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Event:
RRFC Challengers 30
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
A head kick misses from Erock.
Smith misses with the body kick
and Erock counters with a good low kick that Smith was not able to check.
Smith throws a head kick but Erock moves out of range.
Erock thinks about countering with a head kick.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erock.
Smith misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and Erock counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Erock wants to pass the guard but Smith is keeping the position.
Smith can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Erock controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeping full guard, as Erock tries to pass.
Smith is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Erock's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Erock seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Smith for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Smith lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith throws a right hand that Erock ducks under and follows up with a left that Erock also avoids with ease.
Erock looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Erock throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Erock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darin Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Erock throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Erock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Smith moves in looking to clinch but Erock pushes him off.
Smith moves out of range as Erock throws a body kick.
Smith tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up but Erock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith closes the distance looking to clinch #TD#
and Erock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erock happy to just control the position for now. #T3#
Erock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erock continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith is trying to buck Erock off.
Smith has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Erock controls the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet.
Smith prevents Erock from improving position. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erock is staying tight to Smith's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB#
Erock working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Erock controlling the position.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Erock is dominant here and he's now got Smith's back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet but Erock has full control of the position and if anything, Smith has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gross Erock dominated that round.
That's time! Erock's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Erock throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
#TD#
Smith gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith wants to stand but Erock is controlling the position.
Erock controlling from the top position.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Erock is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've been hearing that Erock has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Erock forces his way into half guard.#T1#
Erock content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith looks like he's trying to stand up.
Erock looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Smith pushes Erock off looking to stand but Erock dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Smith throws a series of punches but Erock avoids them all with ease.
Smith takes a swing at Erock's ribcage but misses.
Smith misses with a body kick.
Erock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Erock throws a low kick but Smith avoids it.
Erock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Smith looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Erock on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Darin Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Erock keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith fails with an attempt to clinch.
Erock tried to counter with a leg kick but Smith avoided it.
Erock throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Smith.#CUT#
It looks like Darin Smith has been cut.
Smith tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Some wild striking there from Smith.
Erock blocks a head kick by Smith.
Erock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#TD#
Erock shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erock prevents Smith from escaping the position.
Smith gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Smith prevents Erock from taking his back.#T4#
Erock takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Erock has hold of Smith's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Smith manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Erock tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Erock looking to isolate an arm here. Smith doesn't see it coming and as Erock extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Erock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gross Erock!
Gross Erock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 23
Date: Feb 15, 2020 |
#R1#
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erock misses with a head kick.
Erock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Erock takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Gross Erock has been cut.
Wood connects with a right hand. Erock shakes it off.
Erock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erock has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Erock.
Erock thows a leg kick but Wood checks it
and Wood counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
No joy there for Wood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Erock has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wood throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Erock counters with a leg kick.
Erock throws a sloppy head kick and Wood moves out of range easily.
Wood swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Erock.#TD2#
Erock looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wood!
Erock tries to move to mount but Wood blocks the move with his legs. #T2#
A lull in the action here as Erock stalls from top position.#SUB2#
Erock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Wood knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Erock prevents Wood from escaping the position.#SUB2#
Erock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Wood seems a little lost for a moment, as Erock dominates the positioning.
Erock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Wood's legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Erock controls the position.
Let's hope that Erock has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Erock throws a sloppy head kick
and Wood counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
That has opened up Gross Erock's cut even more.
Erock tries to land a body kick
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Erock counters with a nice leg kick.
Wood with a hook.#TD2#
Erock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Erock is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Wood dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gross Erock's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Erock takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wood throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erock.
Danny Wood is winning the standup battle so far.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Erock throws a head kick but Wood moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Erock thumps Wood with a low kick.
Wood is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Erock lands with a kick to the temple. Wood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wood misses with a double jab.
Erock fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wood.
Erock misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Erock tries a head kick but it misses.
