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Event:
CWC 301 - Simone vs Dyon
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Corey drives through and clinches with Petrov against the cage.
Petrov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Corey tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Corey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrov is defending well.
Rutger Petrov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Corey.
Corey is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Petrov jumps guard but Corey stands there with Petrov around his waist. Petrov gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Petrov pulls Corey into guard.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet.
Corey trying to move into half guard but instead Petrov has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petrov (2) vs (0) Corey
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov passes Corey's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T1#
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Petrov is taking a breather. Corey 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.#SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T2#
Corey keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petrov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Corey is doing well to control the position and prevent Petrov from advancing to side control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Petrov in particular looking to stall.
Corey gets back to full guard.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Petrov controls the pace.#T4#
Petrov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T5#
Corey is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T6#
Corey pulls Petrov in close to his closed guard and prevents Petrov from doing any damage or advancing position.
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
Corey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Corey working a defensive guard here.
#T7#
Corey has control of Petrov 's left arm, preventing Petrov from doing any damage.
Petrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T8#
Petrov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Petrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Corey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T9#
Corey being controlled here, momentarily.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Petrov being controlled here momentarily. #T10#
Petrov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Corey pulls Petrov in to control the position.
Petrov trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T11#
Petrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov postures up.
Petrov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Petrov wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T12#
Petrov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Corey trying to control here.
Petrov is keen to just control but Corey is a slippery customer.
Petrov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Corey knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov is trying to control. Corey wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T13#
Corey is concentrating on defense, preventing Petrov from advancing position.
Corey is not content to let Petrov control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey keeping hold of Petrov 's head, controlling as best he can.
Petrov trying to control from half guard but Corey is working away. #T14#
Corey wants to get back to full guard.
Petrov controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Petrov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petrov takes the fight on points by 2 to 0. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - SUPERNOVA Prelims
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 6 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 19 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Corey gets a clinch. #TD#
Corey has clasped his hands together around Torres's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Torres
Corey content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Torres is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Torres is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Corey off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (4) vs (4) Torres
My spies in Catch Wrestling L.A. inform me that Torres has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Torres is trying to control but Corey is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Torres wants to control but instead Corey manages to regain half guard.
Corey wants to control but Torres is keeping busy.
Corey is not content to let Torres control the position.
Corey controlling the position for now.#T2#
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Torres is looking to advance position but Corey won't allow it.
Torres wants to take a breather but Corey is having none of it.
Corey is controlling Torres's trapped leg to prevent Torres from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Torres is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Torres sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Corey's guard. #SUB2#
Torres is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corey as he works his way to full guard.
Torres advances to half guard.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Corey keeping full guard, as Torres tries to pass. #T4##SUB2#
Torres is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Corey pulls Torres in to control the position.
Torres stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T5#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Torres slips nicely into half guard.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.#T6#
Torres stalling.
Torres wants to free his trapped foot but Corey is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a submission of some sort.
Torres is looking to pass Corey's guard but actually Corey recovers to full guard. #T7#
Torres wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey can't keep his opponent in guard - Torres advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but Corey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Torres to get the leverage.
Corey trying to control but Torres postures up.
#T8#
Corey is refusing to be controlled, as Torres sits in half guard.
Corey is looking to improve his position.
Torres trying to mount his opponent but Corey defends it.
Torres is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T9##SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corey is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Torres is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Torres is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.
Torres wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position. #T10##SUB2#
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Torres is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (4) vs (7) Torres#T11#
Corey is trying to improve his position.
Corey struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Torres goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Corey rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Torres's guard! Nice work there by Corey! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (6) vs (7) Torres#T12#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T13#
Corey slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (9) vs (7) Torres
Corey working away.
Torres is looking to regain half guard here but Corey keeps moving and retains side control. #T14#
Torres seems a little lost for a moment, as Corey dominates the positioning.
Torres can't do much from the bottom here.
Corey is staying tight to Torres's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Torres tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Corey wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Torres manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
A victorious Taylor Corey thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Steel vs Lee
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; David Allan Coe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Coe shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Corey as he avoids it easily. #TD#
Coe looking to score a takedown here. Corey is defending well but Coe drives through and ends up in Corey's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Coe (2) vs (0) Corey
Corey keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Corey has control of Coe's left arm, preventing Coe from doing any damage.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coe is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Coe trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Corey looking to control.
Coe wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Coe passes Corey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Coe wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position.
Corey trying to hold on to Coe's head to control him but Coe postures up.
#T2#
Coe trying to pass the guard but Corey defending well.
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Corey is staying active underneath Coe, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe trying to advance position but Corey counters by regaining guard.
Corey keeping full guard, as Coe tries to pass. #T3#
Corey controlling the position.
Coe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
Coe slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Corey wants to control but Coe is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Coe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Coe.
Coe trying to control the action but Corey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Coe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.
Coe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working. #T5#
Coe is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Coe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Coe controlling the pace. #T6#
Coe trying to advance position but Corey counters by regaining guard.
Coe trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Coe tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Coe is working hard here to advance position.
Coe wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T7#
Coe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Corey is trying to control the position but Coe postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coe is pushing down on Corey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corey is fighting to maintain full guard but Coe has managed to sneak the leg through.
Coe wants to take a breather but Corey is having none of it.
Coe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Coe is looking to stall here but Corey recovers full guard.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Coe seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Coe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Coe forces his way into half guard.
Coe passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Corey! Score +3 for passing guard: Coe (5) vs (0) Corey#SUB#
Corey is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Coe locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Corey is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Allan Coe!
An out of breath and clearly excited David Allan Coe thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Pavlov vs Cosades
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 14 losses; Fray Tormenta! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 4 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Corey moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD#
Tormenta has clasped his hands together around Corey's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tormenta (4) vs (0) Corey
Tormenta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working.
Corey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tormenta wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tormenta is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB#
Tormenta wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corey, who protects the arm well.
Tormenta takes a little break here. Corey wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tormenta has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Corey! Score +2 for reaching mount: Tormenta (6) vs (0) Corey
We've been hearing good reports from Tormenta'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.#T1#
Tormenta controlling from the full mount.
Corey is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Tormenta has control of Corey's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Corey regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Tormenta tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Tormenta has hold of Corey's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Corey manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#T2##SUB#
Tormenta goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Corey turns into him and now he's in Tormenta's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (6) vs (2) Corey
Tormenta trying to control the position.
Tormenta managing to control the position.
Tormenta continues to stall.#T3#
Corey looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but Corey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (6) vs (5) Corey
Tormenta wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Tormenta (6) vs (8) Corey
Corey keeps control of the position as Tormenta tries to break free.
Corey is trying to stick to Tormenta's back but Tormenta is turning into Corey. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Corey's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tormenta. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (8) vs (8) Corey#T4#
Tormenta stands and throws Corey's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (11) vs (8) Corey
Corey tries to buck Tormenta off but Tormenta is having none of it.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Tormenta is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Corey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tormenta content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #SUB#
Tormenta swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tormenta's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (11) vs (10) Corey
My spies in Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA inform me that Corey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T5#
Corey preventing the sweep.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Tormenta wants to hit a sweep here but Corey passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Tormenta there! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (11) vs (13) Corey
Tormenta is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tormenta manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T6#
Tormenta controlling the position well.
Tormenta tries to roll over but Corey keeps him under control.
Tormenta works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Corey postures up.
Corey sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tormenta looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corey is one step ahead there.
Tormenta keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tormenta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T8#
Tormenta being controlled here, momentarily.
Tormenta is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tormenta wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
Corey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tormenta has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position. #T9#
Tormenta wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
Tormenta controls Corey momentarily but Corey frees himself.
Corey won't allow Tormenta to sweep him here.
Corey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tormenta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Corey's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tormenta (13) vs (13) Corey#T10#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corey holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Corey is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Corey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T11#
Corey keeping full guard, as Tormenta tries to pass.
Tormenta stays in close to Corey's body and controls the position. #T12#
Corey working a defensive guard here.
Tormenta pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Tormenta trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tormenta passes into half guard.
Tormenta stalling away here and it's allowed Corey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T13#
Tormenta trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tormenta wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Tormenta passes into half guard.
Tormenta moves into full mount! Corey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Tormenta (16) vs (13) Corey
Tormenta avoids the attempt from Corey to control.
Tormenta wants to control the pace but Corey is squirming around nicely. #T14##SUB#
Tormenta moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Corey has worked his arm free - good work by Corey!
Corey is trying to escape the position but Tormenta is controlling the position.
Tormenta trying to control the action but Corey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Tormenta tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Tormenta has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tormenta controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tormenta takes the fight on points by 16 to 13.
Fray Tormenta thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 294 - Dravezesdi v Ribbler
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 3 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Torres feints and as Corey raises his hands in defense, Torres changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (0) vs (2) Torres
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corey managing to control the position.
Torres looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom. #T1#
Torres passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (0) vs (5) Torres#SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Torres wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Corey, who protects the arm well. #T2##SUB2#
Torres looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Corey is letting Torres control him for a moment.
Corey tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#SUB2#
Torres swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Torres's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Torres
Corey sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Torres's guard.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Torres is holding on to half guard well.
Corey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Torres is positioning himself well to prevent Corey advancing to mount.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Torres moves into full guard.
Corey slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Torres's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T5#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is adopting a defensive guard.#T6#
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Torres pulls Corey in close to prevent any damage.
Corey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres is trying to control the position but Corey postures up. #T7#
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Corey is fighting to break Torres's control of his arms but Torres is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corey controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres is looking to sweep but instead, Corey has passed into half guard.
Corey tries to pass to full mount but Torres defends it. #T8#
Torres is concentrating on defense, preventing Corey from advancing position.
Corey is taking a breather. Torres 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.#SUB2#
Torres actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Corey is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Torres trying to control here.
Torres is trying to get back to full guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T10#
Torres trying to hold on to Corey's head to control him but Corey postures up.
Torres holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Torres wants to get back to full guard.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres is looking to control Corey's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?#T11#
Well, if Corey is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg.
Torres is pressing down on Corey's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T12##SUB2#
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres keeping full guard, as Corey tries to pass.
