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Event:
FARTMMA 108
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thomas scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Thomas.#TD#
Thomas fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Anderson sprawls well initially but Thomas persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Thomas is thwarting Anderson's attempts to control the position.
Anderson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Thomas is staying active.
Thomas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas drops an elbow to the side of Anderson's head.
Anderson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Thomas not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thomas lands with a punch from half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anderson taking some punishment here, with Thomas in his half guard. #T1#
Anderson is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Thomas misses with a head shot. Anderson uses the momentum to regain guard.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Thomas landing with the ground and pound.
Thomas is looking to work some ground and pound but Anderson has wrist control.
Anderson seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thomas is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thomas. #T2#
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Anderson is keeping the position for now.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas won't allow Anderson to sweep him here.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Anderson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Thomas is fighting to break Anderson's control of his arms but Anderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3#
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Thomas is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thomas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson is pulling down on Thomas's head to control his posture.
Anderson keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T4#
Anderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Anderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing that Thomas has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Thomas stopping the sweep attempt from Anderson.
Thomas throws a big right hand that misses.
Thomas throws a strike but Anderson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Thomas controlling the position.
Thomas wants to sweep here but Anderson controlling him for the moment.
Anderson wants to stand but Thomas is controlling his posture from full guard.
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas 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#
Thomas connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Thomas scores with a hook.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Anderson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good shot there by Thomas.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.#KD2#
Anderson drops Thomas with a beautiful combination! Thomas stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anderson is looking for the KO!#CUT2#It looks like Mason Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anderson ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas lands an overhand right.
Thomas throws a low kick but Anderson avoids it.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Anderson counters with a nice right hand that sends Thomas toppling to the canvas! Thomas scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Anderson finish him?!#ROC2#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anderson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Thomas covering up! Anderson comes in with a big uppercut and Thomas goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Renerye Sale Anderson!
Renerye Sale Anderson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Mason Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'Bloody hell mate. bastard's got lucky. see ya at the pub!'. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 102
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Good standup being displayed there by Thomas as he connects with a hook.
Thomas finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vazzappo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Thomas finds it's way round the side to connect with Vazzappo's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vazzappo throws a big counter combination but Thomas scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thomas misses the jab.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Thomas finds it's target.
Thomas moves out of range as Vazzappo strikes.
Vazzappo drops his hands momentarily and Thomas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Vazzappo moved out of range nicely.
Vazzappo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas slips a jab from Vazzappo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vazzappo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vazzappo was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Vazzappo scores with a hook.
Vazzappo scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Vazzappo throws a head kick that misses.
Vazzappo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thomas's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vazzappo throws a right and a left that Thomas avoids nicely.
Thomas tries a quick counter leg kick but Vazzappo is wise to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Mason Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Vazzappo knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Vazzappo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vazzappo moves away.
Vazzappo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo motions for Thomas to come forward. Vazzappo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Vazzappo avoids it easily.
Vazzappo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas lands with a good body shot.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Vazzappo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas lands a jab to Vazzappo's midsection.
Thomas throws a body punch but Vazzappo moves out of range.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vazzappo. Vazzappo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thomas avoids the head kick by Vazzappo.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3##TD2#
Thomas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vazzappo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES#
Vazzappo sneaks out the side door and pushes Thomas away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Vazzappo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thomas moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Vazzappo moves away and avoids it.
Vazzappo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vazzappo misses with the combination.
#TD2#
Thomas drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vazzappo wants to control but Thomas postures up.
Vazzappo is looking to reverse the position.
Vazzappo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Thomas on the ground.
Thomas cracks Vazzappo with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T4#
Vazzappo prevents Thomas from moving into mount.
Thomas sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vazzappo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vazzappo struggling a bit here.
The ground and pound from Thomas seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SU2#
Thomas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Vazzappo slips the punch.
Vazzappo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas slips a jab and a cross from Vazzappo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thomas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vazzappo doesn't seem bothered though.
