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Event:
Skrap Fights 55
Date: Jun 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Durham fails to land the takedown.
Gozen is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Durham fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gozen, pushing him back against the ropes.
Durham has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gozen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Gozen.
Gozen lands a hook that snaps the head of Durham backwards.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tomoe Gozen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Durham.
Gozen looking to slow down the pace here.
Durham throws a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gozen is leaning against Durham and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gozen after a bit of a struggle.
Gozen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Durham has Gozen pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Gozen manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gozen scores with a shoulder strike. #T1##BC#
Gozen breaks from the clinch.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Durham is looking to clinch.
A quick step to the side and Gozen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gozen scores with a body shot.
Durham walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gozen scores with a nice right hand.
Gozen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gozen keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Durham keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gozen.#T2#
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
Gozen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gozen lands with a nice combination. Durham backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gozen scores with a hook to the body. Durham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Durham walks into a left hand.
Durham shoots and misses
and Gozen counters with a straight right hand.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Gozen counters with a stiff right hand.
Gozen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gozen with a jab.#T3#
Durham takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gozen stuffs the takedown attempt from Durham. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Gozen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gozen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Durham needs to keep his hands up - Gozen had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Gozen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Durham walks into a jab.
Durham misses with a jab to the body
#KD#
and Gozen counters with a crisp right hand that drops Durham! Gozen lets Durham back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Durham is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gozen fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Durham square on the jaw! Damn, Durham is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tomoe Gozen!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 48
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Morgan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Durham doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan catches Durham with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Durham takes a swing at Morgan's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Morgan. Durham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Durham staying out of range there.#TD#
Morgan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Morgan is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it.
Durham wants to improve his position but Morgan is controlling well.
Durham avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Morgan.
Ground and pound from Morgan.
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Durham is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB#
Morgan is working for a submission of some sort.
Morgan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Morgan prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Morgan scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Durham has hold of Morgan's hands but Morgan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T2#
Morgan wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Morgan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Morgan there.
Durham manages to get to full guard.
Morgan postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Durham wants to control the position but Morgan says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
Morgan slips a nice elbow through Durham's hands, connecting with Durham's forehead.#SUB2#
Durham is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Morgan is tapping! Great win for Durham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Durham!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 40
Date: Apr 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Schlong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Durham in his tracks.
No joy there for Durham, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Schlong getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Durham tries to clinch but Schlong moves out of range.
Durham fails with a takedown attempt.
Durham has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Durham there as he acknowledges the shot.
Schlong throws a body shot but no joy.
Schlong slaps away a takedown attempt from Durham, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schlong cracks a nice hook into Durham's ribs.
Durham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Schlong circles away quickly and effectively.
Schlong connects with a right hand. Durham shakes it off.
Schlong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schlong scores with a hook to the body. Durham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Schlong lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Durham misses with a takedown attempt
and Schlong connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Schlong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Durham's sensitive parts.
Durham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Schlong uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Durham has time to react.
Durham tries to clinch up.#T1#
Schlong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A decent looking cross lands there for Schlong.
Durham with a poor takedown
and Schlong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Schlong works Durham's body with a nice hook.
Durham walks into a stiff left hand from Schlong.
Schlong is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Durham had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
Durham fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD2#
Durham gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schlong to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schlong tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Schlong pushes down on Durham's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Schlong is trying to work for a kimura but Durham is defending well.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Schlong has control of the leg. #T2##SUB2#
Durham is defending against the submission attempts here by Schlong.
Schlong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Durham is refusing to be controlled, as Schlong sits in half guard.
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.#SUB2#
Schlong seems to be working for a kimura but Durham defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SUB#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Schlong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durham does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schlong might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Durham haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Schlong is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #SUB2#
Schlong with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Durham tries to hold on but Schlong pushes him away. #T4#
Schlong controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Schlong goes for an armbar but Durham turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Durham.
Durham wants to pass the guard but Schlong is keeping the position.
Schlong working a defensive guard here.
Schlong is pulling down on Durham's head. It's preventing any offense from Durham, at least for the moment.
Our spies down at at Runts Academy inform us that Schlong has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Schlong keeping full guard, as Durham tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Long Schlong dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Some wild striking there from Durham.
