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Event:
Rapid FC 17
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Ranger looks for a takedown but Gvozdev sprawls well.
Ranger fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Gvozdev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gvozdev misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Ranger closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ranger lands in his opponent's guard.
Ranger sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Gvozdev's guard.
Ranger is looking to advance position but Gvozdev won't allow it.
Ranger is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Ranger is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Ranger is looking for a kimura here.
Gvozdev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ranger on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Ranger is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gvozdev is trying to get back to full guard.
Ranger wants to pass to mount but Gvozdev is defending the position.
Ranger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ranger throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ranger wants to take a breather but Gvozdev is having none of it.
Ranger content to control rather than advance.
Ranger throwing shots but Gvozdev is blocking nicely. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to free his trapped foot but Gvozdev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ranger stalling.
My spies in Star Studded Beef inform me that Ranger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger drops an elbow to the side of Gvozdev's head.
Ranger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ranger is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Gvozdev reverses the position - he's now on top in Ranger's guard.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet. #T3##SUB2#
Ranger is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gvozdev is aware though and is defending well.
Ranger is adopting a defensive guard.
Ranger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ranger can do anything to dispel that myth.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger wants to sweep here but Gvozdev controlling him for the moment.
Ranger has Gvozdev pulled in close to control his posture.
Ranger 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.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Ranger has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Gvozdev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Ranger pulls Gvozdev in to control the position.
Gvozdev is breathing heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ranger 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Ranger dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gvozdev closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Ranger has been cut.
Ranger shoots in for a takedown but Gvozdev shows good takedown defense.
Ranger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
George Gvozdev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derrick Ranger.
Gvozdev scores with a shot to the body.
Ranger shoots and misses
letting Gvozdev counter with a right hand.
Derrick Ranger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ranger shoots and misses
and Gvozdev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ranger misses with a takedown attempt
and Gvozdev counters with a big right hand! Oh Ranger is in trouble here! Gvozdev follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). George Gvozdev!
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Event:
Rapid Fight Night 5
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Castilano misses with a hook. Ranger ducked under it nicely.
Ranger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Castilano with a body shot.
Castilano jabs Ranger right on the nose. Ranger blinks but takes it well.#CUT#
It looks like Derrick Ranger has been cut.
Castilano definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Castilano cracks Ranger with a good jab.
Castilano lands a nice hook to Ranger's body. Ranger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Castilano loads up on a big right hand but Ranger slips the punch.
Ranger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Castilano defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano throws a hook but Ranger blocks it.
Ranger walks into a jab.#T1#
The fighters circling - Castilano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ranger 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.
Castilano misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Ranger counters with a single leg into guard. Castilano didn't expect that. #ES#
Castilano has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ranger has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ranger fails to pull guard.
Castilano lands a left hand.
#CUT#
That has opened up Derrick Ranger's cut even more.
A short left from Castilano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Castilano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Castilano lands an elbow inside.
Castilano scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
The cut above Derrick Ranger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#BC#
Castilano manages to break the clinch.
Castilano looks to land a right hand but Ranger moved out of range.
Ranger feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Castilano misses with a wild body shot.
Castilano connects with a right hand. Ranger shakes it off.
Castilano misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Ranger counters with a shoot takedown. Castilano fights it but they end up in guard.
Ranger 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.#SUB2#
Ranger drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ranger jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Ranger in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ranger throwing strikes from guard but Castilano blocks nicely.
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Castilano is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Castilano working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ranger. #SUB2#
Ranger is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Castilano is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Castilano has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ranger being controlled here, momentarily.
Ranger pulls Castilano in close to his closed guard and prevents Castilano from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ranger looking for a sweep. Not yet Ranger, not yet.
Ranger controlling Castilano's posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ranger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Castilano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derrick Ranger's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Castilano misses with a body shot.
Ranger avoids the body shot from Castilano.
Ranger is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Castilano just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Castilano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ranger moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Castilano misses with a hook.
Castilano misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Ranger's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T1#
Castilano tries a head kick but it misses.
Ranger feints the counter takedown.
Ranger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ranger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Castilano misses with a looping right.