Thomas avoids the body shot from Vazzappo.
Thomas lands the left hand.
Thomas scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Nice straight punches there by Thomas. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thomas.
Thomas misses with a takedown attempt
and Vazzappo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tony Vazzappo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Vazzappo.
Vazzappo misses with a looping right.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vazzappo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vazzappo swinging wildly here.
Thomas blocks a leg kick.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vazzappo defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Vazzappo seems unphased.
Vazzappo misses with a wild combination.
Vazzappo throws a series of strikes that have Thomas backpedaling.
#T1#
Thomas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vazzappo on the side of the head.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Vazzappo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas misses the body punch
and Vazzappo counters with a nice uppercut.
Thomas jabs Vazzappo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vazzappo moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas with a jab.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Vazzappo's legs.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vazzappo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Vazzappo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mason Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Vazzappo counters with a stiff right hand.
Vazzappo tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Vazzappo catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Vazzappo is just out of range.
Vazzappo is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Vazzappo lands with a straight right. Thomas didn't see that one coming.
Vazzappo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC#Thomas is rocked!
Thomas is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Vazzappo just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Thomas has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tony Vazzappo!
In his post fight interview, Tony Vazzappo started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 95
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Curtis saw that one coming.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Thomas half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Curtis lands a jab to Thomas's midsection.
Curtis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Curtis slips under a jab.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws an overhand right that lands on Curtis's shoulder, as Curtis tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Curtis ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Curtis connects with a jab.
A big left from Thomas misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Curtis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas swats away the attempt to clinch by Curtis.
Curtis jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1#
Thomas slips under a jab from Curtis.
Thomas takes a kick to the side of the head.#TD#
Thomas shoots in and bounces Curtis off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Thomas stops Curtis from standing up.
Thomas landing some decent shots from guard.
Thomas stands up over Curtis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Curtis keeps moving.
Thomas connects with a couple of short punches.
Curtis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T2#
Curtis wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thomas chips away with some ground and pound.
Thomas working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
Curtis keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Curtis wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Curtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Curtis wants to stand but Thomas is controlling the position. #T3#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Curtis has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Thomas is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow. #BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A jab from Curtis misses.
Curtis doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Curtis sprawls well.
Curtis lands a jab.
Curtis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thomas's sensitive parts.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Curtis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Curtis loads up on a big right hand but Thomas slips the punch.
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!
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Curtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a leg kick.
Curtis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Thomas with an uppercut!
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Curtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Curtis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Curtis scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Curtis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Topher Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Curtis stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Curtis rushes Thomas and presses him up against the cage.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas.
Curtis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Curtis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#TD#
Thomas gets control of Curtis's arms and successfully pulls guard. Thomas will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Curtis connects with a body shot.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis misses with a lunging right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Curtis. That one must have hurt.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Curtis.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thomas cracks Curtis with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Curtis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Curtis throws a leg kick which misses Thomas's front leg but catches the back leg as Thomas tries to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the liver by Thomas. Beautiful body shot.
Curtis moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Curtis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Curtis was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.#T1#
Curtis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat.
#CL2#
Curtis has managed to clinch.
Curtis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curtis struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Curtis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Curtis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Curtis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis scores with a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thomas stalling in the clinch but Curtis improves position.
Curtis is looking to break free of the clinch but Thomas has double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Curtis as the two fighters clinch.
Curtis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Curtis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thomas is trying to push Curtis away but Curtis has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Thomas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Curtis. #BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Thomas throws a hook but Curtis avoids it easily.
Thomas misses with a looping left.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Curtis scores with the left hand. Thomas knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Curtis lands a really nice looking cross but Thomas seems unphased.
Curtis feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thomas's calf.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Thomas's head but Thomas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curtis blocks a jab.#T3#
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Curtis misses the jab.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Curtis throws a series of punches but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Curtis, right into the meat.