Durham will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Durham tries to clinch
and Schlong counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schlong has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Schlong gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Durham to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schlong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham is looking to work some ground and pound but Schlong has wrist control.#SUB2#
Schlong working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Schlong working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Durham doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Durham manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB2#
Schlong working for a triangle but Durham defends it easily.
Schlong looking for a sweep. Not yet Schlong, not yet.
Durham lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Schlong working for submissions but it's allowed Durham to get to half guard.
Long Schlong has got the better of the ground game so far.
Schlong is looking for a sweep. Durham is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nice strikes from Durham there.
Schlong gets full guard.#T2#
Schlong is trying to control the position but Durham postures up.
Durham chips away with some ground and pound.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Schlong is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham stands and throws Schlong's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Schlong is looking for a sweep.
Schlong takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schlong can't do much from the bottom here.
Durham is chipping away with strikes.
#T3#
Schlong is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
You can see the frustration on Schlong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Durham trying to control the action but Schlong is working from the bottom.
Schlong manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Durham 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.#SUB2#
Schlong is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Schlong pulls his head out easily.
Durham blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schlong. #T4#
Schlong trying to mount his opponent but Durham defends it. #SUB#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Schlong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schlong is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Schlong closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Durham's guard.#SUB#
Durham has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Schlong doesn't defend quickly enough and Durham has managed to lock this one up! Can Schlong escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Durham on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mike Durham!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 35
Date: Mar 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Albano connects with a body shot that sends Durham's belly button to the back.
Albano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Durham doesn't seem bothered though.
Albano scores with a nice right hand.
Albano cracks Durham with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD#
Albano fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Durham sprawls well initially but Albano persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Durham trying to hold on to Albano's head to control him but Albano postures up.
#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Durham on the ground.
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. Albano connects with a nice short shot to Durham's temple. #T1##SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durham keeps working.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Albano has control of the leg.
Albano is thwarting Durham's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Albano pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Albano is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durham defends it well.
Durham is looking to control Albano's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Durham avoid being mounted?
Albano is trying to control. Durham wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Albano scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Albano trying to control from Durham's half guard. Durham has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
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.#SUB2#
Durham is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Albano postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Albano lands a couple of digs.
Albano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Durham's guard. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano is nestled in close to Durham, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Albano looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Albano prevents Durham from improving his position.#T4##SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.
Albano drops an elbow to the side of Durham's head.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Albano is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Albano working the head and body with strikes.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Albano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Albano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Albano winds up and cracks Durham with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Durham controlling the position well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Albano working Durham over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Albano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Danga de danga de dang - Albano scores with a four punch combination!
Albano misses with a looping right.
Despite the aggression on Durham's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Albano.
Albano working away.
Albano taking a breather here.
Albano working the ground and pound.
Albano landing strikes.
Albano advances to mount.
Durham is working to get back to half guard.
Durham is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durham is squirming around, avoiding Albano's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Albano lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Albano is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Durham can do to turn this around?
Durham tries to hold on but Albano postures up.
Durham working to try and regain half guard.
Albano lands a heavy elbow.
Durham tries to lock up and control but Albano gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Albano lands a couple of good shots and Durham has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Durham is really stuck here.
Albano lands a shot to the body.
I really don't envy Durham right now.
Albano is not going to allow Durham to sit and survive in this position.
Albano scores with strikes from the back.
#T2#
Durham can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Albano is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Durham. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Durham looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Albano looking for the RNC.
Albano trying to control momentarily.
Durham trying to control but not successfully.
Albano has good solid back control here.
Durham covers up after that shot from Albano.
#T3#
Durham is trying to remain composed but Albano is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Durham is trying to break free.
Durham prevents Albano from getting a body triangle.
The referee is taking a good look at Durham as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Albano!
Durham breaks Albano's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Albano trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Durham trying to control the position from guard on top but Albano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Durham throws a big right hand that misses.
Tony Albano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Albano wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment.
Albano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Durham. #T4#
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Durham lands a couple of elbows.
Durham throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Albano works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Durham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Albano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Durham manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Albano trying to control the position from guard on top but Durham is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Durham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Durham working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Albano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Albano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Albano stands up over Durham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Albano dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Albano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Durham did well to prevent Albano getting side control.