Wood was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A head kick by Erock misses
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Wood does no damage. #T2#
Wood blocks a leg kick.
Erock misses with a leg kick
and Wood comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Erock stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Wood is on him like rabid pit bull! Erock slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Wood!
Danny Wood spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
RRFC 26: Bennett vs Webb
Date: Jan 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Showaikh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Showaikh tries to score a power double leg takedown but Erock sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Showaikh somewhat.
Gross Erock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamza Showaikh.
Showaikh shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Erock pinned against the cage. Erock gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Showaikh looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Erock keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hamza Showaikh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown but Erock shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Erock throws a counter high kick but Showaikh was just alert enough to avoid it.
Showaikh looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Erock is fending him off so far but Showaikh persists. Nope, Erock circles away and we're back to standing.
Erock lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Showaikh looks winded!
Showaikh fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Showaikh shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Erock sprawls well. Erock wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Showaikh gets slowly back to his feet.
Erock is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters circle, before Erock throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Showaikh's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Erock lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Gross Erock!
Gross Erock decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 15
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Brooks misses with a looping left.
A slow jab from Brooks misses its intended target.
Brooks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brooks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erock doesn't seem bothered though.
We've been informed that Erock has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Brooks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erock. Erock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Gross Erock has been cut.
Brooks misses with an uppercut. Erock saw that one coming.
Brooks misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Brooks misses.
Brooks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Erock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Erock is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Brooks blocks a head kick by Erock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brooks throws a series of strikes that have Erock backpedaling.
Erock avoids the head kick by Brooks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erock lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brooks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brooks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brooks throws a head kick but Erock moves out of range.
#T1#
Brooks's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brooks duly obliges.
Brooks takes a swing at Erock's ribcage but misses.
Erock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Carl Brooks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brooks throws out a loose jab but Erock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brooks rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brooks moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromErock.
Brooks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erock circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Erock.
A combination from Brooks does no damage.
A head kick from Brooks lands but Erock takes it in his stride.
Brooks throws a nice looking combination but Erock bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Erock throws a sloppy head kick and Brooks moves out of range easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brooks moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
That has opened up Gross Erock's cut even more.
Brooks throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Erock sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Erock misses with a takedown attempt - Brooks sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brooks punishes Erock's body with a nice straight punch.
Brooks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Erock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brooks.
Brooks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Erock throws a head kick that misses.
Erock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brooks.
Brooks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erock's hands.
Brooks connects with a good right hand that stumbles Erock. Erock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Brooks throws a hook but Erock blocks it.
Erock misses with a head kick.
Brooks seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T3#
Brooks lands a nice hook to Erock's body. Erock takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A low kick from Erock is predictable there
and Brooks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC#
Erock is rocked!
Brooks drops Erock with a naaaaasty hook - Erock is in real trouble here! Brooks dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Carl Brooks!
Carl Brooks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 18
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Kano gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Erock counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Kano is lucky that one didn't land flush. #TD2#
Erock shoots in and bounces Kano off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#ROC2#
Kano is rocked!
Erock postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oh Kano is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Erock showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Kano is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Erock stands and throws Kano's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Kano seems to have got his legs back now.
Erock throws a strike aimed at the side of Kano's head but Kano avoids it well.
Kano is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
The ground and pound from Erock 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.
Kano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kano being controlled for a moment.
Erock tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kano's legs.
Kano tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Erock wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Erock remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kano tries to improve position but can't.
Kano is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Erock off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Erock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Erock defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Erock is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kano off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Kano has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Erock trying to control the position but Kano manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Erock is having to fend off submission attempts from Kano, who is looking to sink in the choke. Kano doesn't have the hooks in though and Erock manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Erock 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.
Kano keeping full guard, as Erock tries to pass.
Erock 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. #T3##SUB#
Kano had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Erock defends it easily.
Erock showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Erock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kano. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Erock forces his way into half guard.
