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Event:
WVT 177: Anderson v Seanoa
Date: Oct 28, 2023 |
#R1#
Addams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fisticuffs sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Addams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fisticuffs sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Addams somewhat.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Fisticuffs to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fisticuffs! But no joy.#CL2#
Fisticuffs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Addams, pushing him back against the cage.
Fisticuffs on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Addams fails to pull guard.
Fisticuffs lands with a short shot to the head.
Addams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fisticuffs's elbow.
Addams is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fisticuffs lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Fisticuffs pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fisticuffs pushes Addams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fisticuffs lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Addams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fisticuffs scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
A left hand lands to the body for Fisticuffs.
Addams is breathing heavily.
Fisticuffs lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fisticuffs. #CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand.
Addams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Fisticuffs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Addams looking to stall.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fisticuffs is working Addams over against the cage.
Fisticuffs softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Fisticuffs scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fisticuffs.
Fisticuffs lands an uppercut.
Fisticuffs lands a hook that snaps the head of Addams backwards. #CUT2#Jeez, Lurch Addams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands a left hand.
Fisticuffs lands a body punch.
Fisticuffs lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards. #ROC2#Addams is rocked!#T2#
Fisticuffs lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Addams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Torraso Fisticuffs!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Torraso Fisticuffs made sure he mentioned Mythical Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Masunwendinghamar's half guard.
Addams trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura but Masunwendinghamar is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Addams to get the leverage.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Masunwendinghamar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to advance position but Masunwendinghamar won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Addams 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.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T1#
Masunwendinghamar pushes Addams off looking to stand but Addams dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams moves into full mount! Masunwendinghamar won't be happy about that!
Addams controlling his opponent.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #T2#
Addams controlling his opponent.
Masunwendinghamar tries to buck Addams off but he can't manage it. #SUB2#
Addams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Addams takes Masunwendinghamar's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Masunwendinghamar is in trouble.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
What can Masunwendinghamar do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Masunwendinghamar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Masunwendinghamar trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Masunwendinghamar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Masunwendinghamar preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Addams. #T4#
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but Addams has full control of the position and if anything, Masunwendinghamar has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Good control from Addams.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Masunwendinghamar doesn't escape.
Well, with Addams on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Masunwendinghamar is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Masunwendinghamar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Addams doesn't seem bothered though.
Addams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Masunwendinghamar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Masunwendinghamar throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Addams or perhaps it was just good defense by Masunwendinghamar, which made it look bad.
It looked like Masunwendinghamar wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Masunwendinghamar - just one landing.
Lurch Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams misses with a takedown #KD#
and Masunwendinghamar counters with a crisp right hand that drops Addams! Masunwendinghamar lets Addams back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.
Tau Masunwendinghamar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Addams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD2#
Addams throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Masunwendinghamar tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Addams is in Masunwendinghamar's guard.
Addams advances position into side control!
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet.
A lull in the action here as Addams stalls from top position.
Addams prevents Masunwendinghamar from escaping the position.#T1#
Masunwendinghamar is letting Addams control him for a moment.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to buck Addams off.
Addams advances to mount.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Masunwendinghamar is looking to escape. #T2#
Addams controlling from the full mount.
More stalling from Addams.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Addams works his way to his opponent's back.
Addams controlling from the back.#SUB2#
Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Masunwendinghamar defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T3#
Masunwendinghamar trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Addams controlling the position well here. Masunwendinghamar rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand back up.
Masunwendinghamar is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand back up.
Addams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to stand back up.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Masunwendinghamar's body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lurch Addams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##TD2#
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Masunwendinghamar's guard.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Masunwendinghamar's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Masunwendinghamar looks like he's trying to stand up.
#T1#
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams prevents Masunwendinghamar from standing back up.
Addams moves into full mount! Masunwendinghamar won't be happy about that!
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Masunwendinghamar squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Addams forces the positional change into back control.
Masunwendinghamar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T2#
Masunwendinghamar trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Masunwendinghamar is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Masunwendinghamar trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lurch Addams has got the better of the ground game so far.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Masunwendinghamar buck him off.
Yet more stalling tactics from Addams.#T3#
Masunwendinghamar trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
I would not like to be Masunwendinghamar right now.
#SUB2#
Addams patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Addams controls the position.
Masunwendinghamar wants to get back to his feet.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Masunwendinghamar's body.
#T4#
Masunwendinghamar is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Lurch Addams is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB2#
Addams is cranking Masunwendinghamar's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Masunwendinghamar! He's tightened the choke and Masunwendinghamar is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lurch Addams!
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WVT 164: Hightower v Kok
Date: Sep 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Addams misses with a takedown
and Takeishi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takeishi is defended easily by Addams.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams.
Addams takes a little break here. Takeishi wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Takeishi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Takeishi is trying to escape the mount.
#T1#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Takeishi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams'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.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T2#
Takeishi has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
#SUB#
Takeishi defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Addams's arms. #SUB#
Addams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Takeishi for as long as he can get away with.
Takeishi rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Takeishi right now.
Takeishi tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Addams takes Takeishi's back.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Takeishi is defending it well.
Takeishi wants to escape the position.
Addams controlling from the back.
Takeishi trying to get back to his feet but Addams is in full control for now.
Addams controls the action.#T4#
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Addams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Addams keeps control of the position as Takeishi tries to break free.
Takeishi is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Addams off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Addams just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
I would not like to be Takeishi right now.
#SUB#
Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Takeishi defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams controlling the position well here. Takeishi rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takeishi throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takeishi counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Takeishi rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Takeishi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Takeishi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2#
Takeishi clinches up with Addams and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Takeishi breaks from the clinch.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Aimon bodaus ja sparri that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice sprawl there from Takeishi as Addams shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Addams shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Takeishi is trying to defend but Addams finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takeishi punching from the bottom.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T1#
Takeishi flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Takeishi is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takeishi can do to turn this around?
Takeishi is trying to control but can't.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Takeishi is trying to stand up here but Addams is controlling him well. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Takeishi wants to get back to full guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Addams here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Takeishi is defending well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Takeishi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Takeishi is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Takeishi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takeishi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Addams avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T3#
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takeishi counters with a series of strikes. Addams will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD#
Addams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Addams wants to control but Takeishi is keeping him busy.
Takeishi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Lurch Addams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Addams continues to stall.
Takeishi holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.
Takeishi wants to get back to his feet.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Takeishi defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T4#
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Takeishi is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Addams has taken his back.
Addams gets his hands free as Takeishi looks to control.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mitsugu Takeishi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Takeishi gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Takeishi keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams passes Takeishi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is thwarting Takeishi's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Takeishi tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Takeishi has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Takeishi defends it well.
Addams controlling the pace. #SUB#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Takeishi is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Addams in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Takeishi tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Addams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lurch Addams!
Lurch Addams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WVT 157: Thibodeaux Jr v Steve
Date: Sep 15, 2023 |
#R1#
Addams shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Qiang but Qiang pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Qiang gets caught napping as Addams dives in and scores a takedown. Qiang manages to retain guard.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Qiang is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Qiang is looking to stand up but Addams isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Qiang for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T1#
Addams passes Qiang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Qiang is working away.
Addams stalling.
Addams is pressing down on Qiang's thigh, looking to free his foot. Qiang is holding on for now.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Addams'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.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Addams passes to side control.
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qiang keeps working.
Addams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qiang keeps working. #T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Addams trying to control the action but Qiang is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Addams wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Qiang, who protects the arm well.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Qiang defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Qiang tries to buck Addams off but he can't manage it. #SUB#
Addams is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Qiang has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Qiang!
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T4#
Addams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Qiang is now in half guard.
Addams trying to control here.
Qiang has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gronk Apes. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Qiang wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Qiang is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Qiang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#TD#
Addams dives in and scores a takedown into Qiang's guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Qiang looking to control.
Addams stays in close to Qiang's body and controls the position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Qiang is retaining full guard.
Qiang trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams pushing down on Qiang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Qiang can do to turn this around?
Addams is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Qiang is keeping the position for now.
Qiang managing to control the position. #T1#
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Qiang.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams wants to control from the top but Qiang keeps moving.
Addams pushing down on Qiang's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Qiang keeps working. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Addams not doing much here.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Qiang is defending well.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Addams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Addams shoots in for a double leg but Qiang sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Qiang works the jab nicely.#CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Nice body punch from Qiang.
Qiang lunges at Addams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Addams's hand.
Qiang lands a leg kick that knocks Addams off balance momentarily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Addams.#TD#
Addams shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#T3#
Qiang trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Qiang is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Qiang is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Qiang is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Addams 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.
Qiang tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Qiang is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams wants to control but Qiang is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hao Qiang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Addams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Addams drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Qiang defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Addams.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Qiang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Addams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#TD#
Addams manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Qiang on his heels. He'll look to pass Qiang's guard now, I'm sure.
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Qiang looking for a sweep. Not yet Qiang, not yet.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T1#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Qiang 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.
Addams is looking to pass into half guard but Qiang pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Qiang is in guard.#REVB#
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qiang is one step ahead there. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Addams wants to hit a sweep here but Qiang passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Addams there!
Qiang looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Qiang wants to take Addams's back here but Addams is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Lurch Addams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams regains half guard.#T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Addams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Qiang is one step ahead there.
Addams is pulling down on Qiang's head to control his posture.
Addams 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.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Qiang keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is pushing down on Qiang's leg trying to pass to half guard. Qiang is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Qiang tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Qiang has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Qiang is proving a slippery customer.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing Qiang from standing up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hao Qiang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Qiang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Hao Qiang!
After winning the bout, Hao Qiang 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:
WVT 147: Ihantala v Kok
Date: Aug 25, 2023 |
#R1#
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but Shavers shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice jab there from Shavers.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a two punch combo.
Shavers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Aimon bodaus ja sparri that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams fails with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shavers lands a jab to Addams's midsection.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams shoots and misses
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lurch Addams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams is breathing heavily.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Shavers!
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a good low kick that Addams was not able to check. #T1#
Shavers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Addams takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Shavers's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Shavers duly obliges.
Shavers works Addams's body with a nice hook.
Addams fails with the takedown.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers lands with a nice body punch.
Earnie Shavers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shavers wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shavers is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Addams rather than just go for the knockout.
Addams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a thumping low kick.
Shavers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Addams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shavers. Shavers obviously looking to wear him down.
#T2#
Addams takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Addams walks into a straight right hand from Shavers.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with an outside leg kick.
Shavers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Addams backs up against the cage.
Addams doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shavers tries to clinch but Addams is having none of it.
Shavers lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Addams with a poor takedown
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
Shavers feints and then cracks Addams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Addams down.
Shavers is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Addams had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Addams fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shavers avoids it really well and circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shavers. That's going to slow Addams down.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.#TD#
Shavers gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Shavers pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Shavers keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams postures up.
Shavers pulls Addams in to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Shavers is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Nice body punch from Shavers.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick.
Shavers scores with a jab to the body.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shavers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Addams swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Addams half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shavers scores with a hook to the body. Addams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Addams tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers lands with an uppercut that bounces Addams off the cage and back into range.
Addams misses with a takedown
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Addams thinking. #CL2#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Shavers lands a nice looking body shot.
Shavers stuffs the takedown attempt from Addams. Addams gets slowly back to his feet.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Shavers thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Addams if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Shavers finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers scores with a shot to the body.
Addams takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Addams tries to keep at a distance but Shavers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shavers obliges.
Shavers scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shavers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right from Shavers.
Shavers just leaning against Addams, taking a breather.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#T1#
Shavers lands a body shot.
Shavers landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shavers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shavers is keeping busy.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shavers.
A left hand lands to the body for Shavers.
Shavers scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Shavers lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shavers creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shavers cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Shavers. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Addams eats them both and turns towards Shavers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Shavers scores with a four punch combination!#CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is getting worse.
Shavers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Addams misses with a takedown #CL2#
and Shavers holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shavers lands with a light punch inside.
Shavers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shavers is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shavers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands with a cross.
Shavers lands an overhand right.#ROC2#Addams is rocked!
Shavers jabs Addams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Shavers connects with a right hand. Addams shakes it off.#CL2#
Shavers takes the fight into the clinch.
Shavers lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section. Addams lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shavers is leaning against Addams and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shavers obliges.
Shavers pushes Addams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Shavers scores with a shoulder strike.
Shavers tries to stall but Addams uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shavers stalls. #BC2#
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams with a poor takedown
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Addams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T4#
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Shavers counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Shavers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Addams ducks right into an uppercut from Shavers.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Shavers counters with a left and a right that stings Addams.
Shavers lunges at Addams with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Addams's hand.
Addams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A shot to the liver by Shavers. Beautiful body shot.
Shavers throws a combination. Addams tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Shavers cracks a nice hook into Addams's ribs.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers is looking to clinch.
Addams appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shavers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Addams's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Shavers finds it's target.
A nice combination there by Shavers.
Addams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams tries for a takedown but Shavers circles away easily
and Shavers counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Addams thinking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Addams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shavers.
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Shavers counters with a right hand to the body.
Addams shoots and misses
and Addams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shavers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams shoots and misses
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shavers.
Shavers stuns Addams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice leg kick from Shavers, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shavers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Addams with a poor takedown
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Shavers counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #BC2#
Shavers manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Shavers lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Shavers rushes Addams and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Shavers as Addams tries to tie him up.
Shavers cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Shavers lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Shavers.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Shavers.
Shavers throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Shavers makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#Jeez, Lurch Addams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Shavers lands a left hand.
Shavers unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Shavers on the inside. #BC2#
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Shavers scores with a body shot.
#T2#
Addams needs to keep his hands up - Shavers had a free shot at his head there.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Addams's ribs.#CL2#
Shavers clinches with his opponent.
Shavers is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Addams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shavers is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A right handed body shot lands from Shavers.
Shavers lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Earnie Shavers!
Earnie Shavers bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WVT 143: Mathieu v Knox
Date: Aug 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Red Eagle tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Addams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Addams pushing down on Red Eagle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Let's hope that Addams 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.#T1#
Addams moves into full mount! Red Eagle won't be happy about that!
Addams controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Addams is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Red Eagle is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lurch Addams!
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WVT 128: Sector v Custer
Date: Jul 14, 2023 |
#R1#
St Stone tries to clinch but Addams moves out of range.
Addams swats away the attempt to clinch by St Stone.
St Stone moves in looking to clinch but Addams pushes him off.#CL2#
St Stone moves into the clinch.
Addams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but St Stone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Addams is struggling to control the position.
Addams takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Addams shrugs off.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but Addams blocks with his arms.
Addams tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. St Stone smiles and moves away.
St Stone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Stone's half guard.
Addams not doing much here.
#T1#
St Stone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
St Stone moves into full guard.
St Stone wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
St Stone being controlled here, momentarily.
St Stone is trying to keep Addams in close.
St Stone being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. St Stone is keeping the position for now.
Addams stays in close to St Stone's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
St Stone escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams advances to half guard. #SUB2#
St Stone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T3#
St Stone is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can St Stone avoid being mounted?
St Stone tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
St Stone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
St Stone looking for submissions off his back.
Addams works his way into side control.
St Stone is trying to improve his position.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams advances to mount.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T4#
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
St Stone is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but St Stone is holding on tight.
Addams controlling from mount.
St Stone regains half guard.
Addams works his way into side control.
St Stone is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
St Stone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
St Stone fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Addams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Stone looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Addams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
St Stone wants to control but Addams postures up.
St Stone is trying to escape the position but Addams is controlling the position. #SUB#
Addams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. St Stone knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
St Stone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Addams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
St Stone is being controlled here.
St Stone gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
St Stone tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for St Stone! #T1#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St Stone for as long as he can get away with.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that St Stone can do to turn this around?
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
St Stone is working to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent. #SUB#
St Stone has left one of his arms exposed and Addams doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. St Stone screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lurch Addams!
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 27 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 37 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Hirsch
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Addams is taking a breather. Hirsch 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.
Hirsch is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hirsch is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold.
Hirsch won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #T1#
Addams prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch is looking to improve his position.
Addams is taking a breather. Hirsch 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.
Hirsch won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #T2#
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams prevents Hirsch from improving his position.
Addams is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now.
Hirsch preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Addams'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.
Addams is looking to advance position but Hirsch won't allow it.
Hirsch felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Hirsch is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hirsch avoid being mounted?
Addams wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Hirsch is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams is looking to pass Hirsch's guard but actually Hirsch recovers to full guard.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Hirsch is retaining full guard.
Hirsch is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom. #T5#
Addams postures up.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch is trying to keep Addams in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving. #T6#
Hirsch is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams trying to control the action but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T7#
Hirsch is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hirsch is trying to keep Addams in close.
Hirsch has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Hirsch can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams is looking to advance position but Hirsch won't allow it.
Addams stalling. #T8#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is defending well.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Hirsch won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Hirsch gets back to full guard.
Addams trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T9#
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Hirsch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Hirsch#T10#
Addams is pulling down on Hirsch's head. It's preventing any offense from Hirsch, at least for the moment.
Addams controls Hirsch momentarily but Hirsch frees himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams wants to sweep here but Hirsch controlling him for the moment.
Hirsch engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hirsch postures up.
#T11#
Hirsch preventing the sweep.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hirsch 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.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hirsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams looking to control.
Addams wants to hit a sweep here but Hirsch passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Addams there! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (5) Hirsch#T12#
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (5) Hirsch
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hirsch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Hirsch
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Hirsch from advancing to side control.
Addams is in trouble now - Hirsch has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Hirsch
Addams tries to reverse the position but Hirsch maintains control.
Hirsch sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T13#
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams wants to hold on but Hirsch pushes him away.
Hirsch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tries to hold on but Hirsch postures up.
Addams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hirsch controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is controlling an arm, preventing Hirsch from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams is looking to improve his position but Hirsch isn't that keen on the idea.
Hirsch tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hirsch looking to control and managing it successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hirsch trying to control but he's not successful this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 10 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Harry Hirsch thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 27 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Michel Colucci!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Colucci moves into the clinch.#TD#
Addams gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Colucci
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Colucci is keeping the position for now.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Colucci working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Colucci is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams stays in close to Colucci's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Colucci looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Colucci is keeping the position.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Colucci
Addams in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Colucci is trying to improve his position.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Colucci for as long as he can get away with.
Addams continues to stall.
Colucci is trying to improve his position.
Colucci is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (5) vs (4) Colucci#T2##SUB2#
Addams fending off the submission attempt from Colucci.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams breaks Colucci's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Colucci
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams'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.
Colucci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams passes Colucci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Colucci! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Colucci#T3#
Colucci can't escape the position.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
More hug and hope from Addams.
Colucci is trying to escape the mount but Addams keeps good control and instead manages to take Colucci's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (13) vs (4) Colucci
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Addams looking for the choke but no joy. #T4#
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Colucci is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Colucci manages to reverse the position and now he's in Addams's guard. Nice work there by Colucci.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (6) Colucci
Colucci won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Colucci manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (15) vs (6) Colucci
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T5#
Colucci can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Colucci is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is controlling the pace.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (6) Colucci
Addams controlling his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.
Colucci bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (18) vs (8) Colucci#T6#
Addams controls Colucci momentarily but Colucci frees himself.
Addams keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass. #SUB2#
Colucci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Colucci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Addams is trying to keep Colucci in close.
Addams is controlling Colucci's posture.
Addams keeping full guard, as Colucci tries to pass.
Addams 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.#T7#
Addams is controlling Colucci's posture.
Colucci won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Colucci pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams is pulling down on Colucci's head. It's preventing any offense from Colucci, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Colucci drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Colucci jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Colucci thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Addams pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Colucci drops back, looking for a kneebar! Addams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Addams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Addams! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (22) vs (8) Colucci#T8#
Addams trying to control the action but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Addams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Colucci will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Colucci felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Colucci manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Addams is stalling here. Colucci is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Colucci has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (22) vs (12) Colucci
Addams wants to control but Colucci postures up.#SUB2#
Colucci swings around for an armbar but Addams sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Colucci's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (24) vs (12) Colucci
Addams 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.
Addams trying to control but Colucci is working from the bottom.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T9##SUB2#
Colucci looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Colucci working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T10##SUB2#
Colucci escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Colucci keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Colucci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Colucci keeps working. #T11#
Colucci tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Colucci defends it.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams wants to take a breather but Colucci is having none of it.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Colucci is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Addams prevents Colucci from improving his position.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (27) vs (12) Colucci
Addams forces the positional change into back control. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (30) vs (12) Colucci#T12#
Colucci is really stuck here.
