wants to control but Armani is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Armani seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Armani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Trujilo defends it well.
Trujilo 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.#SUB#
Armani is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Trujilo has managed to free his arm - good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani passes to side control. #T1##SUB#
Armani looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Armani has hold of Trujilo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Trujilo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Armani cranks the arm and Trujilo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Trujilo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
Giorgio Armani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Brawling by the Beach
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Firmino lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Armani backs up against the cage.
Firmino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armani paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Firmino throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Armani counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB#
Armani in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Firmino is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani retains his lightweight title!
Giorgio Armani thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Bad Intentions on the Beach
Date: Mar 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Lorenzon defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Armani.
Lorenzon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Armani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Donk. Lorenzon catches Armani right on the button with a cross.
Lorenzon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Armani's head backwards.
Lorenzon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armani moves away.
Lorenzon misses with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Armani 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lorenzon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lorenzon throws a hook but Armani blocks it.#T1#
Armani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armani shoots and misses
and Armani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Armani.
Lorenzon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lorenzon scores with a nice head shot.
Lorenzon connects with a right hand. Armani shakes it off.
Lorenzon lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Armani fails with the takedown.#T2#
Lorenzon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Armani manages to avoid it.
Lorenzon scores with a hook to the body. Armani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Armani moves out of range of the strikes.
Lorenzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armani has his takedown stuffed
and Lorenzon counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lorenzon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lorenzon misses the jab.
Lorenzon throws out a loose jab but Armani uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Armani ducks under a wild hook from Lorenzon.
Armani looks for a takedown but Lorenzon sprawls well.
Lorenzon is looking to counter punch.
Jab from Lorenzon.
Armani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon scores with a nice strike.
Lorenzon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Armani shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lorenzon looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#T4#
Lorenzon connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#TD2#
Armani drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lorenzon is looking to stand back up but Armani counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lorenzon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#REVR##SUB2#
Armani is working for a kimura but Lorenzon is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Armani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armani trying to control but Lorenzon is having none of it.
Armani landing strikes from the mount and Lorenzon is in trouble!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geanluca Lorenzon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Lorenzon takes a swing at Armani's ribcage but misses.
Nice shot by Lorenzon.
Lorenzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armani momentarily.
A big left from Lorenzon misses.
Armani misses with a takedown
and Lorenzon counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lorenzon with a hook.
Armani moves out of range as Lorenzon strikes.#T1#
Armani uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lorenzon.
Armani closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Armani misses with a takedown attempt
and Lorenzon counters with a straight right hand.
Armani moves forwards but Lorenzon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lorenzon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Armani feints the counter takedown.
Armani takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lorenzon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Armani is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lorenzon.
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!
Lorenzon lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Lorenzon connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Armani momentarily.
Armani changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lorenzon tries to avoid it but Armani manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lorenzon to the ground. Lorenzon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lorenzon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Geanluca Lorenzon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giorgio Armani.
Lorenzon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lorenzon with a nice cross.
Lorenzon scores with a nice strike.
Geanluca Lorenzon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Armani closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Armani lands in his opponent's guard.
Lorenzon keeping moving, preventing Armani from controlling successfully. #T3#
Armani is pushing down on Lorenzon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lorenzon is fighting to maintain full guard but Armani has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lorenzon is looking for a sweep. Armani is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Armani is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Armani looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB2#
Lorenzon tries to improve his position but Armani has taken his back! Armani has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lorenzon tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Armani pushes Lorenzon away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani is the new lightweight champion!
Giorgio Armani seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Beauty and the Beach
Date: Mar 17, 2018 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Clark.
Armani needs to keep his hands up - Clark had a free shot at his head there.
Clark 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.
Clark lands with a hook. Armani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Nice shot lands for Clark.
Armani on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Clark's corner calls for a 1-2. Clark obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Clark swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Armani.
Clark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clark scores with a jab to the head.
