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Event:
Skrap Fights 31
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Bandit has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bandit tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bandit closes the distance and clinches up with Shalit, looking for a takedown. Bandit pushes Shalit against the ropes but Shalit circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shalit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandit moves out of range as Shalit strikes.
Shalit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL#
Bandit gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Shalit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shalit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shalit moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bandit shoots for a takedown but Shalit saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shalit slaps away a takedown attempt from Bandit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Bandit blocks a head kick by Shalit.
Shalit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shalit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD#
Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandit showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandit trying to mount his opponent but Shalit defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Bandit is taking a breather. Shalit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bandit is looking to advance position but Shalit won't allow it.
Shalit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shalit looking for a sweep. Not yet Shalit, not yet.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Shalit is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Shalit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Shalit keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Shalit controls Bandit momentarily but Bandit frees himself.
Bandit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shalit is keeping the position for now.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Shalit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bandit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big left from Shalit misses.
Shalit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Nice takedown defense from Shalit. No joy for Bandit on that attempt.
Bandit moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromShalit.#TD#
Bandit shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bandit is keen to just control but Shalit is a slippery customer.
Bandit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shalit wants to control but Bandit is keeping busy.
Bandit has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bandit will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shalit is trying to escape the mount.
Bandit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shalit is looking to escape. #T4##SUB#
Bandit moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Shalit has worked his arm free - good work by Shalit!
Bandit working away.#SUB#
Bandit tries for a kimura but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Bandit is trying to get an arm triangle but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Bandit wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shalit, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Elazar Shalit will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Bandit throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bandit shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Shalit pinned against the ropes. Shalit gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Shalit lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Shalit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bandit fails to land the takedown.
Shalit connects with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left and a right from Shalit both land. Nice combination.
Shalit rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shalit sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit shoots in but Shalit avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Shalit plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Bandit looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Shalit!
Bandit trying to control the action but Shalit is working from the bottom.
Shalit is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Bandit is pressing down on Shalit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Shalit is holding on for now.
Shalit is concentrating on defense, preventing Bandit from advancing position.
Bandit is trying to control the action in half guard but Shalit is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bandit tries to pass the half guard into mount. Shalit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Bandit seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
Shalit is refusing to be controlled, as Bandit sits in half guard.
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Shalit defends it.
Shalit wants to get back to full guard.
Shalit trying to control from the bottom.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Shalit is defending well. #SUB#
Shalit makes his way to full guard, as Bandit worked for a kimura.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T3#
Bandit looking to sit in guard and control but Shalit gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Shalit passes into half guard.
Shalit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit won't allow Shalit to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Shalit is working for a kimura but Bandit is defending it quite comfortably.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Shalit has control of the leg. #T4#
Bandit trying to control but Shalit postures up.
Bandit is refusing to be controlled, as Shalit sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Shalit 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.
Elazar Shalit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bandit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Shalit lands a high kick!
Sloppy strikes from Shalit. Those never looked like landing.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elazar Shalit seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandit dives in for a single leg takedown but Shalit sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Shalit keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shalit fails to land with a series of punches.
Bandit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bandit attempts a counter takedown but Shalit avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shalit tries a head kick but it misses.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt - Shalit sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Shalit looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Bandit with that takedown attempt. #T1#
Shalit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bandit.
Shalit throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Shalit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bandit.
Bandit attempts a counter takedown but Shalit avoids it well and moves away.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Shalit gets tackled into the ropes by Bandit. Bandit maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Shalit breaks the clinch.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Shalit counters with an outside leg kick.
Shalit lands with an overhand left.
Shalit stuffs the takedown attempt from Bandit. Bandit gets slowly back to his feet.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Shalit cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandit takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bandit dodges the punch combination from Shalit.
#T2#
Bandit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shalit throws a right and a left that both miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shalit swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandit.
Shalit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Shalit lands a head kick!
Bandit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shalit avoids it really well and circles away.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bandit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shalit lands a two punch combo.
#T3#
Bandit walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bandit looks to clinch
and Shalit counters with a left and a right that stings Bandit. #ROC2#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shalit throws out the jab.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Shalit - just one landing.