Durham has hold of Albano's hands but Albano slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Albano is looking to advance position but Durham won't allow it. #SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Albano lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Durham actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Durham looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Albano looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Durham with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T1#
Durham trying to control from the bottom.
Albano lands with a punch from half guard.
Nice strikes from Albano there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Albano lands a nice short elbow.
Albano working over Durham with some ground and pound. Durham looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Albano working Durham over with strikes.
Albano trying to control from half guard but Durham is working away.
Durham is pressing down on Albano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Albano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albano working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Durham is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Albano stands up over Durham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Albano has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Albano trying to control but Durham is working from the bottom. #T2##SUB2#
Durham escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Albano gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Durham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Albano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Albano is in close to Durham's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Durham being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Albano drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Durham dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albano pulls Durham in to control the position.
Durham postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Albano pulls Durham in close to his closed guard and prevents Durham from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Durham with a nice head shot there.
Albano 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.
Albano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durham landing some decent shots from guard.
Durham won't allow Albano to sweep him here.
Durham postures up in Albano's guard and throws a big left but Albano blocks it.
Albano controlling Durham's posture.
Albano wants to sweep here but Durham controlling him for the moment. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Albano is working hard here to advance position.
Albano on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Albano tries to get out of the position.
Albano keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Durham won't allow Albano to sweep him here.
Albano utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Albano lands a leg kick that knocks Durham off balance momentarily.
Albano lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Albano lands a nice shot that snaps Durham's head back.
A combination from Durham does no damage.
Albano attempts a counter takedown but Durham avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A clash of legs there as Durham blocks the low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Albano showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Albano has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight for Tony Albano!
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Tony Albano!
Judge George Francis scores the fight for Tony Albano!
Tony Albano wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Skrap Fights 27
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Durham throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Khamcham's waist but Khamcham gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Durham off to one side.
Khamcham looks to land a combination but Durham avoids it well.
Durham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Khamcham is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Khamcham has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Durham is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Khamcham looks to throw a body kick#CL#
and Durham counters by clinching up.
Durham wants a takedown.
Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khamcham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamcham lands a nice elbow.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Khamcham stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
Khamcham slowing the pace effectively.
Khamcham stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
#BC2#
Khamcham pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Durham with a jab.
Durham has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Prototype's Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
Khamcham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Khamcham throws out a counter right but Durham avoids it with no problem.
Khamcham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Khamcham.
Durham swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Khamcham shapes to counter with a head kick.#T1#
A combination from Durham does no damage.
Durham takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mike Durham has been cut.
Durham dodges the punch combination from Khamcham.
Khamcham scores with a kick to the body.
Durham on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Khamcham swivels and escapes.
No luck for Durham with that takedown attempt.
Khamcham wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Khamcham lands the left hand.#T2#
Durham swats away the attempt to clinch by Khamcham.
Durham is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Khamcham.
Durham has a takedown stuffed.
Khamcham tries to counter by closing the distance.
Durham throws a series of punches but Khamcham moves out of range.
Khamcham looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khamcham thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Durham if he has to take too many more of those.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
An inside leg kick lands from Khamcham.
Khamcham throws a series of punches but Durham avoids them all with ease.
Durham takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A punch combination from Durham misses.
Khamcham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Durham momentarily.
#T3#
Khamcham throws a nice inside leg kick.
Khamcham takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Khamcham is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Khamcham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khamcham dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Durham. That did some damage!
Khamcham misses with the combination.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durham is looking to counter the offense by Khamcham and move into the clinch.#CL2#
Khamcham has taken the fight to the clinch.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Durham is looking to take this one to the mat.
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T4#
Durham is looking for a takedown.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Durham avoids it.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.
Durham wants a takedown but no success here.
Durham is breathing heavily.
Nice body punch from Khamcham - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham stalling.
Khamcham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Durham's defenses.
Khamcham lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khamcham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khamcham is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siwa Khamcham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham's cut.
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#
Durham shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Khamcham sprawls well. Khamcham wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Durham gets slowly back to his feet.
Khamcham throws a head kick that misses.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khamcham tries to close the distance and clinch but Durham swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Durham takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Durham takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Khamcham lands with a kick to the temple. Durham shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Durham throws a nice looking combination but Khamcham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Durham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Durham moves out of range. #CL2#
Khamcham clinches. #T1#
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khamcham after a bit of a struggle.