Clark swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Armani counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Armani wants to work for an arm triangle but Clark is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Armani is pressing down on Clark's thigh, looking to free his foot. Clark is holding on for now.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Clark's head.
Clark keeping hold of Armani's head, controlling as best he can. #T1#
Armani stalling away here and it's allowed Clark to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Armani pushing down on Clark's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Armani is looking for a kimura but Clark is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Armani to get the leverage.
Armani passes to side control. #SUB2#
Armani is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Clark looks calm but he's in trouble here. Armani gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Clark is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Armani lets go of the hold and Clark can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
Giorgio Armani decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 19, 2018 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#TD2#
Moore gets caught napping as Armani dives in and scores a takedown. Moore manages to retain guard.
Armani trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Moore working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Moore looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Armani trying to control the position from guard on top but Moore is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Armani got a little sloppy there for a moment and Moore has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Armani has managed to get both his arms back between Moore's legs - danger averted.
Armani pushing down on Moore's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Moore is not content to let Armani control the position.
Armani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani drops an elbow to the side of Moore's head.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armani.
Moore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armani.
Moore knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Armani on the ground.#SUB2#
Armani seems to be working for a kimura but Moore defends the submission attempt.#T1#
Moore wants to get back to full guard.
Moore makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Moore.#SUB#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armani is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Armani won't allow Moore to sweep him here.
Armani throws a big elbow that misses.
Armani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Armani tries to free his leg and advance position but Moore is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Armani looking to sit in guard and control but Moore gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Armani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armani is on top in guard.
#REVB##T2#
Armani trying to control but Moore is working from the bottom.
Armani throwing strikes but missing.
Moore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Moore controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Moore is fighting to break Armani's control of his arms but Armani is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armani bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Moore's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Moore is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armani advances to half guard.
Armani is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Armani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Moore defending well though.
Moore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armani. #SUB2#
Armani 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.
Armani is looking to take a break and control but Moore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armani not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Moore on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Moore tries to get out of the position.
Armani wants to take a breather but Moore is having none of it. #SUB#
Moore looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Moore tries to get to full guard but Armani has control of the leg.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Moore's head.
Moore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Armani missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB#
Moore looking for submissions off his back.
Moore trying to control but Armani postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armani is looking to stall here but Moore recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Armani dominated that round.
That's time! Moore's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Moore shoots for a takedown but Armani saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Armani misses with a looping left.
Moore drops down looking for a counter takedown but Armani sprawls and moves away.
Armani has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#TD2#
Armani shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Moore's guard.
Moore wants to sweep but no luck.
Armani postures up in Moore's guard and throws a big left but Moore blocks it.
Armani throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Moore works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Moore had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Armani defends it easily.#SUB#
Moore is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armani is aware though and is defending well.
Moore wants to sweep here but Armani controlling him for the moment.
Armani forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Armani passes to full mount!
Moore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armani.
Armani looking to control but Moore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Armani connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Armani throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Moore because Armani loaded up on that one.
Armani throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Moore is squirming around, avoiding Armani's attempts to control the action.
Poor strikes thrown by Armani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Moore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Armani looking for a guillotine from mount but Moore is having none of it.
Armani prevents Moore from getting the reversal.
Armani thowing shots but they're missing.
Armani with a couple of short strikes.#SUB2#
Armani is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Moore can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Moore is working hard here to advance position.
Armani trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Armani throws some wild stikes that Moore manages to avoid easily.
#T3#
Armani tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
Poor strikes thrown by Armani there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Armani unloads with some shots from mount but Moore bucks and avoids them well.
Moore tries to hold on but Armani postures up.#SUB2#
Armani working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Armani thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Moore is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Moore is trying desperately to improve position.
Armani unloads with some shots from mount but Moore bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Armani thowing shots but they're missing.
Moore wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Armani.
Moore avoids a series of strikes thrown by Armani.
Armani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Armani misses with a head shot.
Armani throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Armani unloading with bombs!
Moore wants to control but Armani is having none of it.
Armani thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
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!
Armani thowing shots but they're missing.