Addams controlling the position well here. Colucci rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Addams is trying to stick to Colucci's back but Colucci is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Colucci. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (30) vs (14) Colucci
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams pulls Colucci in close to prevent any damage.
Addams is trying to control the position but Colucci postures up.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Addams has his hands on Colucci's head, controlling the position.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Colucci trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is controlling Colucci's posture.
Colucci looking to pass the guard.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Colucci preventing the sweep.
Colucci wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams controlling Colucci's posture. #SUB2#
Colucci 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. #T14#
Colucci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams seems keen to control Colucci's posture.
Colucci tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Colucci is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams controlling Colucci's posture.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 30 to 14.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 351
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 34 losses; Prana Halo!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Halo
Halo wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Halo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Halo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Halo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Halo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Halo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Halo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Halo's guard. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but Halo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Addams to get the leverage. #SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Halo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
Addams not doing much here.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halo trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Halo
Addams wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (5) vs (4) Halo#SUB2#
Halo has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Halo doesn't have the hooks in and Addams manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Halo#T3#
Halo being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo trying to control the position.
Addams stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Halo
Halo tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
Addams working away.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams slows the pace down.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position. #T4#
Halo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Addams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams working away.
Addams controls the position from side control.
Halo is trying to improve his position.
Halo struggling a bit here.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
Halo wants to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is staying tight to Halo's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T5#
Addams wants to control but Halo is keeping him busy.
Halo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (6) Halo
Halo wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halo tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Halo being controlled here momentarily.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T6#
Addams keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Halo preventing the sweep.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams pulls Halo in to control the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Halo from controlling successfully.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams looking to control.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T7#
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Halo looking to pass the guard.
Halo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Halo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halo pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Halo 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.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T8#
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams is pressing down on Halo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Halo advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (9) Halo
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Halo is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Halo wants to free his trapped foot but Addams is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
#T9#
Addams controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
Addams controlling Halo's posture.
Addams continues to stall.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Halo won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Halo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Halo manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (9) Halo#T10#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Halo is keeping the position for now.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Addams postures up.
Halo pulls Addams in to control the position.
Halo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (15) vs (9) Halo
Halo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halo prevents Addams from improving position.
Halo can't do much from the bottom here. #T11#
Halo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Addams works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (9) Halo
Halo is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (18) vs (13) Halo#SUB2#
Halo is looking for the choke from the back position but Addams is controlling his hands well.
Halo gets his hands free as Addams looks to control.
Will Halo go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Halo doesn't have the hooks in and Addams manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (20) vs (13) Halo
Addams pushing down on Halo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Halo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Halo's legs - danger averted.
Halo looks winded!#SUB2#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T12#
Addams stays in close to Halo's body and controls the position.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Halo is keeping the position.
Halo trying to control the position.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Halo is defending the position.
Halo is looking to improve his position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Halo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Halo works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo 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.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (23) vs (13) Halo
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Halo is looking for a sweep.
Halo is not content to let Addams control the position.
You can see the frustration on Halo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Halo keeps working.
Halo prevents Addams from improving position. #T14#
Addams advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (25) vs (13) Halo
Addams avoids the attempt from Halo to control.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Addams looking to control but Halo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halo tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Halo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Addams is staying active.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 25 to 13.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Prana Halo was interviewed post fight and said 'Shit happens'. |
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Event:
CWC 346
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 27 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Silva Jr's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Silva Jr keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams pushing down on Silva Jr's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Silva Jr defending well.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is pressing down on Silva Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Silva Jr is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva Jr is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Silva Jr
Silva Jr has the hooks in. Addams is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Addams trying to control the hands but Silva Jr breaks the grip. #T1#
Silva Jr controlling well, preventing Addams from escaping the position.
Silva Jr controlling the position well here. Addams rolled but Silva Jr kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr avoiding Addams 's attempts to control his hands.
Addams is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Silva Jr.
Addams has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.
Silva Jr is not going to allow Addams to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
Addams is really stuck here.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Well, with Silva Jr on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Addams is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Silva Jr not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Silva Jr just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Addams really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Silva Jr's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T3#
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva Jr gets his hands free.
Silva Jr biding his time, controlling Addams.
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Silva Jr keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for the RNC.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams wants to escape the position but for the time being he's just trying to control the pace.
Silva Jr controlling from the back.#T4#
Silva Jr gets his hands free as Addams looks to control. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Addams is defending well though. Silva Jr let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Addams is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Silva Jr has locked on a rear naked choke here! Addams is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rich Silva Jr!
Rich Silva Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 341
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 31 losses; Leandro Lo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lo darts in looking for a takedown but Addams gets double underhooks and turns Lo into the cage. #TD2#
Addams pulls Lo into guard.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is controlling Lo's trapped leg to prevent Lo from advancing to side control.#T1#
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams keeping hold of Lo's head, controlling as best he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Lo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Lo has control of the leg. #T2#
Lo sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams keeping control of the position.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Addams trying to control but Lo postures up.
#T3#
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Lo not doing much here.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams 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.
Lo content to control rather than advance.
Lo trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T4#
Lo is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams seems keen to control Lo's posture.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.#T5#
Lo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams keeps trying to improve his position.
Lo wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T6#
Lo tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Lo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (3) vs (0) Addams
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Lo controlling from side mount.
Lo'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.
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams tries to buck Lo off but Lo is having none of it.#T7#
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is trying to control Lo's posture but Lo avoids it.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lo (3) vs (2) Addams
Addams wants to pass the guard but Lo is defending well.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Lo doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Lo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Lo is keeping the position.#T8#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lo 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.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lo trying to control the position.
Addams passes Lo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Lo tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy. #T9#
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lo controlling the position for now.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Lo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lo. Score +3 for passing guard: Lo (3) vs (5) Addams
Addams prevents Lo from getting the reversal.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T10#
Lo stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lo wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lo working to try and regain half guard.
Addams tries to control but Lo wriggling away. #T11#
Lo tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lo tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Lo is desperately trying to improve his position but Addams has a good base and remains in mount.
Lo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Well,Lo is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lo is trying to control but can't.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Lo moves into full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams 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. #T13#
Lo pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams wants to control from the top but Lo keeps moving.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Addams trying to control the action but Lo is working from the bottom. #T14#
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams is pressing down on Lo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lo is holding on for now.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lo is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 5 to 3.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 336
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 15 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 26 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Felipe Paraventi and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Balkan gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Balkan (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams is trying to control Balkan's posture but Balkan avoids it.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Balkan is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Balkan tries for a kimura but Addams is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Balkan wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Addams, who protects the arm well.
Addams 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.
Addams is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (4) vs (2) Addams
Balkan is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Balkan! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (4) vs (5) Addams
Addams controlling from mount. #T2#
Addams avoids the attempt from Balkan to control.
Balkan is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've been hearing good reports from Balkan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Balkan is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Addams has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (4) vs (8) Addams
Balkan tries to escape but Addams has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
I would not like to be Balkan right now.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Addams working for a choke but Balkan is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
A lull in the action here.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Balkan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Balkan rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
#T4#
Addams controlling from the back.
Balkan is keeping busy.
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Balkan doesn't escape.
Balkan prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.
What can Balkan do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T5#
Addams is continuing to stall.
Balkan staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control. #SUB2#
Balkan is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Addams gets his way!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Balkan tries to break free.
Addams avoiding Balkan 's attempts to control his hands.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T6#
Balkan breaks Addams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (8) Addams
Balkan preventing the sweep.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Balkan passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Balkan is working for a submission of some sort.
Balkan prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
#T7##SUB#
Balkan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Addams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams is pressing down on Balkan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Balkan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Balkan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.#SUB#
Balkan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Balkan forces his way into half guard.#T8#
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams gets full guard.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T9#
Addams has his hands on Balkan's head, controlling the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Balkan from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Balkan's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (6) vs (10) Addams
Balkan tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10##SUB#
Balkan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (6) vs (13) Addams
Addams content just to control the position here.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams wants to control the pace but Balkan is squirming around nicely.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Balkan sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T11#
Balkan is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Balkan is trying to keep Addams in close.
#SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams 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.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Balkan controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Well,Balkan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Balkan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T13#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan has Addams pulled in close to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Balkan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (8) vs (13) Addams
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage. #T14#
Balkan tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Balkan wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams is trying to control the position but Balkan postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 13 to 8.
Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 333 - Hirsch vs Bandito
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 19 losses; Galtero El Toro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 25 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Valeri Chadov and Dmitry Maklakov.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by El Toro. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: El Toro (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working. #SUB#
El Toro thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Addams wants to control but El Toro postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but El Toro keeps moving and retains side control. #T1##SUB#
El Toro is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Addams is trying to improve his position.
We've been hearing good reports from El Toro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
El Toro is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Addams is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Addams is trying to control El Toro's posture but El Toro avoids it. #T2#
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
El Toro prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T3#
El Toro content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
El Toro is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for El Toro to get the leverage.
Addams is looking for a sweep. El Toro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
El Toro controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams 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.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
El Toro preventing the sweep.
El Toro looking to pass the guard.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
El Toro pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams is pulling down on El Toro's head to control his posture.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T6#
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
El Toro wants to work for an arm triangle but Addams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams trying to control but El Toro postures up.
Addams is staying active underneath El Toro, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams won't allow El Toro to pass to mount.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
El Toro takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams tries to roll over but El Toro keeps him under control.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
#T7#
Addams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Addams.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro advances to half guard.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up. #T8#
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
El Toro's corner is telling him to maintain position.
El Toro looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (4) vs (2) Addams
El Toro is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
El Toro manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (6) vs (2) Addams#T9#
El Toro tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams looking to control but El Toro passes into half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but El Toro has control of the leg.
El Toro keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
El Toro wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position.
El Toro is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Still in half guard, El Toro seems content to control.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
El Toro sitting in guard here, content to control.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T11#
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but El Toro has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: El Toro (9) vs (2) Addams#SUB#
El Toro looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T12#
El Toro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but El Toro wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
El Toro controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
El Toro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams trying to control here.
#T13#
El Toro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams gets full guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: El Toro (9) vs (4) Addams
Addams stalling.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
El Toro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T14#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on El Toro's thigh, looking to free his foot. El Toro is holding on for now.
El Toro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control the action but El Toro is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
El Toro takes the fight on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking Galtero El Toro 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:
CWC 332 - Jackson vs Perez
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 5 losses; Tyron Scott! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 25 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Scott shoots in and bounces Addams off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Scott (2) vs (0) Addams
Scott controlling from the top position.
Addams pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams is controlling Scott's posture.
Scott wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Scott tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Scott trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Scott is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Scott trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Scott is one step ahead there.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams is pulling down on Scott's head to control his posture. #T2#
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Scott postures up.
Scott won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams keeping full guard, as Scott tries to pass.
Scott being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams is trying is best to control the position here.
Scott prevents Addams from improving his position.
Scott wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well. #T3#
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Scott from advancing to side control.
Scott is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is looking to control Scott's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams is not content to let Scott control the position.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Scott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Addams has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott 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.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Scott pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Scott tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Scott trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Scott in particular looking to stall.#T5#
Addams controlling the position well.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams gets full guard.
Addams pulls Scott in close to prevent any damage.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
#T6#
Scott stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams is trying to keep Scott in close.
Scott stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Scott works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Scott is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Scott works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (0) Addams#SUB#
Scott working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #T7#
Scott trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Scott working away.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now!#SUB#
Scott thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams isn't going anywhere.#T8#
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Scott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams wants to control but Scott postures up.
Scott trying to control the position but Addams is working away. #SUB#
Scott is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Addams knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams 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.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.#T9##SUB#
Scott tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Scott trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is holding Scott down, trying to stall.
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams struggling a bit here.#T10#
Addams tries to buck Scott off but Scott is having none of it.#SUB#
Scott is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
Scott tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Scott has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Addams keeps trying to improve his position.
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.#T11#
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Scott not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams is trying to keep Scott in close.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Scott manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Scott (5) vs (2) Addams
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Scott is keeping the position for now.
Scott controlling Addams's posture.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard. #T12#
Scott pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Scott working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Scott is keeping the position.
Addams pushes down on Scott's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams is thwarting Scott's attempts to control the position.#T13#
Addams controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Scott is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold.
Scott gets full guard.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Scott (5) vs (5) Addams
Scott tries to buck Addams off but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position from side mount.
Addams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Scott! Score +2 for reaching mount: Scott (5) vs (7) Addams
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T14#
Scott wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Scott tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Scott manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Scott is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is controlling the pace.
Scott wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Scott trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 7 to 5.
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Tyron Scott was interviewed post fight and said 'Pathetic win. You trash and everyone khow it!'. |
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Event:
CWC 329 - New York
Date: Nov 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 42 losses; Tyrone Sparxx! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 24 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Sparxx drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (0) Addams
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.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sparxx's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (2) vs (2) Addams
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Sparxx is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Addams pushing down on Sparxx's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Sparxx defends it.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Sparxx trying to control here.
Sparxx is looking to improve his position.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (2) vs (5) Addams
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams fails to move to back control.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Addams tries to control but Sparxx wriggling away.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sparxx is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Addams works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Sparxx (2) vs (8) Addams
Addams is trying to stick to Sparxx's back but Sparxx is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparxx. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (8) Addams
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sparxx manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (4) vs (10) Addams
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams 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#
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Sparxx escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T4#
Addams trying to pass the guard but Sparxx defending well.
Sparxx is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Sparxx doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sparxx holds on and takes a little breather. #T5##SUB#
Sparxx is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams 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.
Addams postures up.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Addams passes Sparxx's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T6#
Sparxx tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Sparxx trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Sparxx moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparxx controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams controlling from the top position. #T7#
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams is pushing down on Sparxx's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sparxx is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Sparxx is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Sparxx looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams is stalling here. Sparxx is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Sparxx has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (8) vs (10) Addams
Sparxx trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T8##SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx slows the pace down.
Addams regains half guard.
Sparxx tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Addams! Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (11) vs (10) Addams
Sparxx wants to take Addams's back but he can't do it this time. #T9#
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Sparxx tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Sparxx takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Sparxx passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (14) vs (10) Addams
Sparxx working away.
The referee asks Sparxx politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Sparxx prefers to stall for the moment though.#T10#
Addams is trying to improve his position.
Addams prevents Sparxx from moving into mount. #SUB#
Sparxx working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Addams is trying to control Sparxx's posture but Sparxx avoids it.
Sparxx takes a little break here. Addams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Sparxx working away.
Sparxx wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams being controlled for a moment.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (14) vs (12) Addams#T11#
Addams wants to take a breather but Sparxx is having none of it.
Addams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Sparxx gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sparxx has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Sparxx's legs - danger averted.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Sparxx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12#
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Sparxx (14) vs (15) Addams
Addams tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sparxx's legs.
Sparxx is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Addams off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Sparxx (18) vs (15) Addams#SUB#
Sparxx is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Sparxx not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Sparxx keeps control of the position.
#T13#
Addams turns into Sparxx and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sparxx (18) vs (17) Addams
Sparxx tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sparxx is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Addams won't allow Sparxx to sweep him here.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx trying to control the position.
#T14#
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx takes the fight on points by 18 to 17.
After the fight, Tyrone Sparxx was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
CWC 328 - Omoran vs Trump
Date: Oct 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 23 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams closes the distance and clinches up with Silva Jr, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes Silva Jr against the cage but Silva Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD#
Addams closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Silva Jr to the mat! Silva Jr manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Silva Jr
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Silva Jr wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
#SUB2#
Silva Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Silva Jr looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Silva Jr swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Silva Jr is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva Jr is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Silva Jr had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Silva Jr is tightening it up a little... Addams has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Addams reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Addams taps out! Nice BJJ there by Silva Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rich Silva Jr!
A victorious Rich Silva Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 327 - Steel vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 23, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 19 losses; Jack Blood!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Blood manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Addams on his heels. He'll look to pass Addams's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Blood
Blood looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams trying to control the position here.
Blood wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Blood
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams won't allow Blood to sweep him here.
Blood looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Blood
Blood controlling from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Let's hope that Blood 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.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Blood trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Blood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams wants to sweep here but Blood controlling him for the moment.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Blood has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (7) Blood
Addams stops Blood from passing to mount.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blood trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blood tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blood has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Blood wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Addams is not content to let Blood control the position. #T3#
Addams is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
Addams stops Blood from passing to mount.
Addams is trying to control Blood's posture but Blood avoids it.
Blood is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T4#
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Blood seems content to control.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Blood.
Blood prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Blood 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.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Blood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Blood to get the leverage.
Blood trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Addams.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Blood from controlling successfully.
Addams controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Blood slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Blood postures up.
#T6#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Blood
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Blood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Blood.
Blood keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Blood pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Blood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7##SUB2#
Blood is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams passes Blood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Blood trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Addams trying to control the action but Blood is working from the bottom.
Blood felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Blood wants to get back to full guard.
Blood is trying to control but can't.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (7) Blood
Blood tries to improve position but can't.
Addams wants to control for a moment but Blood uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Blood is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Blood controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (7) Blood#T10#
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (13) vs (7) Blood
I would not like to be Blood right now.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Addams is really struggling to control Blood but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams not allowing Blood to control his hands. #SUB#
Blood is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Addams gets his way!
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Blood pushed the leg off. #SUB#
Addams 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, Blood has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Blood, looking for the choke. #T11#
What can Blood do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Blood rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
Addams controlling the position well here. Blood rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#SUB#
Addams looking for the choke but no joy.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Blood.#T12#
Addams tries to keep control of the position but Blood is staying busy.
I would not like to be Blood right now.
Blood trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams is trying to stick to Blood's back but Blood is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Blood. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (9) Blood
Addams controls Blood momentarily but Blood frees himself.
Addams pulls Blood in close to his closed guard and prevents Blood from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (15) vs (9) Blood#T13#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Blood is defending the position.
Blood wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
Blood works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Blood working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Blood escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Blood keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Blood is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blood 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.#SUB2#
Blood is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 15 to 9.
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Pavlov vs Walters
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 22 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 23 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Lou da Vinci and Chad Campbell.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams leaves Petrov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petrov (0) vs (2) Addams
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrov is retaining full guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (5) Addams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov wants to control but Addams postures up.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1##SUB2#
Addams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Petrov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Petrov is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Addams tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Addams has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Petrov is being controlled here.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams is staying tight to Petrov 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Petrov is not content to let Addams control the position.
Petrov stops Addams from passing to mount. #T2#
Petrov tries to buck Addams off but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position.
Petrov is trying to improve his position.
Addams taking a breather here.
Addams advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (0) vs (7) Addams
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape. #T3#
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Petrov tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.#SUB2#
Addams looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Addams controlling from mount.
Petrov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but Petrov doesn't allow it.
Petrov tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Addams wants to control the pace but Petrov is squirming around nicely.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Petrov wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Petrov prevents Addams from taking his back.
Petrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
#T5#
Petrov won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams is still trying to improve position.
Addams is taking a breather. Petrov 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.
Petrov keeping hold of Addams's head, controlling as best he can.
Addams not doing much here.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Petrov defends it.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Petrov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrov is keeping the position for now.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Petrov controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams preventing the sweep. #T7#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Petrov is trying to keep Addams in close.
Petrov trying to control the position here.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T8#
Petrov is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Petrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Petrov , not yet. #SUB#
Petrov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T9#
Petrov trying to control the position.
Petrov wants to sweep but no luck.
Petrov keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Petrov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Petrov keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (10) Addams
Addams trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
Addams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Petrov will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T10#
Petrov is looking for a sweep.
Addams controlling from side mount.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Petrov manages to get back to half guard.
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams trying to advance position but Petrov counters by regaining guard.
Petrov can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petrov trying to control but Addams postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.#T11#
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Petrov is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Petrov is trying to get back to full guard.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Petrov wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams stalling.
Petrov trying to control from the bottom.
#T12#
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Addams is pressing down on Petrov 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Petrov is holding on for now.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petrov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Petrov is defending the position.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Petrov tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Petrov is defending well.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T13#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Petrov controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Petrov (0) vs (13) Addams
Petrov is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams wants to control but Petrov is keeping him busy. #T14#
You can see the frustration on Petrov 's face as Addams controls the position.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Petrov is letting Addams control him for a moment.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Petrov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Petrov being controlled for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position but Petrov is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 13 to 0.