Thomas misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thomas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Curtis lands a jab to the nose.
Topher Curtis seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Thomas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curtis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thomas uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curtis.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Curtis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Curtis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thomas changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Curtis misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Curtis can turn it around.
Thomas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Thomas tries to break free but Curtis pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Curtis blocks it with crossed arms.
Curtis working aggressively here.
Thomas keeps control of Curtis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis lands a right hand.
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas tries to land knees in the clinch but Curtis avoids the damage to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thomas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Curtis looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Thomas tries to pull guard but Curtis holds him up against the cage and eventually Thomas drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Topher Curtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Thomas's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
A combination from Curtis does no damage.
Curtis blocks a jab.
Curtis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A head kick misses from Curtis.
Thomas misses with a wild combination.
Curtis feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas lands a jab to the nose.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas 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.
Curtis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Curtis manages to avoid it.
Curtis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curtis defending well as Thomas loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Curtis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Curtis misses the jab.
A jab from Thomas does it's job there.
Curtis swinging wildly here.
A quick step to the side and Thomas tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curtis is looking to clinch.
Thomas throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Curtis.
Curtis misses with a low kick.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Curtis sprawls and moves away.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Curtis moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Thomas 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Curtis misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Curtis throws an overhand right that lands on Thomas's shoulder, as Thomas tries to avoid the shot.
Curtis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Curtis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Curtis moved out of range.
Curtis lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.#T2#
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Thomas takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Curtis slips the punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Thomas.
Curtis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thomas gets tackled into the cage by Curtis. Curtis maintains the clinch.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Curtis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Thomas.
Curtis throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Curtis cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Curtis managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
#BC2#
Curtis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Curtis misses with an uppercut.
Curtis throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Curtis is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Curtis can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
#T3#
Curtis misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis digs a right hand underneath Thomas's ribcage. Thomas let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Curtis content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Curtis.
Curtis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Curtis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas letting Curtis take a breather here.
Thomas is looking to break free of the clinch but Curtis has double underhooks.
Curtis scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Curtis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thomas, as that shot connected.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Curtis moves away.
Curtis stuns Thomas with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Thomas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Curtis throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Thomas on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
A telegraphed right hand from Curtis misses the target.
Thomas misses with a body shot.
Curtis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curtis's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thomas connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Curtis scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Curtis buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws the left hand but Curtis avoids the punch easily.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Curtis counters with a nice uppercut.
A big left from Curtis misses.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Topher Curtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Curtis clinches up with Thomas and pushes him back against the cage.
Curtis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Curtis blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mason Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Curtis tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Curtis back against the cage.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that's the end of the fight!
Topher Curtis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Curtis winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Topher Curtis!
A relieved looking Topher Curtis 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:
FARTMMA 89
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Tantor tries to land a leg kick but Thomas saw it coming and moves away.
Tantor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Tantor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body
and Thomas counters with a right hand to the body.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Tantor feints a counter leg kick.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tantor.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
Tantor lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thomas 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.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Thomas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Thomas takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Thomas digs a good hook to Tantor's body.
#T1#
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thomas takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tantor looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Thomas walks into a jab.
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tantor connects with a solid leg kick.
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Tantor digs a good body shot into Thomas's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Tantor scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Thomas misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a body punch but Tantor moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Thomas lands a glancing blow to the side of Tantor's head.
Tantor throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Tantor does it's job there.#T2#
Tantor throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tantor misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Maki Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tantor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thomas is looking to wear down Tantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tantor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thomas checks a leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Thomas has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tantor swings widly with a right hand
and Tantor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thomas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tantor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
Tantor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses.
Tantor slips a straight right by Thomas.
Tantor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Tantor closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Thomas blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tantor pushes Thomas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tantor throws a punch but it's blocked by Thomas.
Tantor lands a body shot.
Thomas misses with an elbow over the top.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Tantor.