Corey sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T13#
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Torres has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Torres is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (5) vs (5) Torres#T14#
Corey happy to just control the position for now.
Torres tries to buck Corey off but Corey is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corey taking a breather here.
Torres is holding Corey down, trying to stall.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Torres gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Torres wins on points by 6 to 5.
Ricco Torres decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - London
Date: Jan 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Corey gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
Pripyat looks to move to half guard but instead Corey has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (6) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat can't escape the position.
Corey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey wants to take Pripyat's back here but Pripyat is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Pripyat slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T1#
Pripyat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corey won't allow Pripyat to sweep him here.
Corey trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Pripyat has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pripyat looking to hit a scissor sweep but Corey is one step ahead there.
Corey controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2##SUB2#
Pripyat is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corey stays in close to Pripyat's body and controls the position.
Pripyat wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Corey defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Pripyat is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Pripyat looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Corey is defending well. Pripyat quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Corey has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Pripyat celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Karelin Pripyat! |
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Event:
CWC 289.5
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 17 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Corey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Morgan tries to counter it with a takedown but Corey pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Corey is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Morgan's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan wants to control but Corey is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Corey seems to be working for a kimura but Morgan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Morgan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Morgan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Corey stopping the sweep attempt from Morgan.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (2) Morgan
Corey trying to control the position.
Morgan advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Morgan#T2##SUB2#
Morgan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Corey has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morgan but great work by Corey. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (6) vs (5) Morgan#SUB#
Corey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Morgan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morgan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Corey's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Morgan is looking to get back to full guard here but Corey has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (9) vs (5) Morgan
Corey working away.
Morgan is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Corey wants to control but Morgan is keeping him busy.
A control attempt from Morgan but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (11) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Morgan has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Corey (14) vs (5) Morgan
Morgan rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan regains full guard. Nicely done. #T4#
Morgan is trying to keep Corey in close.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (14) vs (7) Morgan#SUB2#
Morgan is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T5#
Morgan is thwarting Corey's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Morgan seems to be looking for submissions.
Morgan is looking to take a break and control but Corey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morgan tries to pass to full mount but Corey defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T6#
Morgan is stalling here. Corey is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Morgan seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Corey has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (18) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan tries to buck Corey off but Corey is having none of it.#SUB#
Corey wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Morgan, who protects the arm well.
Corey working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan tries to improve position but can't.
Morgan can't do much from the bottom here. #T7#
Morgan might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Corey haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Morgan manages to get back to half guard.
Morgan trying to get back to full guard but Corey takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (21) vs (7) Morgan
Morgan sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Corey tries to pass the half guard into mount. Morgan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Morgan is trying to maintain the position but Corey is very close to passing his half guard.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Corey is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Morgan is just riding it out for now. Corey eventually gives up the hold.
Morgan tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg. #T9#
Morgan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Corey is working away from the top position though.
Corey is stalling here. Morgan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Corey seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Morgan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (21) vs (11) Morgan
Corey regains half guard there - taking advantage of Morgan's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Corey doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan. #T10#
Morgan trying to advance position but Corey counters by regaining guard.
Corey keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully. #T11#
Morgan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Morgan passes Corey's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Morgan is pressing down on Corey's thigh, looking to free his foot. Corey is holding on for now.
Morgan with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Morgan has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (21) vs (14) Morgan#T12#
Morgan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Morgan goes for an armbar but Corey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Corey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (23) vs (14) Morgan
Morgan is pulling down on Corey's head to control his posture.
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Corey is proving a slippery customer.
#T13#
Morgan looking for a sweep. Not yet Morgan, not yet. #SUB2#
Morgan has his foot on Corey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corey works his way back into a safe position though.
Morgan has Corey pulled in close to control his posture.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Corey tries to pass.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Morgan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Corey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T14#
Morgan pulls Corey in close to prevent any damage.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Corey tries to pass.
Morgan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
Corey wants to control from the top but Morgan keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey takes the fight on points by 23 to 14.
Taylor Corey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 12 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Mauricio Rocha and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Draco decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (0) Corey
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Corey is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Draco is looking for a kimura here.
Corey is trying to control but can't.
Corey is refusing to be controlled, as Draco sits in half guard. #SUB#
Draco is looking for a kimura but Corey is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Draco to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco wants to control but Corey is keeping him busy.
Draco tries to pass to full mount but Corey defends it. #T1#
Draco perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Draco wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Draco looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Draco is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2##SUB#
Draco wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Corey is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Draco wants to advance to full mount but Corey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draco is fighting to break Corey's control of his arms but Corey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draco looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Draco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Draco has Corey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (2) vs (2) Corey
Draco is trying to keep Corey in close.
#SUB#
Draco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Draco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Corey manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (4) vs (2) Corey
Draco wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T4#
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Draco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (7) vs (2) Corey
Draco trying to control the position but Corey is working away.
Draco tries to move to full mount but Corey actually manages to regain half guard. #SUB#
Draco seems to be working for a kimura but Corey defends the submission attempt.
Corey wants to control but Draco is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T5##SUB#
Draco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Draco stalling away here and it's allowed Corey to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Draco trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Draco is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Corey is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corey holds on and takes a little breather.
Draco wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T6#
Corey pulls Draco in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Draco not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T7##SUB#
Draco drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Corey manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Draco has Corey in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (7) vs (4) Corey
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Corey trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Draco is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (9) vs (4) Corey
Draco wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #T8#
Draco is fighting to break Corey's control of his arms but Corey is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draco trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Corey trying to keep a closed guard but Draco is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Draco has gone for a leg lock! Corey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Draco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (9) vs (6) Corey
Corey postures up.
#T9#
Corey looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Draco isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Corey stacks Draco 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 Corey! Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (9) vs (9) Corey
Draco is looking to reverse the position.
Corey working away.#SUB2#
Corey tries for a kimura but Draco is defending well.
Draco tries to bench press Corey off him but Corey keeps the position.
Draco is trying to work for a sweep but Corey has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Draco (9) vs (11) Corey#T10#
Draco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (11) vs (11) Corey
Corey keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Draco passes into half guard.
Draco is keen to just control but Corey is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Draco is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Draco seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Corey has recovered full guard. #T11#
Corey is pulling down on Draco's head to control his posture.
Corey keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Corey gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (11) vs (13) Corey
Corey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Draco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Draco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Corey can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T12##SUB#
Draco is looking for a triangle here but Corey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (11) vs (16) Corey
Corey wants to control but Draco is keeping him busy.
Draco manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Corey seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Draco is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taylor Corey!
A relieved looking Taylor Corey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 198: Mondragon vs Sanchez
Date: May 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Fionn Mulligan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Mulligan has managed to clinch.
Mulligan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Corey smiles and moves away.
Corey stuffs the takedown attempt from Mulligan. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown but Corey shows good takedown defense.
Taylor Corey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fionn Mulligan.
Corey tries to close the distance and clinch but Mulligan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Mulligan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (0) vs (2) Mulligan
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Corey holds on and takes a little breather.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Corey controlling Mulligan's posture.
My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Mulligan has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Mulligan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mulligan wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey has Mulligan pulled in close to control his posture.
Mulligan trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Mulligan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Mulligan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T2#
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulligan controls the pace.
Corey controlling the position.
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Corey working a defensive guard here.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Corey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mulligan trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mulligan controls the pace.#SUB#
Mulligan sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Corey doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mulligan paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Corey - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Taylor Corey!
A relieved looking Taylor Corey thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CACC 189: Pripyat vs Morgan
Date: Apr 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Don Lemieux! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Corey tries to clinch up.
Lemieux attempts a counter takedown but Corey avoids it well and moves away.
Corey is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lemieux has been working on his balance at Clark's Champion's, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Corey.
Corey moves to clinch but Lemieux breaks away #TD#
and Lemieux counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lemieux. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lemieux (2) vs (0) Corey
Lemieux advances to half guard.
Lemieux trying to control from half guard but Corey is working away. #SUB#
Lemieux is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Lemieux eventually gives up the hold.
Lemieux looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a kimura but Corey is defending it quite comfortably.
Corey is looking to control Lemieux's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Corey avoid being mounted?
Lemieux trying to control the action but Corey is working from the bottom. #T2#
Lemieux sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lemieux seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Corey for as long as he can get away with.
Corey won't allow Lemieux to pass to mount. #SUB#
Lemieux looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lemieux is trying to control the action in half guard but Corey is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3##SUB#
Lemieux is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Corey as he works his way to full guard.
Corey pulls Lemieux in close to prevent any damage.
Lemieux wants to pass the guard but Corey is keeping the position.#T4#
Lemieux trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Corey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Corey can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lemieux controls the pace.
Corey has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T5#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Lemieux from controlling successfully.
Lemieux slips nicely into half guard.
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working.
Well, if Lemieux is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T6#
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Corey trying to hold on to Lemieux's head to control him but Lemieux postures up.
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.#T7#
Corey is doing well to control the position and prevent Lemieux from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Lemieux is working for a submission of some sort.
Lemieux wants to advance to full mount but Corey doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lemieux trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Lemieux passes Corey's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Lemieux is looking for a kimura here.
Lemieux passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (0) Corey
Lemieux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corey keeps working. #SUB#
Lemieux swings around for an armbar but Corey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lemieux's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lemieux (5) vs (2) Corey#T9#
Corey passes Lemieux's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Corey trying to control from half guard but Lemieux is working away.
Lemieux tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Corey has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (5) Corey
My spies in Golden Harvest inform me that Corey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lemieux keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Corey takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lemieux is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lemieux is working hard here to advance position.
Lemieux looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lemieux (5) vs (8) Corey
Lemieux rolls, trying to escape but Corey keeps control of the position.
Corey controlling from the back.
Lemieux tries to break free.
Corey just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T11#
Lemieux tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Corey wants to control the pace but Lemieux is squirming around nicely.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux wants to control but Corey passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (11) Corey
Lemieux tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Corey easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lemieux (5) vs (13) Corey
Lemieux is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Corey 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.