An out of breath Lurch Addams 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:
CWC Fight Night 1
Date: Sep 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 22 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Balkan pushes Addams up against the cage in a clinch.
Balkan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Balkan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Addams walks away with a smile on his face. Balkan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Addams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Balkan as he jumps to the side.
Addams is trying hard to land a takedown here. Balkan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Balkan has managed to clinch.
Balkan tries to pull guard but Addams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boris Balkan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Balkan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Balkan pulls Addams into guard.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Balkan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Balkan holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Balkan trying to control the position here.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily. #T2#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Balkan seems keen to control Addams's posture.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Balkan is controlling Addams's posture.
Balkan is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is trying to keep Addams in close.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan looking to control.
#T4#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (0) vs (3) Addams
Addams wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Addams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams working away.#T6#
Addams trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan is trying to get back to half guard.
Addams trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams in the domination position with Balkan hanging on.
Balkan prevents Addams from moving into mount.
Addams wants to control but Balkan is keeping him busy.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Addams staying calm.#T7#
Addams trying to control the position but Balkan is working away.
Balkan struggling a bit here.
Balkan gets back to half guard.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Balkan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Addams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Addams seems to be working for a kimura but Balkan defends the submission attempt.#T8#
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balkan keeps working.
Balkan is trying to control but can't.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Balkan defends it.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Balkan trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control the action but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Balkan is defending the position. #T9#
Addams is keen to just control but Balkan is a slippery customer.
Addams is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (4) vs (3) Addams
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Balkan keeps moving and retains side control.
Balkan trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams tries to bench press Balkan off him but Balkan keeps the position.
Balkan trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams looking for a sweep but Balkan has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Balkan (6) vs (3) Addams#T10#
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is pressing down on Balkan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams wants to sweep here but Balkan controlling him for the moment.
Balkan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Balkan sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Balkan has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (9) vs (3) Addams
Addams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Balkan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams is still trying to improve position.#T12#
Balkan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Balkan trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is positioning himself well to prevent Balkan advancing to mount.
Addams won't allow Balkan to pass to mount.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Balkan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Balkan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Balkan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (9) vs (7) Addams
Addams wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.#T13#
Addams gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
#SUB2#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Balkan is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
Balkan trying to control but not successfully.
Addams has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off.
Addams controls the action.
Addams has the hooks in. Balkan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T14#
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Balkan pushed the leg off.
Addams controlling the position well here. Balkan rolled but Addams kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Balkan is in bad spot here.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Balkan buck him off. #SUB2#
Addams working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Balkan prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Balkan.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 9 to 7.
Boris Balkan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 319 - Saldini vs Toehold
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 11 losses; Dragan Hozdic! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 21 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Daniel Blasius and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Addams feints and as Hozdic raises his hands in defense, Addams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hozdic (0) vs (2) Addams
Hozdic keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hozdic pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Hozdic keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Hozdic has Addams pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Hozdic (0) vs (5) Addams
Addams controlling the position.
Hozdic is looking to reverse the position.#T1#
Hozdic is working hard here to advance position.
Addams is staying tight to Hozdic's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hozdic's coaches at HELLCADEMY have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Addams trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
Hozdic prevents Addams from improving position.
Hozdic might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams trying to control the position but Hozdic is working away.
Hozdic is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams wants to control but Hozdic is keeping him busy. #T2#
Hozdic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Addams stalls from top position.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Hozdic denies him.
Hozdic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
More stalling from Addams.#SUB2#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#SUB#
Addams is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Hozdic has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Hozdic! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLS BALLS RECOVERY, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
CWC 317 - Peterson vs Addams
Date: Aug 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 24 losses; Conald Petersen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 20 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Petersen shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Petersen (2) vs (0) Addams
Addams makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Addams.
Petersen might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Petersen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams keeping full guard, as Petersen tries to pass.
Petersen controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Petersen stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position. #T1#
Addams 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.
Petersen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Petersen advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Petersen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Petersen tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Petersen has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (0) Addams
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Addams's shoulder. That is not cool.
Petersen trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Petersen trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petersen wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T3#
Petersen working away.
Petersen controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Addams being controlled for a moment.
Petersen is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams struggling a bit here.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.#T4#
Petersen in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (5) vs (2) Addams#SUB#
Petersen looking for submissions off his back.
Petersen wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams stalling away here and it's allowed Petersen to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Petersen can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Petersen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T5#
Petersen is in trouble now - Addams has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (5) vs (5) Addams
Petersen prevents Addams from taking his back.
Petersen is desperately trying to improve his position but Addams has a good base and remains in mount.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Petersen tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Petersen is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Petersen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Petersen is holding on tight.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petersen is looking to escape. #T6#
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Petersen bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (5) Addams
Petersen trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petersen pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Petersen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Petersen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T7#
Addams is not content to let Petersen control the position.#SUB#
Petersen 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.
Addams tries to roll over but Petersen keeps him under control.
Addams moves into full guard.
Petersen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Petersen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Petersen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petersen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Petersen from controlling successfully.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (7) vs (7) Addams
Petersen has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
Addams trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom. #T9#
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petersen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Petersen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Petersen is keeping the position.
Petersen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (9) vs (7) Addams
Petersen being controlled here momentarily.
Petersen postures up.
Addams 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.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Petersen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T10#
Petersen wants to pass the guard but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
Petersen is looking for a kimura here.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Petersen sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams wants to improve his position but Petersen is controlling well.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Petersen is working away from the top position though.
Addams has his hands clasped together around Petersen's back. He's all about the action.#T11#
Addams is in trouble now - Petersen has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (7) Addams
Petersen controlling his opponent.
Addams wants to control but Petersen is having none of it.
Addams is looking to get to half guard.
Petersen trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Petersen takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Petersen trying to control but Addams is having none of it. #T12#
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Petersen (12) vs (9) Addams
Addams trying to control but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen working a defensive guard here.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Petersen (12) vs (12) Addams
Petersen can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams trying to control the action but Petersen is working from the bottom.
Petersen is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Petersen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T13#
Petersen is looking to reverse the position.
Petersen seems a little lost for a moment, as Addams dominates the positioning.
Petersen sneaks back into half guard.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Petersen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Petersen is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Petersen won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Petersen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams is looking to advance position but Petersen won't allow it.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petersen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petersen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Petersen (16) vs (12) Addams
Petersen trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Addams doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Addams right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petersen takes the fight on points by 16 to 12.
A very excited looking Conald Petersen made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CATCHMANIA 1
Date: Aug 07, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 19 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 13 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces El Toro off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro looking to control.
#SUB2#
El Toro is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard.
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
El Toro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
El Toro managing to control the position. #T1#
El Toro can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. El Toro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
El Toro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, El Toro has managed to free his arm - good work.
El Toro keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Addams is just content to waste time from the top position. El Toro takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro working a defensive guard here.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) El Toro
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro is trying to improve his position.
El Toro can't do much from the bottom here. #T3##SUB#
Addams tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
El Toro 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.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for El Toro! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (7) vs (0) El Toro
El Toro keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams looking to control but El Toro is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
El Toro is trying to escape the mount.
El Toro regains half guard.
Addams is looking to advance position but El Toro won't allow it. #T4#
El Toro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
El Toro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Addams is tapping! Great win for El Toro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
A victorious Galtero El Toro thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Pavlov vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 19 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 17 losses; Rich Silva Jr!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Silva Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Silva Jr
Addams controlling the position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Silva Jr is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams has control of Silva Jr's left arm, preventing Silva Jr from doing any damage.
Silva Jr engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Silva Jr trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Silva Jr pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Silva Jr controlling from the top position. #T1#
Silva Jr trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Silva Jr is still trying to improve position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Silva Jr advances to half guard.
Silva Jr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (5) Silva Jr
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams tries to hold on but Silva Jr postures up.
Addams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T2#
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Silva Jr's attempts to control the action.
Silva Jr avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Silva Jr tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (5) Silva Jr#T3#
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Silva Jr has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Silva Jr is keeping the position.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Silva Jr working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
#T4#
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Silva Jr is retaining full guard.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Silva Jr managing to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Silva Jr keeps moving. #T5#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Our spies down at at Oblivion Gate inform us that Silva Jr has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Silva Jr pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is working from the bottom. #T6#
Silva Jr controlling the position.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Silva Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (7) Silva Jr
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Silva Jr is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Silva Jr trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?#T7#
Silva Jr passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (2) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Silva Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Silva Jr controlling the position well.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Silva Jr is defending the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T8#
Silva Jr is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Silva Jr can't escape the position.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.#T9#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Silva Jr wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Silva Jr is looking to escape.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams looking to control but Silva Jr is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T10#
Silva Jr is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams tries to control but Silva Jr wriggling away.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount.
#T11#
Silva Jr tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Silva Jr holds of for dear life.
Addams trying to control but Silva Jr is having none of it.
Silva Jr is trying to escape the mount but Addams keeps good control and instead manages to take Silva Jr's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (10) Silva Jr
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Silva Jr pushed the leg off.
Silva Jr tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Silva Jr's body.
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams won't let him.
Addams has the hooks in. Silva Jr is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Silva Jr is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Addams gets his way!
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T13#
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Silva Jr trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip. #SUB#
Addams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for the choke from the back position but Silva Jr is controlling his hands well.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams keeps control of the position as Silva Jr tries to break free.
#T14#
Addams is looking to control Silva Jr but Silva Jr is wriggling around and keeping busy.
I would not like to be Silva Jr right now.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Silva Jr is in bad spot here.
Addams biding his time, controlling Silva Jr.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams takes the fight on points by 11 to 10.
An out of breath Lurch Addams thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Rich Silva Jr spoke after the fight, saying 'Me hungry!'. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 18 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Balkan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Balkan drags the fight down to the ground.
Balkan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Balkan pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Balkan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3#
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard.
Balkan seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Balkan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Balkan is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Balkan is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.#T5#
Balkan is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Balkan working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T6#
Balkan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Balkan trying to control the position.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Addams controlling from the top position.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams 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're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Addams is fighting to break Balkan's control of his arms but Balkan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T9#
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Balkan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T10#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Balkan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Balkan being controlled here, momentarily.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
#T11#
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to control.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T12#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams 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.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T13#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Balkan is keeping the position.
Balkan is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Balkan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Balkan working a defensive guard here.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is pushing down on Balkan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Balkan is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams is looking to advance position but Balkan won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Balkan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Balkan takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
A relieved looking Boris Balkan 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:
CWC 312 - Simone vs Kersikov
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 18 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 24 losses; Karelin Pripyat!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Pripyat's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Pripyat is defending the position.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Pripyat defends it. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pripyat won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Pripyat is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Addams works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Pripyat
Pripyat 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pripyat sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Pripyat is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (0) Pripyat#T2#
Addams controlling from side mount.
Pripyat gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams is stalling here. Pripyat is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Pripyat has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (8) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Pripyat#T3#
Pripyat tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Pripyat is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Pripyat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pripyat for as long as he can get away with.
Addams prevents Pripyat from improving his position.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is looking to pass Pripyat's guard but actually Pripyat recovers to full guard. #T4#
Pripyat 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.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Pripyat.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pripyat is keeping the position for now. #T6#
Addams pushes down on Pripyat's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Pripyat is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Pripyat trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams is staying tight to Pripyat's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (15) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T7#
Addams continues to stall.
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams is trying to take his opponent's back.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams prevents Pripyat from getting the reversal.#T8#
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Pripyat prevents Addams from taking his back.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Pripyat tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams looking to control but Pripyat is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Pripyat stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Addams controlling the pace for now. #T9#
Pripyat has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Addams wants to control but Pripyat is keeping him busy.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Pripyat! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (18) vs (4) Pripyat
Pripyat is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T10#
Addams wants to control but instead Pripyat manages to regain half guard.
Addams trying to control from Pripyat's half guard. Pripyat has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.#SUB2#
Pripyat escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pripyat keeps working.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pripyat wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T11#
Pripyat is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Pripyat is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (21) vs (4) Pripyat
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pripyat is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Pripyat is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T12#
Pripyat tries to reverse the position but Addams maintains control.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling from mount.
Pripyat is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Pripyat keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Pripyat is squirming around nicely.
Addams takes Pripyat's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Pripyat is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (24) vs (4) Pripyat#T13#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Despite being in a bad position, Pripyat is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Pripyat is trying to break free.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Pripyat buck him off.
Addams'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.#T14#
Addams controlling well, preventing Pripyat from escaping the position.
Pripyat staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Addams avoiding Pripyat 's attempts to control his hands.
I really don't envy Pripyat right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pripyat trying to control the position but Addams manages to sink in the hooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 307 - Cruz vs Nickal
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 10 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
El Toro shoots in and gets a takedown into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) El Toro
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Toro is positioning himself well to prevent Addams advancing to mount.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
El Toro 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.
El Toro controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T1#
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
El Toro trying to control but Addams postures up.
El Toro is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
El Toro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
El Toro keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Addams looking to improve position, pressing down on El Toro's thigh with his hand. El Toro seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Addams paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Addams's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! El Toro picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Galtero El Toro!
An out of breath Galtero El Toro 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:
CWC 306 - Ziyaeddin vs Jackson
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 11 losses; Rutger Petrov !
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Felipe Paraventi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams dives in for a single leg takedown but Petrov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Petrov wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Addams is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Petrov can't fight it off and eventually Addams manages to take the fight to the floor. Petrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Petrov
Petrov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams passes Petrov 's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrov is controlling Addams's trapped leg to prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Petrov is not content to let Addams control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1##SUB#
Petrov is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Petrov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Petrov
Addams rolls, trying to escape but Petrov keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Petrov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Addams is trying to break free.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Good control from Petrov .
Addams turns into Petrov and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Petrov
Addams preventing the sweep.
Petrov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Petrov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.#T2#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (4) Petrov
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams avoiding Petrov 's attempts to control his hands. #T3#
I really don't envy Petrov right now.
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Petrov wants to escape the position.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to roll but Addams sticks to his back.
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Petrov pushed the leg off.
Petrov tries to break free.
#SUB#
Addams looking for the choke from the back.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
Petrov is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Petrov is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Addams'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.
Addams gets his hands free as Petrov looks to control.
Petrov tries to break free.
Addams really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Petrov .
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T5#
What can Petrov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
Petrov is really stuck here.
Petrov prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Petrov is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
#T6#
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Petrov for as long as he can get away with.
Petrov tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Petrov right now.
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Petrov 's body.
Petrov tries to break free.
#T7#
Addams is looking to control Petrov but Petrov is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Addams is trying to control but Petrov is trying to escape here - he's now mounted.
Petrov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Petrov won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Petrov desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Addams prevents Petrov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Petrov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Petrov tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T9#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams is thwarting Petrov 's attempts to control the position.
Petrov is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Addams is staying active.
Petrov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Petrov ! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Petrov
Addams prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Petrov 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away. #T10#
Addams content just to control the position here.
Petrov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Petrov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Petrov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams avoids the attempt from Petrov to control.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Petrov tries to hold on but Addams postures up.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T12#
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (16) vs (4) Petrov
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Petrov working to try and regain half guard.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Petrov is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Petrov has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (19) vs (4) Petrov
Petrov is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Petrov , looking for the choke.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Petrov tries to buck him off.
#T14#
Addams is trying to stick to Petrov 's back but Petrov is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Petrov . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (19) vs (6) Petrov
Petrov wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Petrov pulled in close to control his posture.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Petrov looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 19 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Pavlov vs Halli
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 21 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Anni Minnemäki and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces Torres off the cage to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Torres
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Torres
Torres looking to pass the guard.
Torres is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams has Torres pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Addams is trying to keep Torres in close.
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Torres from controlling successfully.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams wants to sweep here but Torres controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Torres pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
I've been told that Torres has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Torres
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres controlling the position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Torres.
Torres is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pushing down on Torres's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Torres doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Torres trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams 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.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Torres is keeping the position for now.
Torres pulls Addams in to control the position.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres trying to control the position.
Addams trying to move into half guard but instead Torres has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Torres
Torres postures up.
#T7#
Torres preventing the sweep.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (4) Torres
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres 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.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Torres seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Torres is keeping the position.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T9#
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Torres is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (6) Torres
Addams tries to get to full guard but Torres has control of the leg.
Addams wants to control but Torres passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Torres#SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Addams has escaped the position, nice work there.
Addams wants to control but Torres postures up.#T10#
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Torres thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Addams can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.
Torres working away.#SUB2#
Torres tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Torres has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Torres keeps moving and retains side control. #T11##SUB2#
Torres is trying to get an arm triangle but Addams is defending well.
Addams manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (9) Torres
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T12#
Torres won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #SUB#
Addams wants to work for an arm triangle but Torres is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Torres is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T13#
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (11) vs (9) Torres
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams prevents Torres from getting the reversal.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back.
Torres is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Torres has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (14) vs (9) Torres
Will Addams go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#T14#
Torres is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Torres turns into Addams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (14) vs (11) Torres
Torres trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (16) vs (11) Torres
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Torres knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Addams 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 16 to 11.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 17 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 27 losses; David Allan Coe!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Coe
Coe is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
Addams trying to control the position but Coe is working away.
Coe is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
Coe prevents Addams from moving into mount.
Coe tries to buck Addams off but Addams is having none of it.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Coe is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Addams trying to control the action but Coe is working from the bottom.
Addams advances nicely into full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (6) vs (0) Coe
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Coe is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Coe is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams prevents Coe from getting the reversal.#T2#
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams wants to control the pace but Coe is squirming around nicely.
Coe really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (9) vs (0) Coe
Coe 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.
Addams controls the action.
Coe looking very determined here, making life difficult for Addams.
#T3#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams'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.
Coe turns into Addams and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (9) vs (2) Coe
Addams is pulling down on Coe's head. It's preventing any offense from Coe, at least for the moment.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Coe looking to pass the guard.
Coe keeps trying to improve his position.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams seems keen to control Coe's posture.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Coe is one step ahead there. #T5#
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Coe trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Coe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Coe trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Coe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Coe slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Coe preventing the sweep.
Coe wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully. #T7#
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (11) vs (2) Coe
Coe can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Coe trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Coe is defending the position. #SUB2#
Coe actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Coe is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Coe avoid being mounted?
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Coe tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T8#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Further stalling from Addams.#T9#
Coe wants to get back to full guard.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Coe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Addams prevents Coe from improving his position.#T10#
Addams is taking a breather. Coe 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.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Coe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams prevents Coe from improving his position.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Coe's thigh. Coe counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Addams won't allow Coe to sweep him here. #T11#
Addams trying to control but Coe is working from the bottom.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Coe's guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Coe is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Coe manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Coe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
Coe 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.
Addams is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Coe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (11) vs (4) Coe
Addams 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.
Coe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Coe manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (4) Coe
Coe wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment. #T13#
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Coe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (6) Coe
Addams looking to control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Coe from controlling successfully.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Coe is proving a slippery customer.
Addams looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Coe puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Coe is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Coe prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB2#
Coe is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T14#
Addams tries to get to full guard but Coe has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Coe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Coe eventually gives up the hold.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB2#
Coe is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Coe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Addams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 13 to 6.
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 8 losses; Rutger Petrov ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 16 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Petrov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Addams napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Petrov (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams is trying to control Petrov 's posture but Petrov avoids it.
Petrov is staying tight to Addams's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams wants to control but Petrov postures up.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Petrov haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Addams tries to buck Petrov off but Petrov is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Petrov has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Petrov (6) vs (0) Addams
Addams wants to hold on but Petrov pushes him away.
Addams reaches up to try and control the position but Petrov seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Addams rolls and tries to escape and now Petrov has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Petrov (9) vs (0) Addams#T1#
Addams just trying to survive but Petrov is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Petrov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#SUB#
Addams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams trying to control the action but Petrov just sinks the hooks in.
Petrov tries to get the hooks in deep but Addams pushed the leg off.
Addams is in bad spot here.
Addams is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Petrov tightening his grip on Addams, looking for the choke.
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Petrov gets his hands free. #T2#
I really don't envy Addams right now.
#SUB#
Addams is trying to control the position but Petrov manages to sink in the RNC - Addams is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rutger Petrov ! |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 15 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 22 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Thiago Cunha and Alexandre Firmino.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Morgan being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Morgan
Addams keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Addams pulls Morgan in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T1#
Addams controlling Morgan's posture.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Morgan
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Morgan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams 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.