Tantor lands with a right to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tantor misses with some punches.
Tantor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Tantor as the two fighters clinch.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor misses with the head strike.
Thomas throws an elbow that misses.
Tantor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tantor misses with a punch on the inside.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T4#
Tantor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tantor throws a head punch that misses.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Tantor pushes Thomas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Thomas throws an elbow but misses.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tantor struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tantor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tantor tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Tantor back against the cage. #TD#
Thomas pulls guard successfully.
Tantor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU2#
Tantor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tantor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tantor misses with a low kick as Thomas jumps back.
As Tantor looks to move away, Thomas throws a big counter combo but Tantor just gets out of the way.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thomas. Tantor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tantor tries to clinch but Thomas is having none of it.
Tantor scores with a nice right hand.
Tantor connects with a body shot.
Tantor moves away from the strike by Thomas.
Tantor tried to score with a low kick but Thomas checks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Tantor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tantor.
Tantor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantor throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Tantor pushes Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
Thomas fails to pull guard.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Tantor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Tantor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Thomas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tantor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A bit of stalling here from Thomas.
Maki Tantor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Tantor.
Tantor blocks an elbow strike.
Tantor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tantor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tantor lands with a short shot to the head.
Tantor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Thomas has a couple of punches blocked by Tantor.
Tantor managing to block the knees to the body from Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but Tantor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Tantor has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas.
Thomas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tantor walks away with a smile on his face. Thomas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Tantor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Thomas drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tantor sprawls and moves away.
Thomas takes a swing at Tantor's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
Thomas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tantor just manages to avoid it.
Thomas drops his hands momentarily and Tantor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tantor misses with a straight left.
As Tantor backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tantor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thomas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Maki Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tantor misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor lands a jab.
Tantor lands with a hook. Thomas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tantor. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas slips under a jab from Tantor.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tantor connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Thomas has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tantor finds it's way round the side to connect with Thomas's head.
Tantor misses with a low kick.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor throws a hook but Thomas blocks it.
Tantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Thomas.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Tantor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Tantor scores with a punch to the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Tantor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tantor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tantor cracks Thomas with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Tantor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tantor misses with a looping right.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Tantor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Tantor connects with a crisp jab.
Tantor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Maki Tantor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Tantor's head but Tantor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas sets himself, and Tantor steps forward looking for the clinch! Thomas avoids it this time.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Thomas moves out of range easily.
Tantor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas throws a jab when Tantor was well out of range.
Tantor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Tantor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Tantor feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maki Tantor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas misses with a leg kick.
Thomas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Tantor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thomas moves away.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Tantor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tantor doesn't seem phased though.
Tantor lands a nice shot to the body.
Tantor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thomas.
Tantor scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Tantor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tantor misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Thomas counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Thomas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tantor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thomas works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thomas throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Tantor to regain full guard.
Thomas has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Tantor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Tantor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2#
Thomas wants to sweep but no luck.
Thomas looking to control.
Tantor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Thomas is proving hard to escape from.
Thomas lands a decent shot there.
Tantor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Thomas's guard.#SU2#
Tantor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tantor missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tantor is looking to clinch. #T3#
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Tantor.
It looked like Thomas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tantor slips under a jab.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tantor.
As Tantor backs away, Thomas returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
A jab from Tantor misses.
Tantor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Tantor misses with a shot to the body #TD#
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tantor's guard.
Tantor keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Thomas is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tantor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Thomas stays in close to Tantor's body and controls the position. #T4#
Thomas is looking to advance position but Tantor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Tantor looking to control but Thomas is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thomas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SU2#
Tantor escapes and gets back to his feet.
Mason Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tantor lands with a good body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Maki Tantor.
I've got Tantor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maki Tantor!
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Event:
JBL No Ceilings
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Masuta takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Masuta 's belly button to the back.
Masuta ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Masuta is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Masuta defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Masuta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masuta slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas sizes up Masuta with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Thomas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Masuta momentarily.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Masuta .