Lemieux manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lemieux is looking to improve his position.
#T13#
Corey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lemieux keeps working.
Corey might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lemieux haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lemieux tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg. #SUB#
Corey moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lemieux. Score +3 for passing guard: Lemieux (5) vs (16) Corey#T14#
Lemieux tries to bench press Corey off him but Corey keeps the position.
Corey trying to control the action but Lemieux is working from the bottom.
Lemieux is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey wins on points by 16 to 5.
After winning the bout, Taylor Corey 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:
CACC 178: Hozdic vs Morgan
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Derrick Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lewis instigates a clinch. #TD#
Corey has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Lewis clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Corey (4) vs (0) Lewis
Corey is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Corey has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Corey biding his time, controlling Lewis.
Lewis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Corey off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Lewis is really stuck here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T1#
You can see the frustration on Lewis's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Corey has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lewis keeps trying to improve his position.
Corey keeps control of the position easily here as Lewis tries to buck him off.
Lewis trying to control but not successfully.
Lewis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Corey is not going to allow Lewis to sit and survive in this position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Corey controlling the positon.#T2#
Lewis 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.
Lewis rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corey performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lewis is trying to maintain the position but Corey is very close to passing his 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.#T3#
Corey with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lewis is looking to improve his position.
Corey controlling the action here.
Lewis wants to sweep but Corey has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (7) vs (0) Lewis#T4#
Corey trying to control the position but Lewis is working away.
Corey is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lewis wants to control but Corey postures up.
Corey just content to control the position.
Lewis is looking for a sweep.
Corey moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T5#
Corey advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (9) vs (0) Lewis
Lewis really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Corey tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corey controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis tries to lock up and control but Corey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6#
Corey is trying to take his opponent's back.
Corey wants to control the pace but Lewis is squirming around nicely.
Lewis can't escape the position.
Corey controlling the position easily from mount.
Lewis is squirming around, avoiding Corey's attempts to control the action.
Lewis tries to hold on but Corey pushes him away. #T7#
Lewis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Corey sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewis is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Corey content just to control the position here.
Corey prevents Lewis from getting the reversal.#T8#
Lewis wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Corey (12) vs (0) Lewis
A bit of a pause in the action here. Corey controlling the positon.
Corey's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Corey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T9#
Lewis wants to escape the position.
Lewis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Corey has the hooks in. Lewis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Will Corey go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Lewis tries to escape but Corey has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Corey is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lewis has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T10#
I would not like to be Lewis right now.
Corey keeps control of the position as Lewis tries to break free.
Corey controls the action.#T11#
Lewis rolls, trying to escape but Corey keeps control of the position.
Lewis prevents Corey from getting a body triangle.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Corey looking for the choke from the back.
Lewis staying busy and making it hard for Corey to control.
Lewis is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T12#
Lewis turns into Corey and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (12) vs (2) Lewis
Corey trying to control the position.
Corey looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Corey keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass. #T13##SUB2#
Lewis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Corey is pulling down on Lewis's head to control his posture.
Corey has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Corey trying to control the position.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard. #T14#
Corey keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Corey working a defensive guard here.
Lewis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Corey is keeping the position for now.
Lewis postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corey pulls Lewis in close to his closed guard and prevents Lewis from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
Taylor Corey decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 171: Alopodis vs Gatsby
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 3 losses; Martez Lopez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Taylor Corey!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lopez clinches up against the ropes.#TD#
Lopez has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Corey is trying to keep an underhook but Lopez manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lopez (2) vs (0) Corey#SUB#
Lopez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Corey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Lopez wants to work for an arm triangle but Corey is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Lopez is looking for a kimura here.
Lopez moves into full mount! Corey won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (0) Corey
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey is wriggling around trying to escape.
#SUB#
Lopez goes for an armbar but Corey turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Corey. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (5) vs (2) Corey
Corey won't allow Lopez to sweep him here. #T1#
Lopez is working hard here to advance position.
Lopez trying to control the position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Corey stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Corey won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Lopez working a defensive guard here.
#T3#
Lopez has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Corey controlling from the top position. #T4#
Corey trying to control but Lopez is working from the bottom.
Corey looking to pass the guard.
Corey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T5#
Corey is fighting to break Lopez's control of his arms but Lopez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Corey sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lopez trying to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Lopez'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.
Lopez being controlled here, momentarily. #T6#
Lopez working a defensive guard but Corey manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lopez (5) vs (5) Corey
Lopez is trying to control Corey's posture but Corey avoids it.
Lopez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (7) vs (5) Corey
Lopez is keen to just control but Corey is a slippery customer.#T7##SUB#
Lopez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Lopez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Corey is just riding it out for now. Lopez eventually gives up the hold.
Lopez tries to pass to full mount but Corey defends it. #SUB#
Lopez is working for a kimura here but Corey manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lopez's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lopez (7) vs (7) Corey
Corey wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving. #T8#
Corey is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lopez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Corey wants to pass the guard but Lopez is keeping the position.
Corey stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position.
Lopez is trying to control the position but Corey postures up.
Corey is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Lopez keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Corey stays in close to Lopez's body and controls the position. #T11#
Corey won't allow Lopez to sweep him here.
Corey wants to control from the top but Lopez keeps moving.
My spies in Dead Disney Land inform me that Corey has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Corey controls from within his opponent's guard.
Corey is continuing to stall.
Lopez wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Corey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Corey postures up.
#T14#
Corey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Corey seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lopez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Corey trying to control the position from guard on top but Lopez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lopez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Lopez gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Lopez takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Martez Lopez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
CACC 163: Morrison vs Pavlov 2
Date: Jan 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Taylor Corey! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Rui Rodrigo Germano!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Corey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (0) Germano
Germano has his hands on Corey's head, controlling the position.
Germano is trying to control the position but Corey postures up.
Corey looking to pass the guard.
Germano tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Corey controlling from the top position.
Corey stopping the sweep attempt from Germano.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
We've been hearing good reports from Corey'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.
Corey wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment. #T1##SUB2#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
Corey wants to pass the guard but Germano is keeping the position.
Corey postures up.
Germano is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (2) vs (2) Germano#SUB#
Corey looking for a guillotine here but Germano defends easily.
#SUB#
Corey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Germano is aware though and is defending well.#T2##SUB#
Corey had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Germano defends it easily.
Germano stopping the sweep attempt from Corey.
Germano is pushing down on Corey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corey is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germano wants to pass to mount but Corey is defending the position.
Corey has a hand on Germano's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Germano takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (2) vs (5) Germano
Germano tries to control but Corey wriggling away.
Corey is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Germano trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB2#
Germano jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Corey manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Corey is not content to let Germano control the position.
Corey is looking to reverse the position.
Corey struggling a bit here.
Germano wants to control but Corey is keeping him busy.
Corey is trying to work for a sweep but Germano has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (2) vs (7) Germano#T4#
Corey is trying to escape the mount.
Germano is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Corey is in real trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Corey (2) vs (10) Germano
Corey is really stuck here.
Corey rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Corey is trying to get back to full guard.
Germano moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (2) vs (13) Germano
Corey tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Germano presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Corey (2) vs (15) Germano
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Germano mounts Corey! Really nice guard pass there!
Germano moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Corey (2) vs (18) Germano#T5#
Corey wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
Corey is really stuck here.
Corey wants to control his opponent's hands but Germano gets his hands free.
Corey rolls, trying to escape but Germano keeps control of the position.
Corey is keeping busy.
Germano is hanging on to Corey's back as he tries to escape.
Germano controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Corey showing good submission defense here.
Corey is in bad spot here.
#T6#
Germano doesn't have the hooks in and Corey manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (4) vs (18) Germano
Corey wants to control from the top but Germano keeps moving.
Corey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Corey preventing the sweep.
Corey looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Germano is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Corey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully. #T7#
Corey is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Germano is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Germano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Corey drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Germano manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Corey has Germano in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (4) vs (20) Germano
Germano wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving. #SUB#
Corey is looking for a triangle but Germano pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Corey's legs - danger averted.#T8#
Germano tries to free his leg and advance position but Corey is retaining full guard.
Germano wants to control from the top but Corey keeps moving.
Corey tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Germano stays in close to Corey's body and controls the position.
Germano is looking to advance position but Corey has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Corey (8) vs (20) Germano
Germano tries to lock up and control but Corey gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Corey can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Germano is looking to escape. #T9#
Germano regains half guard.
Corey trying to control from half guard but Germano is working away.
Germano gets back to full guard.
Corey preventing the sweep.
Germano keeping moving, preventing Corey from controlling successfully.
Corey advances to half guard. #SUB#
Corey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Germano sees it coming and defends easily.
Corey wants to control but Germano is keeping him busy.
Corey wants to pass to mount but Germano is defending the position. #T10##SUB#
Corey is working for a kimura but Germano is defending it quite comfortably.
Germano slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Corey looking to sit in guard and control but Germano gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (8) vs (22) Germano
Germano trying to control but Corey is working from the bottom.
Germano is pushing down on Corey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Corey is fighting to maintain full guard but Germano has managed to sneak the leg through.#T11#
Corey tries to get to full guard but Germano has control of the leg.
Corey trying to control here.
Germano prevents Corey from improving his position.
Corey gets full guard.#SUB#
Corey looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Germano passes into half guard.
Germano works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (8) vs (25) Germano
Germano wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #T12#
Germano wants to control the pace but Corey is squirming around nicely.
Germano prevents Corey from getting the reversal.
Germano wants to control the pace but Corey is squirming around nicely.
Corey sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Germano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Corey does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Corey wants to get back to full guard.
Corey is trying to control but can't.
#T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Corey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Germano trying to control the position from guard on top but Corey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Corey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Corey's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Corey is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (10) vs (25) Germano#SUB#
Corey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Germano wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Germano is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Corey (10) vs (27) Germano#SUB#
Corey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T14##SUB#
Corey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Germano postures up.
Germano passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Corey (10) vs (30) Germano
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Germano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Germano tries for a kimura but Corey is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Germano wins on points by 30 to 10.
A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano 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:
TC 19 Mil $ GP vol 3.3
Date: Dec 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Biscuit scores with a body shot.