Khamcham looking to throw knees to the head but Durham is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Khamcham throws a wild body kick that Durham sees coming a mile off.
Durham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Siwa Khamcham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khamcham tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Khamcham tries to clinch up but Durham circles away and keeps his distance.
Durham takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Durham will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Khamcham moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Khamcham scores with a jab.
Khamcham throws the kick towards the body but Durham avoids it.
Durham changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Durham tries to move into range but Khamcham moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Durham tries to clinch up but Khamcham circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Durham throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Khamcham on the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham keeps the fight on the outside.
Durham tries to counter by clinching up but Khamcham breaks away and moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Khamcham.
Khamcham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Durham fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Khamcham lands a shoulder strike.
Durham is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamcham misses with a body punch.
Khamcham tries a knee to the head but Durham blocks it.
Khamcham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Durham is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
Khamcham is pressed up against the ropes. Durham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamcham down to the mat. Khamcham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Khamcham clinches with his opponent.
Khamcham lands an elbow inside that Durham shrugs off. #T3#
Khamcham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Khamcham tries to stall but Durham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Khamcham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Durham tries to pull guard but Khamcham won't allow it.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Khamcham gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Khamcham lands a nice knee to the body.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Khamcham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Durham blocks it with crossed arms.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Khamcham pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Khamcham after a bit of a struggle.
Durham is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Khamcham is defending well.#T4#
Durham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Khamcham prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khamcham lands a damaging elbow.
Khamcham taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Khamcham gets underhooks to prevent Durham's takedown attempt.
A frustrated look appears on Durham's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Khamcham breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khamcham lands a head kick. Durham smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CL2#
Khamcham clinches up against the ropes.
Khamcham leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Khamcham escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Some wild striking there from Durham.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Siwa Khamcham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mike Durham's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Khamcham throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Siwa Khamcham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khamcham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Khamcham.
Khamcham tries to clinch but Durham is having none of it.
Durham tries to counter with a takedown but Khamcham is quick to defend against it.
Khamcham lands with a right hand.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Khamcham scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khamcham is looking to slow Durham down with leg kicks.
Khamcham scores with a push kick.
Khamcham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Durham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Khamcham manages to circle out of the way.
Khamcham wants to clinch up but Durham keeps it at a distance.
Durham tries to counter by clinching up but Khamcham breaks away and moves out of range.
Mike Durham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Durham sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Khamcham throws a series of punches but Durham moves out of range.
Khamcham takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Durham walks into a straight right hand from Khamcham.
Durham staying out of range there.
Durham wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Khamcham is looking to clinch but Durham is avoiding it.
Khamcham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Khamcham takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CL2#
Khamcham drives through and clinches with Durham against the ropes.
Durham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Khamcham blocks it with crossed arms.
Khamcham throws a knee to the head but misses.
Durham wants to take the fight to the mat but Khamcham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T2#
Durham has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Khamcham is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Khamcham with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Durham is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Khamcham gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Khamcham walks away with a smile on his face. Durham gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Durham moves in looking to clinch but Khamcham pushes him off.
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!
Durham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Khamcham as he jumps to the side.
Khamcham throws a shot to the body.
Khamcham feints and then cracks Durham's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Durham down. #CL2#
Khamcham takes the fight into the clinch.
Durham tries for a takedown but Khamcham manages to get underhooks.
#T3#
Khamcham misses with a knee strike.
Khamcham with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Khamcham looking to slow down the pace here.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
Durham misses with a knee strike.
Durham is trying to pull guard but Khamcham turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Durham being controlled against the ropes.
Khamcham is trying to stall.
Durham jumps guard but Khamcham turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Durham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Khamcham has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Khamcham scores with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Khamcham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Khamcham is pressed up against the ropes. Durham has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Khamcham down to the mat. Khamcham avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T4#
Crunch! Khamcham slams his shin into Durham's torso.
Jab, jab by Khamcham - just one landing.
Khamcham lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khamcham lands a jab to the head.
Durham looks to land a combination but Khamcham avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Durham moves forwards but Khamcham connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Khamcham slips under a jab from Durham.
Khamcham connects with a nice looking jab.
Khamcham scores with a head kick.