Thomas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thomas.
Thomas lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Masuta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas cracks Masuta with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Masuta with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Thomas to score with a decent uppercut.#ROC#
Masuta is rocked!#T2#
Thomas lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Masuta head around and knocks him out cold! Thomas 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 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mason Thomas!
Mason Thomas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
KarateO Masuta spoke after the fight, saying 'Arigoto'.
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Event:
FNF Summer Madness IV
Date: Jul 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proudmoore catches Thomas with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thomas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Proudmoore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thomas has time to react.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jacob Proudmoore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proudmoore throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Proudmoore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Proudmoore misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thomas misses with a lunging right hand
and Proudmoore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Proudmoore on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Proudmoore throws a lazy uppercut
and Proudmoore takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Proudmoore's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Proudmoore duly obliges. #T1#
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudmoore appears to be looking for a big counter.
We've been told by Proudmoore's head coaches at The 13 Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Proudmoore looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Proudmoore avoids it easily.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proudmoore waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Thomas misses with an uppercut. Proudmoore saw that one coming.
Jacob Proudmoore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Proudmoore throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thomas moves out of range as Proudmoore strikes.
Proudmoore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Proudmoore's head but Proudmoore sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas tries to bum rush Proudmoore with a series of wild strikes but Proudmoore uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Proudmoore is just out of range.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Proudmoore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas defending well as Proudmoore loads up on a big left hand.
Thomas throws a hook but Proudmoore blocks it.
Proudmoore throws a shot from downtown. Thomas moves away and avoids it.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas throws the left hand but Proudmoore avoids the punch easily.
Proudmoore looks to land a right hand but Thomas moved out of range.
Proudmoore is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Proudmoore lunges at Thomas with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Thomas's hand. #T3#
Proudmoore keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thomas.
Proudmoore is looking to counter punch.
Proudmoore connects with a looping right hand.
Proudmoore throws an off balance right hand
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Proudmoore takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore misses with a straight left.
Proudmoore throws the left hand but Thomas avoids the punch easily.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
Proudmoore misses with a looping left.
Proudmoore takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Proudmoore throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Thomas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Proudmoore avoids it really well and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Proudmoore takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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!
Proudmoore misses with a looping left.
Thomas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Proudmoore with a body shot.
Proudmoore misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Proudmoore misses its intended target.
Proudmoore staying out of range there.
Proudmoore looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Proudmoore defends it well.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Proudmoore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Proudmoore 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#
A big left from Proudmoore misses.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thomas misses with a leg kick
letting Proudmoore counter with a right hand.
Thomas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Proudmoore connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thomas scrambles back to his feet.
Proudmoore is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Proudmoore looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Proudmoore. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice defenses there by Proudmoore.
Proudmoore scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Proudmoore counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Proudmoore throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Proudmoore is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Proudmoore misses with an uppercut.
Proudmoore slips a jab and a cross from Thomas.
#T1#
Proudmoore doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a nice looking combination but Proudmoore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Proudmoore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Thomas momentarily.
Proudmoore connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thomas connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
Thomas with the counter takedown but Proudmoore avoids it easily.
Proudmoore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Proudmoore misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Proudmoore throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Proudmoore misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Proudmoore has got the better of the exchanges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Proudmoore throws a hook but Thomas avoids it easily.
Proudmoore staying out of range there.
Proudmoore looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Proudmoore misses the jab.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Proudmoore lands with a nice body punch.
Proudmoore throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Proudmoore blocks a jab.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Proudmoore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Proudmoore connects with a single shot there.
Proudmoore throws a looping overhand right but Thomas ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Proudmoore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Proudmoore to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Proudmoore slips under a jab from Thomas.
Thomas 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.
Proudmoore fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Proudmoore takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
Proudmoore throws a big shot that misses.#T4#
Proudmoore takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proudmoore rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thomas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
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!