Elazar Shalit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left and a right from Shalit both land. Nice combination.
Shalit misses with the combination.
Shalit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bandit with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shalit counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shalit tries to bum rush Bandit with a series of wild strikes but Bandit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shalit throws an overhand right that lands on Bandit's shoulder, as Bandit tries to avoid the shot.
Shalit feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bandit's calf.#T4#
Bandit shoots in for a takedown but Shalit shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Shalit connects with a crisp jab.
Shalit lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bandit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Shalit - just one landing.
Bandit shoots in for a double leg but Shalit sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shalit cracks Bandit with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Bandit drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Shalit working for a triangle but Bandit defends it easily.
Shalit looking to control.
The Bandit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB#
Bandit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Shalit dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
Elazar Shalit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shalit winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Elazar Shalit!
Elazar Shalit wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Elazar Shalit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Bandit tries to clinch up
and Fried connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bandit.
Bandit ducks under a wild hook from Fried.#KD2#
Fried drops Bandit with a beautiful combination! Bandit stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Fried is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Bandit is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like The Bandit has been cut.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fried as he avoids it easily.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit throws a combination that misses
and Fried counters with a big left hand that crumples Bandit! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). French Fried!
French Fried is the new featherweight champion!
French Fried decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 20
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Brown swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bandit.#TD#
Brown gets caught napping as Bandit dives in and scores a takedown. Brown manages to retain guard.
Bandit wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brown is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Brown has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Brown looking for a sweep. Not yet Brown , not yet.
Bandit works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bandit wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown works his way to full guard. Good work.
Brown being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Bandit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bandit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Bandit is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandit is one step ahead there.
Bandit passes Brown 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Brown makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brown .
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Brown is looking for a triangle but Bandit pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brown looking to control.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bandit wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Bandit stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bandit is pushing down on Brown 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Brown is fighting to maintain full guard but Bandit has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Bandit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandit in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Brown tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Bandit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). The Bandit!
A very excited looking The Bandit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jan 30, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Aaron Hoyle (ranked 4126 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1615 p4p, 156 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Aaron Hoyle! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Hoyle drives through and clinches with Bandit against the cage.
Bandit is trying to drag Hoyle to the mat but Hoyle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bandit gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hoyle (0) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit seems to be working for a kimura but Hoyle defends the submission attempt.
Hoyle wants to improve his position but Bandit is controlling well.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hoyle has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bandit is working away from the top position though.
Hoyle is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit trying to mount his opponent but Hoyle defends it.
Hoyle moves into full guard.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Hoyle is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit pushes down on Hoyle's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit wants to advance to full mount but Hoyle doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Hoyle is keeping the position.
Hoyle looking for a sweep. Not yet Hoyle, not yet.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bandit is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hoyle is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hoyle has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (2) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandit wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hoyle has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bandit isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hoyle stacks Bandit 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 Hoyle! Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (5) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit is trying to escape the position but Hoyle is controlling the position.
Hoyle tries to advance to mount but Bandit denies him.
Bandit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoyle trying to control the action but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit tries to bench press Hoyle off him but Hoyle keeps the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is still trying to improve position.
Bandit is being controlled here.
Hoyle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hoyle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bandit knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bandit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bandit keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle taking a breather here.
Hoyle wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
Hoyle advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (7) vs (2) Bandit
Hoyle mounts Bandit! Really nice guard pass there!
Hoyle works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (10) vs (2) Bandit
Bandit tries to roll but Hoyle sticks to his back.
Bandit 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 Hoyle gets his way!
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandit is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Bandit right now.
Hoyle struggling to keep hold of the position.
Hoyle doesn't have the hooks in and Bandit manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (10) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hoyle's guard.
Hoyle is looking to control Bandit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hoyle avoid being mounted?
Bandit wants to free his trapped foot but Hoyle is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bandit is looking for a kimura but Hoyle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bandit to get the leverage.
Hoyle is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandit is looking to advance position but Hoyle won't allow it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle looking for submissions off his back.
Hoyle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hoyle.