Nice body punch from Biscuit.
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Corey.
Biscuit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Corey.
It looked like Corey was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Biscuit.
Corey walks into a left hand.
Corey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Corey takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
Biscuit has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corey lands a nice shot that snaps Biscuit's head back.
Corey looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey motions for Biscuit to come forward. Corey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Corey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Corey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Corey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Corey misses with an uppercut. Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Corey avoids it easily.
Biscuit scores with a shot to the body.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Corey.
Corey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#TD2#
Biscuit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Corey tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biscuit is in Corey's guard.
Corey is controlling Biscuit's posture.
Biscuit postures up and lands a big shot to Corey's brow.
Biscuit throws an elbow that misses. Corey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Biscuit's guard. Nice move by Corey!#REVR##SUB2#
Biscuit looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
Biscuit wants to sweep here but Corey controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Corey avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Biscuit working for submissions but it's allowed Corey to get to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corey is looking to pass Biscuit's guard but actually Biscuit recovers to full guard. #T3##SUB2#
Biscuit is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Corey frees his head nicely. Oh but Biscuit has switched to an armbar! Corey is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Schmorgen Biscuit!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Schmorgen Biscuit waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
TC 14 Mil $ GP vol 2.1
Date: Nov 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Corey with a series of wild strikes but Corey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corey misses with an uppercut
and Benn Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Benn Jr misses.
Corey is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Benn Jr with a body shot.
Benn Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corey.
Nice defenses there by Corey.
Benn Jr avoids the head kick by Corey.
Benn Jr has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Corey throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Benn Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Corey misses with a hook. Benn Jr ducked under it nicely.
Benn Jr slips under a jab from Corey.
Corey misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Corey is looking for the big counter here.
Benn Jr swings for the body but Corey moves out of range.
Corey throws out a counter right but Benn Jr avoids it with no problem.
Benn Jr throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Corey.#CUT#It looks like Taylor Corey has been cut.
Benn Jr connects with a looping right hand.
#T1#
Benn Jr scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Corey avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Corey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Corey.
A left lands for Corey.
Corey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Benn Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benn Jr missing with a left hand there. Corey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Corey misses with a looping right.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Benn Jr throws a left and a right that both miss
and Corey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corey with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Benn Jr to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corey misses the body punch
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Benn Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benn Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Benn Jr tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Corey moves forwards but Benn Jr connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Benn Jr scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Benn Jr closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Benn Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Corey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benn Jr.#T3#
Corey tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Corey wants to clinch.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Corey avoids nicely.
Benn Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Corey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Benn Jr scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL2#
Corey takes the fight into the clinch.
Benn Jr working hard to break the clinch.
Corey lands a body punch in the clinch.
Corey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Corey lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T4##BC#
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey 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.
Corey looks to throw the jab but Benn Jr is out of range.
Benn Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Benn Jr misses with a looping right.
Corey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Benn Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Corey takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Benn Jr tests Corey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Corey swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Corey fails with the takedown
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Corey takes one to the chin there.
Taylor Corey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Corey.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nigel Benn Jr dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Taylor Corey's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Corey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Benn Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Corey's head.
Benn Jr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Corey can do to turn this around?
Corey lands the left hand.
Corey swings widly with a right hand
and Benn Jr counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Corey misses with a head kick.
Benn Jr is looking to counter punch.
A big right from Corey misses.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Corey manages to avoid it.
Corey looks to land a combination. Benn Jr sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Nigel Benn Jr has been cut.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corey lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Corey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Corey on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Corey has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Corey lunges at Benn Jr with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benn Jr's hand.
Benn Jr defending well as Corey loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Corey looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn Jr is just out of range.
Benn Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Corey misses.
Benn Jr throws a looping overhand right but Corey ducks down to avoid it.
Benn Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Corey's head.
Corey misses with a body shot.
Corey ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Benn Jr lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Benn Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Corey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Benn Jr circles away.
It looked like Benn Jr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A swing and a miss from Corey.
Benn Jr is looking to counter punch.
Corey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Corey.
It seemed like Corey was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Corey 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benn Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corey.
Jab, jab by Corey - just one landing.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.
Corey blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Corey! But no joy.
Benn Jr stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Benn Jr wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn Jr misses with a right hand
and Corey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Corey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A punch combination from Benn Jr misses.
Corey misses the shot to the body.
Benn Jr throwing a counter right hand but Corey manages to avoid it.
Corey throws a series of punches but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Corey might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Corey digs a good hook to Benn Jr's body.
#T3#
Benn Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Corey moves away.
Benn Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Corey has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Corey misses with a lunging right hand
letting Benn Jr counter with a right hand.
Benn Jr swings widly with a right hand
enabling Corey to counter with a crisp jab.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Corey blocks it.
Benn Jr moves away from the strike by Corey.
Nice defenses there by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr avoids the head kick by Corey.
Corey throws a sloppy head kick
and Corey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Corey misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Benn Jr lands with a cross. #T4#
Jab from Corey.
Corey defending well as Benn Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Corey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Corey blocks it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Corey.
Corey swings for the body but Benn Jr moves out of range.
Corey fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taylor Corey.
Corey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benn Jr.
Corey looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Benn Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Benn Jr. Corey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benn Jr lands with a shot to the body.
Corey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nigel Benn Jr will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Corey misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
Corey moves away from the strike by Benn Jr.
Corey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Benn Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Corey on the side of the head.
Corey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jr.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Corey is just out of range.
A head kick by Corey misses
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Corey. Benn Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benn Jr blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Corey throws a shot from downtown. Benn Jr moves away and avoids it.
Corey throws a poor cross that misses
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Corey.
Corey raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL2#
Corey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Benn Jr, pushing him back against the cage.
Corey throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Benn Jr pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Corey has a takedown stuffed.
Corey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Benn Jr.
Corey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corey throws a sloppy body shot
and Benn Jr counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Corey tries to clinch but Benn Jr moves away
and Corey takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor Corey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Corey takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Corey. That snapped Benn Jr's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Corey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Corey with a series of wild strikes but Corey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Corey slips under a jab.
Benn Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Corey throws a sloppy head kick and Benn Jr moves out of range easily.
Corey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Corey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Benn Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn Jr avoids the head kick by Corey.
Benn Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Corey takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Benn Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Corey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3#
Benn Jr tries to bum rush Corey with a series of wild strikes but Corey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Corey shapes to counter with a head kick.
Benn Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Corey misses with a left hand
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Corey tries to clinch there but Benn Jr circles away.
Benn Jr cracks Corey with a good jab.
Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corey.
Corey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Benn Jr is looking for a counter combo.
Benn Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Corey.
Benn Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Corey is looking for the big counter here.
Benn Jr takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Benn Jr scores with a four punch combination!#T4#
Benn Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benn Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Corey.
Corey with a lazy takedown attempt
and Benn Jr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Corey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Corey walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Corey throws a lazy head kick
and Benn Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benn Jr lands a jab to the nose.
Corey ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Corey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benn Jr.
Corey with the counter takedown but Benn Jr avoids it easily.
Benn Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Corey counters with a left to the body.
Benn Jr lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nigel Benn Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Benn Jr, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nigel Benn Jr!
A victorious Nigel Benn Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TC 11 Mil $ GP vol.1
Date: Oct 24, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Orndorf.
Corey throws a right and a left that Orndorf avoids nicely. #KD2#
A jab-cross combination lands for Corey and sends Orndorf crashing to the mat! Corey follows him down to the mat - Orndorf regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #CUT2#It looks like Daniel Orndorf has been cut.#SUB2#
Corey is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orndorf tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
The fighters are battling for position here. Orndorf manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Corey pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Orndorf is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Orndorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Corey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Orndorf has his foot on Corey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Corey works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Orndorf working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Corey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Corey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Orndorf throws his legs up looking for a submission but Corey uses it to pass to side control.
#T1##SUB2#
Corey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Corey tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Corey is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Orndorf knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Corey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Corey working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T2#
Orndorf gets back to half guard.
Orndorf tries to get to full guard but Corey has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Corey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Corey wants to work for an arm triangle but Orndorf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Orndorf misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Corey moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Corey is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Orndorf is trying to escape and Corey transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Orndorf is forced to tap! Nice work there by Corey! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Taylor Corey!
During a confident post fight interview, Taylor Corey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Daniel Orndorf spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back. I will reclaim what's mine.'. |
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Event:
PFC 200 Gormsson vs Bennett
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol tries to clinch but Makarov moves out of range.
Phol tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Makarov scores with a sloppy right hand. Phol should have avoided that one. #TD#
Makarov dives in and scores a takedown into Phol's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol trying to strike off his back.
Makarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makarov is working Phol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Phol will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Phol trying to strike off his back.
Phol striking off his back but it's not causing Makarov any problems.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Phol tries to strike from the bottom.
Makarov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Phol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phol tries to strike from the bottom.
Makarov cracks Phol with a solid left hand.
Phol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB#
Makarov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Phol has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Phol throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've been hearing good reports from Makarov'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.#T1#
Phol doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Makarov scoring with some ground and pound.
Phol looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Phol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Phol throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Phol thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Phol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Phol is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phol trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Phol throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Makarov is in close to Phol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Makarov passes Phol's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Makarov lands strikes from half guard.
Phol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T2#
Makarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Phol misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Makarov wants to free his trapped foot but Phol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phol is looking for a sweep. Makarov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Phol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Makarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Phol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Phol is trying to get back to full guard.
Makarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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!
Phol moves into full guard.
Makarov slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Phol.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makarov lands a nice short elbow.
Phol punching from the bottom.
Makarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makarov is trying to control the action in half guard but Phol is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Makarov drops an elbow to the side of Phol's head. #T3#
Makarov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Makarov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Makarov lands with a punch from half guard.
Makarov blocks the strikes from Phol.
Makarov working over Phol with some ground and pound. Phol looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Makarov blocks the strikes from Phol.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Phol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Makarov lands a nice short elbow.
Phol missing with punches from the bottom.
Phol punching from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Makarov.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phol does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Phol wants to get back to full guard.