Castilano scores with a jab to the body.
Castilano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ranger's head.
Castilano scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Castilano connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ranger momentarily.
Castilano misses with a straight right.
Ranger tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ranger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Castilano.
Ranger changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Derrick Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#KD#
Castilano cracks Ranger with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Ranger looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Castilano finish him?
#CUT#
Derrick Ranger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Derrick Ranger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Paul Castilano!
Paul Castilano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 29, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Howlett shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ranger napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Ranger manages to get back to half guard.
Ranger is concentrating on defense, preventing Howlett from advancing position.
Howlett really is a fat lump.
Ranger makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ranger.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Howlett throwing strikes but missing.
Howlett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ranger is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Howlett trying to keep a closed guard but Ranger is proving a slippery customer.
Ranger with a nice head shot there.
Ranger passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB2#
Ranger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ranger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Ranger working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ranger scores with punches from side control. #T1#
Howlett struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Ranger tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ranger has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Ranger has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Ranger cracks Howlett with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#SUB2#
Ranger working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Howlett looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Ranger! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Derrick Ranger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Ranger misses with a series of wild punches.
Howlett misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Ranger counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ranger working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Howlett not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ranger is in close to Howlett's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Howlett controls Ranger momentarily but Ranger frees himself. #SUB#
Howlett looking for a guillotine here but Ranger defends easily.
Ranger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Howlett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Howlett can't keep his opponent in guard - Ranger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Howlett has hold of Ranger's hands but Ranger slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1##SUB2#
Ranger is trying to work for a kimura but Howlett is defending well.
#SUB2#
Ranger is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Howlett has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Ranger is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Howlett sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Ranger is working for a submission of some sort.
Ranger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Ranger is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Howlett is just riding it out for now. Ranger eventually gives up the hold.
Howlett is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Ranger trying to mount his opponent but Howlett defends it.
Ranger looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Howlett with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ranger working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Ranger. #SUB2#
Ranger seems to be working for a kimura but Howlett defends the submission attempt.
Ranger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ranger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ranger is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #ROC2#
Howlett is rocked!
Ranger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Oh Howlett is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3##SUB2#
Ranger 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.
Howlett seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ranger works his foot free and advances to mount.
Ranger working Howlett over with strikes here.
Ranger has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Howlett's face.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Ranger! Howlett is hurt baaadly! Ranger is firing away with more strikes - Howlett is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Ranger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2018 |
#R1#
The Leviathan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ranger looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#TD2#
Ranger shoots in and bounces The Leviathan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ranger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ranger stands and throws The Leviathan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Ranger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Ranger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Ranger lands a few punches from side control.
The Leviathan is trying to control Ranger's posture but Ranger avoids it.
Ranger scoring with punches from side control. #ROC2#
The Leviathan is rocked!#SUB2#
Ranger has worked his way into a potential kimura here. The Leviathan is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ranger yanks on the arm and The Leviathan is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ranger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Derrick Ranger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Valiquette tries to sprawl but Ranger drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ranger passes the guard and advances to mount!
Ranger looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ranger is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Valiquette can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Valiquette is breathing heavily.
Ranger postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Valiquette is out cold - huge knockout for Ranger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Derrick Ranger!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 06, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Schmeiner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Schmeiner wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2#
Ranger gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Schmeiner trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ranger is looking to advance position but Schmeiner won't allow it. #SUB2#
Ranger is looking for a kimura but Schmeiner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ranger to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger not doing much here.
#T1#
Ranger lands with a punch from half guard.
Ranger moves into full mount! Schmeiner won't be happy about that! #SUB2#
Ranger looking for a guillotine from mount but Schmeiner is having none of it.
Ranger is landing with some decent strikes but Schmeiner is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.#CUT2#
It looks like Peter Schmeiner has been cut.
Ranger lands with some strikes.#CUT2#
Peter Schmeiner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Schmeiner is working to get back to half guard.
Ranger trying to control but Schmeiner is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Ranger content just to control the position here.
Ranger unloading with bombs!#CUT2#
Jeez, Peter Schmeiner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Peter Schmeiner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Derrick Ranger!
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