Hoyle bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bandit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hoyle (12) vs (4) Bandit
Hoyle passes into half guard.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Hoyle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandit can't keep his opponent in guard - Hoyle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking for a sweep. Hoyle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hoyle moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (15) vs (4) Bandit
Hoyle moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Hoyle (17) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit prevents Hoyle from taking his back.
Hoyle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bandit is looking to escape.
Hoyle takes Bandit's back. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (20) vs (4) Bandit
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is persistently looking for the submission but Bandit is defending it well.
Bandit can't escape the position.
Hoyle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Bandit is defending well though. Hoyle let's go of the attempt for now.
Hoyle keeps control of the position as Bandit tries to break free.
Hoyle working for the choke.
Bandit wants to control his opponent's hands but Hoyle gets his hands free.
Hoyle seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is trying to get back to full guard.
Bandit trying to control here.
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Hoyle has control of the leg.
Bandit 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.
Bandit is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hoyle pulls his head out easily.
Hoyle is pressing down on Bandit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Bandit is holding on for now.
Bandit is trying to control but Hoyle passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hoyle (23) vs (4) Bandit
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is looking to reverse the position.
Bandit is trying to control Hoyle's posture but Hoyle avoids it.
Bandit is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Hoyle is staying active.
Hoyle is trying to get an arm triangle but Bandit is defending well.
Hoyle wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hoyle wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bandit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hoyle off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hoyle (23) vs (8) Bandit
Hoyle tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle is looking to improve his position but Bandit isn't that keen on the idea.
Bandit pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandit has a good base and remains in mount.
Bandit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hoyle is surviving well by controlling Bandit's body position as best he can.
Hoyle wants to hold on but Bandit pushes him away.
Bandit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bandit wants to take Hoyle's back but he can't do it this time.
Hoyle is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandit has a good base and remains in mount.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bandit controlling his opponent.
Hoyle is looking to get to half guard.
Bandit takes Hoyle's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hoyle is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Hoyle (23) vs (11) Bandit
Well, with Bandit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Hoyle is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Bandit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hoyle defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Hoyle tries to escape but Bandit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Hoyle defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Hoyle tries to break free.
Bandit 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, Hoyle has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Bandit keeps control of the position as Hoyle tries to break free.
Bandit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Hoyle rolls, trying to escape but Bandit keeps control of the position.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Hoyle is defending well though. Bandit let's go of the attempt for now.
Bandit is hanging on to Hoyle's back as he tries to escape.
Bandit looking for the choke from the back.
Hoyle defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandit's arms.
Bandit has the hooks in. Hoyle is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Bandit working for a choke but Hoyle is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hoyle is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hoyle takes the fight on points by 23 to 11.
Aaron Hoyle really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Sportivité logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jan 29, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Demian Azevedo (ranked 1948 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1610 p4p, 157 weight class). Bandit has chosen Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Demian Azevedo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandit rushes Azevedo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Azevedo pulls Bandit into guard.
Bandit is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bandit stands and throws Azevedo's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (0) vs (3) Bandit
Bandit working away.
Bandit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Azevedo is looking to reverse the position.
Bandit swings around for an armbar but Azevedo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bandit's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (2) vs (3) Bandit
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit working for a triangle but Azevedo defends it easily.
Azevedo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Azevedo passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (5) vs (3) Bandit
Bandit is looking for a sweep.
What's Bandit going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Bandit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Bandit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bandit tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Azevedo goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bandit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Azevedo's guard! Nice work there by Bandit! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Azevedo (5) vs (5) Bandit
Azevedo can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bandit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Azevedo! Score +3 for passing guard: Azevedo (5) vs (8) Bandit
Bandit avoids the attempt from Azevedo to control.
Azevedo is trying to escape the mount but Bandit keeps good control and instead manages to take Azevedo's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Azevedo (5) vs (11) Bandit
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Azevedo staying busy and making it hard for Bandit to control.
Bandit has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Azevedo is in real trouble here. Bandit gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Azevedo is tapping out! Bandit wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Bandit!