Phol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T4#
Phol throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Phol is working away.
Phol won't allow Makarov to pass to mount.
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. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Phol's temple.
Makarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol tries to roll over but Makarov keeps him under control.
Phol taking some punishment here, with Makarov in his half guard.
Makarov uses his free foot to push down on Phol's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Phol.
Phol throwing hammer fists to the chest of Makarov. What's that going to do exactly?
Phol throwing hammer fists to the chest of Makarov. What's that going to do exactly?
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Makarov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Phol tries to reverse the position but Makarov maintains control.
Makarov scoring with strikes but Phol is staying in there.
Makarov raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Phol is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.
BOOM! Makarov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Phol fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Phol blocking some punches.
#BC#
Makarov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Makarov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#The cut above Mfer Phol's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Phol closes the distance but Makarov moves to the side #TD#
and Makarov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Makarov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phol can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Makarov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phol sees it coming and defends easily.
Phol tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Phol flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Phol throws a strike from the bottom but Makarov passes into side control!
Makarov lands some shots froms side control.
Makarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Makarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Phol is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Phol tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Makarov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Phol regains half guard.
Phol gets back to full guard.
Phol tries to strike from the bottom.
Phol throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Phol throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Makarov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#CUT#Mfer Phol's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mfer Phol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sergey Makarov!
Our winner, Sergey Makarov, 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:
PFC 193 Aiken vs Dong
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#KD#
Alzado drops Phol with a left and a right! Oh, Phol is hurt - Alzado dives into side control looking to finish!
#CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol tries to improve position but can't.
Alzado working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alzado is chipping away with strikes.
#ROC#Phol is rocked!
Phol felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Alzado scores with punches from side control.
Phol is still in real trouble! Can Alzado finish him?
Phol sneaks back into half guard.
Phol seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alzado lands a nice short elbow.
Phol manages to get to full guard.
Alzado scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Phol looking for a guillotine here but Alzado defends easily.
Alzado with a nice head shot there.
Alzado postures up.
Alzado is in close to Phol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phol looking for a sweep. Not yet Phol, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Phol looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Alzado connects with a couple of short punches.#T1#
Alzado is working Phol over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB2#
Phol is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Alzado working some strikes from top position.
Alzado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alzado works over Phol with some ground and pound from guard.
Phol controls Alzado momentarily but Alzado frees himself.
Alzado is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Alzado scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB2#
Phol working for a triangle but Alzado defends it easily.
Alzado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phol's head.#CUT#That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.
Alzado is in close to Phol's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Phol tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Phol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alzado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phol is keeping the position for now.
Alzado postures up and lands a big shot to Phol's brow. #CUT#The cut above Mfer Phol's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T2#
Alzado distracts Phol with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#CUT#Mfer Phol's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mfer Phol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lyle Alzado!
Lyle Alzado really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Altitude Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
PFC 186 Krison vs Coker
Date: Jun 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Solomon Nao has been cut.
Phol misses with a hook. Nao ducked under it nicely.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nao slips a straight right by Phol.
A little feinted left hand from Nao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That kick from Nao tenderised Phol's leg. Phol is trying to keep his angry face on.
Phol throws an off balance right hand
and Nao counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol throws out a loose jab but Nao uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Nao on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phol with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nao to score with a decent uppercut.
Phol throws an off balance right hand
and Nao counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol just misses with a punch to the body.
Nao has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.#T1#
Phol lands a jab to the head.
Phol's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nao under the eye.
Nao moves out of range of the strikes.
Nao staying out of range there.
Phol swings for the body but Nao moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nao.
Phol throws out a powerful jab.
Nao with a nice calf kick.#T2#
Nao defending well as Phol loads up on a big left hand.
Phol is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Nao is out of range.
Nao moves forwards but Phol connects with a nice, crisp 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!
Nao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#KD#
Nao lands a big uppercut and Phol crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Phol looks OK. Nao waves Phol back to his feet!
Phol gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Nao.#CUT#That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.
Nao scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Nao dances in with a quick combination. Phol is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nao snaps Phol's head back. Phol stumbles backwards against the cage. Nao steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Phol's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Phol just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Solomon Nao!
Solomon Nao seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
PFC 181 Pekka vs Steve
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ringnes misses.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ringnes is looking to counter the offense by Phol and move into the clinch.
Ringnes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ringnes has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Vale Tudo in the buildup to the fight.
Ringnes throws the left hand but Phol avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target. #CL#
Ringnes rushes Phol and presses him up against the cage.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol lands with a short shot to the head.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Phol.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A short uppercut from Ringnes .
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes . #T1#
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
Ringnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Ringnes .
Ringnes throws a head punch that misses.
Ringnes blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Ringnes swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol working aggressively here.
Ringnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Ringnes tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Phol's elbow.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Ringnes lands a shot to the body.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Ringnes scores with a shoulder strike.
Ringnes lands a nice knee to the body.
Phol looks winded!
Ringnes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Ringnes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ringnes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Ringnes scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Ringnes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ringnes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes pushes Phol back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ringnes trying to land knees to the body.
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Ringnes lands a nice uppercut.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ringnes .
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ringnes missing with knees to the body.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol working aggressively here.
#T4#
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Phol misses with the head strike.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes struggles to land a body shot inside as Phol controls his hands.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Ringnes controls his hands.
A body shot lands from Phol.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Phol on the inside.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
Phol tries to throw a body punch but Ringnes avoids it by throwing Phol back against the cage.
A short uppercut from Phol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Phol swats away the attempt to clinch by Ringnes .
Phol throws out a counter right but Ringnes avoids it with no problem.
Ringnes 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.
Phol misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Ringnes clinches up with Phol and pushes him back against the cage.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Phol.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol scores with a nice hook to the head.
Phol lands a shot to the body.
Phol pushes Ringnes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head. #T1#
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Phol lands a shot to the body.
Phol has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ringnes lands a hook that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol works on Ringnes 's body with a couple of short punches.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol swings wildly with an uppercut but Ringnes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Phol.
Phol scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes . #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Phol throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Phol lands a body shot.
Phol lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ringnes .
A short left from Phol.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Phol lands a body shot in the clinch.
Phol makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Phol creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mfer Phol seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Phol lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol lands a right hand.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol lands a shoulder strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ringnes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Phol lands with a right to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Phol in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Phol digs a right hand underneath Ringnes 's ribcage. Ringnes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Phol.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Ringnes is rocked!
Phol misses with the head strike.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Phol lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes prevents a body shot from Phol.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phol. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Phol is leaning against Ringnes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by Ringnes .
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow. #T4#
Phol working aggressively here.
A short left from Ringnes .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phol is working Ringnes over against the cage.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ringnes 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ringnes blocking some punches.
Ringnes blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol.
Phol digs a right hand into Ringnes 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ringnes 's gas tank.
Phol tries to work over Ringnes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Ringnes 's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Phol.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ringnes throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Ringnes .#KD2#
Phol cracks Ringnes with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Phol has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ringnes to stand back up!#CL2#
Phol gets a clinch.
Phol can't find room to land a body shot as Ringnes controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ringnes .
Phol blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phol blocks a body shot from Ringnes .
Ringnes misses with the head strike.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Phol tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ringnes 's elbow.
Ringnes throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ringnes .
Ringnes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Ringnes .
Phol misses with some punches.
Ringnes blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phol lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Phol tries to work over Ringnes 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ringnes backwards.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Oh Ringnes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phol pushes Ringnes against the cage. Phol is working some dirty boxing. Phol pushes off with a quick right hook! Ringnes goes down! Ringnes tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Phol moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Our winner, Mfer Phol, 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:
JAG Evolution
Date: Apr 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice straight punches there by Blood. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Blood.
Phol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Blood decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Phol's guard.
Blood pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phol is keeping the position for now.
Blood is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Blood passes Phol's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've been hearing good reports from Phol'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.#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood works his way into full mount!
Blood looking to finish with strikes here!
#T1#
Poor strikes thrown by Blood there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Blood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Blood throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Blood throwing strikes here but Phol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Blood has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Phol's face.
#CUT2#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phol is looking to escape.
Phol tries to hold on but Blood pushes him away. #T2#
Blood punching from mount but Phol doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phol wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Blood.
Phol blocking the ground and pound.
Blood throws some wild stikes that Phol manages to avoid easily.
Blood throwing strikes here but Phol is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
The referee warns Phol that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blood tries to control but Phol wriggling away.
Phol working to try and regain half guard.
Phol holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Blood tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T3#
Phol keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Blood sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Blood tries to control but Phol wriggling away.
Blood might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Blood throws some wild stikes that Phol manages to avoid easily.
Blood in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Blood thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T4#
Blood can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Phol is looking to escape.
Blood throwing strikes but Phol uses the opportunity to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Blood is working for a submission of some sort.
Blood trying to pass the guard but Phol defending well.
Blood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blood slips a nice elbow through Phol's hands, connecting with Phol's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Blood blocks a jab.
Phol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Blood darts in trying to clinch
and Phol counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Blood drives through with a takedown into Phol's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Phol pushes Blood off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blood tries to clinch but Phol moves away
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Phol walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Mfer Phol's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Blood dives in for a single leg takedown but Phol sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Blood lands a body shot.
Blood ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Horrible takedown attempt by Blood or perhaps it was just good defense by Phol, which made it look bad.
Jab by Blood.#T2#
Phol takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Phol takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses. #TD2#
Blood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Phol's guard.
Phol avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blood postures up in Phol's guard and throws a big left but Phol blocks it.
Phol is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jack Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Blood being controlled here momentarily.
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Blood wants to control from the top but Phol keeps moving.
Blood advances position into side control!
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Phol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blood tries to score with some ground and pound. Phol controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Phol wants to control but Blood postures up.
Blood is chipping away with strikes.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phol is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blood trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Blood fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phol is looking to reverse the position.
Phol wants to control but Blood postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mfer Phol's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Blood misses with a takedown attempt - Phol sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Blood tests Phol's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Blood.
Phol swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Blood fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown. Phol tries to sprawl out of it but Blood keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Phol manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Phol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blood.