Thomas lands a jab to the head.
Thomas thuds a left hand into Proudmoore's body.
Proudmoore swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Proudmoore throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thomas! But no joy.
Thomas lands a jab-cross combination.
Proudmoore misses with a hook.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Proudmoore on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jacob Proudmoore is winning the standup battle so far.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Proudmoore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jacob Proudmoore dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Proudmoore checks the leg kick.
Proudmoore changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Proudmoore throws out a powerful jab.
A low kick from Thomas is predictable there
and Proudmoore counters with a straight right hand.
Thomas throws a leg kick that misses.
Proudmoore misses with a wild body shot.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas lands with a hook. Proudmoore tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proudmoore connects with a single shot there.
Proudmoore takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Proudmoore is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
A nice side step and Thomas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Proudmoore moved out of range.
Thomas has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T1#
Thomas is looking to score with low kicks.
Thomas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Proudmoore scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Proudmoore lands a right hook to the body.
Thomas misses the jab.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Proudmoore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas takes a swing at Proudmoore's ribcage but misses.
Thomas throws a leg kick
and Proudmoore counters with a nice uppercut.
Proudmoore slips under a jab.
Proudmoore misses with a body shot.
A shot to the body from Thomas misses
and Proudmoore counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Proudmoore misses the body punch
and Thomas counters with a left to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Proudmoore looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Proudmoore missing with a left hand there. Thomas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thomas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Proudmoore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Proudmoore throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Proudmoore fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice defenses there by Proudmoore.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Proudmoore.
Thomas slips under a jab from Proudmoore.
Proudmoore fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#ROC#
Thomas is rocked!
Thomas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Proudmoore makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Proudmoore scores with a shot to the body.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3#
Thomas throws a big shot that misses.
Proudmoore connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can Proudmoore finish him?
Proudmoore sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Thomas's defenses. It connects perfectly with Thomas's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jacob Proudmoore!
A very excited looking Jacob Proudmoore rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
JBL Summer Madness Legacy
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Covert cracks Thomas with an open hand slap.
Covert connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Thomas tests Covert's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thomas.
A big left from Covert misses.
Covert throws out a loose jab but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Thomas closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Covert pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas scoring with punches to the head and body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Covert working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
#SUB#
Covert looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Thomas passes into half guard.
#T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Thomas in particular looking to stall.
Covert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Covert looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Thomas is working for a submission of some sort.
Thomas looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Covert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Thomas landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if Thomas 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.
Covert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thomas scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thomas not doing much here.
#T3##SUB#
Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Covert actively working from the bottom here.
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. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Covert's temple. #SUB#
Covert is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Thomas pulls his head out easily.
Covert won't allow Thomas to pass to mount.
Thomas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Covert actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Covert looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Thomas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Covert trying to control but Thomas postures up.
Thomas slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas is continuing to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Thomas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Covert gets tackled into the cage by Thomas. Thomas maintains the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Covert.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
#TD2#
Thomas manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Covert is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Thomas is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Thomas has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Covert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas tries to free his leg and advance position but Covert is retaining full guard. #T1#
Thomas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Covert working for a triangle but Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Covert is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The adventures of Thomas the control monster continue. Boring.#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.#SUB#
Covert working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Thomas has passed into half guard!
Thomas lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Covert looking for submissions off his back.
Thomas keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
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. Thomas connects with a nice short shot to Covert's temple.
Covert has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thomas is working away from the top position though.
Thomas winds up and cracks Covert with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Covert looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Covert manages to get to full guard.
Thomas is stalling in the full guard.
Thomas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thomas is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Thomas has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Covert to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Thomas is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Covert pulls down on the head and he's put Thomas to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jimbo Covert!