Morgan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T2#
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Morgan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Morgan
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morgan is one step ahead there.
Morgan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T3#
Morgan stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Morgan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Morgan
Addams gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (4) vs (9) Morgan
Addams reaches up to try and control the position but Morgan seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Addams rolls and tries to escape and now Morgan has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (4) vs (12) Morgan
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams trying to control but not successfully.
Addams tries to break free.
Morgan biding his time, looking for the opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Addams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Addams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Morgan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams controlling the position well.
Addams continues to stall.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.
Addams trying to hold on to Morgan's head to control him but Morgan postures up.
#T5##SUB2#
Morgan seems to be working for a kimura but Addams defends the submission attempt.
Morgan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Morgan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Morgan's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (8) vs (12) Morgan
Morgan rolls, trying to escape but Addams keeps control of the position.
Morgan is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Addams.
#SUB#
Addams tightening his grip on Morgan, looking for the choke. #T6#
Addams tries to get the hooks in deep but Morgan pushed the leg off.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Morgan right now.
Morgan trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.#SUB#
Morgan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Addams's arms.
Good control from Addams.
Morgan tries to roll but Addams sticks to his back.
#T7#
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Morgan tries to buck him off.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#SUB#
Addams is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Morgan has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
A lull in the action here.
Addams not allowing Morgan to control his hands. #T8#
Addams controlling from the back.
Morgan wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Morgan buck him off.
Addams is trying to stick to Morgan's back but Morgan is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Morgan. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (14) Morgan
Addams is pulling down on Morgan's head to control his posture.
Morgan pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.#T9#
Addams keeping full guard, as Morgan tries to pass.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Morgan has passed into half guard.
Addams is concentrating on defense, preventing Morgan from advancing position.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Addams is staying active underneath Morgan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Morgan from advancing to side control.#T10#
Morgan prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Morgan trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Addams has a hand on Morgan's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Morgan takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (17) Morgan
Morgan avoids the attempt from Addams to control.#T11#
Morgan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams wants to control but Morgan is having none of it.
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away.
Morgan looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams tries to hold on but Morgan pushes him away. #T12#
Morgan wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (17) Morgan
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Morgan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Addams trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T13#
Morgan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Morgan keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams trying to control but Morgan is working from the bottom. #T14#
Morgan trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams 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.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Morgan for as long as he can get away with.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Morgan wins on points by 17 to 10.
Richard Morgan tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
CWC 298 - Stenberg vs Ottke
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 14 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 5 losses; Galtero El Toro!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
El Toro gets a double leg takedown into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) El Toro
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams has El Toro pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
El Toro trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
El Toro won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
El Toro being controlled here momentarily.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
El Toro content to stall in guard here.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2#
Addams is really struggling to control El Toro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams is trying to control the position but El Toro postures up.
Addams keeping full guard, as El Toro tries to pass.
El Toro controlling from the top position.
Addams looking to control.
#T3#
El Toro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pulls El Toro in close to his closed guard and prevents El Toro from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams continues to stall.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in El Toro's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) El Toro
El Toro wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
El Toro is looking to improve his position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but El Toro is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
El Toro is concentrating on defense, preventing Addams from advancing position.
El Toro 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.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but El Toro keeps working.
El Toro is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams trying to control but El Toro is working from the bottom.
El Toro trying to control the position.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
El Toro has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
El Toro bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) El Toro
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
El Toro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
El Toro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
El Toro stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams 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.#T6#
Addams looking to control.
#SUB2#
El Toro thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself.
El Toro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
El Toro slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
El Toro stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
El Toro is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams controls El Toro momentarily but El Toro frees himself. #T7#
Addams keeping moving, preventing El Toro from controlling successfully.
Addams is trying to keep El Toro in close.
El Toro wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) El Toro
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but El Toro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
El Toro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. El Toro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
El Toro looking to control.
El Toro looking for a sweep. Not yet El Toro, not yet.
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams wants to control from the top but El Toro keeps moving.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Toro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T9#
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Toro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
El Toro 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.#T10#
Addams content to stall in guard here.
El Toro is trying to keep Addams in close.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
El Toro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T11#
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
El Toro working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down El Toro for as long as he can get away with.
Addams wants to pass the guard but El Toro is keeping the position.
Addams 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. #T12#
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but El Toro is retaining full guard.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
El Toro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
El Toro trying to control the position here. #T13#
El Toro being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
El Toro looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Addams passes into half guard.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but El Toro is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
El Toro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T14#
Addams wants to take a breather but El Toro is having none of it.
El Toro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is controlling the pace.
El Toro trying to control here.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but El Toro is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is looking to stall here but El Toro recovers full guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and El Toro gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
El Toro wins on points by 5 to 4.
A very excited looking Galtero El Toro made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 297 - Lemieux vs Kakuto
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 14 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Anthony Lavicci!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Nard Betker and Wagner Zegers.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Addams closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lavicci did well to prevent Addams getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lavicci
Lavicci told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Addams controlling the pace.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Lavicci trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lavicci tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lavicci trying to control but Addams postures up.
#T1#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams prevents Lavicci from improving his position.
Lavicci is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Lavicci defending well.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lavicci is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Lavicci 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
Lavicci is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Lavicci wants to sweep but no luck.
Lavicci keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Lavicci working a defensive guard here.
#T4#
Addams wants to control from the top but Lavicci keeps moving.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Lavicci is retaining full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lavicci keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T5#
Addams passes Lavicci's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Lavicci wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams stalling.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lavicci does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lavicci wants to get back to full guard.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lavicci defends it.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Lavicci is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams controlling the pace.
Lavicci trying to control but Addams postures up.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T7#
Addams trying to control from half guard but Lavicci is working away.
Addams stalling.
Addams trying to control from Lavicci's half guard. Lavicci has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lavicci trying to control the position here.
Addams is looking to advance position but Lavicci has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Addams is looking to escape. #T8#
Addams tries to lock up and control but Lavicci gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lavicci wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Addams is doing well to control the position and prevent Lavicci from advancing to side control.
Lavicci prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB2#
Lavicci is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Lavicci eventually gives up the hold. #T9#
Addams gets full guard.
Lavicci wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams wants to sweep here but Lavicci controlling him for the moment.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lavicci keeps working. #T11#
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lavicci gets back to full guard.
Lavicci trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lavicci looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams pushing down on Lavicci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams trying to control the pace. #T12#
Lavicci is trying to control but can't.
Lavicci is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lavicci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams wants to control but Lavicci is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci struggling a bit here.
Addams works to advance to full mount. Lavicci defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (9) vs (4) Lavicci
Addams wants to control the pace but Lavicci is squirming around nicely.
Lavicci is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T13#
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lavicci for as long as he can get away with.
Addams avoids the attempt from Lavicci to control.
Addams seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lavicci is holding on tight.
Addams controlling from mount.
Lavicci is trying to escape the mount.
#T14#
Addams wants to take Lavicci's back here but Lavicci is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lavicci tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lavicci has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (12) vs (4) Lavicci
Lavicci can't escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Our winner, Lurch Addams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 296 - Jackson vs Priest
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Leandro Lo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo.
Nice takedown defense from Lo. No joy for Addams on that attempt.
Lo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#TD#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lo
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Addams 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.
Lo is trying to control but can't.
#T1#
Lo gets full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lo is keeping the position for now.
Lo is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lo controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T2#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lo defends it.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping him busy.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lo is defending the position.
Lo works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position.
#T3#
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lo wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams has Lo pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Lo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams is trying to keep Lo in close.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Lo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Addams keeping full guard, as Lo tries to pass.
Addams has control of Lo's left arm, preventing Lo from doing any damage.
Addams working a defensive guard but Lo passes into half guard.
Lo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lo is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Addams wants to improve his position but Lo is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lo in particular looking to stall.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Lo prevents Addams from improving his position.#T7#
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams trying to control the position.
Addams is controlling Lo's posture.#T8#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control the position but Lo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lo controlling the action here.
Addams is looking to control Lo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Addams tries to roll over but Lo keeps him under control.
Addams gets back to full guard.
Addams 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo controlling from the top position.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Addams managing to control the position.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lo's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Lo
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Lo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Lo
Lo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams is looking to sweep but instead, Lo has passed into half guard.
#T11#
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Lo is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams trying to control but Lo postures up.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Lo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lo seems content to control.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T12#
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams wants to control but Lo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Lo slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams has a hand on Lo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Lo
Addams holds on to Lo around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.#T13#
Lo content just to control the position here.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (7) Lo
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lo wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Lo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (9) Lo#T14#
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pulls Lo in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lo is proving a slippery customer.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lo wins on points by 9 to 6. |
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Event:
CWC 295 Morrison Jr vs Saldini
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 17 losses; Ricco Torres!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Torres napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Torres
Addams tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Addams has knee on belly momentarily but Torres bucks him off and regains half guard.
Torres has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Torres for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams is really struggling to control Torres but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Torres has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T2#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Torres keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams is thwarting Torres's attempts to control the position.
Addams not doing much here.
Torres is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres is not content to let Addams control the position.
Torres is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (0) Torres
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Torres tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away. #T5#
Torres is trying to escape the mount.
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams avoids the attempt from Torres to control.
Torres is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T6#
Addams can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Torres is looking to escape.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Torres stops Addams from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Torres has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Addams's lack of action.
Torres is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Torres avoid being mounted?
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is trying to control. Torres wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Torres wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is pressing down on Torres's thigh, looking to free his foot. Torres is holding on for now.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T8#
Addams controlling the action here. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Torres has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams'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.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Torres trying to control but Addams postures up.
#T9#
Addams wants to pass to mount but Torres is defending the position.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Torres moves into full guard.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (0) Torres
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Torres is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Torres sneaks back into half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T10#
Torres is looking to improve his position.
Torres is controlling Addams's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Torres trying to control from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T11#
Addams trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Torres defending well.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Torres keeps working. #T12#
Addams is just content to waste time from the top position. Torres takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Torres looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Torres is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Torres working a defensive guard here.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T13#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Torres is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Torres swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T14#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Torres looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 10 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 292 - Tokyo
Date: Jan 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 25 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Addams is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dominguez's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Addams
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams is looking to pass Dominguez's guard but actually Dominguez recovers to full guard.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Dominguez is retaining full guard.
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Dominguez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here. #T1#
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Dominguez.
Addams stays in close to Dominguez's body and controls the position.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (0) vs (5) Addams
Dominguez keeps Addams under control for a moment.
Addams trying to control the position but Dominguez is working away.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Dominguez is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Addams moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (0) vs (7) Addams
Addams wants to take Dominguez's back but he can't do it this time.
Addams controlling from mount.
Dominguez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams tries to control but Dominguez wriggling away.
Dominguez has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T3#
Dominguez is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams tries to push Dominguez's head away but Dominguez is holding on tight.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams moves to the back. Score +3 for taking back: Dominguez (0) vs (10) Addams
Dominguez wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free.
Addams biding his time, looking for the opening.
You can see the frustration on Dominguez's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Dominguez prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Addams breaks the grip.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Dominguez's body.
Dominguez trying to control the hands but Addams won't let him.
Addams controlling from the back.#T5#
Dominguez staying busy and making it hard for Addams to control.
Addams is riding his opponent, not letting Dominguez buck him off. #SUB2#
Dominguez preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Addams.
Addams is trying to stick to Dominguez's back but Dominguez is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Dominguez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (10) Addams
Addams controlling the position.
Dominguez trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T6##SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dominguez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dominguez being controlled here momentarily.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.#T7#
Addams being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams being controlled here, momentarily.
Dominguez looking to pass the guard. #T8#
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (12) Addams
Dominguez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Dominguez has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Dominguez controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9#
Dominguez pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dominguez controlling Addams's posture.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dominguez is keeping the position for now. #T10#
Addams won't allow Dominguez to sweep him here.
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Dominguez trying to control the position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Dominguez keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T11#
Addams is pushing down on Dominguez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dominguez is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Dominguez keeping control of the position.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dominguez is holding on for now. #T12#
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dominguez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Addams's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Addams's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Dominguez (6) vs (12) Addams
I really don't envy Addams right now.
Addams breaks Dominguez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (6) vs (14) Addams
Dominguez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Dominguez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams passes Dominguez's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez wants to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control the action but Dominguez is working from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T13#
Dominguez is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Dominguez is defending well.
Dominguez gets back to full guard.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Dominguez's guard. #SUB2#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Dominguez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Dominguez won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard. #T14#
Addams trying to pass the guard but Dominguez defending well.
Dominguez is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Dominguez tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 14 to 6.
Lurch Addams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Pablo Dominguez had this to say: 'I'm telling you right now, these people that fuckin do steroids, you know what I mean? I'm like, I wish everything was legal, because that would give them the chance to go out there and make their mark and then burn the fuck out. And that's when I come in with my consistency, because I'm coming.'. |
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Event:
CWC 291 - Los Angeles
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 13 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 19 losses; Richard Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Morgan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Addams to score an easy takedown into full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Morgan
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Morgan
Addams taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (7) vs (0) Morgan
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams'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.#T1#
Addams wants to control the pace but Morgan is squirming around nicely.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Morgan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morgan is trying to escape the mount.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams wants to take Morgan's back but he can't do it this time.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Morgan wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams is stalling here but it's allowed Morgan to get half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan is not content to let Addams control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Morgan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Morgan has his hands clasped together around Addams's back. He's all about the action.#T3#
Morgan moves into full guard.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Morgan is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Morgan is retaining full guard.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Morgan is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Morgan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Morgan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Addams stacks Morgan 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 Addams! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (0) Morgan
Morgan is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
Addams slows the pace down. #T5#
Morgan is looking for a sweep.
Morgan keeping his opponent close.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Morgan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams working away.
Morgan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Addams's best efforts.
Morgan trying to control but Addams postures up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Morgan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T6#
Addams wants to take a breather but Morgan is having none of it.
Addams is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Morgan reverses the position - he's now on top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (2) Morgan
Addams looking to control.
#SUB#
Addams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Morgan is aware though and is defending well.
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now. #T7#
Addams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Morgan from controlling successfully.
Morgan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Addams pulls Morgan in close to his closed guard and prevents Morgan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Morgan stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Morgan is stalling in the full guard.
Addams seems keen to control Morgan's posture.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams has Morgan pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams controls Morgan momentarily but Morgan frees himself.
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #T9#
Morgan looking to pass the guard.
Addams has his hands on Morgan's head, controlling the position. #SUB#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morgan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Morgan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Morgan won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Morgan advances to half guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morgan is keen to just control but Addams is a slippery customer.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Addams holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #SUB#
Addams actively working from the bottom here.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Morgan wants to free his trapped foot but Addams is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Morgan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Addams doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Morgan.
Addams wants to control but Morgan is keeping busy.
Morgan wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Morgan prevents Addams from improving his position.#T11#
Addams moves into full guard.
Morgan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Morgan wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Morgan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Addams looking for a guillotine here but Morgan defends easily.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams trying to control the position here. #T12#
Morgan sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Morgan is trying to control. Addams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Addams is defending against the submission attempts here by Morgan.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position. #SUB#
Addams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Morgan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well. #T13#
Well, if Morgan 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.
Morgan wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position.
Morgan prevents Addams from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Addams manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Morgan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Morgan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (2) Morgan#T14#
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Morgan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Morgan is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (4) Morgan
Addams managing to control the position.
Morgan tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Morgan trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Addams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morgan defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.
Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 290 - Hilo
Date: Jan 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 12 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 11 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Fortier has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Fortier works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Fortier
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams trying to control the position.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Fortier postures up.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Fortier#SUB2#
Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fortier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Fortier's legs - danger averted.
Addams advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams stalling.
Fortier moves into full guard.
#T1#
Addams looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Fortier throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams wants to take a breather but Fortier is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fortier for as long as he can get away with.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Fortier trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is taking a breather. Fortier 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.
Addams prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Addams is pressing down on Fortier's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fortier is holding on for now. #T3#
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fortier trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Fortier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fortier. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Fortier is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T4#
Fortier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Fortier is defending well.
Fortier trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Fortier tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier is trying to control but can't.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.#T5#
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Fortier defends it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams not doing much here.
Addams'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.
Fortier is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fortier slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T6#
Addams wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Fortier is retaining full guard.
Fortier manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (5) vs (4) Fortier
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier 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.
Fortier wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams looking to control.
#T7##SUB2#
Fortier 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.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Fortier is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Fortier has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams wants to control the position but Fortier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #SUB#
Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Fortier trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it. #T8##SUB2#
Fortier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Fortier seems to be looking for submissions.
Addams trying to control but Fortier postures up.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to his closed guard and prevents Fortier from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams looking to control.
Addams has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fortier advances to half guard. #T9#
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is pressing down on Fortier's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams pulls Fortier in close to prevent any damage.
Fortier tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams is trying to keep Fortier in close.
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass. #T10##SUB#
Addams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fortier stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fortier stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams is trying to keep Fortier in close.
Fortier looking to pass the guard.
Fortier is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fortier manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (4) Fortier
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T11#
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Fortier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Fortier working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Fortier can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12##SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortier working a defensive guard here.
Addams trying to control but Fortier is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fortier has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortier swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fortier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Addams is posturing up here but Fortier has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Addams tries to roll out but it's too tight and Addams has to tap! Slick submission there by Fortier!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hercules Fortier!
A very excited looking Hercules Fortier made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 289 Tokyo
Date: Jan 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Xandao Couceiro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 11 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yuuki Gou and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Couceiro shoots in and drives through. Addams sprawls well.#TD2#
Addams closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Couceiro's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Couceiro (0) vs (2) Addams
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Couceiro is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Couceiro trying to control the position here.
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams passes Couceiro's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Couceiro's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is defending well.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Couceiro is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Couceiro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Addams 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.
Couceiro tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Couceiro is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Couceiro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Couceiro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Couceiro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams stalling. #SUB2#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Couceiro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Couceiro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams controlling the action here.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Couceiro controlling the position for now.#T3#
Couceiro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Couceiro is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Couceiro seems keen to control Addams's posture.#T4#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Couceiro is keeping the position.
Addams 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.
Couceiro controlling the position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Couceiro is keeping the position for now.
Couceiro tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Couceiro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T5#
Couceiro trying to control the position.
Couceiro pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Couceiro working a defensive guard here.
Couceiro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Couceiro keeps moving.
Couceiro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself. #T6#
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Couceiro.
Couceiro has his hands on Addams's head, controlling the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Couceiro holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Couceiro is retaining full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T7#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Couceiro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Couceiro wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Addams is now in half guard.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams is thwarting Couceiro's attempts to control the position.
Couceiro keeping control of the position.
Addams wants to take a breather but Couceiro is having none of it. #T8#
Couceiro controlling the position for now.
Addams controlling the action here.
Couceiro moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Couceiro is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Couceiro is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Couceiro (2) vs (2) Addams#T9#
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Couceiro controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T10#
Addams keeping full guard, as Couceiro tries to pass.
Couceiro controlling from the top position.
Couceiro trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Couceiro looking to pass the guard.
Couceiro passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Couceiro sits in half guard.
Addams is controlling Couceiro's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Couceiro stalling.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Couceiro sits in half guard.
Addams keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Addams wants to improve his position but Couceiro is controlling well.
Couceiro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Couceiro is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Couceiro is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams trying to hold on to Couceiro's head to control him but Couceiro postures up.
Addams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Addams gets back to full guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Couceiro tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Couceiro won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T13#
Addams pulls Couceiro in to control the position.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Couceiro passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Couceiro (5) vs (2) Addams
Addams manages to work his way to half guard, despite Couceiro's best efforts.
Couceiro content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams tries to roll over but Couceiro keeps him under control.#T14#
Couceiro is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Couceiro takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
Xandao Couceiro thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 287
Date: Dec 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 11 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 18 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Seu Braga and Emerson Jorge.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams scores with a takedown into Lima's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Lima#SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lima looking for a sweep. Not yet Lima, not yet.
Lima has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Alpha Brasil. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Addams stays in close to Lima's body and controls the position.
Addams postures up.
#T1##SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Lima is looking for a triangle but Addams pushes his legs off easily.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lima trying to control the position.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Addams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Addams trying to control the position.
#T2#
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Addams'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.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams 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.