Jack Blood seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Phol walks into a straight right hand from Blood.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood fails with the takedown
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.
Blood uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phol has time to react.
Blood takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Jack Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Phol lands a glancing blow to the side of Blood's head.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Blood.
Blood has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#TD2#
Blood closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Blood keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Blood trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blood performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Phol is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blood is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Phol displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blood. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Blood connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phol momentarily.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Blood shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Phol as he jumps to the side.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Blood ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mfer Phol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Blood shoots in for a double leg but Phol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mfer Phol.
I think Blood has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight for Jack Blood!
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight for Jack Blood!
Judge James Atkins scores the fight for Jack Blood!
Jack Blood wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Jack Blood, 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:
JAG Wreck Room vol 1
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Phol swings widly with a right hand
and Xe makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Xe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xe changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheers as Phol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Xe doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Phol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Xe counters with a shoot takedown. Phol fights it but they end up in guard.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Phol wants to get back to his feet but Xe is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Xe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xe advances to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol tries to roll over but Xe keeps him under control.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in Triple XXX inform me that Xe has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T1##SUB#
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Xe pulls his head out easily.
Phol trying to control here.
Phol tries to roll over but Xe keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Xe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Xe takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phol is trying to maintain the position but Xe is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Xe lands a nice short elbow.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phol wants to control but Xe passes into side.
Xe working away.
Phol is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xe lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Phol down.
Xe works to advance to full mount. Phol defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T3#
Phol is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phol is looking to get to half guard.
Phol is working hard here to advance position.
BOOM! Xe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Xe scoring with strikes but Phol is staying in there.
Phol is trying to escape the mount.
Phol gets back to half guard.
Xe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Xe working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Xe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Xe landing strikes from the mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Xe lands a couple of good shots and Phol has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Phol tries to escape the position.
Xe avoiding Phol 's attempts to control his hands.
Well, with Xe on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Phol is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Xe is raining down hard shots and and Phol has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Professor Xe!
Our winner, Professor Xe, 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:
JAG Phol vs Aorigele
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Phol connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A slow jab from Phol misses its intended target.
Phol dives in and grabs Aorigele's left leg, looking for a takedown. Aorigele pushes down on Phol's head and hops out.
Phol looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Aorigele misses.
Phol walks into a left hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Aorigele has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Aorigele missing with a left hand there. Phol was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phol seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#KD2#
Aorigele lands a left and a right that send Phol crashing to the mat, dazed. Aorigele thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Phol is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aorigele lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Phol - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Aorigele!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panda Aorigele!
Panda Aorigele is the new heavyweight champion!
Panda Aorigele decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
New Year Bash
Date: Jan 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Phol lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chaelsson drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chaelsson with the counter takedown but Phol avoids it easily.
Chaelsson shoots in and drives through. Phol sprawls well.
Chaelsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chaelsson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Phol momentarily.
Chaelsson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Chaelsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phol punishes Chaelsson's body with a nice straight punch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chaelsson or perhaps it was just good defense by Phol, which made it look bad.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Phol misses with a wild body shot.
Phol has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gymi in the buildup to the fight.
Chaelsson slips under a jab from Phol.
Phol smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol misses with a looping right.#T1#
Phol cracks Chaelsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A low kick from Phol misses #TD2#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown. Phol fights it but they end up in guard.
Chaelsson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Chaelsson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chaelsson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Chaelsson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chaelsson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Chaelsson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Phol's head.
Chaelsson looking to sit in guard and control but Phol gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaelsson wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Chaelsson pulls Phol in close to prevent any damage.
Chaelsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Chaelsson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phol controls the pace.
Chaelsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phol is one step ahead there. #T3##SUB2#
Chaelsson throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Phol escapes and throws Chaelsson's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Chaelsson keeps Phol under control for a moment.
Chaelsson tries to bench press Phol off him but Phol keeps the position.
Phol tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Phol just content to control the position.
Phol working away.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Phol is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Chaelsson sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Chaelsson manages to get to full guard.
Phol controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Nice takedown defense from Phol. No joy for Chaelsson on that attempt.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Chaelsson moved out of range.
Phol loads up on a big right hand but Chaelsson slips the punch.
Phol throws out a powerful jab.
Chaelsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol throws a shot from downtown. Chaelsson moves away and avoids it.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.
Chaelsson moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Chaelsson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chaelsson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chaelsson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Chaelsson trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Chaelsson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Chaelsson wants to free his trapped foot but Phol is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Phol blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chaelsson.
Phol on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Phol makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phol.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
Chaelsson throws a big right hand that misses.
Chaelsson postures up.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Phol here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Chaelsson postures up in Phol's guard and throws a big left but Phol blocks it.
Chaelsson with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Chaelsson connects with a couple of short punches.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaelsson can do to turn this around?
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely.
Phol utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Chaelsson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Chaelsson trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom.
Phol tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chaelsson throwing strikes but missing.
Chaelsson is looking to work some ground and pound but Phol has wrist control.
Chaelsson lands a couple of digs.
Phol seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Chaelsson postures up.
Chaelsson throwing strikes from guard but Phol blocks nicely. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but Phol shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Chaelsson shoots for a double leg takedown but Phol sprawls well. He's pushed Chaelsson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Chaelsson.
Chaelsson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chaelsson shoots in for a takedown but Phol shows good takedown defense.
Phol was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chaelsson fails with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Phol misses.
Phol misses with a hook. Chaelsson ducked under it nicely. #T4#
Chaelsson shoots in but Phol avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Phol slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Phol connects with a looping right hand.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaelsson.#TD2#
Chaelsson shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chaelsson throws a strike but Phol avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R3#
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Chaelsson momentarily.
Phol jabs Chaelsson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phol throws a hook but Chaelsson blocks it.
Chaelsson moves away from the strike by Phol.
Chaelsson has his takedown stuffed
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
Phol throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chaelsson on the side of the head.
Phol throws a shot to the body.
Phol lands with a cross. #ROC#
Chaelsson is rocked!
Phol is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Chaelsson flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Chaelsson is out cold! Phol holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol retains his heavyweight title!
Patrick Chaelsson was interviewed post fight and said 'WTF???'.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus: Legends
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Phol takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Blood bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Blood clinches up against the cage.
Phol lands with a left to the head.
Blood is working for takedown but Phol is calmly controlling the position for now.
Phol swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Phol walks away with a smile on his face. Blood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phol but Phol pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Blood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Phol throws a right and a left that Blood avoids nicely.
Phol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phol cracks Blood with a good jab.
Phol ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Blood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Phol looks to score with a jab to the body but Blood is just out of range.
Phol leaves Blood with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phol swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1##TD#
Blood shoots in and gets a takedown into Phol's guard.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Phol is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Blood loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Phol not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Blood stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Phol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blood is looking to work some ground and pound but Phol has wrist control.#SUB2#
Phol looking for a guillotine here but Blood defends easily.
#T2#
Blood tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Blood wants to control from the top but Phol keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Blood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Phol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blood tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phol swivels and escapes.
Blood wants to clinch.
Blood gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3##CL#
Phol tries to keep at a distance but Blood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Phol softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Blood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Phol smiles and moves away.
Blood moves out of range of the strikes.
Blood changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Phol tries to avoid it but Blood manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Phol to the ground. Phol escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phol throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Blood darts in and clinches Phol up against the cage.
Blood wants to take the fight to the mat but Phol manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Phol breaks the clinch.
Phol defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blood.
Phol misses with a hook. Blood ducked under it nicely.
Blood attempts a counter takedown but Phol avoids it well and moves away.
Blood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Phol paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Blood shoots in for a double leg but Phol sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice side step and Phol releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phol counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Blood takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood is looking to clinch but Phol is avoiding it.
Blood tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC2#
Blood is rocked!
Blood is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Phol doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Blood crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Blood's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
JBL McConnell vs Boxaaja
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Pinochet takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#CL#
Phol rushes Pinochet and presses him up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Pinochet looks winded!
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Phol breaks the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pinochet has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Phol takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CUT#
It looks like Augusto Pinochet has been cut.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Phol lands a big right hand that sends Pinochet crashing to the mat! Phol stays standing though and waves Pinochet back to his feet!#ROC#
Pinochet is rocked!
Phol lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Pinochet head around and knocks him out cold! Phol hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
JBL The Re-up
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Xe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phol.
Phol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Xe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Xe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Xe counters with a straight right hand.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Xe is out of range.
Phol tries to close the distance and clinch but Xe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Phol listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xe.
Xe connects with a jab.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xe thows a left - swing and a miss! #CL2#
Xe rushes Phol and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land. #T1#
Xe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Phol has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Phol.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol gets through Xe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Phol as the two fighters clinch.
Xe looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
Phol misses with a body punch.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Phol.
Phol lands a right hand that snaps the head of Xe backwards. #BC#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Xe.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol lunges at Xe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xe's hand. #CUT#
It looks like Professor Xe has been cut.
Xe avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Phol tries a body shot but Xe blocks it.
Xe lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Xe successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Phol drops back looking for a leg! Xe is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Xe manages to kick Phol off! Phol jumps back into Xe's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Phol'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.
Xe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Xe keeping moving, preventing Phol from controlling successfully.
Phol being controlled here momentarily.
Xe's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Xe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Xe wants to pass the guard but Phol is defending well.
Xe prevents Phol from improving his position.
Phol has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Xe is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Xe slips a nice elbow through Phol's hands, connecting with Phol's forehead.
Phol tries to roll over but Xe keeps him under control.#SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Xe throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Phol to regain full guard.
Phol trying to control the position.
Xe postures up in Phol's guard and throws a big left but Phol blocks it.
Phol is pulling down on Xe's head to control his posture.
Xe throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Phol misses with a body shot.
Phol moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Phol lands with a nice combination. Xe backs away looking to recover.
Phol is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xe can do to turn this around?
Phol throws a jab but it's blocked by Xe.
A swing and a miss from Phol.
Xe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Phol keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xe! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xe! But no joy.
Xe cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Xe misses.