Durham misses with a two punch combination.
Siwa Khamcham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Khamcham doesn't manage to clinch there - Durham circles away.
Mike Durham has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Khamcham moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Siwa Khamcham comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Khamcham 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 Steve Smith scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Judge William Peck scores the fight for Siwa Khamcham!
Siwa Khamcham wins by unanimous decision!
Siwa Khamcham was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Skrap Fights 20
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Durham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baldwin.
Keith Baldwin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Baldwin. No joy for Durham on that attempt.
Baldwin has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Baldwin avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baldwin let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Baldwin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Durham looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin throws a jab but it's blocked by Durham.
Durham keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Baldwin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Durham. #T1#
Baldwin looks to score with a jab to the body but Durham is just out of range.#KD#
Durham throws a left that rocks Baldwin and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Durham dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Baldwin regain composure!
#ROC#
Baldwin is rocked!
Durham in side control lands a decent elbow.
Baldwin is still in real trouble! Can Durham finish him?
Durham landing a few strikes.
Baldwin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
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!
Baldwin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baldwin seems to have recovered his senses.
Durham cracks Baldwin with a big right hand but Baldwin just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Baldwin regains half guard, as Durham was trying to land strikes.
Durham drops an elbow to the side of Baldwin's head. #SUB#
Durham is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Baldwin is just riding it out for now. Durham eventually gives up the hold. #T2#
Durham looks to land a strike but Baldwin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baldwin working a defensive guard here.
Durham trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Baldwin seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Baldwin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Baldwin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Durham trying to control but Baldwin is working from the bottom.
Durham throws a big elbow that misses.
Baldwin keeping moving, preventing Durham from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Durham misses with a double jab
and Baldwin counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durham throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baldwin throws out a counter right but Durham avoids it with no problem.
Durham lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baldwin circles away quickly and effectively.
Durham steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baldwin.
It looked like Durham was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Durham throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baldwin cracks a nice hook into Durham's ribs.
Durham shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Baldwin misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Baldwin.
Durham is looking to counter the offense by Baldwin and move into the clinch.
Durham throws a series of strikes that have Baldwin backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Baldwin lands a nice hook to Durham's body. Durham takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mike Durham is winning the standup battle so far.
Durham uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baldwin.
Baldwin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Durham closes the distance and pushes Baldwin back into the ropes.#TD#
Durham turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Durham manages to end up in side control.
Durham throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Durham throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Durham cracks Baldwin with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Baldwin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Durham wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Durham working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Durham fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Baldwin takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
#T1#
Durham in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #SUB#
Durham tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Durham has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Baldwin is trying to improve his position.
Durham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baldwin can do to turn this around?
Baldwin parries the strikes from Durham easily there. Durham is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Baldwin to escape.
Durham working away.
Durham creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Durham lands an elbow.
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.
Baldwin dodges the ground and pound from Durham.
Check out the look on Durham's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T2#
Baldwin is trying to buck Durham off.
I wouldn't like to be where Baldwin is right now.
Durham lands an elbow.
The ground and pound from Durham seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Durham has knee on belly momentarily but Baldwin bucks him off and regains half guard.
Baldwin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Durham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Durham not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Baldwin wants to get back to his feet.
Durham misses with a head shot. Baldwin uses the momentum to regain guard.
Durham is looking to work some ground and pound but Baldwin has wrist control.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Durham stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baldwin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Durham stands up over Baldwin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Durham preventing the sweep.
Baldwin working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Durham trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Baldwin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Durham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Baldwin. #SUB#
Durham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Durham throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Baldwin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Baldwin controlling from the top position.
Baldwin throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Durham dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Baldwin misses with a body shot.
Baldwin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durham swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baldwin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Durham rather than just go for the knockout.
Baldwin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Durham.
#CL#
Durham clinches.
Baldwin stops a takedown attempt from Durham.
Durham wants a takedown.
Baldwin wants to stall.
Baldwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Durham. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durham has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baldwin after a bit of a struggle.
Durham looking to throw knees to the head but Baldwin is blocking nicely.
Baldwin struggles to land a body shot inside as Durham controls his hands.
Baldwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durham is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Baldwin pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T1#
Durham tries to pull guard but Baldwin won't allow it.
Baldwin looking to stall.