During a confident post fight interview, The Bandit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (135lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a bantamweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between The Bandit (ranked 1505 p4p, 146 weight class) and Pedro Franco (ranked 6732 p4p, 223 weight class). Bandit's entrance music is Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand. A fine choice. 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 bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; The Bandit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Pedro Franco!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Bandit tries for a takedown but Franco sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Franco gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bandit (0) vs (4) Franco
Franco is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Bandit will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bandit is trying to improve his position.
Franco wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Franco in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Bandit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Franco's best efforts.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit trying to control here.
Franco controlling the pace.
Franco wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco is taking a breather. Bandit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Franco is keen to just control but Bandit is a slippery customer.
Bandit is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Bandit moves into full guard.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Franco from controlling successfully.
Franco got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bandit has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Franco has managed to get both his arms back between Bandit's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Franco is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Franco has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back.
Bandit looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is defending against the submission attempts here by Franco.
Franco wants to pass to mount but Bandit is defending the position.
Franco is looking to take a break and control but Bandit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bandit is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Franco rolls with it to try and escape but Bandit cranks on the arm and Franco is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Bandit!
A very excited looking The Bandit made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (145lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a featherweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Zander Harland (ranked 5608 p4p, 488 weight class) and The Bandit (ranked 1443 p4p, 142 weight class). Harland comes to the cage accompanied by We Don't Know. Bandit comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mardial - Hypegone ft. Gbrand kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Zander Harland has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Zander Harland! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; The Bandit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bandit was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Harland (0) vs (4) Bandit
Bandit advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Harland (0) vs (6) Bandit
Harland might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Harland is controlling an arm, preventing Bandit from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Harland wants to hold on but Bandit pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harland is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Harland's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Bandit goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Harland turns into him and now he's in Bandit's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (2) vs (6) Bandit
Harland wants to pass the guard but Bandit is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harland has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Harland defends it easily.
Harland drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Harland jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harland is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Harland engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bandit 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 starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Harland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (5) vs (6) Bandit
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harland working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bandit is trying to get back to half guard.
Harland working away.
Bandit manages to get back to half guard.
Harland is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Bandit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Harland wants to control from the top but Bandit keeps moving.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harland sitting in guard here, content to control.
Bandit escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Harland gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Harland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandit is keeping the position for now.
Bandit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Harland slips nicely into half guard.
Harland is taking a breather. Bandit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harland tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bandit knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit gets back to full guard.
Harland trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom.
Bandit working for a triangle but Harland defends it easily.
Bandit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Harland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bandit keeping moving, preventing Harland from controlling successfully.
Harland is really struggling to control Bandit but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bandit is looking for a triangle but Harland pushes his legs off easily.
Bandit has his foot on Harland's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Harland works his way back into a safe position though.
Harland thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bandit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Harland controls the pace.
Harland advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (8) vs (6) Bandit
Bandit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Harland off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (8) vs (10) Bandit
A lull in the action here.
Bandit working for a choke but Harland is defending well.
Bandit looking to break Harland's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Harland remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Bandit will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Harland defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Bandit's arms.
Harland is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Bandit tries to keep control of the position but Harland is staying busy.
Bandit is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Harland defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Bandit is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Bandit trying to control momentarily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandit gets his hands free.
Bandit is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harland knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harland for a finish.
Harland tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Harland sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Harland is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Harland has his hands clasped together around Bandit's back. He's all about the action.
Bandit passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Harland! Score +3 for passing guard: Harland (8) vs (13) Bandit
Bandit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Harland is holding on tight.
Bandit jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Harland is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Harland and Bandit has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Harland tries to bench press Bandit off him but Bandit keeps the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Harland gets back to half guard.
Harland is not content to let Bandit control the position.
Bandit is pressing down on Harland's thigh, looking to free his foot. Harland is holding on for now.
Harland is looking to improve his position.
Harland is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bandit's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bandit's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Harland (12) vs (13) Bandit
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Bandit tries to escape but Harland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Harland avoiding Bandit 's attempts to control his hands.
Bandit defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bandit tries to escape but Harland has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Harland looking for the RNC.
Harland really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bandit.
Harland looking for the choke from the back.
Harland is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Bandit defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Bandit rolls, trying to escape but Harland keeps control of the position.