Kano tries to get to full guard but Erock has control of the leg.
Erock controlling the action here. #SUB#
Kano actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Kano actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Kano is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Erock pulls his head out easily.
Erock prevents Kano from improving his position.
Erock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kano is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erock is pressing down on Kano's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kano is holding on for now.
Erock seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Kano looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gross Erock dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kano tries for a takedown but Erock circles away easily
and Erock counters with a huge head kick that drops Kano! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gross Erock!
A relieved looking Gross Erock 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:
RRFC Challengers 16
Date: Nov 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Brady throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Erock counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Erock from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Erock drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Brady dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Brady wants to get up but he can't break Erock's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Erock is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brady stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Erock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock is pulling down on Brady's head to control his posture. #T1#
Brady wants to pass the guard but Erock is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Erock escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brady gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brady looking to pass the guard.
Brady stopping the sweep attempt from Erock.
Erock working a defensive guard here.
Erock pulls Brady in to control the position.
Erock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brady 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brady tries to free his leg and advance position but Erock is retaining full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Erock trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brady thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Brady throws a jab but it's blocked by Erock.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Erock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brady.
Erock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brady lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T3#
Brady lands a body shot.
Erock moves away from the strike by Brady.
Erock shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brady as he avoids it easily.
Brady misses with a looping right.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Erock shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brady as he jumps to the side.
Erock fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Brady misses its target.
Myles Brady has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gross Erock.#T4#
Erock moves out of range as Brady strikes.
Erock feints a counter leg kick.
Brady throws out a loose jab but Erock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erock misses with a takedown attempt - Brady sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady throws a right hand that Erock ducks under and follows up with a left that Erock also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Brady dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Brady throws a left and a right that both miss
and Erock finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Brady on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Brady looks to land a left hand but Erock moved out of range nicely.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Brady loads up on a big right hand but Erock slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady works the jab nicely.
Erock ducks under a wild hook from Brady.#T1##TD2#
Erock closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Brady quickly recovers to half guard.
Erock wants to control but Brady is keeping him busy.
Brady is looking to escape.
Erock wants to pass to mount but Brady is defending the position.
Erock controlling the pace.
Erock stops Brady from getting back to his feet.
Erock thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Erock stalling away here and it's allowed Brady to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Erock with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
Brady is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brady can't keep his opponent in guard - Erock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Erock has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
You get the feeling that Brady really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Erock sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Erock scoring with strikes but Brady is staying in there. #T3#
Erock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Erock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Erock trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Erock throwing strikes but Brady bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Erock looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Erock is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Erock trying to keep a closed guard but Brady is proving a slippery customer.
Erock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Erock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Brady scoring with some ground and pound.
Brady controlling from the top position.
Erock looking to control.
Erock tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brady slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Erock controlling Brady's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Erock is looking to sweep but instead, Brady has passed into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gross Erock will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Sloppy strikes from Brady. Those never looked like landing.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erock.
Erock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Brady wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brady throws out a loose jab but Erock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Erock throws a big counter head kick but Brady avoids it with no problem.
Brady is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Erock.
Erock thinks about the counter body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brady scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brady throws a series of punches but Erock avoids them all with ease.
Myles Brady seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Brady misses with a left hand
and Erock counters with a body kick that stops Brady in his tracks momentarily.
Brady misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Erock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Erock is trying to control the action in half guard but Brady is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Erock is pressing down on Brady's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brady is holding on for now.
Erock prevents Brady from standing back up.
#T2#
Erock is just content to waste time from the top position. Brady takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Erock stops Brady from standing up.
Brady on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brady tries to get out of the position.
Brady keeping moving, preventing Erock from controlling successfully.
Erock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brady preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Erock postures up in Brady's guard and throws a big left but Brady blocks it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brady fails to land with a series of punches.