Phol tries to counter by clinching up but Xe breaks away and moves out of range.
Phol swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
so Xe counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #T1#
Xe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Xe works over Phol with some ground and pound from guard.
Phol wants to sweep here but Xe controlling him for the moment.
Xe is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Xe trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom.
Phol has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Xe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Xe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phol has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Xe has managed to get both his arms back between Phol's legs - danger averted.
Xe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xe postures up and lands a big shot to Phol's brow.
Xe throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Xe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Xe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phol is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Phol escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Xe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Xe trying to control but Phol is working from the bottom. #T3#
Xe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Xe throwing strikes but missing. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mfer Phol is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Xe moves into range and clinches up with Phol.
Mfer Phol has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Phol lands a body punch.
Phol tries to work over Xe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Phol.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Xe.
Phol stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Phol misses with some punches.
Phol tries a body shot but Xe blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Phol. #T4##BC#
Phol manages to break the clinch.
Xe scores with a hook to the body. Phol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xe was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Phol scores with a punch to the head.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xe.
Phol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Xe.
Phol was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phol throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Phol moves in looking to clinch but Xe pushes him off.
It seemed like Xe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Xe swings for the body but Phol moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Phol misses the target.
Mfer Phol is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Phol lands with a cross.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xe moves away.
Phol tests Xe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Professor Xe's cut.
That's time! Phol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Xe is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Phol.
Xe throws a big shot that misses.
Phol appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Phol wants to clinch up but Xe keeps it at a distance.
Phol misses with a lunging right hand
letting Xe counter with a right hand.
Xe 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.
Phol throws a hook but Xe avoids it easily.
Phol connects with the punch.
Xe connects with a crisp jab.
Phol gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CL2#
Xe closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Xe misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phol scores with a nice short uppercut.#T1#
Phol wants to break the clinch but can't.
Phol lands a nice uppercut.
Xe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Phol just stands there and leans against the cage.
Xe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phol. #CUT#
That has opened up Professor Xe's cut even more.
A nice left hand lands by Phol.
Phol lands a body shot.
Xe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as Xe controls his hands.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phol scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Phol breaks the clinch.
Xe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Xe misses with a looping right.
Phol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xe's head.
Sloppy strikes from Phol. Those never looked like landing. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol throws the left hand but Xe avoids the punch easily.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Decent striking displayed by Phol there.
Xe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phol avoids the body shot from Xe.
Xe catches Phol with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xe slips a jab and a cross from Phol.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Phol misses with a hook.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Phol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Phol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Xe moves away.#T3#
Xe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Xe moves in looking to clinch but Phol pushes him off.
Phol throws a predictable looking body shot
and Xe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Xe slips under a jab from Phol.
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Xe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Xe moves away from the strike by Phol.
Xe ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Xe misses with a left hand
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Xe thinking.
Xe lands an overhand right.
Phol takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Xe misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Phol fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol looks to land a left hand but Xe moved out of range nicely.
Xe let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phol is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Xe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Xe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Phol connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Xe momentarily.
No luck for Xe with that takedown attempt.
Phol stuffs the takedown.
Professor Xe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mfer Phol has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Professor Xe.
Xe misses with a hook
and Xe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mfer Phol showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Phol, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mfer Phol!
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Event:
JBL Festivus Maximus
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones lands with a good body shot.
Jones throws a hook to the side of Phol's head but Phol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook.
Jones seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Phol cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jones throws out the jab.
Phol moves away from the strike by Jones.
Phol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
Jones misses the jab.
Phol ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Phol on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
Phol tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phol dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Phol defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Phol fails in his attempt to clinch.
A left lands for Phol.#T1#
Jones fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phol looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phol.
Bubba Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phol looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jones with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jones showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Phol.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones moves away from the strike by Phol.
Jones throwing a counter right hand but Phol manages to avoid it.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones moves out of range of the leg kick from Phol.
It looked like Jones wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.#CL2#
Phol instigates a clinch. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Phol's head.
Phol swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phol throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Jones throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Phol misses with a low kick as Jones jumps back.
Phol throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Phol counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phol misses with a straight right.
Phol moves away from the strike by Jones.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
Phol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jones sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Phol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones counters with a leg kick.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phol.
A lazy left from Jones finds it's target.
Jones fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Jones drops his hands momentarily and Phol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fighters circling - Phol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol looks to land a combination but Jones avoids it well.
Jones avoids the body shot from Phol.
#T3#
Phol swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jones throws a jab when Phol was well out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Jones.
Phol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jones finds it's way round the side to connect with Phol's head.
Phol checks a leg kick nicely.
Phol lands a jab to Jones's midsection.
Phol has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big left from Phol misses.
Jones feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Phols jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Phol misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Phol misses with a body shot.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Jones throws an overhand right that lands on Phol's shoulder, as Phol tries to avoid the shot.
Jones jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Jones moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Jones throws a head kick but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Phol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jones throws a lazy uppercut
and Phol counters with a nice body shot.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Phol keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Phol tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phol works the jab nicely.
Phol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phol.
Phol misses with a shot to the body
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mfer Phol will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Phol swinging wildly here.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Jones's shoulder, as Jones tries to avoid the shot.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Phol lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Phol lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Phol counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Phol takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jones steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phol.
Phol takes one to the side of the head.
Phol throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phol.
Phol misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jones moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jones connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T1#
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones cracks a nice hook into Phol's ribs.
Jones throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Bubba Jones is winning the standup battle so far.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Phol throws a series of punches but Jones avoids them all with ease.
Phol uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
Phol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jones checks it well.
Phol swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phol avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phol jabs Jones right on the nose. Jones blinks but takes it well.
Phol connects with the punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped Jones's head back.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Phol moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Phol on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Phol swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phol keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Phol. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Jones uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phol.
Phol lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Phol forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Phol scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones scores with a jab to the head.
Jones scores with the left hand. Phol knows he should have avoided that one.
Phol lands with an overhand left.
Jones tries to move into range but Phol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jones slips under a jab.
Jones misses with the body kick
and Phol counters with a straight that turns Jones's legs to rubber! Phol pushes forward with more strikes and Jones goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
Indomitable Wills II
Date: May 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Blood with a lazy takedown attempt
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Phol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Blood bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phol keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is trying to get back to half guard.
Phol prevents Blood from improving position. #SUB2#
Blood tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Phol is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it. #T1#
Phol regains half guard.
Phol has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Blood lands strikes from half guard.
Blood thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Blood is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Phol sees it coming and defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Phol wants to improve his position but Blood is controlling well.
Phol wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Blood wants to work for an arm triangle but Phol is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T2##SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though.
Blood missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Blood is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but Phol is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB2#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol has hold of Blood's hands but Blood slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Blood wants to control but Phol is keeping him busy.
Phol is looking to improve his position.
Blood moves into full mount! Phol won't be happy about that!
Phol wants to hold on but Blood pushes him away.#T4#
Phol is trying to escape the mount.
Blood trying to control but Phol is having none of it.
Phol is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Blood trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Blood misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood looking to finish with strikes here!
Phol looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Phol turns into Blood and is now in his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood 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#
Phol throws a body shot but no joy.
Blood misses with a straight left.
Blood tries to score a power double leg takedown but Phol sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blood somewhat.#CL2#
Blood clinches up against the cage.
Phol gets through Blood's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Blood tries to score a body lock takedown but Phol shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phol blocks an uppercut.
Phol working aggressively here.
#TD2#
Blood successfully pulls guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blood is on top in guard.
#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood chips away with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Phol is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blood is aware though and is defending well.
Blood slips nicely into half guard.
Phol is trying to stand up here but Blood is controlling him well. #T1#
Phol trying to control from the bottom.
Blood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blood thows a huge punch but Phol dodges it nicely.
#SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Blood landing with the ground and pound.
Blood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Phol keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Blood has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
Phol tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Phol has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blood can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Blood is looking to work some ground and pound but Phol has wrist control.
Blood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Blood throws a big elbow that misses.
Blood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Blood stopping the sweep attempt from Phol.#SUB#
Phol looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Blood has picked Phol up and slammed him! Phol can't keep hold of the triangle and Blood manages to pass to side control!
Blood trying to control the position but Phol is working away.
Phol takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Phol tries to improve position but can't.
Phol manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Blood controlling the action here.#SUB#
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Phol is trying to get back to full guard.
Phol keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jack Blood has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood working Phol over with strikes. #T4##SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol is looking to improve his position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Phol defending well though. #SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Blood pulls his head out easily.
Blood frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Blood lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Phol hang on?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blood with shots to the head and body - Phol looks very uncomfortable down there.
Blood scoring with strikes but Phol is staying in there.
Blood thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Blood showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Phol's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Blood closes this distance looking for a takedown but Phol circles away.#CL2#
Blood takes the fight into the clinch. #TD2#
Blood pulls guard effortlessly.
Blood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Phol has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Phol from controlling successfully.
Phol preventing the sweep.
Phol trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Phol wants to control but Blood is keeping busy.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T1#
Blood wants to take a breather but Phol is having none of it. #SUB#
Phol actively working from the bottom here.
Phol trying to control from the bottom.
Blood wants to pass the guard but Phol is defending well.
Blood content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Blood wants to control but Phol is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Blood not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phol works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Phol working for a triangle but Blood defends it easily.
Blood is pushing down on Phol's leg trying to pass to half guard. Phol is fighting to maintain full guard but Blood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blood works his foot free and advances to mount.
Phol tries to improve his position but instead Blood has taken his back!
Blood lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Blood.
I really don't envy Phol right now.
Phol is working hard here to advance position.#T3##SUB2#
Blood is cranking Phol's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Phol! He's tightened the choke and Phol is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Blood!
Jack Blood is the new heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Blood thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Neves manages to avoid it.
Neves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#
It looks like Joao Neves has been cut.
Neves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym Boiks in the buildup to the fight.
Phol 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.
Phol falls off balance throwing a combination
and Neves counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Phol fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Neves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Phol cracks Neves with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Phol clobbers Neves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Phol finds it's way through Neves's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phol misses the shot to the body.