Harland avoiding Bandit 's attempts to control his hands.
Harland working for the choke.
Harland is trying to stick to Bandit's back but Bandit is turning into Harland. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Harland's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Bandit. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (12) vs (15) Bandit
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Harland is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Harland is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Harland (14) vs (15) Bandit
Harland is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Harland looking to pass the guard.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Bandit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandit is trying to keep Harland in close.
Our spies down at at Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform us that Bandit has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bandit looking for a guillotine here but Harland defends easily.
Harland is pushing down on Bandit's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bandit is fighting to maintain full guard but Harland has managed to sneak the leg through.
Harland is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bandit is defending against the submission attempts here by Harland.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Harland wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bandit keeps working.
Harland is taking a breather. Bandit says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Harland in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Bandit tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Harland!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zander Harland!
An out of breath Zander Harland 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:
EFL 23
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a three punch combo that has Bandit backing up. Bandit nods at Claremont to acknowledge the strikes.
Bandit fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice straight punches there by Claremont. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Claremont.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit fails with the takedown
letting Claremont counter with a right hand. #T1#
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit misses with a takedown
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Bandit scores with a takedown into Claremont's guard.
Bandit with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Claremont wants to sweep but no luck.
Claremont is looking to stand up but Bandit isn't so interested in that idea.
Bandit working some strikes from top position.
Claremont is wriggling around but Bandit manages to pass to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Claremont can do anything to dispel that myth.
Claremont tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.
Bandit drops an elbow to the side of Claremont's head. #T2#
Bandit wants to take a breather but Claremont is having none of it.
Claremont gets full guard.
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Claremont is keeping the position.
Bandit postures up and lands a big shot to Claremont's brow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Claremont has control of Bandit's left arm, preventing Bandit from doing any damage.
Bandit tries to free his leg and advance position but Claremont is retaining full guard.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Claremont pulls Bandit in to control the position.
Claremont trying to keep a closed guard but Bandit is proving a slippery customer.
Bandit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Claremont is pulling down on Bandit's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandit, at least for the moment.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Bandit chips away with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Bandit has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Claremont really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bandit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#ES2#
Claremont wriggles free and stands up.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Claremont gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Claremont is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Claremont connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandit shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Claremont as he jumps to the side.
Claremont now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bandit moves to clinch but Claremont breaks away
and Claremont counters with a nice uppercut.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt - Claremont sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bandit gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Claremont counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandit tries for a takedown but Claremont circles away easily
and Claremont counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with an inside leg kick.
Bandit with a poor takedown
and Claremont counters with a series of strikes. Bandit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt
and Claremont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit is breathing heavily.
Bandit misses with a shot to the body
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Oh Bandit is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit throws a hook but Claremont blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Claremont 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#
Bandit closes the distance and clinches up with Claremont, looking for a takedown. Bandit pushes Claremont against the cage but Claremont circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bandit seems to have got his legs back now.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bandit throws a head kick that misses
and Claremont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bandit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bandit doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Claremont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Bandit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bandit has his takedown stuffed
and Claremont counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Bandit! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Claremont!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brian Claremont!
Brian Claremont is the new featherweight champion!
An out of breath Brian Claremont 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:
EFL 19
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Bandit looks for a takedown but Camille sprawls well.#TD2#
Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bandit showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camille knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
Camille desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bandit works his way into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit tries to advance to mount but can't.
Camille's coaches at Stark Combat Center have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Camille dodges the ground and pound from Bandit.#T1#
Camille seems a little lost for a moment, as Bandit dominates the positioning.
Bandit is looking to take a break and control but Camille is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandit lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Camille down.
Bandit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camille keeps working.
Camille trying his best to control but Bandit has mounted him.
Bandit unloads with some shots from mount but Camille bucks and avoids them well.
Bandit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bandit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Camille can't escape the position.
Bandit looking to control but Camille is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Bandit landing strikes from the mount and Camille is in trouble!
Bandit throws some wild stikes that Camille manages to avoid easily.
Bandit cracks Camille with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Bandit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Camille on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Camille tries to get out of the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bandit scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bandit landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bandit controlling from mount.