Lima pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Addams continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Addams.#T3#
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Lima trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Lima from controlling successfully.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Addams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lima is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Addams keeping full guard, as Lima tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Addams has his foot on Lima's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lima works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Lima is proving a slippery customer.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lima postures up.
Addams pulls Lima in to control the position.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Lima
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T5#
Lima managing to control the position. #SUB2#
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Lima wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lima wants to control but Addams passes easily into half guard.
#T6#
Addams trying to control the pace.
Addams is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Lima defends it.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lima is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lima manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom. #T8##SUB2#
Lima working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lima is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lima working a defensive guard here.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Lima is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.#T9#
Addams stalling.
Addams trying to control the action but Lima is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima is not content to let Addams control the position.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T10#
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lima won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lima wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lima looking for submissions off his back.
Addams prevents Lima from improving his position.#T11#
Addams is pressing down on Lima's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lima is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Lima actively working from the bottom here.
Lima trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams wants to take a breather but Lima is having none of it.
Addams tries to pass to full mount but Lima defends it.
Lima is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T12#
Addams prevents Lima from improving his position.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Lima is defending the position.
Lima tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Lima is working away.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams wants to control but Lima is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Lima looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T13#
Lima is trying to get back to full guard.
Lima moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima pulls Addams in to control the position.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (2) Lima#SUB#
Addams thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T14#
Lima is not content to let Addams control the position.
Lima is trying to get back to half guard.
Addams controls the position.
Addams working away.
Addams taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lima is trying to control Addams's posture but Addams avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
A relieved looking Lurch Addams 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:
CWC 285 MTL
Date: Dec 05, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 11 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 11 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams closes the distance and clinches up with Draco, looking for a takedown. Addams pushes Draco against the cage but Draco circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Draco. No joy for Addams on that attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Addams has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Addams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Draco quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Draco
Draco controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Draco defends it.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Draco for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Draco.
Draco is controlling Addams's posture.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Draco looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Draco told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1#
Draco being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Draco looking to control.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Draco controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself. #T2#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Draco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Draco is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Draco is retaining full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T3#
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Draco seems keen to control Addams's posture.#T4#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Draco looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams won't allow Draco to sweep him here.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Draco pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now.
Draco 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.
Draco is still trying to improve position.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Draco working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T6#
Draco is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet. #SUB2#
Draco has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.#T7#
Draco is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Draco is retaining full guard.
Draco working a defensive guard here.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Draco is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Draco trying to control the position here.
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Draco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T9#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Draco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams continues to stall.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving. #T10#
Draco keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Draco wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Draco looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T11#
Draco keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Draco tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Draco pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T12#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Draco has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Draco defending well.
Draco trying to control from the bottom.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T13#
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Draco defends it.
Draco is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Draco is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Draco is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Draco defends it.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Draco desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T14#
Addams is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Draco
Addams looking to control but Draco is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams prevents Draco from getting the reversal.
Draco bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (5) vs (2) Draco
Addams keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Draco slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams is trying to keep Draco in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 282
Date: Nov 14, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Boris Balkan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Balkan is fending him off so far but Addams persists. Nope, Balkan circles away and we're back to standing.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Balkan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Balkan gets a double leg takedown into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Balkan (2) vs (0) Addams
Addams seems keen to control Balkan's posture.
Balkan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is controlling Balkan's posture.
Balkan works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Addams is in trouble now - Balkan has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (5) vs (0) Addams
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T1#
Balkan'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.
Balkan avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Balkan is working for a guillotine from mount but Addams frees his head quite easily.
Addams tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Balkan sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams wants to control but Balkan is having none of it.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Balkan's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Addams tries to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Addams is looking to escape.
Balkan controlling the position easily from mount.
Balkan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Balkan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balkan trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Balkan controlling from the full mount.
Balkan prevents Addams from getting the reversal.
Balkan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Addams is looking to escape.
Addams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T4#
Further stalling from Balkan.
Addams wants to hold on but Balkan pushes him away.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Balkan controlling from mount.
Addams is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Balkan controlling from mount.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (5) vs (2) Addams
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T5#
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams wants to control from the top but Balkan keeps moving.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Balkan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams postures up.
#T6#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams controls from within his opponent's guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Balkan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Balkan is retaining full guard. #T7#
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Balkan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Balkan controlling the position.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Balkan gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (2) Addams
Balkan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Balkan trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (7) vs (4) Addams
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Balkan is keeping the position for now.
Balkan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Balkan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
Addams stays in close to Balkan's body and controls the position.
Addams trying to control but Balkan is working from the bottom. #T9#
Addams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Balkan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams wants to take a breather but Balkan is having none of it. #T10#
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Balkan is in trouble now - Addams has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Balkan (7) vs (7) Addams
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Balkan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Balkan has given up his back here. Will Addams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Balkan (7) vs (10) Addams#SUB2#
Addams looking for the choke but no joy. #T11#
Addams tries to keep control of the position but Balkan is staying busy.
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Balkan tries to buck him off.
Addams wants to control but Balkan is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB2#
Addams working for the choke. #T12#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T13#
Addams gets his hands free as Balkan looks to control.
Addams is hanging on to Balkan's back as he tries to escape.
Addams slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Balkan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Addams's guard. Nice work there by Balkan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (9) vs (10) Addams#T14#
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balkan is one step ahead there.
Addams has control of Balkan's left arm, preventing Balkan from doing any damage.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Balkan (9) vs (12) Addams
Addams is controlling the pace.
Addams is stalling here. Balkan is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Addams seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Balkan has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Balkan (13) vs (12) Addams
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balkan takes the fight on points by 13 to 12.
A very excited looking Boris Balkan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
CWC 280
Date: Nov 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 7 losses; JW Camp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Camp (0) vs (4) Addams
Camp is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams working away.
Addams has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Camp (0) vs (6) Addams
Addams controlling from mount.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camp sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now.
Camp wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camp keeps working.
Camp manages to get to full guard.
Camp is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Camp looking for a sweep. Not yet Camp, not yet.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camp might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Addams works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (9) Addams#T3#
Camp regains half guard.
Addams has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (12) Addams
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Camp is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Camp tries to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams content just to control the position here. #T4##SUB2#
Addams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Camp tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Camp is trying to escape the mount.
Addams trying to control but Camp is having none of it.
Camp is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Camp working to try and regain half guard.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams wants to take Camp's back but he can't do it this time. #T5#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Camp (0) vs (15) Addams
Addams keeps control of the position as Camp tries to break free.
#T6#
Camp tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Camp manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Camp is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Camp is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Camp is defending well.
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Camp is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Proving Grounds, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Camp is defending the position. #T7#
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Camp trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camp keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Camp is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Camp escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving. #T8#
Camp is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Camp throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams wants to control from the top but Camp keeps moving.
Addams forces his way into half guard.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Camp gets full guard.#SUB#
Camp looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T9#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camp can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Camp (0) vs (18) Addams
Camp keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Camp is working hard here to advance position.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Camp tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T10#
Camp is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams wants to take his opponent's back but Camp doesn't allow it.
Addams tries to control but Camp wriggling away.
Camp wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams controlling from mount.
Camp is in all sorts of trouble here.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Camp is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Camp gets back to half guard.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Camp looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now. #T12#
Camp trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is pressing down on Camp's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camp is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Camp is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Camp moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T13#
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams pushing down on Camp's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams not doing much here.
Camp tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Camp is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Camp moves into full guard.
#T14#
Camp wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Addams avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camp is keeping the position for now.
Camp looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camp is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 18 to 0.
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 272
Date: Oct 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 9 losses; Devlin Draco!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Draco stuffs the takedown.
Draco leaves Addams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Addams doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Draco counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Draco
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draco stalling.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Draco content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Draco seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done. #T1#
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Draco trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Draco slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Draco trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Draco wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Draco is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has control of Draco's left arm, preventing Draco from doing any damage.
Draco controlling from the top position. #T2#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draco is one step ahead there.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams 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.
Draco trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Addams managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to control the position but Draco says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Addams is positioning himself well to prevent Draco advancing to mount.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Draco is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams keeping control of the position. #T4#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Draco in particular looking to stall.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Draco sits in half guard.
Draco stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Draco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams has his hands on Draco's head, controlling the position. #T5#
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Draco
Addams stays in close to Draco's body and controls the position.
Draco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Draco.#T6#
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Draco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (4) Draco
Addams seems keen to control Draco's posture.
Draco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Draco controlling from the top position.
Draco looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Draco being controlled here momentarily.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams controlling Draco's posture.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Draco is one step ahead there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather. #T8#
Draco stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams wants to sweep here but Draco controlling him for the moment.
Addams is controlling Draco's posture.
Addams keeping full guard, as Draco tries to pass.
Draco is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Draco tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams pulls Draco in close to prevent any damage.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T9#
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Draco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Addams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draco pulls his head out easily.
Draco is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams is not content to let Draco control the position.
Draco prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
#T10#
Draco is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Draco is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams is pressing down on Draco's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Draco is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pulls Draco in to control the position.
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Draco looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Draco
Draco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T11#
Draco 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.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Draco keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T12#
Draco can't keep his opponent in guard - Addams advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Draco is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams not doing much here.
Draco is trying to control but can't.
Addams controlling the action here.
Draco 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.#T13#
Draco wants to get back to full guard.
Draco is not content to let Addams control the position.#SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Draco has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams is keen to just control but Draco is a slippery customer.
Draco is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T14#
Draco looking for a sweep. Not yet Draco, not yet.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Draco controlling the position.
Let's hope that Draco 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.
Draco is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 268
Date: Sep 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 10 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 9 losses; Hercules Fortier!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Leandro Rodrigues.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams has a takedown stuffed.#TD#
Addams gets the takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Fortier
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Fortier is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Fortier's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fortier is looking for a sweep.
Fortier wants to control but Addams postures up.
Fortier manages to get back to half guard.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortier is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Fortier's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fortier. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (0) Fortier#T1#
Fortier tries to improve his position but instead Addams has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Addams (10) vs (0) Fortier
Fortier is in bad spot here.
Fortier looking very determined here, making life difficult for Addams.
Addams has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fortier's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
Addams wants to control but Fortier is keeping busy.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fortier wants to escape the position.
#T2#
Addams gets his hands free as Fortier looks to control.
Addams tries to keep control of the position but Fortier is staying busy.
Fortier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Fortier right now.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
What can Fortier do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Fortier is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Addams'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.
Further stalling from Addams.#T3##SUB#
Addams is looking for the choke from the back position but Fortier is controlling his hands well.
Fortier looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Addams controls the position.
Addams trying to control momentarily.
Fortier trying to control the action but Addams just sinks the hooks in.
Fortier is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
A lull in the action here.
Fortier tries to break free.
Addams struggling to keep hold of the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Addams controlling the positon.
Addams is looking to control Fortier but Fortier is wriggling around and keeping busy. #T5#
Addams is really struggling to control Fortier but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Fortier is really stuck here.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Fortier is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Addams's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Addams is trying to stick to Fortier's back but Fortier is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fortier. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Fortier is proving a slippery customer.
#T6#
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
My spies in Doc Dannis Death Squad inform me that Fortier has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Addams keeping full guard, as Fortier tries to pass.
Addams pulls Fortier in to control the position.
Fortier looking to pass the guard.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fortier trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to control the position.
Fortier looking to pass the guard.
Fortier keeps trying to improve his position.
Addams has his hands on Fortier's head, controlling the position. #T7##SUB2#
Fortier drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Addams dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (2) Fortier
Fortier 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.
Addams postures up.
Fortier being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams wants to control from the top but Fortier keeps moving.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fortier is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T8#
Addams stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Fortier is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.#SUB2#
Fortier looking for a guillotine here but Addams defends easily.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Fortier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T9#
Fortier works his way to full guard. Good work.
Fortier keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Fortier has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fortier's guard.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fortier controlling the position for now.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T10#
Addams prevents Fortier from improving his position.
Fortier wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Fortier is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Fortier working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams content to stall in guard here. #T11#
Fortier is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fortier keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Fortier looking for a sweep. Not yet Fortier, not yet. #SUB2#
Fortier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
Addams passes Fortier's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fortier trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams controlling the action here.#T12##SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back.
Fortier trying to control here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams wants to control but Fortier is keeping him busy.
Fortier gets back to full guard.
Addams preventing the sweep. #T13#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Fortier is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fortier is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Fortier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Fortier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Addams stays in close to Fortier's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Fortier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T14#
Fortier wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fortier won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 247
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Ispa Murhapuro!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Murhapuro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Murhapuro wants it to stay on the feet.#CL2#
Murhapuro has Addams up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Murhapuro is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Murhapuro tries to pull guard but Addams holds him up against the cage and eventually Murhapuro drops back down to his feet.
Murhapuro prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lurch Addams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Murhapuro pulls Addams 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.
Murhapuro controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself. #SUB2#
Murhapuro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Murhapuro is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Murhapuro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murhapuro swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Murhapuro keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Murhapuro.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro is still trying to improve position.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro is holding on to half guard well.#T2#
Addams wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Addams controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Addams 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.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3#
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.
Murhapuro is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Murhapuro for as long as he can get away with.
Murhapuro trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
Addams prevents Murhapuro from improving his position.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Murhapuro does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is looking to pass Murhapuro's guard but actually Murhapuro recovers to full guard.
Addams content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Murhapuro throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams stays in close to Murhapuro's body and controls the position. #T5#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Murhapuro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Murhapuro.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Murhapuro had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams passes Murhapuro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Murhapuro defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily. #T6#
Murhapuro is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Murhapuro avoid being mounted?
Murhapuro is not content to let Addams control the position.
Murhapuro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Murhapuro trying to control here.
#T7#
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Murhapuro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Murhapuro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Murhapuro is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
Murhapuro is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Murhapuro trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Murhapuro has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.#T8##SUB2#
Murhapuro looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams wants to take a breather but Murhapuro is having none of it.
Murhapuro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Murhapuro wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Murhapuro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Murhapuro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T9#
Addams is keen to just control but Murhapuro is a slippery customer.
Murhapuro won't allow Addams to pass to mount.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Murhapuro is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Murhapuro manages to get to full guard.
Addams trying to control but Murhapuro is working from the bottom.
Addams pushes down on Murhapuro's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams trying to control the pace.
Murhapuro slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T10##SUB2#
Murhapuro has his foot on Addams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Addams works his way back into a safe position though.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Murhapuro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Addams is aware though and is defending well.
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Murhapuro is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Addams has his hands clasped together but Murhapuro extends and breaks Addams's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murhapuro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ispa Murhapuro! |
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Event:
CWC 236
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 8 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 19 losses; Pablo Dominguez!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Wagner Zegers and Nard Betker.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Dominguez. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (0) vs (4) Dominguez
Addams tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is being controlled here.
Dominguez tries to move to mount but Addams blocks the move with his legs.
Addams is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks to move to half guard but instead Dominguez has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (6) Dominguez
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action. #T2#
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Dominguez has a good base and remains in mount.
Dominguez controlling the pace for now.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Dominguez's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Dominguez trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
More stalling from Dominguez.#T4#
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Dominguez looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams controls the position.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T5#
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Dominguez controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Addams sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Dominguez postures up.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Dominguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dominguez with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams 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.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T7#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
Dominguez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has control of Dominguez's left arm, preventing Dominguez from doing any damage.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself. #T8#
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Dominguez preventing the sweep.
Dominguez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Dominguez is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Dominguez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams tries to roll over but Dominguez keeps him under control.
Dominguez takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dominguez passes into side control, despite Addams's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (9) Dominguez
Addams is looking for a sweep.#T9#
Dominguez gets to mount! Addams was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (0) vs (11) Dominguez
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Dominguez is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dominguez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Addams pulls Dominguez in close to his closed guard and prevents Dominguez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dominguez controls from within his opponent's guard. #T10#
Let's hope that Dominguez 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.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture. #T11#
Dominguez passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dominguez trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Dominguez.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez moves into full mount! Addams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (14) Dominguez
Dominguez controlling his opponent. #T12#
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Dominguez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Dominguez trying to control the pace.
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams has Dominguez pulled in close to control his posture.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dominguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard. #T13#
Dominguez 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.
Addams trying to control the position.
Dominguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dominguez controls the pace.
Yet more stalling tactics from Dominguez.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Dominguez content to stall in guard here.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Dominguez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams wants to sweep here but Dominguez controlling him for the moment.
Addams controls Dominguez momentarily but Dominguez frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez wins on points by 14 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CWC 224
Date: Jul 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 9 losses; Jarkko Kilpi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 7 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Addams. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Kilpi (0) vs (4) Addams
Addams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilpi tries to bench press Addams off him but Addams keeps the position.
A lull in the action here.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Kilpi is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Addams content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Kilpi is looking to regain half guard here but Addams keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Kilpi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T2#
Addams controlling the position from side mount.
Addams advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kilpi (0) vs (6) Addams
Kilpi is working to get back to half guard.
Addams trying to control but Kilpi is having none of it.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams wants to take Kilpi's back but he can't do it this time. #T3#
Kilpi can't escape the position.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kilpi keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kilpi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
Kilpi is looking to get to half guard.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams tries to control but Kilpi wriggling away.
Addams fails to move to back control.
Addams wants to control the pace but Kilpi is squirming around nicely.
Addams avoids the attempt from Kilpi to control.#T5#
Kilpi working to try and regain half guard.
Addams mounts Kilpi! Really nice guard pass there!
Kilpi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Addams controlling from mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Kilpi's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T6#
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Kilpi (0) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Addams wants to control but Kilpi is keeping busy.
Addams is trying to stick to Kilpi's back but Kilpi is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kilpi. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (9) Addams
Kilpi passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Kilpi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Kilpi eventually gives up the hold.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kilpi is working away from the top position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Addams manages to get to full guard.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilpi is one step ahead there.
Kilpi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kilpi won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Kilpi looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Kilpi defends it easily.
Kilpi 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 Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kilpi (2) vs (11) Addams#T8#
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilpi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kilpi controls Addams momentarily but Addams frees himself.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kilpi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Addams sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Kilpi doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Addams paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Kilpi - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jarkko Kilpi!
A relieved looking Jarkko Kilpi 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:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 2 losses; Roger Daly! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 6 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Daly instigates a clinch.
Daly has Addams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Addams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Daly has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Addams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daly can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Daly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Daly has Addams pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Addams manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Addams has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Daly uses from the top position.
Daly trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Daly 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.
Addams 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.
Addams controlling the position.
Daly might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daly is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daly's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daly (0) vs (2) Addams
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daly looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Daly can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T1#
Daly manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daly (2) vs (2) Addams
Addams pulls Daly in close to prevent any damage.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daly (2) vs (4) Addams
Daly trying to control here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Addams prevents Daly from improving his position.#T2#
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Daly gets full guard.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Daly is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
Daly wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
Daly managing to control the position.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Daly tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4#
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Daly is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Daly is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Daly is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T5##SUB2#
Addams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daly does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Daly is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daly trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T6#
Addams prevents Daly from improving his position.
Daly is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Daly avoid being mounted?
Daly is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Addams is controlling the pace.
Daly wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Addams controlling the action here.
Daly is looking to improve his position.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard. #T8#
Addams trying to mount his opponent but Daly defends it.
Daly manages to get to full guard.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Daly trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Daly makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Daly.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daly swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daly is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Daly (4) vs (4) Addams
Addams is controlling Daly's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T10#
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daly is working away from the top position though.
We've been hearing that Daly has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Daly tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Daly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Daly wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Addams won't allow Daly to pass to mount.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Daly trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it. #SUB#
Daly is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Addams is trying is best to control the position here. #T11#
Addams is continuing to stall.
Addams trying to hold on to Daly's head to control him but Daly postures up.
Addams gets full guard.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Daly is proving a slippery customer.
Daly has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daly trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Daly stands and throws Addams's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Daly (7) vs (4) Addams#T12#
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daly wants to control for a moment but Addams uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Addams 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.
Daly trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away.
Addams wants to control but Daly is keeping busy.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Daly is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Addams! Score +3 for passing guard: Daly (10) vs (4) Addams
Addams tries to hold on but Daly postures up.#T13##SUB#
Daly has hold of Addams's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Addams manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Daly trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams is trying desperately to improve position.
Daly tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
Daly tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Daly prevents Addams from getting the reversal.#T14#
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Daly takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Daly prevents Addams from getting the reversal.
Daly tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams tries to lock up and control but Daly gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Addams regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daly takes the fight on points by 10 to 4.