No joy there for Brady, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Erock is trying to counter with his kicks.#T3#
Brady lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Erock dives in for a single leg takedown but Brady sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Brady throws an off balance right hand
and Erock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brady throws a right hand that misses
and Erock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Erock takes one to the chin there.
Brady throws an overhand right that lands on Erock's shoulder, as Erock tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Erock - that will leave a mark!
Erock slips a jab from Brady.
Erock throws a fast counter high kick but Brady manages to duck under it in time.
Brady misses with a hook
and Erock counters with a head kick.
Erock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Brady throws a hook but Erock avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brady misses with a hook
and Erock counters with a head kick that wobbles Brady - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Erock sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gross Erock!
An out of breath Gross Erock thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Minarsich closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Erock quickly recovers to half guard.
Erock works his way to full guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Erock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Erock wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Erock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T1##TD2#
Minarsich gets a double leg takedown into Erock's guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Minarsich has eaten all the pies!
Minarsich controlling from the top position.
Erock pulls Minarsich in close to prevent any damage. #T2##T3#
Minarsich wants to control from the top but Erock keeps moving.
Erock seems keen to control Minarsich's posture.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Minarsich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#TD2#
Minarsich shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Erock napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Erock has one of Minarsich's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Erock wants to control but Minarsich postures up.#T4#
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Minarsich looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Erock is avoiding damage well.
Erock regains half guard, as Minarsich was trying to land strikes.
Minarsich trying to control from half guard but Erock is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fart Minarsich dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Minarsich fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Erock is out of range.
Erock tries to counter with a takedown but Minarsich is quick to defend against it.
Fart Minarsich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Minarsich closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Erock did well to prevent Minarsich getting side control.
Erock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Minarsich is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Erock moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Erock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Erock has his hands on Minarsich's head, controlling the position. #SU2#
Minarsich stands and steps away. Erock gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #TD2#
Erock gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Minarsich to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Erock trying to control the position here. #T2##SUB2#
Minarsich 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.
Erock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Erock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minarsich throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Erock seems keen to control Minarsich's posture.
Fart Minarsich has got the better of the ground game so far.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Erock tries to sprawl but Minarsich drives through with a takedown into half guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Erock controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Minarsich is trying to control. Erock wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minarsich stalling away here and it's allowed Erock to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Erock controlling Minarsich's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fart Minarsich showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Minarsich throws a head kick but Erock moves out of range.
#TD2#
Minarsich decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Erock regains full guard. Nicely done.
Minarsich wants to control from the top but Erock keeps moving.
Erock will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Erock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Minarsich working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock keeping moving, preventing Minarsich from controlling successfully. #T1#
Erock pulls Minarsich in close to prevent any damage.
Erock continues to stall.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Minarsich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Minarsich swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Erock feinted with a counter takedown.
Minarsich looks to land a body kick but Erock moved away.
Erock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Minarsich sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Erock enables Minarsich to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Erock manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Erock is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gross Erock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##SUB#
Erock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Minarsich trying to control the position from guard on top but Erock is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Erock pulls Minarsich in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Minarsich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Erock has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Erock is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Minarsich defends well.#SU2#
Minarsich decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Erock, up you get!
And that's the end of the fight!
Fart Minarsich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Minarsich has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fart Minarsich!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erock counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Good leg kick by Erock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Erock counters with a good, hard body kick but Stevens shrugs it off.
Stevens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erock counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Erock counters with a nice leg kick.
Stevens swings widly with a right hand
and Erock counters with a good, hard body kick but Stevens shrugs it off.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Stevens backing away here, and Erock unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A good leg kick by Erock.
Stevens throws a right hand that misses
and Erock counters with a good, hard body kick but Stevens shrugs it off.
Stevens tries to clinch up.
Erock is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Stevens looks to land a right hand but Erock moved out of range.
Erock replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Stevens blocks it well.
Stevens misses with a looping right.