Neves gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Phol gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
JBL 17 Benedetti vs Woody
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Bertrand pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phol has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bertrand is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Phol cracks Bertrand with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bertrand tries to move into range but Phol moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
Bertrand works the jab nicely.#CUT#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Bertrand slips a straight right by Phol.
Bertrand looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Phol scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fighters circling - Bertrand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phol throws a counter combo.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Bertrand is out of range.
Mfer Phol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Bertrand 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bertrand throws a right and a left that both miss.
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertrand moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol lands with a nice body punch.
Phol lands a nice shot to the body.
Phol throws the left hand but Bertrand avoids the punch easily.
Phol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Phol slips the punch.
Phol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Phol bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jab by Phol.#CUT2#
Sebastian Bertrand's cut is getting worse.
Phol cracks Bertrand with a hook to the temple - Bertrand is on wobbly legs here! Phol swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Bertrand falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Phol wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
Retribution for Sydney
Date: Feb 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Romero bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Romero slips under a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Phol. That snapped Romero's head back.
#CUT#
It looks like Jose Romero has been cut.
Phol jabs at Romero's body.
Phol throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Phol misses with a hook. Romero ducked under it nicely.
Romero moves out of range as Phol strikes.
Phol swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Romero closes the distance and clinches up with Phol, looking for a takedown. Romero pushes Phol against the cage but Phol circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Phol misses.
Romero feints the counter takedown.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Romero is defended easily by Phol.#T1#
Phol throws a big shot that misses.
Phol keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Phol misses with a few strikes there.
Phol thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Romero shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB#
Phol looking for a guillotine here but Romero defends easily.
Romero tries to free his leg and advance position but Phol is retaining full guard.
Phol preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #SUB#
Phol throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romero passes into side control.
#T2#
Romero wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phol keeps working.
Romero lands a decent elbow from side control.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #CUT2#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Romero scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Phol's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Phol is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Phol manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Phol is pressing down on Romero's thigh, looking to free his foot. Romero is holding on for now. #SUB#
Phol is looking for a kimura here.
Phol is looking to take a break and control but Romero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Romero wants to improve his position but Phol is controlling well.
Romero is trying to maintain the position but Phol is very close to passing his half guard.
Romero is refusing to be controlled, as Phol sits in half guard.
Romero trying to hold on to Phol's head to control him but Phol postures up.
#T4##SUB#
Phol is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Romero is just riding it out for now. Phol eventually gives up the hold.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phol looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Phol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Romero is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phol prevents Romero from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mfer Phol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Romero's shoulder, as Romero tries to avoid the shot.
Romero is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Romero blocks a jab.
Phol is looking to clinch.
Romero doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phol throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Phol throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phol darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Romero counters with a takedown into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romero is putting a hurting on Phol here, landing some big shots from side control.
Romero lands some shots froms side control.
Phol is looking to reverse the position.
Phol sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Phol tries to roll over but Romero keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phol is looking to escape.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is keen to just control but Phol is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Phol is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romero pulls his head out easily.
Romero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Phol with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Romero is trying to control. Phol wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romero is taking a breather. Phol 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.
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. Romero connects with a nice short shot to Phol's temple. #SUB#
Phol looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Phol is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Romero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Romero's back!#SUB#
Phol looking to break Romero's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Romero remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Phol will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Romero rolls, trying to escape but Phol keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Romero preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Phol.
Phol gets his hands free as Romero looks to control. #SUB#
Phol is looking for the choke from the back position but Romero is controlling his hands well.
Romero trying to control the position but Phol manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Romero fending off the submission attempt from Phol.
Phol is not going to allow Romero to sit and survive in this position.
Romero might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Phol haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T3#
Phol doesn't have the hooks in and Romero manages to turn into his guard.
My spies in Training Center inform me that Romero has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Romero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Phol's guard.
Romero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Phol sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Phol looking for submissions off his back.
Romero drops an elbow to the side of Phol's head.
Romero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Romero trying to control the action but Phol is working from the bottom.
Romero content to control rather than advance.
Romero passes to full mount!
Romero lands a heavy elbow. #CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is getting worse.
Romero working away from the top, dropping strikes.#CUT2#
Mfer Phol's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Mfer Phol's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jose Romero!
Jose Romero is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Jose Romero 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:
Final Destination
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Phol misses the jab.
Phol sizes up Ki Hyon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ki Hyon misses the jab.
Phol fails to land with a series of punches.
Phol tries to work over Ki Hyon's front leg with a kick but Ki Hyon checks it.
Phol bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ki Hyon's head.
Ki Hyon throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Phol's head.#CUT#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
Ki Hyon misses with a straight left.
Phol wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#CL#
Ki Hyon clinches up against the cage.
Ki Hyon swings wildly with an uppercut but Phol uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short uppercut from Phol.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ki Hyon gets underhooks to prevent Phol's takedown attempt.
Ki Hyon tries to throw a body punch but Phol avoids it by throwing Ki Hyon back against the cage.
Ki Hyon manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phol has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Nice body punch from Ki Hyon.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
Ki Hyon taking a breather.
Phol stalling against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Phol.
Ki Hyon scores with a shot to the side of Phol's head.
Phol managing to block the knees to the body from Ki Hyon.
Ki Hyon unloads a knee to the mid-section. Phol lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. #TD2#
Phol manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Phol is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ki Hyon keeping control of the position. #T2##SUB2#
Phol seems to be working for a kimura but Ki Hyon defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Phol looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Phol stalling. #T3##SUB2#
Phol is working for a kimura but Ki Hyon is defending it quite comfortably.
Phol is just content to waste time from the top position. Ki Hyon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ki Hyon is trying to keep Phol in close.
Phol controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ki Hyon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ki Hyon tries to get out of the position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Phol wants to control from the top but Ki Hyon keeps moving. #SUB2#
Phol drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Phol seems to have locked his on tight now - Ki Hyon screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Phol, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Mfer Phol!
Mfer Phol is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Colossal
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Nice shot lands for McStoner.
McStoner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McStoner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phol.
McStoner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phol misses with a left hand
and McStoner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT#
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Phol has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
McStoner lands with a right hand. #CL2#
Phol closes the distance and clinches.
Phol struggles to land a body shot inside as McStoner controls his hands.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Phol misses with a hook to the ribs.
Phol goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McStoner softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
McStoner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phol working aggressively here.
Phol lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McStoner backwards. #T1#
Phol doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
McStoner throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Phol misses with a punch on the inside.
Phol throws a punch but it's blocked by McStoner.
Phol misses with the head strike.
Phol tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Phol misses with a hook from the clinch.
Phol looking for a takedown.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Phol.
Phol is working McStoner over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McStoner. #T2#
McStoner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Phol fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McStoner.
McStoner lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #TD2#
Phol lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McStoner is in trouble now - Phol has advanced to mount!
Phol avoids the attempt from McStoner to control.#SUB2#
Phol is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but McStoner is surviving well by controlling Phol's body position as best he can.
Phol wants to control the pace but McStoner is squirming around nicely. #T3##SUB2#
Phol goes for an armbar but he's not got it… McStoner turns into him and now he's in Phol's guard.
McStoner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
McStoner is sitting in close to Phol's body. Phol has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! McStoner is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, McStoner is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Phol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
Gladius #35
Date: Oct 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Phol changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Phol tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McMann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McMann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between McMann's hands.
Phol lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McMann at a distance.
Phol tries to clinch but McMann moves out of range.
Phol scores with a jab. McMann acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McMann tries to clinch but Phol moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Phol misses.
McMann misses with a wild body shot.
Phol 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.
McMann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
McMann fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Phol, pushing him back against the cage.
McMann working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Phol.
McMann being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McMann takes a shot to the head.
McMann lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Phol backwards.
Phol pressing his opponent against the cage.
McMann softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Phol pushes McMann back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McMann has Phol pressed against the cage, preventing Phol from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McMann.
Phol lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McMann creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Phol blocks a body shot from McMann.
Phol works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McMann is breathing heavily.
Phol lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phol lands a right hand.
McMann throws a punch but it's blocked by Phol.
A hook to the body from Phol.
Phol lands a hook that snaps the head of McMann backwards.
Phol gets through McMann's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Phol escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Phol drives through and clinches with McMann against the cage.
Phol lands a left hand.
Phol stalling against the cage.
McMann misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Phol throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManns head. #BC2#
Phol pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Phol digs a good hook to McMann's body.
#KD2#
Phol lands a big right hand that sends McMann crashing to the mat! Phol stays standing though and waves McMann back to his feet!
Phol drops McMann with a huge uppercut! McMann drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Phol is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 9
Date: Sep 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Phol takes a swing at Banda's ribcage but misses.
Phol looks to land a right hand but Banda moved out of range.
Phol misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Banda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Phol throws a hook but Banda blocks it.
Phol has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Phol comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Banda takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Phol throws a right hand that Banda ducks under and follows up with a left that Banda also avoids with ease.
Phol lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CUT2#
It looks like Lexington Banda has been cut.
Banda could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phol punishes Banda's body with a nice straight punch.
Banda is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phol sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Banda's defenses. It connects perfectly with Banda's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mfer Phol!
Lexington Banda was interviewed post fight and said 'You got lucky! See you next time!'.
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 6
Date: Aug 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Phol drops Hook with a naaaaasty hook - Hook is in real trouble here! Phol dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 3
Date: Jul 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Martinez throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phol was covering up waiting for the punch and Martinez finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2#
Phol is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Martinez has his hands clasped together but Phol extends and breaks Martinez's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Phol.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mfer Phol!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 1
Date: Jul 13, 2018 |
#R1#
Mathews darts in trying to clinch#KD#
and Phol counters with a crisp one two that drops Mathews! Phol thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Mathews to his feet! Mathews is in big trouble!
Mathews closes the distance but Phol moves to the side
and Phol counters with a left to the body.
Phol swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mathews.
Phol walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Mathews drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Phol swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Mathews's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mfer Phol!
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