Roger Daly thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC Rio
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 10 losses; Harry Hirsch!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hirsch darts in and clinches Addams up against the cage.
Addams is trying to pull guard but Hirsch turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Hirsch has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Addams uses from the top position.
Hirsch trying to control the position here.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Hirsch looking to control but Addams passes into half guard.
Addams controlling the action here.
Hirsch trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy. #T1#
Hirsch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Hirsch.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Hirsch 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.
Hirsch seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hirsch is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Addams not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hirsch tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Hirsch.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hirsch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hirsch being controlled here, momentarily.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.#T3#
Hirsch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Hirsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hirsch keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hirsch looking for a sweep. Not yet Hirsch, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hirsch is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (0) vs (2) Hirsch
Hirsch wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Addams looking to control.
Hirsch pushing down on Addams's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Hirsch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Addams desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hirsch in particular looking to stall.
Hirsch is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (0) vs (5) Hirsch
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Hirsch's attempts to control the action. #T5#
Hirsch controlling his opponent.
Addams is trying to reverse the position but instead Hirsch has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Addams (0) vs (8) Hirsch
Addams trying to control the action but Hirsch just sinks the hooks in.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Hirsch has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hirsch controls the position.
Hirsch wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams manages to reverse the position and now he's in Hirsch's guard. Nice work there by Addams.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (8) Hirsch
Addams wants to pass the guard but Hirsch is keeping the position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T6#
Addams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Hirsch working a defensive guard here.
Addams being controlled here momentarily.
Hirsch wants to sweep but no luck.
Hirsch pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams'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.#T7#
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hirsch's guard.
Hirsch is positioning himself well to prevent Addams advancing to mount.
Hirsch won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #SUB#
Addams wants to work for an arm triangle but Hirsch is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Addams wants to control but Hirsch is keeping him busy.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hirsch is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hirsch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Addams is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hirsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams not doing much here.
Hirsch wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Addams is trying to control. Hirsch wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Addams is thwarting Hirsch's attempts to control the position.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams wants to take a breather but Hirsch is having none of it. #T10#
Hirsch tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Hirsch trying to hold on to Addams's head to control him but Addams postures up.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hirsch wants to control but Addams is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams is pressing down on Hirsch's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hirsch is holding on for now. #T11#
Addams trying to control from Hirsch's half guard. Hirsch has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Hirsch looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Hirsch is controlling Addams's posture.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Hirsch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Addams won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hirsch pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hirsch trying to control the position.
Addams wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Addams postures up.
Addams passes Hirsch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is taking a breather. Hirsch says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Hirsch looking for submissions off his back.#T13#
Hirsch wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Hirsch works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch is pulling down on Addams's head. It's preventing any offense from Addams, at least for the moment.
Addams stays in close to Hirsch's body and controls the position. #T14#
Addams won't allow Hirsch to sweep him here.
Addams wants to control from the top but Hirsch keeps moving.
Hirsch is pulling down on Addams's head to control his posture.
Addams trying to control but Hirsch is working from the bottom.
Hirsch keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hirsch wins on points by 8 to 2.
An out of breath Harry Hirsch 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:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 20, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Super Meat Boy! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Meat Boy closes the distance and clinches.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams is trying to pull guard but Meat Boy has him pressed against the cage.
Addams has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Meat Boy after a bit of a struggle.
Addams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Meat Boy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Super Meat Boy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Addams.#TD2#
Addams shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Addams was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Meat Boy (0) vs (4) Addams
Meat Boy is looking for a sweep.
Addams trying to control the action but Meat Boy is working from the bottom.
Meat Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Meat Boy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Meat Boy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meat Boy is looking for a sweep.
Meat Boy is working hard here to advance position.
Addams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Meat Boy! Score +2 for reaching mount: Meat Boy (0) vs (6) Addams
Addams wants to control the pace but Meat Boy is squirming around nicely.
Meat Boy keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Addams wants to control the pace but Meat Boy is squirming around nicely.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
Meat Boy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Meat Boy regains half guard.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Meat Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Meat Boy is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Meat Boy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (2) vs (6) Addams
Meat Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams is pulling down on Meat Boy's head. It's preventing any offense from Meat Boy, at least for the moment.#T3#
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (2) vs (8) Addams
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Meat Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams trying to control but Meat Boy is working from the bottom.
Addams won't allow Meat Boy to sweep him here.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Meat Boy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (4) vs (8) Addams
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Meat Boy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Meat Boy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Meat Boy has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Meat Boy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Meat Boy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T5#
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams looking to control.
Addams is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Addams might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Meat Boy haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Addams is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Meat Boy is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams controlling Meat Boy's posture. #T6#
Meat Boy won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Meat Boy postures up.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Addams working a defensive guard here.
Addams pulls Meat Boy in close to prevent any damage.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Meat Boy controls the pace.#T8#
Addams has control of Meat Boy's left arm, preventing Meat Boy from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Meat Boy defends it easily.
Addams controlling the position.#T9#
Meat Boy stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Meat Boy trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams controlling the position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Meat Boy (4) vs (10) Addams
Addams controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Meat Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T10#
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Meat Boy (4) vs (13) Addams
Addams working away.
Addams trying to control the position but Meat Boy is working away.
Meat Boy is trying to get back to half guard.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Meat Boy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Meat Boy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Addams's best efforts.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Meat Boy is defending the position.
Meat Boy wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams trying to control the pace. #T11#
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Meat Boy wants to get back to full guard.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Meat Boy moves into full guard.
Addams wants to control from the top but Meat Boy keeps moving. #T12#
Addams is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Meat Boy is keeping the position for now.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Meat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Well,Meat Boy is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Meat Boy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meat Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Meat Boy is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Meat Boy is retaining full guard.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Meat Boy wants to sweep but no luck. #T13##SUB#
Meat Boy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Meat Boy being controlled here, momentarily.
Meat Boy keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Meat Boy is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams trying to control but Meat Boy is working from the bottom.
Meat Boy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there. #T14#
Meat Boy is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Meat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Meat Boy keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams preventing the sweep.
Meat Boy managing to control the position.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Meat Boy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Meat Boy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 13 to 4.
Lurch Addams is the new heavyweight champion!
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 19, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Fidelity Castro! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Addams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Castro defends it nicely.
Addams dives in and grabs Castro's left leg, looking for a takedown. Castro pushes down on Addams's head and hops out.#CL#
Castro rushes Addams and presses him up against the cage.
Addams drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Castro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fidelity Castro has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Addams.#TD#
Castro has Addams pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Castro pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Addams tumbling to the mat - Castro dives into Addams's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (0) Addams
Castro stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Addams has Castro pulled in close to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Castro preventing the sweep.
Castro has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Castro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1#
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Castro engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Addams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Castro defends it easily.
Castro might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Castro showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams managing to control the position. #T2#
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Castro is one step ahead there.
Castro 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.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Castro wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving. #T3#
Addams controlling Castro's posture.
Addams told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Castro wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Castro slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Castro trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams keeping full guard, as Castro tries to pass.
Addams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Castro (2) vs (2) Addams#T5#
Castro wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams passes Castro's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well. #T6#
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Castro defending well.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Castro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Castro is defending well. #T7#
Castro is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Addams 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.
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Castro tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg. #T8#
Castro trying to control here.
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is taking a breather. Castro 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.
Castro keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Addams is thwarting Castro's attempts to control the position.#T9#
Castro wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Castro is defending well.
Addams wants to pass to mount but Castro is defending the position. #T10#
Castro controlling the position well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T11#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Castro is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Castro is looking for a sweep. Addams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Addams controlling the pace. #T12#
Castro wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Castro tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams controlling the action here.
Castro is pressing down on Addams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T13#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Castro is keeping the position.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More stalling from Addams.
Castro is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T14#
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
Castro is trying to control the position but Addams postures up. #SUB#
Castro escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Addams gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams pushing down on Castro's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Addams gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Addams wins on points by 3 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ibrahim Camara!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Addams shoots and misses #CL2#
and Camara moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Camara jumps guard.
Addams looking to pass the guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams controlling from the top position.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Camara looking to control.
Addams is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Camara keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Camara trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Addams wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Camara is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Camara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Camara is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Addams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Addams stands and throws Camara's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (3) vs (0) Camara#SUB#
Addams tries for a kimura but Camara is defending well.
Addams trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T3#
Camara seems a little lost for a moment, as Addams dominates the positioning.
Addams wants to control but Camara is keeping him busy.
Camara is trying to escape the position but Addams is controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Camara holds on to Addams's head and controls the position momentarily.
Camara prevents Addams from moving into mount.
Camara tries to buck Addams off but Addams is having none of it.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Camara keeps working.
Addams controls the position.
Addams trying to control the position but Camara is working away. #T4#
Camara gets back to half guard.
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Camara defending well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Addams in particular looking to stall.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Camara is defending well.
Addams is keen to just control but Camara is a slippery customer.#T5#
Addams sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Camara preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Addams not doing much here.
#T6#
Camara trying to control here.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Camara is looking to improve his position.
Addams stalling.
Camara controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T7#
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams is pressing down on Camara's thigh, looking to free his foot. Camara is holding on for now.
Camara is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Addams passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (6) vs (0) Camara
Addams moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T8#
Camara is trying to improve his position.
Addams trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face as Addams controls the position.
Addams tries to advance to mount but Camara denies him.
Addams in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T9#
Addams trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
You can see the frustration on Camara's face as Addams controls the position.
Addams trying to control the position but Camara is working away.
Camara manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Addams controlling the pace.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Camara doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Camara keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T10#
Addams wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Camara being controlled here, momentarily.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camara keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T11#
Camara pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams trying to control but Camara is working from the bottom.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T12#
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Camara for as long as he can get away with.
Camara pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Addams drops back looking for a leg! Camara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Camara manages to kick Addams off! Addams jumps back into Camara's guard.
Camara keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T13#
Addams wants to control from the top but Camara keeps moving.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (9) vs (0) Camara
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Camara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Camara has escaped the position, nice work there. #T14#
Addams controls the position.
Addams passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Camara! Score +2 for reaching mount: Addams (11) vs (0) Camara
Addams content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams tries to control but Camara wriggling away.
Addams fails to take his opponent's back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 11 to 0.
A relieved looking Lurch Addams 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:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zdravko Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams misses with a takedown #CL#
and Saric counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Saric decides to pull guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saric holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Addams 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.
Addams trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Addams pushing down on Saric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Addams not doing much here.
#T3#
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Addams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saric sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T4#
Addams is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams stalling. #T5#
Addams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saric! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (0) vs (3) Addams
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams tries to control but Saric wriggling away.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Saric is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams controlling from mount.
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Saric's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Addams takes Saric's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (0) vs (6) Addams
Addams controls the action.#SUB2#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
Addams controls the action.#T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Addams.
Addams wants to control but Saric manages to buck him off and is now in Addams's guard! Nice work there by Saric! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (6) Addams
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (8) Addams
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working. #T9#
Saric works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saric keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Addams stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position. #T10#
Addams is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams not doing much here.
Saric is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Saric wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams stalling.
Saric is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Addams controlling the action here.
More stalling from Addams.#T12#
Addams is looking to pass Saric's guard but actually Saric recovers to full guard.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Addams being controlled here momentarily.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (11) Addams
Addams wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14##SUB2#
Addams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saric knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Addams moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (2) vs (13) Addams
Saric has given up his back here. Will Addams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (16) Addams
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Saric tries to buck him off.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 16 to 2.
Lurch Addams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lalo Jimenez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jimenez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams pushes down on Jimenez's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jimenez is trying to maintain the position but Addams is very close to passing his half guard.
Jimenez tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jimenez is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Jimenez looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams stalling. #T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jimenez is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Jimenez avoid being mounted?#T2#
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jimenez holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Addams uses his free foot to push down on Jimenez's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Jimenez. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jimenez is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jimenez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Jimenez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Jimenez is working to get back to half guard.
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Jimenez tries to lock up and control but Addams gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Jimenez can't escape the position.
Jimenez is just holding on here. Addams manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (8) vs (0) Jimenez
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jimenez doesn't escape.
Jimenez wants to control his opponent's hands but Addams gets his hands free. #SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Jimenez is defending it well.
#SUB#
Addams has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T4##SUB#
Addams is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Jimenez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Addams.
Jimenez is trying to break free.
Addams trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Jimenez doesn't escape.
Addams is trying to stick to Jimenez's back but Jimenez is turning into Addams. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Addams's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Jimenez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (8) vs (2) Jimenez
Addams manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jimenez manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (2) Jimenez
Jimenez looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimenez, not yet. #SUB2#
Jimenez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #T5#
Addams stays in close to Jimenez's body and controls the position.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jimenez for as long as he can get away with.
Jimenez trying to keep a closed guard but Addams is proving a slippery customer.
Jimenez has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Jimenez working for a triangle but Addams defends it easily.
Addams preventing the sweep. #T6#
Jimenez is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Jimenez looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Jimenez keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Jimenez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.#T7#
Addams is looking to pass into half guard but Jimenez pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jimenez is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (10) vs (4) Jimenez
Jimenez stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Jimenez is pushing down on Addams's leg trying to pass to half guard. Addams is fighting to maintain full guard but Jimenez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams trying to control here.
Addams is positioning himself well to prevent Jimenez advancing to mount.
Addams wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
Addams is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Jimenez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams is staying active underneath Jimenez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams keeping control of the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Jimenez is controlling well.
Jimenez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.#SUB2#
Jimenez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Jimenez is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9#
Addams wants to control but Jimenez is keeping busy.
Jimenez trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Still in half guard, Jimenez seems content to control.
Addams controlling the position well.
Jimenez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams is holding on to half guard well.
Addams is not content to let Jimenez control the position.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Addams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jimenez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams is trying to keep Jimenez in close.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Jimenez is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams pulls Jimenez in to control the position.
Jimenez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T11#
Jimenez trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Addams pulls Jimenez in close to prevent any damage.
Jimenez pushes down on Addams's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Jimenez has control of the leg.
Jimenez wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy. #T12#
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams 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.
Jimenez looking to sit in guard and control but Addams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (4) Jimenez
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jimenez is keeping the position for now.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Jimenez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Addams has gone for a leg lock! Jimenez slips out almost immediately though and dives into Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (12) vs (6) Jimenez
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet. #T13#
Addams managing to control the position.
Jimenez tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Jimenez keeps trying to improve his position.
Jimenez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Jimenez won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #T14#
Jimenez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Jimenez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jimenez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jimenez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (14) vs (6) Jimenez
Jimenez is trying to control the position but Addams postures up.
Jimenez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Jimenez is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams content to stall in guard here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 14 to 6.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 193: Steel vs Arias
Date: Apr 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Arm Breaker!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Breaker looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Addams (4) vs (0) Breaker
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Breaker can't do much from the bottom here.
Addams is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Breaker will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Breaker tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Addams wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Breaker is being controlled here.
Breaker manages to get back to half guard.
Addams stalling.
Breaker is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Addams looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Addams seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T2##SUB2#
Breaker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Addams pulls his head out easily.
Addams is keen to just control but Breaker is a slippery customer.
Addams controlling the action here.
Breaker is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Breaker wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Breaker is looking to control Addams's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Breaker avoid being mounted?
Addams not doing much here.
#T3#
Breaker tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Breaker looking for submissions off his back.
Well, if Addams 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.
Addams'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.
Breaker has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Addams is working away from the top position though.#T4#
Addams keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Further stalling from Addams.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Breaker wants to get back to full guard.
Addams wants to free his trapped foot but Breaker is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T5#
Breaker is refusing to be controlled, as Addams sits in half guard.
Addams controlling the action here.
Addams seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Breaker for as long as he can get away with.#T6#
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Breaker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Breaker is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Breaker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T7#
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Breaker is working away.
Breaker gets full guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams continues to stall.#T8#
Breaker keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Breaker keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams passes into half guard.
Addams controlling the action here.#T9#
Breaker tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Addams is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Breaker trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (0) Breaker
Breaker is desperately trying to improve his position but Addams has a good base and remains in mount.
Breaker keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Breaker defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Addams.
Breaker is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T10#
Breaker wants to hold on but Addams pushes him away.
Breaker is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams controlling from mount.
Breaker is looking to get to half guard.
Addams wants to control the action but instead Breaker gets a body lock and reverses into Addams's guard! Nice work! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (2) Breaker
Addams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Addams.#T11#
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Breaker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams has Breaker pulled in close to control his posture.
Breaker postures up.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Breaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Addams holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams keeping full guard, as Breaker tries to pass. #T12#
Addams pulls Breaker in close to his closed guard and prevents Breaker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Addams has control of Breaker's left arm, preventing Breaker from doing any damage.
Addams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Breaker being controlled here momentarily.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck. #T13#
Breaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Breaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Addams looking to control.
Breaker wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.#SUB#
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams is trying to control the position but Breaker postures up.
Addams 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.
Breaker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (7) vs (5) Breaker#T14#
Addams is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Breaker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Addams is defending against the submission attempts here by Breaker.
Addams is controlling Breaker's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Breaker thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Breaker from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CACC 182: Vicini vs Tomson
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Eddie Gelfen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gelfen defends it nicely.#TD#
Gelfen closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gelfen (4) vs (0) Addams
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Gelfen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Addams is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Gelfen is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Gelfen (6) vs (0) Addams
Gelfen controlling from the full mount.
Gelfen takes Addams's back. Score +3 for taking back: Gelfen (9) vs (0) Addams
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams trying to control the action but Gelfen just sinks the hooks in.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Gelfen has his arm under Addams's chin here. Game over son! Gelfen squeezes tightly and Addams is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eddie Gelfen!
In his post fight interview, Eddie Gelfen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CACC 172: Ribbler vs Simone
Date: Feb 21, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; Pablo Dominguez! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dominguez (0) vs (2) Addams
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.
Dominguez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Addams manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dominguez (2) vs (2) Addams#SUB2#
Addams is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dominguez is aware though and is defending well.
Dominguez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Dominguez's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Dominguez defends it easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Dominguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T1##SUB#
Addams is defending against the submission attempts here by Dominguez.
Dominguez slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams is pressing down on Dominguez's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dominguez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Dominguez forces his way into half guard.
Addams 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.
Addams won't allow Dominguez to pass to mount. #T2#
Dominguez with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dominguez prevents Addams from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dominguez is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams tries to get to full guard but Dominguez has control of the leg.
Dominguez content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams is controlling Dominguez's trapped leg to prevent Dominguez from advancing to side control.#T3#
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Still in half guard, Dominguez seems content to control.
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (5) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Addams wants to hold on but Dominguez pushes him away.
Addams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Addams is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez stalling. #T4#
Addams is holding on to half guard well.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is keeping busy.
Dominguez works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (8) vs (2) Addams#T5#
Dominguez has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (10) vs (2) Addams
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Dominguez's attempts to control the action.
Dominguez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tries to lock up and control but Dominguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Dominguez avoids the attempt from Addams to control.#T6#
Addams tries to reverse the position but Dominguez maintains control.
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Dominguez content just to control the position here.
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Dominguez wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Addams wants to control but Dominguez is having none of it.#T7#
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Addams working to try and regain half guard.
Dominguez controlling from mount.
Addams sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
Addams looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dominguez is controlling the pace.
#T8#
Dominguez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Addams knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dominguez is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams wants to improve his position but Dominguez is controlling well.
Dominguez controlling the action here.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to control here.
#T9#
Well, if Dominguez 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.
Dominguez trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams trying to hold on to Dominguez's head to control him but Dominguez postures up.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Dominguez seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Addams does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Dominguez in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Dominguez works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (13) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Dominguez controlling from the full mount.
Dominguez tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T11#
Addams is not content to let Dominguez control the position.
Dominguez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Dominguez is looking to advance position but Addams won't allow it.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Dominguez controlling the pace.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Dominguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dominguez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T12#
Addams looking to control.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Dominguez postures up.
#SUB2#
Addams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dominguez can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Addams is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dominguez wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Dominguez is working hard here to advance position.#T13#
Addams keeping moving, preventing Dominguez from controlling successfully.
Dominguez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Dominguez (16) vs (2) Addams
Addams tries to improve position but can't.
Dominguez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Dominguez takes a little break here. Addams wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Dominguez trying to control the position but Addams is working away. #T14#
Addams tries to buck Dominguez off but Dominguez is having none of it.