Bandit lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bandit working the ground and pound effectively.
Bandit tries to control but Camille wriggling away. #T3#
Bandit breaks from Camille's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Bandit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Bandit with the ground and pound from mount.
Camille avoids a series of strikes thrown by Bandit.
Bandit lands a big elbow.
Bandit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Bandit in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Bandit looking to secure an arm triangle but Camille defends it well.
Bandit landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Bandit pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Bandit landing punches.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bandit working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Camille taking shots to the head. #ROC2#
Camille is rocked!
Bandit is landing with some decent strikes but Camille is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Camille is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bandit lands a couple of good shots and Camille has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandit throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Camille is taking damage to the body and head.
Camille grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandit struggling to land strikes to the head as Camille covers up.
Camille seems to have got his legs back now.
Camille wants to control his opponent's hands but Bandit gets his hands free.
Well, with Bandit on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Camille is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Camille is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Bandit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The referee is taking a good look at Camille as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bandit!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bandit dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bandit.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A lazy left from Camille finds it's target.
Camille swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bandit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Camille throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bandit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Camille leaves Bandit with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
It looked like Camille wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Camille keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Camille stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Camille wants it to stay on the feet.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bandit is defended easily by Camille.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit darts in looking for a takedown but Camille gets double underhooks and turns Bandit into the cage.
Bandit takes one on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Camille circles away.
Danga de danga de dang - Camille scores with a four punch combination!#T1#
Camille rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bandit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bandit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Camille lands a jab.#TD2#
Camille tries to sprawl but Bandit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bandit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camille defending well though.
Camille wants to improve his position but Bandit is controlling well.
Camille taking some punishment here, with Bandit in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bandit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bandit looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Camille is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Camille wants to get back to full guard.
Bandit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Camille defends it.
Bandit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bandit tries to pass to full mount but Camille defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bandit connects with a nice short shot to Camille's temple.
Bandit passes the guard and advances to mount!
Bandit is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T3#
Bandit punching from mount but Camille doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bandit lands a couple of good shots and Camille has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandit lands shots from the back.
Bandit gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #SUB2#
Bandit tightening his grip on Camille, looking for the choke.
Camille is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Bandit is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Camille. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
The Bandit has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4#
Camille covering up well and avoiding damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bandit lands strikes to the head.
Good control from Bandit.#SUB2#
Bandit patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Bandit controls the position.
Bandit misses with an elbow to the head.
Bandit scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Camille is looking for a way out.
Bandit is landing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bandit 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!
#R3#
Bandit misses with a kick to the body.
Camille is looking to counter punch.
Bandit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Camille.
Camille defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandit.
Camille cracks a nice hook into Bandit's ribs.
Leto Camille seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camille fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camille pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bandit back to the cage. Camille follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bandit on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bandit dives in and grabs Camille's left leg, looking for a takedown. Camille pushes down on Bandit's head and hops out.
Bandit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Camille throwing a counter right hand but Bandit manages to avoid it.
Leto Camille has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Camille scores with a shot to the body.
Camille takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Camille lands a jab to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The fighters circle momentarily. Camille darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bandit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandit with the counter takedown but Camille avoids it easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Camille as he connects with a hook.
Camille is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bandit gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Camille.#T1#
Camille connects with a body shot that sends Bandit's belly button to the back.
Camille lands a two punch combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bandit or perhaps it was just good defense by Camille, which made it look bad.
Bandit looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#TD2#
Bandit shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bandit lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Camille holds on and takes a little breather.
Camille looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Camille keeping full guard, as Bandit tries to pass.
Camille can't keep his opponent in guard - Bandit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T2#
Bandit looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bandit scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Camille is staying active underneath Bandit, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bandit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bandit working the head and body with strikes.
Bandit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Bandit lands strikes from half guard.
Bandit scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Bandit wants to pass the guard but Camille is defending well.
Bandit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Camille defending well though.
Camille keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but Camille defending well.
Bandit is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camille tries to roll over but Bandit keeps him under control.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bandit working Camille over with strikes.
Bandit is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Camille!