And Erock tries to counter it with a takedown but Stevens pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Stevens misses with a jab to the body
#TD2#
so Erock counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stevens is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Stevens looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Erock slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Erock tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Erock has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Erock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stevens, who protects the arm well.
Stevens struggling a bit here.
Erock in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T2##SUB2#
Erock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stevens rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Erock's guard! Nice work there by Stevens!
Erock looking to control.
Erock pulls Stevens in close to his closed guard and prevents Stevens from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Erock is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Stevens has his hands clasped together but Erock extends and breaks Stevens's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Erock.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gross Erock!
Gross Erock thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Stevens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Erock feinted with a counter takedown.
Stevens misses with a wild body shot.
Stevens swings widly with a right hand
and Erock counters with a low kick, right behind Stevens 's knee.
Joe Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Erock ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stevens throws the left hand but Erock avoids the punch easily.
It appears Erock was looking to counter with a kick there.
Stevens throws a head kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Stevens misses the target.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Erock.
Erock tries to counter with a takedown but Stevens is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
As Stevens backs away, Erock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevens throws a sloppy head kick
and Erock counters with a solid body kick.
Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Erock pushes him off.
Stevens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erock.
Erock half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stevens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Erock counters with a solid body kick. #T1#
Erock tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevens defends well and Erock ends up having to push Stevens into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Erock moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Stevens backs away, Erock returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stevens throws a series of punches but Erock moves out of range.
Erock slips a straight right by Stevens.
Erock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Stevens sprawls and moves away.
Stevens throws a lazy uppercut
and Erock counters with a nice low kick that buckles Stevens's knee momentarily.
Stevens moves to clinch but Erock breaks away #TD#
and Erock counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stevens! #SUB#
Erock is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stevens has escaped the position, nice work there.
Stevens sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Erock is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Erock is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erock can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stevens is looking to escape.
Erock with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Stevens tries to hold on but Erock pushes him away.
Stevens can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Erock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stevens is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB#
Erock has control of Stevens's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Stevens regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Erock takes Stevens's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Stevens is in trouble. #SUB#
Erock is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Stevens is tapping out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gross Erock!
After winning the bout, Gross Erock thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 09, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Gross Erock (ranked 6050 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grape Rita (ranked 24410 p4p, 643 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gross Erock! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Grape Rita!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Rita darts in looking for a takedown but Erock gets double underhooks and turns Rita into the cage.
Rita shoots in for a takedown but Erock shows good takedown defense.
Erock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rita sprawls and moves away.
Erock leaves Rita with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Erock changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gross Erock has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grape Rita.
Rita tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Erock swivels and escapes.
Rita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Erock as he avoids it easily.
Erock appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Erock stuffs the takedown attempt from Rita. Rita gets slowly back to his feet.
Erock tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rita swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rita shoots in and gets a takedown into Erock's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Erock (0) vs (2) Rita
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erock had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rita defends it easily.
Erock wants to sweep here but Rita controlling him for the moment.
Rita wants to pass the guard but Erock is keeping the position.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Rita has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Erock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erock on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Erock tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Erock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rita looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Erock has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Rita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rita tries to free his leg and advance position but Erock is retaining full guard.
Erock is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rita is aware though and is defending well.
Rita sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Erock might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erock is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rita sitting in guard here, content to control.
Erock lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erock (2) vs (2) Rita
Rita looking for a sweep. Not yet Rita, not yet.
Erock has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Erock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erock has managed to get both his arms back between Rita's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Erock wants to control from the top but Rita keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rita has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erock has managed to get both his arms back between Rita's legs - danger averted.
Rita trying to control the position here.
Rita keeping moving, preventing Erock from controlling successfully.
Erock is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rita is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Rita pulls Erock in close to prevent any damage.
Erock wants to control from the top but Rita keeps moving.
Erock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rita is trying to control the position but Erock postures up.
Rita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Erock's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erock (2) vs (4) Rita
Erock is looking for a triangle but Rita pushes his legs off easily.