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jan 21, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Anthony Ellison Jr (ranked 13081 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Thomas (ranked 6562 p4p, 0 weight class). Ellison Jr's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, i aint never scared. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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 0 losses; Anthony Ellison Jr! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Mason Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Fedor Mirinova and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Thomas gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Thomas is pressed up against the cage. Ellison Jr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Thomas down to the mat. Thomas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Thomas turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Ellison Jr (0) vs (4) Thomas
Ellison Jr is not content to let Thomas control the position.
Thomas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ellison Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellison Jr manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (2) vs (4) Thomas
Thomas is looking to control Ellison Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thomas avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellison Jr controlling the action here.
Ellison Jr prevents Thomas from improving his position.
Ellison Jr is trying to control. Thomas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ellison Jr 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.
Thomas is looking for a sweep. Ellison Jr is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Thomas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ellison Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
Ellison Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thomas tries to get to full guard but Ellison Jr has control of the leg.
Thomas is doing well to control the position and prevent Ellison Jr from advancing to side control.
Ellison Jr is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr trying to control from half guard but Thomas is working away.
Ellison Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Thomas defends it well.
Thomas moves into full guard.
Thomas working a defensive guard but Ellison Jr manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (5) vs (4) Thomas
Thomas wants to control but Ellison Jr postures up.
Thomas is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Thomas knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ellison Jr advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Ellison Jr (7) vs (4) Thomas
Ellison Jr looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Ellison Jr working for a guillotine from mount but Thomas is in no mood to give up.
Thomas wants to control but Ellison Jr is having none of it.
Ellison Jr is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Thomas to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Thomas shrugs it off.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Thomas is having none of it.
Ellison Jr swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Thomas is now in Ellison Jr's guard. A big mistake from Ellison Jr there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (7) vs (6) Thomas
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas wants to pass the guard but Ellison Jr is keeping the position.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Thomas looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellison Jr looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Thomas 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.
Thomas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ellison Jr dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (9) vs (6) Thomas
Thomas is pulling down on Ellison Jr's head to control his posture.
Thomas is looking for a triangle but Ellison Jr pushes his legs off easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Ellison Jr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Ellison Jr avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ellison Jr trying to control but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Ellison Jr slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thomas bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ellison Jr's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (9) vs (8) Thomas
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thomas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Thomas trying to control the position from guard on top but Ellison Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thomas got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ellison Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Thomas has managed to get both his arms back between Ellison Jr's legs - danger averted.
Ellison Jr looking for a guillotine here but Thomas defends easily.
Thomas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ellison Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Ellison Jr isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Thomas stacks Ellison Jr 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 Thomas! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (9) vs (11) Thomas
Thomas swings around for an armbar but Ellison Jr sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Thomas's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ellison Jr (11) vs (11) Thomas
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas has an active guard here but Ellison Jr has managed to pass into half guard.
Thomas looking for a kimura from the bottom but Ellison Jr passes into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Ellison Jr (14) vs (11) Thomas
Ellison Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
Ellison Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is looking to regain half guard here but Ellison Jr keeps moving and retains side control.
Ellison Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellison Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ellison Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thomas keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Ellison Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thomas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thomas tries to buck Ellison Jr off but Ellison Jr is having none of it.
Ellison Jr tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ellison Jr has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Thomas's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ellison Jr wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thomas, who protects the arm well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ellison Jr takes the fight on points by 14 to 11.
An intense looking Anthony Ellison Jr took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'another one bites the dust'. |
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D4): St Petersburg Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Mason Thomas (ranked 6531 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lukasz Patryk (ranked 4538 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lukasz Patryk was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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; Mason Thomas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lukasz Patryk!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Ivan Kurochkin and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thomas wants a takedown.
Patryk is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thomas is defending well.
Thomas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Patryk regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Thomas (2) vs (0) Patryk
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thomas showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Patryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (2) vs (2) Patryk
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas working a defensive guard here.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patryk is still trying to improve position.
Patryk pushing down on Thomas's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Thomas is staying active underneath Patryk, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Patryk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Patryk on the ground.