Bandit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bandit landing strikes, looking to finish! #SUB2#
Bandit working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Camille turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Bandit off and cradles Camille's limp body as Bandit celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). The Bandit! The Bandit retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, The Bandit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFL 17
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Bandit shoots in and gets a takedown into Brown 's guard.
Bandit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Brown trying to control the position.
Bandit wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Bandit advances position into side control!
Bandit working away.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bandit's best efforts.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Bandit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandit is pressing down on Brown 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brown is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandit passes to side control.
Bandit creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Bandit tries to move to mount but Brown blocks the move with his legs.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Bandit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown looking for a sweep but Bandit has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bandit looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Bandit can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Bandit is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Brown can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Bandit lands a couple of good shots and Brown has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Bandit scores with punches and elbows. #T2##SUB2#
Bandit tightening his grip on Brown , looking for the choke. #SUB2#
Bandit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Bandit not allowing Brown to control his hands.
The referee is taking a good look at Brown as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Bandit!
#T3#
Brown trying to control the position but Bandit manages to sink in the hooks.
Bandit scores with punches from the back.
Bandit loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Brown hold on?
Brown looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Bandit lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Brown .
#SUB2#
Bandit is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Brown has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Brown trying to control the position but Bandit manages to sink in the hooks.
We've been informed that Bandit has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brown tries to break free.
#T4#
Bandit punches Brown on the ear.
Bandit struggling to keep hold of the position.
#SUB2#
Brown showing good submission defense here.
Bandit scores with strikes from the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown is really stuck here.
Brown is taking damage to the body and head.
Brown trying to control the action but Bandit just sinks the hooks in.
Bandit lands shots from the back.
Bandit lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bandit lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Bandit dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Brown enables Bandit to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Brown manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Bandit from controlling successfully.
Brown looking to control.
Bandit works over Brown with some ground and pound from guard.
Bandit postures up.
Bandit stopping the sweep attempt from Brown .#SUB#
Bandit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bandit trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit forces his way into half guard.
Bandit is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The Bandit has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Still in half guard, Bandit seems content to control.
Brown trying to control but Bandit postures up.
Bandit lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bandit stalling.
Bandit lands with a punch from half guard.
Bandit trying to pass the guard but Brown defending well.
Bandit slips a nice elbow through Brown 's hands, connecting with Brown 's forehead.
Brown has hold of Bandit's hands but Bandit slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bandit moves into full mount! Brown won't be happy about that!
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T2#
Brown takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Bandit fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Brown can't escape the position.
Bandit scoring with strikes but Brown is staying in there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bandit scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Brown ?
Brown tries to hold on but Bandit pushes him away.
Brown is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandit postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Brown looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC2#
Brown is rocked!
Bandit raining down shots from the mount!
Oh Brown is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Bandit! That's really hurt Brown and he's turned his back - Bandit keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Bandit jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Bandit!
The Bandit is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, The Bandit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
EFL 14
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Rob shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rob showed some decent athleticism there.
Bandit tries to get to full guard but Rob has control of the leg. #SUB#
Bandit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bandit wants to control but Rob is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Rob is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Rob is working for a kimura but Bandit is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandit wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Rob seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1#
Bandit manages to get to full guard.
Rob trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bandit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Bandit keeping full guard, as Rob tries to pass. #SUB#
Bandit looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bandit looking to control.
Rob trying to control but Bandit is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Bandit had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rob defends it easily.#T2#
Rob stands and throws Bandit's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Rob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Bandit, who protects the arm well.
Rob wants to control but Bandit is keeping him busy.
Bandit is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rob off and has taken his back!
Bandit lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bandit lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
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!
Bandit controls the action.
Bandit lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK. #T3#
Bandit scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Rob is looking for a way out.
Rob tries to escape but Bandit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Bandit has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bandit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Bandit is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Rob is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Bandit off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Bandit lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bandit lands with a hammerfist to the side of Rob's head.
Bandit lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bandit scores with punches to the body.
Rob is in bad spot here.
Bandit biding his time, controlling Rob.