Dominguez has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Addams! Score +2 for reaching mount: Dominguez (18) vs (2) Addams
Dominguez looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Dominguez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Addams is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dominguez tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams tries to hold on but Dominguez postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dominguez controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dominguez takes the fight on points by 18 to 2.
In his post fight interview, Pablo Dominguez gave a big smile as he said 'Train Gracie Jiu-Jitsu by day, Joe Rogan podcast by night. '. |
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Event:
CACC 165: Andersson vs Halo
Date: Jan 24, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 5 losses; Amos Burton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Addams feints and as Burton raises his hands in defense, Addams changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Burton#SUB2#
Burton working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Addams has passed into half guard!
#SUB2#
Burton looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Burton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB2#
Burton looking for submissions off his back.
Burton wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Addams is working for a submission of some sort.
Addams is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Burton! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Burton
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Burton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T1#
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Burton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Burton can't escape the position.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams trying to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton working to try and regain half guard.
Burton is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Burton is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#T2#
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Addams tries to control but Burton wriggling away.
Addams prevents Burton from getting the reversal.
Addams content just to control the position here.
Addams looking to control but Burton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Burton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (5) vs (2) Burton
Addams controls Burton momentarily but Burton frees himself. #T3##SUB#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Burton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Burton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams looking to control.
#SUB#
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Burton is proving a slippery customer.
Addams is pulling down on Burton's head. It's preventing any offense from Burton, at least for the moment.
Addams wants to hit a sweep here but Burton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Addams there! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (5) Burton#T4#
Burton looking to control and managing it successfully.
Addams is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#T5#
Addams tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
Addams keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Burton avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Burton looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Addams is trying to escape the mount.
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams is looking to improve his position but Burton isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams wants to control but Burton is having none of it.#T7#
Burton prevents Addams from getting the reversal.
Burton avoids the attempt from Addams to control.
Burton takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams wants to control but Burton is having none of it.
Burton tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Addams is looking to improve his position but Burton isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Punch Out Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Burton wants to control the pace but Addams is squirming around nicely.
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Burton has a good base and remains in mount.
Addams prevents Burton from taking his back.
Addams bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (7) vs (5) Burton
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
Burton keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass. #SUB2#
Addams got a little sloppy there for a moment and Burton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Addams has managed to get both his arms back between Burton's legs - danger averted.#T9#
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Burton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Burton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Addams trying to control but Burton is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Burton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Addams doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Addams manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T10#
Burton keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Burton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Addams slips nicely into half guard.
Burton is in trouble now - Addams has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (10) vs (5) Burton#SUB#
Addams has hold of Burton's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Burton manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Addams moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Addams (13) vs (5) Burton#SUB#
Burton showing good submission defense here.
Addams controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
#T11#
Burton is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Addams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Burton is defending it well.
#SUB#
Burton fending off the submission attempt from Addams. #SUB#
Addams is persistently looking for the submission but Burton is defending it well.
Burton tries to escape the position.
#T12#
Addams is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #SUB#
Addams is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB#
Addams 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, Burton has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Addams controls the position.
Burton prevents Addams from getting a body triangle.
Addams controlling well, preventing Burton from escaping the position.
Addams doesn't have the hooks in and Burton manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (13) vs (7) Burton
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Burton is one step ahead there. #T13#
Addams is trying to keep Burton in close.
Addams wants to sweep here but Burton controlling him for the moment.
Burton postures up.
#SUB#
Addams has his foot on Burton's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burton works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Addams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Burton controls the pace.#T14#
Addams wants to control but Burton passes easily into half guard.
Addams has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Burton is working away from the top position though.
Addams wants to get back to full guard but Burton has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (13) vs (10) Burton
Burton trying to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams tries to hold on but Burton postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams manages to regain half guard. Good work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Lurch Addams thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CACC 159: Average vs Halo III
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 10 losses; Johnny Bolivar! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Addams closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bolivar quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bolivar (0) vs (2) Addams#SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Addams is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bolivar is just riding it out for now. Addams eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Bolivar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams not doing much here.
Bolivar gets back to full guard.
#T1#
Bolivar looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Addams is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Bolivar is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Bolivar has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bolivar (2) vs (2) Addams
Bolivar trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar won't allow Addams to sweep him here.
Addams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bolivar slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Bolivar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Addams looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Bolivar pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (5) vs (2) Addams
Addams is squirming around, avoiding Bolivar's attempts to control the action.
Bolivar works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Bolivar (8) vs (2) Addams
Addams tries to roll but Bolivar sticks to his back.
#SUB#
Addams preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Bolivar.
Addams staying busy and making it hard for Bolivar to control. #T3#
Addams trying to control the position but Bolivar manages to sink in the hooks.
Bolivar just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Bolivar tries to keep control of the position but Addams is staying busy.
Addams tries to break free.
Addams prevents Bolivar from getting a body triangle.
Addams trying to control the action but Bolivar just sinks the hooks in.
A lull in the action here.
#T4#
Addams rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (11) vs (2) Addams
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Addams regains half guard.
Bolivar wants to take a breather but Addams is having none of it. #SUB#
Bolivar is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well.
Addams wants to improve his position but Bolivar is controlling well.
Addams 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.#T5#
Bolivar is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Bolivar is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Bolivar is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bolivar tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams trying to control but Bolivar postures up.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Bolivar prevents Addams from improving his position.#T6##SUB2#
Addams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bolivar pulls his head out easily.
Bolivar is thwarting Addams's attempts to control the position.
Addams is staying active underneath Bolivar, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Bolivar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T7#
Bolivar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bolivar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Addams has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bolivar is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Addams. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (14) vs (2) Addams
Addams is looking for a sweep.
Addams sneaks back into half guard.
Bolivar wants to pass to mount but Addams is defending the position. #T8#
Bolivar slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams is trying to maintain the position but Bolivar is very close to passing his half guard.
Bolivar is taking a breather. Addams 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.
Addams moves into full guard.
Bolivar is stalling in the full guard.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Bolivar advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T9##SUB#
Bolivar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Addams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams trying to control here.
#SUB#
Bolivar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bolivar stalling.
The fighters are battling for position here. Addams manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T10#
Bolivar won't allow Addams to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Addams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Addams controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself. #SUB2#
Addams working for a triangle but Bolivar defends it easily.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bolivar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Bolivar stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Addams controlling Bolivar's posture.
Addams can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bolivar controls the pace.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet.
Bolivar looking to pass the guard.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bolivar controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Addams controls Bolivar momentarily but Bolivar frees himself.
Bolivar tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Bolivar trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Bolivar is fighting to break Addams's control of his arms but Addams is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bolivar postures up.
Bolivar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Addams escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bolivar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Addams looking to control but Bolivar passes into half guard.
#T13#
Addams preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB2#
Addams actively working from the bottom here.
Bolivar wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy.
Bolivar frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Bolivar (17) vs (2) Addams
Addams is desperately trying to improve his position but Bolivar has a good base and remains in mount.
Bolivar tries to control but Addams wriggling away.
Addams is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Bolivar tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bolivar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tries to hold on but Bolivar postures up.
Addams is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams tries to lock up and control but Bolivar gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams is working to get back to half guard.
Bolivar looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bolivar takes the fight on points by 17 to 2.
Johnny Bolivar 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:
CACC 151: Ty vs Tetsuo
Date: Dec 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 22 losses; Tyrone Sparxx!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Addams shoots in and bounces Sparxx off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Sparxx
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparxx is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully. #T1#
Sparxx is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Addams trying to control but Sparxx is working from the bottom.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (2) Sparxx
Sparxx trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sparxx stays in close to Addams's body and controls the position.
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (2) Sparxx#T2#
Addams wants to control but Sparxx is keeping him busy.
Sparxx is doing well to control the position and prevent Addams from advancing to side control.
Sparxx trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams is trying to control. Sparxx wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Addams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx regains full guard. Nicely done.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Addams has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Sparxx controlling Addams's posture.
Addams forces his way into half guard.
Sparxx wants to get back to full guard.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sparxx does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparxx manages to get to full guard.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving. #T4#
Sparxx is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Sparxx is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB2#
Sparxx had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Addams defends it easily.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparxx controlling the position.#T5#
Let's hope that Sparxx 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.#SUB2#
Sparxx throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Sparxx is keeping the position.
Sparxx working a defensive guard here.
Sparxx keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Sparxx trying to control the position here.
Sparxx not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sparxx is keeping the position for now.
Addams postures up.
Addams wants to control from the top but Sparxx keeps moving.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparxx is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams is really struggling to control Sparxx but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sparxx pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Sparxx lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (4) vs (4) Sparxx
Sparxx sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sparxx is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sparxx looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T8##SUB2#
Sparxx is trying to work for a kimura but Addams is defending well.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
Addams tries to roll over but Sparxx keeps him under control.
Addams wants to control but Sparxx is keeping busy.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to control here.
Sparxx moves into full mount! Addams won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (7) Sparxx#T9#
Addams tries to lock up and control but Sparxx gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Sparxx wants to take his opponent's back but Addams doesn't allow it.
Addams tries to reverse the position but Sparxx maintains control.
Addams regains half guard.
Addams is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Sparxx passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Addams! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (4) vs (10) Sparxx#SUB2#
Sparxx working for a submission but Addams is keeping him at bay.
Addams is just holding on here. Sparxx manages to take his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Addams (4) vs (13) Sparxx#T10#
Addams tries to escape the position.
Sparxx not allowing Addams to control his hands.
Addams is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx looking to break Addams's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Addams remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Sparxx will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Addams staying busy and making it hard for Sparxx to control.
Addams wants to control his opponent's hands but Sparxx gets his hands free. #SUB2#
Addams defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Sparxx's arms. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the choke from the back. #T11#
Addams trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #SUB2#
Sparxx looking for the RNC.
Addams can't escape the position.
Addams trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Addams tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Addams showing good submission defense here.
Addams trying to control the hands but Sparxx breaks the grip.
Sparxx trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Sparxx 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, Addams has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Sparxx gets his hands free as Addams looks to control. #T12##SUB2#
Sparxx is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Sparxx is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Addams has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB2#
Addams is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Addams tries to escape the position.
Sparxx really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Addams.
Addams tries to escape but Sparxx has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Addams is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Addams fending off the submission attempt from Sparxx.
Sparxx struggling to keep hold of the position.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Sparxx has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Addams breaks Sparxx's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (13) Sparxx
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparxx is retaining full guard.
Sparxx bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Addams (6) vs (15) Sparxx
Sparxx is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sparxx is one step ahead there.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T14#
Addams seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
Addams is adopting a defensive guard.
Addams wants to sweep here but Sparxx controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sparxx tries to free his leg and advance position but Addams is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparxx wins on points by 15 to 6.
Tyrone Sparxx gave a mention to HELLBENT in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
CACC 145: St Pierre vs Dennis
Date: Nov 29, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Lurch Addams! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Clarence Frost!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Addams fails with a takedown attempt.
Frost wants to counter the offense by Addams and move into the clinch position.#TD#
Addams fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Frost to the ground. Addams is now in Frost's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Addams (2) vs (0) Frost
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Addams trying to control but Frost is working from the bottom.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Frost is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Frost keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Frost is retaining full guard.
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Addams is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frost swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Addams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Punch Out Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Addams is working hard here to advance position.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams advances to half guard.
Addams is trying to control the action in half guard but Frost is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Addams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Frost won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #T4#
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams is looking to advance position but Frost won't allow it. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but Frost is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Addams to get the leverage.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Addams is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T5#
Addams'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.
Frost is in trouble now - Addams has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (5) vs (0) Frost
Addams is trying to control here but Frost has managed to regain half guard.
Addams frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Addams (8) vs (0) Frost#SUB#
Frost defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Addams.
Addams controlling the pace for now.
Frost is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action. #T6#
Addams is really struggling to control Frost but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Addams is trying to control here but Frost has managed to regain half guard.
#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Frost trying to control but Addams postures up.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T7#
Addams trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to advance position but Frost counters by regaining guard.
Addams sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Frost's guard.
Frost is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Addams performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #T8##SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Frost defends it well.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Frost won't allow Addams to pass to mount. #T9#
Frost is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Addams trying to control the action but Frost is working from the bottom.
Addams controlling the pace. #SUB#
Addams seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Addams is controlling the pace.
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frost keeps working.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams not doing much here.
#T11#
Addams wants to control but Frost is keeping him busy.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams not doing much here.
Frost is staying active underneath Addams, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Addams is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Addams seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frost does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Frost is not content to let Addams control the position.#SUB#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Addams content to control rather than advance. #T13#
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Frost is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Frost defending well. #T14#
Addams wants to take a breather but Frost is having none of it. #SUB#
Addams seems to be looking for submissions.
Addams perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Frost is defending against the submission attempts here by Addams.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Frost is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, Lurch Addams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CACC 135: Bok vs Sparxx III
Date: Nov 01, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Devlin Draco! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Draco moves into the clinch.
Addams has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Draco avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Addams tries to score a body lock takedown but Draco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Devlin Draco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Addams.
Addams tries to score a body lock takedown but Draco shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Addams has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Draco is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Addams drags the fight down to the ground.
Draco wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving. #SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Draco definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams wants to improve his position but instead Draco has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Draco trying to pass the guard but Addams defending well.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T1##SUB2#
Addams looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Addams is refusing to be controlled, as Draco sits in half guard.
Addams is trying to get back to full guard.
Draco is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
#T2#
Draco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (3) vs (0) Addams
Draco wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Draco looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Addams really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Draco controlling from mount. #T3#
Draco can't control as he wanted to and Addams manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Draco prevents Addams from improving his position.
Addams slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Addams can't keep his opponent in guard - Draco advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Addams wants to get back to full guard.
Addams is not content to let Draco control the position.
Addams is looking for a sweep. Draco is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
Draco has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Draco (6) vs (0) Addams
Draco controlling the position easily from mount.
Draco looking to control but Addams is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Draco takes Addams's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Addams is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Draco (9) vs (0) Addams
Addams is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Draco off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Addams is trying to break free.
#T5##SUB#
Draco is persistently looking for the submission but Addams is defending it well.
Draco controls the action.
Addams breaks Draco's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (9) vs (2) Addams
Draco has control of Addams's left arm, preventing Addams from doing any damage.
Addams wants to control from the top but Draco keeps moving.
Addams looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Draco pulls Addams in close to prevent any damage.
Draco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Addams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Draco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams looking to sit in guard and control but Draco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (11) vs (2) Addams
Addams bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Draco's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (11) vs (4) Addams
Draco looking to hit a scissor sweep but Addams is one step ahead there.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom. #T7#
Addams wants to pass the guard but Draco is keeping the position.
Addams content to stall in guard here.
Draco wants to sweep here but Addams controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now.
Draco is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now. #T8##SUB2#
Addams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Draco looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Draco looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Draco! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Draco (15) vs (4) Addams
Draco trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Draco off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Draco (15) vs (8) Addams#T9#
Draco breaks Addams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (17) vs (8) Addams
Draco sitting in guard here, content to control.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully.
Addams is trying to hold Draco in close to prevent damage but Draco has managed to pass into half guard.
Draco is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T10#
Addams is looking to control Draco's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Addams avoid being mounted?
Draco wants to control but Addams is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Addams actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Draco is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Addams defends it well.
Addams is not content to let Draco control the position.#T11#
Draco tries to pass to full mount but Addams defends it.
Draco stalling away here and it's allowed Addams to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Draco showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Addams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (17) vs (10) Addams
Draco is trying to keep Addams in close.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Draco is keeping the position for now. #T12##SUB#
Draco has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Addams can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Addams trying to control but Draco is working from the bottom.
Draco bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Addams's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Draco (19) vs (10) Addams
Addams is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB2#
Addams throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Draco passes Addams's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T13#
Draco trying to mount his opponent but Addams defends it.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Addams keeping moving, preventing Draco from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Draco doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Draco manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Addams had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Draco defends it easily.
Draco wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving. #T14#
Draco advances to half guard.
Addams is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB#
Draco is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Addams has managed to free his arm - good work.
Addams trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Addams is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Draco pulls his head out easily.
Addams won't allow Draco to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Draco takes the fight on points by 19 to 10.
Devlin Draco very nearly forgot to thank Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrock tries to clinch there but Addams circles away.
#TD#
Addams feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lothbrock is letting Addams control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T1##SUB#
Addams in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Lothbrock is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lurch Addams!
Lurch Addams decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
PF24 Alcala v McStafferson
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carmo misses with a double jab.
Carmo stalks Addams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Addams's face. Addams staggers backwards, shaken.#CUT2#It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.#CL#
Addams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Addams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carmo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Carmo is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carmo can't find room to land a body shot as Addams controls the action.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Carmo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Addams is breathing heavily.
Carmo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams is trying to push Carmo away but Carmo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Carmo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carmo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Carmo with a nice cross.#T1#
Carmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Addams defends it nicely.
Carmo lands a nice looking body shot.
Carmo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Carmo cracks Addams with an uppercut from hell and Addams crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Carmo's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC2#Addams is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Carmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carmo controlling from the top position. #T2#
Carmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving. #SUB#
Carmo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Addams is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Carmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carmo throws a big elbow that misses. #T3#
Addams working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Carmo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Carmo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Carmo stopping the sweep attempt from Addams.
Carmo postures up.
Carmo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Carmo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Carmo trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Addams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Addams has Carmo up against the cage in a clinch.
Carmo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Carmo blocks an elbow strike.#T4#
Carmo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carmo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Addams on the side of the head.#CUT2#Lurch Addams's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams tries to clinch #TD2#
and Carmo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Addams is looking to stand back up but Carmo counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Addams. #REVR#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carmo trying to control from half guard but Addams is working away. #SUB2#
Carmo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Carmo trying to advance position but Addams counters by regaining guard.
Carmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Carmo wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lucio Francisco Carmo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Carmo just misses with a punch to the body.
Addams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Carmo dips to his left and cracks Addams with an uppercut!
Carmo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL#
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Addams misses with a punch to the body.
Carmo swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Carmo.
A short right from Carmo on the inside.
Carmo avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Addams presses Carmo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Carmo has hold of one of Addams's legs. Addams is fighting the takedown attempt but Carmo gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams wants to stand and escape but Carmo is having none of it. #T1#
Carmo trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Carmo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Carmo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Addams is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Addams tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Carmo scores with a decent looking hook.
Carmo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Addams momentarily.
#CUT2#Jeez, Lurch Addams's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#T2#
Addams tries to clinch but Carmo moves out of range.
And Carmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Addams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Addams fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've been told by Addams's head coaches at Power Plant MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Carmo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Addams defends it nicely.
Carmo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And Carmo tries to counter it with a takedown but Addams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice uppercut lands for Carmo. That snapped Addams's head back.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lucio Francisco Carmo!
Lucio Francisco Carmo 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:
RapidFC 62
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Mayhem clinches with his opponent.
Mayhem misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mayhem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mayhem blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Mayhem lands with a light punch inside.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Bryan Mayhem has been cut.
Mayhem blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Mayhem leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Mayhem on the inside.
Mayhem takes an elbow to the temple.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayhem is defending well for now.
Mayhem scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Mayhem blocks with his arms.
Addams blocks a body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Addams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Mayhem fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Addams, pushing him back against the cage.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mayhem is defending well for now.
Mayhem lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Mayhem takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mayhem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Addams looks winded!
Mayhem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem works on Addams's body with a couple of short punches.
A short body shot lands from Mayhem as the two fighters clinch.
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath Addams's ribcage. Addams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mayhem blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Mayhem lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mayhem tries to throw a body punch but Addams avoids it by throwing Mayhem back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a right hand.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Mayhem fails to land.
Mayhem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mayhem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem blocks the elbow strike.
#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Mayhem.
Addams landing knees to the head.
Mayhem misses with a punch to the body.
Mayhem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mayhem.
Mayhem scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Mayhem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mayhem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good body shot from Mayhem.
Mayhem lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mayhem throws a head punch that misses.
Mayhem throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mayhem lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Mayhem.
Addams blocking some punches.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Addams stalling in the clinch but Mayhem improves position.
Mayhem lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mayhem lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Mayhem. #ROC#
Addams is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.#T3#
Mayhem digs a right hand underneath Addams's ribcage. Addams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Addams is still on wobbly legs! Can Mayhem finish him?
Mayhem pushes Addams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Mayhem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mayhem.
Nice body punch from Mayhem.
Mayhem unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Addams! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Mayhem is unloading with more strikes now! Addams drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Mayhem!