Rita showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Erock is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rita passes Erock's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Erock trying to control here.
Rita is working for a kimura but Erock is defending it quite comfortably.
Erock is looking to control Rita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erock avoid being mounted?
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Rita is looking to advance position but Erock won't allow it.
Rita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erock sees it coming and defends easily.
Rita perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Erock trying to control from the bottom.
Rita stalling.
Erock is looking to improve his position.
Rita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rita is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Erock sees it coming and defends easily.
Rita controlling the pace.
Erock won't allow Rita to pass to mount.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Erock trying to control from the bottom.
Erock is looking for a sweep. Rita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rita is taking a breather. Erock says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Erock wants to control but Rita is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Rita seems content to control.
Erock is looking to control Rita's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Erock avoid being mounted?
Rita sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Erock wants to control but Rita is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Rita 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.
Rita trying to control from half guard but Erock is working away.
Erock looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Rita is working for a submission of some sort.
Erock actively working from the bottom here.
Rita passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Erock (2) vs (7) Rita
Erock is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rita's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Erock trying to control here.
Erock actively working from the bottom here.
Rita seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Rita trying to control from half guard but Erock is working away.
Erock is looking for a sweep. Rita is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Erock is trying to control but can't.
Rita is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Erock doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rita.
Rita seems to be working for a kimura but Erock defends the submission attempt.
Rita seems to be looking for submissions.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Rita controlling the action here.
Erock actively working from the bottom here.
Rita wants to pass the guard but Erock is defending well.
Erock is defending against the submission attempts here by Rita.
Rita wants to take a breather but Erock is having none of it.
Erock is trying to maintain the position but Rita is very close to passing his half guard.
Rita is keen to just control but Erock is a slippery customer.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Rita frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Erock (2) vs (10) Rita
Erock tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erock is working hard here to advance position.
Rita avoids the attempt from Erock to control.
Rita controlling the position easily from mount.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Erock wants to hold on but Rita pushes him away.
Rita tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Erock has given up his back here. Will Rita look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Erock (2) vs (13) Rita
Erock trying to control but not successfully.
Rita has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Erock has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Erock trying to control the hands but Rita won't let him.
Rita looking for the choke from the back.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Rita biding his time, looking for the opening.
Erock just trying to survive but Rita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Rita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rita working for the choke.
Erock just trying to survive but Rita is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
I really don't envy Erock right now.
Erock trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Erock tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Erock is breathing heavily.
Erock wants to control but Rita is having none of it.
Rita controlling his opponent.
Rita fails to advance to Erock's back.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Rita takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Erock (2) vs (16) Rita
Rita biding his time, controlling Erock.
Rita is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Erock has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Erock is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Erock prevents Rita from getting a body triangle.
Rita has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Erock is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Erock tries to roll but Rita sticks to his back.
Erock wants to control his opponent's hands but Rita gets his hands free.
Erock is really stuck here.
Erock defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rita's arms.
Rita is riding his opponent, not letting Erock buck him off.
Rita doesn't have the hooks in and Erock manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Erock (4) vs (16) Rita
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rita is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rita wins on points by 16 to 4.
Grape Rita decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 20235 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gross Erock (ranked 6006 p4p, 0 weight class). Garik Andonian has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Garik Andonian! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Gross Erock!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Andonian darts in and clinches Erock up against the cage.
Andonian ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Andonian no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Erock got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andonian has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Erock has managed to get both his arms back between Andonian's legs - danger averted.
Erock drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Erock as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Andonian screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Erock! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Gross Erock! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Byrne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Byrne cracks the inside of Erock's front leg.
Byrne throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Gross Erock has been cut.
Erock takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Elijah Byrne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Erock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Byrne is pushing Erock's head away, looking to escape. Erock manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB#
Byrne is wriggling around trying to escape but Erock has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Byrne taps out and Erock picks up the big win! Great work there by Erock!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gross Erock!
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