Baldwin has Durham pressed against the ropes, preventing Durham from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Durham blocking some punches.
Baldwin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Baldwin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Durham is looking for a takedown.
Baldwin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Durham backwards.
Durham prevents a body shot from Baldwin.
Durham lands with a short shot to the head.
Baldwin throws a punch but it's blocked by Durham.
Baldwin misses with a punch on the inside.
Baldwin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baldwin misses with a body punch.
Durham blocks an uppercut.
Durham is looking for a takedown.
Durham is trying to drag Baldwin to the mat but Baldwin just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#T2#
Baldwin working aggressively here.
Baldwin is trying to stall.
Baldwin looking to stall.
Durham is working for takedown but Baldwin is calmly controlling the position for now.
Baldwin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baldwin working aggressively here.
A knee to the head by Durham.
Baldwin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baldwin is working Durham over against the ropes.#TD#
Baldwin is fighting off a takedown attempt but Durham is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Baldwin to the mat. Baldwin regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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!
Baldwin is adopting a defensive guard.
Baldwin is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#ES2#
Baldwin manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T3#
Durham will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL#
Durham clinches.
Durham changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Baldwin fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Durham slips a jab from Baldwin.
Baldwin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Durham's head.
Baldwin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baldwin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Baldwin wants it to stay on the feet.
Baldwin connects with a right hand. Durham shakes it off.
Baldwin connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Baldwin works Durham's body with a nice hook.
Baldwin lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Durham backs up against the ropes.
Mike Durham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Durham fails to land the takedown.
Durham tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Baldwin swivels and escapes.
Durham on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Baldwin throws a shot to the body.
Durham defending well as Baldwin loads up on a big left hand.
Keith Baldwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Baldwin tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith Baldwin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Durham has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Mike Durham!
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight for Keith Baldwin!
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight for Mike Durham!
Mike Durham wins by split decision!
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mike Durham (ranked 7585 p4p, 0 weight class) and Horacio Martins (ranked 19765 p4p, 0 weight class). Horacio Martins has the eye of the tiger tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mike Durham! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 7 losses; Horacio Martins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durham goes for a double leg but Martins avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martins continues to drive forward.
Martins wants to counter with a clinch but Durham pushes him away.
Martins fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Durham to the ground. Martins is now in Durham's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Durham (0) vs (2) Martins
Martins tries to free his leg and advance position but Durham is retaining full guard.
Durham looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Durham has Martins pulled in close to control his posture.
Durham controls Martins momentarily but Martins frees himself.
Durham 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Durham is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durham is looking for a triangle but Martins pushes his legs off easily.
Durham looking for subs off his back but Martins has passed one foot through into half guard.
Durham is trying to get back to full guard.
Durham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins is keen to just control but Durham is a slippery customer.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Durham has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Martins is working away from the top position though.
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martins is looking to take a break and control but Durham is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durham is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Martins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Durham keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martins wants to free his trapped foot but Durham is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Durham trying to hold on to Martins's head to control him but Martins postures up.
Durham tries to roll over but Martins keeps him under control.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Durham wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
Martins slows the pace down in half guard.
Durham is not content to let Martins control the position.
Durham is trying to maintain the position but Martins is very close to passing his half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Durham keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durham is refusing to be controlled, as Martins sits in half guard.
Martins is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durham is just riding it out for now. Martins eventually gives up the hold.
Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Martins prevents Durham from improving his position.
Martins is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Martins wants to control but Durham is keeping him busy.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Durham tries to get to full guard but Martins has control of the leg.
Durham might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Martins controlling the action here.
Durham wants to control but Martins is keeping busy.
Durham gets full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Durham working for a triangle but Martins defends it easily.
Martins being controlled here momentarily.
Martins passes into half guard.
Durham is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martins pulls his head out easily.
Martins tries to pass to full mount but Durham defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Durham wants to control the action here but instead Martins manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Durham (0) vs (5) Martins
Martins avoids the attempt from Durham to control.
Martins looking to control but Durham is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Durham wants to control but Martins is having none of it.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Martins trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Durham is trying to escape the mount.
Durham sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Durham is trying to control Martins's posture. Martins takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Durham! Martins is rotating here... this could be the end... Durham is out! Martins has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Horacio Martins! |
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