Bandit punishes Rob with strikes from the back mount. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Bandit seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bandit throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Rob!
Bandit is looking to control Rob but Rob is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Bandit landing with strikes.
Bandit has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Rob.
We've been informed that Rob has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB#
Bandit has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Rob is defending well but eventually Bandit manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Rob has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). The Bandit!
The Bandit decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
The EFL Returns
Date: Aug 04, 2018 |
#R1#
Good leg kick by Rodrigo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bandit really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD#
Bandit drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bandit forces his way into half guard.
Bandit moves nicely into side control.
Bandit is putting a hurting on Rodrigo here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rodrigo taking a bit of punishment here - Bandit scoring with strikes.
Bandit trying to control the action but Rodrigo is working from the bottom.
Bandit working the ground and pound from side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rodrigo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bandit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodrigo keeps working.
Bandit in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit lands an elbow. #ROC#
Rodrigo is rocked!#T1##SUB#
Bandit is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Rodrigo is trying to escape and Bandit transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Rodrigo is forced to tap! Nice work there by Bandit! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). The Bandit!
After winning the bout, The Bandit thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
EFL 9 - Midget v Mitchell
Date: Jun 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Bandit misses with a series of wild punches.
Bandit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Matthews. Bandit does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bandit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Matthews sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bandit somewhat.
Matthews displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bandit.
Bandit throws a jab when Matthews was well out of range.
Bandit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Matthews definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Bandit decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
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!
Bandit takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Bandit 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.#T1#
Bandit looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matthews with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Matthews preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SU2#
Bandit postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Matthews to stand up.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
#T2#
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Bandit drives through with a takedown into Matthews's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bandit controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Bandit stands up and waves to Matthews to follow him.
Jackson Matthews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bandit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Matthews is fending him off so far but Bandit persists. Nope, Matthews circles away and we're back to standing.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Matthews digs a good body shot into Bandit's ribs.
Matthews misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bandit.
Bandit doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matthews connects with a single shot there.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews connects with a crisp jab. #T3#
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matthews with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bandit throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Matthews is looking to wear down Bandit with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Matthews works Bandit's body with a nice hook.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Bandit tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Matthews defends well and Bandit ends up having to push Matthews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Matthews wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews scores with a shot to the body.
Matthews misses with a few strikes there.
Matthews swings for the body but Bandit moves out of range.
Matthews keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews lands with a nice body punch.
Jackson Matthews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews lands with a good body shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bandit misses with a head kick.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bandit.
Matthews cracks a nice hook into Bandit's ribs.
Bandit shoots in for a double leg but Matthews sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bandit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Matthews lands a jab to Bandit's midsection.
Matthews throws a series of punches but Bandit avoids them all with ease.
Matthews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bandit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bandit tries to clinch there but Matthews circles away.
Matthews swinging wildly here.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body shot but no joy.
Matthews just misses with a punch to the body.
Bandit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Matthews defends it well.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackson Matthews dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Bandit shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Matthews manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Bandit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bandit on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews wants to sweep here but Bandit controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Bandit controlling from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Bandit.#SU2#
Bandit stands and steps away. Matthews gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bandit.
Bandit is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Matthews punishes Bandit's body with a nice straight punch.
Bandit dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Bandit's head and hops out.
Matthews seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The Bandit is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Matthews throws a body punch but Bandit moves out of range.
Bandit is looking to clinch.
Matthews paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Matthews circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bandit shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Matthews makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jackson Matthews has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of The Bandit.
Bandit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bandit closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthews circles away.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bandit takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#
Bandit is rocked!
Bandit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Matthews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Bandit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Matthews.
Matthews misses with a wild body shot.
Bandit follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bandit walks into a straight right hand from Matthews.
Bandit is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthews finish him?
Matthews gets in close and tags Bandit with a short punch that almost sends Bandit to the mat! Oh Bandit is in big trouble! He turns his back on Matthews, trying to create some distance but Matthews rushes him, striking wildly and Bandit goes down! The referee tackles Matthews into the cage to end the fight! Matthews is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Matthews!
A victorious Jackson Matthews thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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