Armani tries to control but Moore wriggling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giorgio Armani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Moore wants to clinch but Armani slips to the side#TD2#
so Armani counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB#
Moore is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armani defends well.#SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Moore escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Armani gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Armani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armani is looking to work some ground and pound but Moore has wrist control.
Armani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armani wants to control from the top but Moore keeps moving. #T1#
Moore wants to sweep here but Armani controlling him for the moment.
Moore being controlled here, momentarily.
Armani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armani in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Moore manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Armani manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Moore drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Armani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Moore has Armani in his guard.#REVB#
Armani throws a big right hand that misses.
Armani wants to pass the guard but Moore is keeping the position.
Giorgio Armani is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Armani not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Armani slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Moore trying to remain calm as Armani controls from the top position.
Moore tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Armani wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Armani staying calm.
Moore is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Moore trying to remain calm as Armani controls from the top position.
Moore struggling a bit here.
Sean Moore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
You can see the frustration on Moore's face as Armani controls the position.
Moore is looking for a sweep.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Armani's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Moore is trying to improve his position.
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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Moore is trying to get back to half guard.
Armani controls the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Armani throws a jab when Moore was well out of range.
Moore appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Armani swats away the attempt to clinch by Moore.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giorgio Armani comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Armani 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giorgio Armani!
An out of breath Giorgio Armani 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Armani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Medkjeryakecz.
Medkjeryakecz gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Armani counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Armani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Armani wants to work for an arm triangle but Medkjeryakecz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Medkjeryakecz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Medkjeryakecz is breathing heavily.
Armani moves nicely into side control.
Armani lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Armani seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Armani taking a breather here. #T1#
Armani working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Armani slows the pace down.
Armani tries to score with some ground and pound. Medkjeryakecz controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Armani looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Medkjeryakecz parries the strikes from Armani easily there. Armani is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Medkjeryakecz to escape.
Armani working the ground and pound but Medkjeryakecz is defending the strikes.
Armani has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
You can see the frustration on Medkjeryakecz's face as Armani controls the position. #SUB2#
Armani has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Medkjeryakecz is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Armani yanks on the arm and Medkjeryakecz is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Armani.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
After winning the bout, Giorgio Armani thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Mahat Medkjeryakecz stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you Allah... HEY I will ready soon. Turkmenistan you'll pround of me soon. Thank you! '.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Chen with a poor takedown #TD#
and Armani counters with a single leg into guard. Chen didn't expect that. #SUB#
Armani thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Chen looking to control.
Armani throwing strikes from guard but Chen blocks nicely.
Armani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chen pulls Armani in to control the position.
Chen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armani accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chen has momentary wrist control but Armani slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Armani drops back looking for a leg! Chen is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Chen manages to kick Armani off! Armani jumps back into Chen's guard.
Armani controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Armani wants to pass the guard but Chen is keeping the position.
Armani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armani works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Armani thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chen is not content to let Armani control the position.
Chen blocking the ground and pound attempt from Armani.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Armani seems to be working for a kimura but Chen defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Chen strikes from the bottom but Armani uses the opportunity to move to side control.
Armani tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Chen regains half guard, as Armani was trying to land strikes.
Armani throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Armani throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Armani sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chen defending well though.
Armani is looking to take a break and control but Chen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Armani not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Chen tries to roll over but Armani keeps him under control.
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armani.
Chen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Armani.
Armani throwing strikes from guard but Chen blocks nicely.
Armani missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Armani trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Armani postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Armani with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armani.
Chen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armani. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armani advances to half guard.
Armani thows a huge punch but Chen dodges it nicely.
#T4#
Chen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Armani.
Armani thows a huge punch but Chen dodges it nicely.
Armani thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chen's head.
Nice strikes from Armani there. #SUB#
Armani is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Chen defends it well.
Armani working Chen over with strikes. #SUB#
Armani 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.
#SUB#
Armani is trying for a kimura here. Chen looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Armani wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Giorgio Armani!
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