Patryk seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Patryk is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Thomas is pressing down on Patryk's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Thomas tries to get out of the position.
Patryk drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Thomas manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Patryk has Thomas in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (4) vs (2) Patryk
Patryk pulls Thomas in close to his closed guard and prevents Thomas from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patryk trying to control the position.
Patryk looking for a sweep. Not yet Patryk, not yet.
Thomas controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control from the top but Patryk keeps moving.
Patryk wants to sweep but no luck.
Patryk keeping full guard, as Thomas tries to pass.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Patryk is working from the bottom.
Patryk is trying to keep Thomas in close.
Patryk keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully.
Patryk has Thomas pulled in close to control his posture.
Patryk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Patryk had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thomas defends it easily.
Thomas advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thomas (7) vs (2) Patryk
Thomas tries to advance to mount but can't.
Patryk regains half guard.
Thomas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Patryk does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Patryk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Thomas is looking to pass into half guard but Patryk pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Patryk is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (7) vs (4) Patryk
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Thomas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Patryk 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.
Patryk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patryk preventing the sweep.
Patryk wants to pass the guard but Thomas is keeping the position.
Patryk wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Patryk advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Thomas (7) vs (7) Patryk
Patryk trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Patryk goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Thomas has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Patryk but great work by Thomas. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Thomas (11) vs (7) Patryk
Patryk is looking to reverse the position.
Thomas in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Patryk tries to improve position but can't.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Patryk gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Patryk wants to control but Thomas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Thomas takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Patryk is trying to get back to full guard.
Thomas trying to pass the guard but Patryk defending well.
Patryk is pressing down on Thomas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Patryk is keeping the position for now.
Thomas looking to sit in guard and control but Patryk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (11) vs (9) Patryk
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Thomas is pulling down on Patryk's head. It's preventing any offense from Patryk, at least for the moment.
Patryk drops back looking for a leg! Thomas is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thomas manages to kick Patryk off! Patryk jumps back into Thomas's guard.
Thomas controls Patryk momentarily but Patryk frees himself.
Patryk forces his way into half guard.
Patryk is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Thomas has managed to free his arm - good work.
Patryk trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Patryk seems to be looking for submissions.
Patryk is working for a kimura but Thomas is defending it quite comfortably.
Patryk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Patryk is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
Patryk controlling the pace.
Patryk seems to be looking for submissions.
Thomas is trying to get back to full guard.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Patryk is keeping busy.
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Patryk is looking for a kimura but Thomas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Patryk to get the leverage.
Thomas is defending against the submission attempts here by Patryk.
Thomas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Thomas is trying to control but can't.
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Patryk seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thomas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Patryk is working for an americana but Thomas has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Patryk was thinking about the submission.
Thomas is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Patryk passes Thomas's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thomas is controlling Patryk's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Patryk 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.
Thomas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Patryk is trying to work for a kimura but Thomas is defending well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Thomas controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Patryk trying to control the action but Thomas is working from the bottom.
Patryk seems to be working for a kimura but Thomas defends the submission attempt.
Patryk wants to take a breather but Thomas is having none of it.
Patryk is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Thomas sees it coming and defends easily.
Patryk is keen to just control but Thomas is a slippery customer.
Thomas wants to improve his position but Patryk is controlling well.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying to maintain the position but Patryk is very close to passing his half guard.
Patryk looking for a submission but Thomas manages to get full guard, putting an end to that submission attempt.
Thomas keeping moving, preventing Patryk from controlling successfully.
Thomas can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Patryk controls the pace.
Thomas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patryk 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.
Patryk has gone for a leg lock! Thomas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Patryk's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Thomas (13) vs (9) Patryk
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas takes the fight on points by 13 to 9.
Our winner, Mason Thomas, 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.
In defeat, Lukasz Patryk stepped up to the mic, saying 'Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron, Shakaron Makaron!!!'. |
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