A victorious Bryan Mayhem thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
RapidFC Tokyo 40
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Addams moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Addams misses with a low kick.
Svensson lands with an uppercut that bounces Addams off the cage and back into range.
Addams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Svensson.
Svensson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Addams momentarily.
Svensson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Svensson swings for the body but Addams moves out of range.
Svensson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addams.
Svensson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1##CL#
Svensson moves into the clinch successfully.
Svensson tries a body shot but Addams blocks it.
A short right from Svensson.
Svensson lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Addams looking to throw knees to the head but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Addams is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Svensson blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
#BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Addams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T2#
Svensson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Svensson moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Svensson.
Addams is trying to push Svensson away but Svensson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Addams's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Addams prevents a body shot from Svensson.
Svensson avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Svensson lands a body shot.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Svensson avoids it.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Svensson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams takes a shot to the head.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Svensson's defenses. #CUT2#
It looks like Sven Svensson has been cut.#T3#
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Svensson lands a nice uppercut.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Svensson blocks with his arms.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Svensson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Addams looking to throw knees to the head but Svensson is blocking nicely.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike.
Svensson blocks the elbow strike.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Svensson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.
Svensson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Svensson blocks it.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T4#
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Svensson digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
A body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Svensson gets through Addams's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Addams's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Addams trying to stall but Svensson improves his position.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Addams wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sven Svensson's cut.
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#
Addams takes one on the button.
Svensson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Addams takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Addams listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL#
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Addams, pushing him back against the cage.
Svensson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sven Svensson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Addams breaks the clinch.
Svensson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sven Svensson is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Addams darts in trying to clinch
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Svensson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Addams can do to turn this around?
Svensson takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Svensson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Addams, pushing him back against the cage.
Addams tries to circle away but Svensson has him pinned against the cage.
Svensson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Addams is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Svensson blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
#T2#
Svensson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Addams taking a breather.
Svensson lands with a short head shot on the inside. #CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams is breathing heavily.
Svensson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Svensson lands with a short shot to the head.
Svensson lands a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Svensson as the two fighters clinch.
Svensson scores with a hook to the body.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
Svensson lands a body punch. #T3#
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Svensson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Svensson cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Svensson digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
A left hand lands to the body for Svensson.
Svensson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
A right handed body shot lands from Svensson.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Svensson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T4#
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
A short right from Svensson on the inside.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Svensson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svensson.
Svensson presses Addams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svensson is working Addams over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Svensson.
Svensson lands an uppercut.
Svensson lands with a right to the head.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Svensson digs a right hand underneath Addams's ribcage. Addams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Svensson.
Svensson lands a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Svensson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Svensson digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sven Svensson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Svensson sizes up Addams with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Svensson has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Svensson throws a jab but it's blocked by Addams.
Nice cross by Svensson.#CUT#
That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.
Addams moves away from the strike by Svensson.
Addams doesn't manage to clinch there - Svensson circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
Addams wants to clinch
and Svensson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Svensson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Addams takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
A short uppercut from Svensson.
Svensson lands a body punch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Svensson's brow.
Svensson avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Addams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Svensson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Svensson cracks Addams with a nice body shot.
Svensson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
The cut above Lurch Addams's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A shot in the inside from Svensson.
Svensson pushes Addams back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Svensson.
Svensson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Lurch Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson lands a nice shot to the body.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #KD#
Svensson drops Addams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Addams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC#
Addams is rocked!
Svensson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Addams is still on wobbly legs! Can Svensson finish him?
Svensson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Addams or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Svensson.
Addams seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Svensson on the inside. #CUT#
Lurch Addams's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson digs a right hand into Addams's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Addams's gas tank.
Svensson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Svensson.
Svensson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Svensson presses Addams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Svensson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sven Svensson!
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Event:
RapidFC 57
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Arciniega jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arciniega throws a quick inside leg kick.
Addams fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Addams backs away, Arciniega returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Addams will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Arciniega throws a lazy uppercut
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Arciniega 's knee.
A bone on bone clash there as Addams blocks the leg kick.
Arciniega throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Arciniega misses with a few strikes there.
Arciniega misses with a left hand
and Arciniega takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Arciniega paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Arciniega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Arciniega avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Arciniega manages to break the clinch.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Arciniega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Addams's calf.
Arciniega missing with a left hand there. Addams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Arciniega. #CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.#T2#
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Addams misses with an elbow strike.
Arciniega lands a body punch.
Addams looks winded!
Arciniega throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC#
Arciniega breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Arciniega.#KD#
Arciniega cracks Addams with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Addams looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Arciniega finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arciniega lands an uppercut, right on the button! Addams tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Alejandro Arciniega!
Alejandro Arciniega decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RFC Showdown in Tokyo 34
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Cinder has his takedown stuffed
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick. #CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cinder stops a takedown attempt from Addams.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cinder.
Addams just leaning against Cinder, taking a breather.
Addams blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Cinder working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Yhorm Cinder has been cut.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Cinder looks winded!
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams. #T1#
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Addams.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Addams is stalling here.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC#
Addams breaks the clinch.
Addams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cinder's calf.#CL#
Addams moves into the clinch successfully.
Addams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cinder is defending well for now.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
Cinder tries to land a knee to the head but Addams blocks with his arms.
#T2#
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Yhorm Cinder's cut even more.
Cinder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams landing knees to the body.
#BC#
Addams breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Addams darts in and clinches Cinder up against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Cinder in his tracks for a moment.
Addams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Addams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cinder up against the cage.
Cinder wants a takedown.
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cinder avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
#T3#
Cinder tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yhorm Cinder.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
Addams lands a nice elbow. #BC#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Addams has Cinder up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cinder's brow. #TD2#
Cinder has hold of one of Addams's legs. Addams is fighting the takedown attempt but Cinder gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Addams looking for a sweep. Not yet Addams, not yet. #SUB#
Addams is looking to cinch up a triangle. Cinder throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Addams's body to avoid the submission. Addams has instead reached around Cinder's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Addams arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Lurch Addams!
Our winner, Lurch Addams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RapidFC 49
Date: Oct 19, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Ryo Takuma has been cut.
Addams throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Takuma blocks it with crossed arms.
Addams blocking some punches.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Takuma avoids the damage to the body.
Takuma lands a nice uppercut.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Addams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
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!
Takuma avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takuma misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams.
Addams throws a leg kick which misses Takuma's front leg but catches the back leg as Takuma tries to avoid it. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Addams steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Takuma misses. #CL#
Takuma has Addams up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Takuma fails to land.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Takuma avoiding damage as Addams throws knees to the body.
Takuma misses with some punches.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takuma avoids it.
Takuma lands with a light punch inside.
Takuma lands with a light punch inside. #T2#
Takuma takes an elbow to the forehead.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takuma avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Takuma wants to break free but Addams has control.
Takuma misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takuma throws a head punch that misses.
Takuma lands a nice shot to the body.
Takuma lands a nice uppercut.
Takuma is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A nice left hand lands by Takuma.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takuma lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Takuma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Takuma lands a left hand that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Takuma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Takuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Takuma avoids it.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Takuma won't want to take too many of those.#T3#
Takuma stalling.
Addams blocking some punches.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Takuma.
Takuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Takuma blocks with his arms.
Addams has Takuma pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Takuma manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Takuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takuma lands a shoulder strike.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams looks winded!
Takuma swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A hook to the body from Takuma.
A left hand lands to the body for Takuma.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Takuma lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takuma lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.#T4#
Takuma lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Takuma creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Takuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Takuma.
Takuma throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Addamss head.
Nice body punch from Takuma.
Takuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takuma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Takuma lands an uppercut.
Takuma lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takuma lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Takuma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Takuma lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC#
Addams is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takuma.
Addams is still on wobbly legs! Can Takuma finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Takuma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Takuma lands a body shot in the clinch.
Addams seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
Takuma drops Addams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Addams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Takuma scores with a shot to the side of Addams's head.
Takuma creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Addams out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Takuma!
Ryo Takuma retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Ryo Takuma misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
RapidFC 46
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Addams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Ray Vision has been cut.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Vision blocks with his arms.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams holds him up against the cage and eventually Vision drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Vision pulls guard.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Vision.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Vision is keeping the position.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Addams passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vision can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Vision tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Addams tries to control but Vision wriggling away.
Vision is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.
Addams looking to control but Vision is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vision really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vision wants to control but Addams is having none of it.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Vision is trying desperately to improve position.
Addams fails to advance to Vision's back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vision sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.
Vision slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Vision looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Addams works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Addams is thwarting Vision's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Addams is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vision defends it well.
Vision tries to roll over but Addams keeps him under control.#SUB#
Addams is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams trying to control from half guard but Vision is working away.
Addams tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vision knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Vision is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vision tries to get to full guard but Addams has control of the leg.
Vision trying to control but Addams postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Vision misses with a head kick.
Vision looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Vision wants to clinch but Addams slips to the side
and Addams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vision's knee momentarily.
Addams tries to clinch up.
Vision is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Addams with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Vision.
Vision is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Addams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vision tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Addams smiles and moves away.
Vision tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Addams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1##CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
Vision tries to pull guard but Addams won't allow it.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ray Vision.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Vision avoids it.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Vision tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Addams displaying some good clinch control by pressing Vision up against the cage.
Vision blocks an elbow strike.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body. #BC#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Vision throws a head kick that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Addams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T2#
Vision is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Vision looks to clinch
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Addams closes the distance and clinches.
Addams tries to land knees in the clinch but Vision avoids the damage to the body.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vision dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
#TD2#
Vision has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Addams regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Addams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vision defends well.
Vision trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Addams is trying to control the position but Vision postures up. #SUB#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vision doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vision manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams is pulling down on Vision's head to control his posture.
Addams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Vision trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vision controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Vision is working Addams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ray Vision has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
My spies in Touch Of Death Combat Academy inform me that Vision has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Addams is trying to keep Vision in close.
Addams looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vision is one step ahead there.
Vision wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vision advances position into side control!
Vision trying to control the position but Addams is working away.
Vision lands a few punches from side control.
Addams is trying to get back to half guard.
Vision trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vision controls the position.
Vision working away.
Addams is not content to let Vision control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ray Vision's cut.
That's time! Addams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Vision tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Addams manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Addams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nice body kick from Addams.
Vision throws a right hand that misses
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Vision moves into range and connects with a jab.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vision swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vision tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Vision just manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vision fails in his attempt to clinch.
Addams is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vision.
Vision throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Addams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ray Vision seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vision throws a leg kick but Addams sees it coming and moves out of range.
Addams tries to counter by clinching up but Vision breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Addams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vision fails with the takedown.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a left hand
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Addams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vision's sensitive parts.
Vision throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vision's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Vision wants to clinch.#T2#
Vision throws a leg kick
and Addams counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Vision falls off balance throwing a combination
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Vision swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Vision 's knee.
Vision has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.
Addams throws a sloppy head kick
and Vision cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vision misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vision can do to turn this around?
Vision throws a sloppy head kick and Addams moves out of range easily.
Ray Vision has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vision throws a looping overhand right but Addams ducks down to avoid it.
Addams appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vision misses with a combination
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick.
Vision moves in looking to clinch but Addams pushes him off.
Addams swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Addams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vision. That did some damage!
Addams thumps Vision with a low kick.
Vision wants to clinch
and Addams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Vision really felt that one!#T4#
Vision loads up on a big right hand but Addams slips the punch.
Addams turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vision fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Addams is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Vision closes the distance but Addams moves to the side
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Addams wants to clinch up but Vision keeps it at a distance.
Vision feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams moves out of range as Vision strikes.
Addams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Vision throws a leg kick #CL#
and Addams holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lurch Addams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Addams, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lurch Addams!
A relieved looking Lurch Addams 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:
RapidFC 38
Date: Aug 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Addams lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hurja connects with a solid leg kick.
Hurja misses with a leg kick
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Hurja throws a head kick but Addams moves out of range.
Addams checks a low kick from Hurja.
Addams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Addams slips a straight right by Hurja.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Hurja steps away.
Hurja looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.#CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurja wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hurja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hurja blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.#T1#
Addams lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Harri Hurja has been cut.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hurja avoids it.
Hurja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurja avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Hurja is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hurja has had enough of the clinch but Addams keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Hurja's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Hurja is trying to break free.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Hurja blocks it.
Hurja avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hurja.
Hurja throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hurja takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT2#
Harri Hurja's cut is getting worse.
Hurja letting Addams take a breather here.#T2##BC#
Hurja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Addams clinches up against the cage.
Hurja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hurja lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Hurja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurja looks to throw the jab but Addams is out of range.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Addams closes the distance and pushes Hurja back into the cage.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hurja is trying to break free.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Addams avoiding damage.
Addams throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Addams.
Hurja blocks an elbow strike.#T3##BC2#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harri Hurja seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams slips a straight right by Hurja.#CL2#
Addams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
Addams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hurja seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Addams can turn it around.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hurja struggles to land a body shot inside as Addams controls his hands.
Hurja is trying to break the clinch but Addams has him pressed against the cage.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Addams pushes off an throws an elbow but Hurja leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hurja has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hurja wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hurja dodges an elbow strike from Addams.
Hurja lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hurja blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Addams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hurja's efforts to push away.
Addams with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T4##BC2#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Addams takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hurja throws a wild body kick that Addams sees coming a mile off.
Hurja misses with an uppercut
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hurja throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Hurja throws a leg kick
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Hurja throws a lazy right hand but Addams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams doesn't manage to clinch there - Hurja circles away.
Addams blocks a jab.
Hurja throws a wild body kick that Addams sees coming a mile off.
Hurja throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harri Hurja's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams.
Hurja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Addams.
Hurja moves out of range of the leg kick from Addams.
Hurja misses with a hook to the body
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Addams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Addams instigates a clinch.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hurja blocks an elbow strike from Addams.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hurja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hurja avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Hurja takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T1#
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Harri Hurja's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Harri Hurja's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lurch Addams!
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
RapidFC 34
Date: Jul 06, 2019 |
#R1#
A jab from Baba misses.
Baba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Addams wants to counter with a clinch but Baba pushes him away.
Baba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Baba on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Baba looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Baba walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Addams checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Addams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Baba throws a left and a right that both miss
and Addams counters with a body kick.
Baba swings for the body but Addams moves out of range.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Addams clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams has Baba pressed against the cage.
Baba is looking to break free of the clinch but Addams has double underhooks.
Baba tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T1#
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Baba's defenses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams. #CUT2#
It looks like Ari Baba has been cut.
Baba is looking to break free of the clinch but Addams has double underhooks.
Baba takes an elbow to the temple.
Baba is trying to push Addams away but Addams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Addams breaks from the clinch.
Baba misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a good, hard body kick but Baba shrugs it off. #CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Baba shrugs off.
Addams content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Baba is breathing heavily.
Baba wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Baba's face.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD2#
Addams lands a big knee to the head and Baba goes down! Addams is looking to finish! #ROC2#
Baba is rocked!#SUB2#
Addams is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Baba is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Oh Baba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The referee asks Addams politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Addams prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Baba seems to have got his legs back now.
Addams is continuing to stall.
Baba gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Baba is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Baba is looking to improve his position but Addams isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Addams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Addams takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Addams lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Baba hang on?
Addams landing strikes from the mount.
Addams looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Addams pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Addams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Addams landing strikes from the mount and Baba is in trouble! #SUB2#
Addams with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Baba taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Baba's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ari Baba's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Addams on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Addams.
A nice leg kick lands there from Addams. #KD#
Baba drops Addams with a beautiful combination! Addams stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Baba is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Baba swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Baba seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Addams can turn it around.#BC2#
Addams breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Baba gets tackled into the cage by Addams. Addams maintains the clinch.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T1#
Addams tries to land a knee to the head but Baba blocks with his arms.
Addams has Baba pressed against the cage, preventing Baba from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Ari Baba's cut is getting worse.
Baba takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Baba is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Oh Baba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Baba is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Baba is trying to force a seperation but Addams has the dominant position.
Baba seems to have got his legs back now.
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lurch Addams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams. #BC2#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Addams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Good leg kick by Baba there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#CL2#
Addams clinches up with Baba and pushes him back against the cage.
Addams tries for a takedown but Baba manages to get underhooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.#T2#
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams stalling in the clinch.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Baba tries to pull guard but Addams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow just above Baba 's eye.
Knees to the body from Addams.
#BC2#
Addams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Addams instigates a clinch.
Baba wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Addams has him pressed against the cage.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Baba shrugs off.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Addams lands an elbow just above Baba 's eye.
Addams pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Baba! Addams unloads with more strikes and Baba sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lurch Addams!
Our winner, Lurch Addams, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
EFC Maneno vs Hepple
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
The fighters circling - Chaelsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chaelsson.
Chaelsson fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Addams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Addams scores with a kick to the midsection.
Chaelsson missing with a left hand there. Addams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've been hearing reports that Chaelsson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Chaelsson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Chaelsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams looks for the body kick but Chaelsson saw that one coming.
Chaelsson closes the distance and clinches up with Addams, looking for a takedown. Chaelsson pushes Addams against the cage but Addams circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Chaelsson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.
Patrick Chaelsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaelsson shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Chaelsson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Addams is looking to regain half guard here but Chaelsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Addams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Chaelsson connects with a decent elbow.
Addams tries to bench press Chaelsson off him but Chaelsson keeps the position.
Chaelsson working away.
Chaelsson is working Addams over with some ground and pound from side control. #CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Chaelsson is looking to take a break and control but Addams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Chaelsson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Chaelsson scoring with punches and elbows. #CUT#
That has opened up Lurch Addams's cut even more.
Addams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Chaelsson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Chaelsson 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chaelsson working the ground and pound.#CUT#
Lurch Addams'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 Lurch Addams's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Patrick Chaelsson!
After winning the bout, Patrick Chaelsson 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:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 4
Date: May 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Addams counters by clinching up.
Rasputin is looking to break free of the clinch but Addams has double underhooks.
Rasputin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
Rasputin wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Addams has Rasputin pressed against the cage, preventing Rasputin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.#BC#
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.
Addams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Rasputin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Evgeni Rasputin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Addams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rasputin is looking to wear down Addams with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rasputin throws a shot from downtown. Addams moves away and avoids it.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Addams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Rasputin.#T1#
Rasputin misses with a hook to the body
and Addams counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin lands a glancing blow to the side of Addams's head.#CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
Rasputin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Addams swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've been told by Rasputin's head coaches at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
A shot to the body from Rasputin misses
and Addams counters with a body kick.
Rasputin is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Addams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rasputin. Addams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rasputin throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Rasputin really felt that one!
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rasputin throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Rasputin misses with a double jab
and Addams counters with an outside leg kick.
Addams bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.
Addams wants to counter with a clinch but Rasputin pushes him away.
Rasputin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
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!
Rasputin throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Addams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.
Addams's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Rasputin lands a slapping body shot.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addams tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rasputin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Addams is just out of range.
Addams misses with a low kick.
Rasputin throws a hook to the side of Addams's head but Addams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rasputin takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin backing away here, and Addams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab from Rasputin misses.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Rasputin steps away.#T3#
Addams keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#CL2#
Addams forces Rasputin back against the cage and clinches.
Rasputin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasputin managing to block the knees to the body from Addams.
#BC#
Rasputin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin throws a hook but Addams avoids it easily.
Addams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasputin.
Addams slips under a jab from Rasputin.
Addams shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Rasputin steps away.
Addams tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Addams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T4#
Addams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rasputin takes a swing at Addams's ribcage but misses.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Rasputin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Addams on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rasputin throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin backing away here, and Addams unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rasputin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Rasputin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rasputin throws a hook but Addams avoids it easily.
Addams blocks a jab.
Rasputin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rasputin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams. #CL2#
Addams darts in and clinches Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rasputin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Addams controls his hands.
#BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Addams lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rasputin will feel that in the morning.
Rasputin swings for the body but Addams moves out of range.
#T1#
Rasputin misses with a jab to the body
letting Addams counter with a right hand.
Addams tries to move into range but Rasputin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A slapping body kick lands there for Addams.
Rasputin throws a sloppy body shot
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick.
Addams throws a head kick that misses.
Rasputin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rasputin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Addams counters with a good low kick that Rasputin was not able to check.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Addams sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rasputin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin keeps the fight on the outside.
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Addams.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Addams ducked under it nicely.
Evgeni Rasputin is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Addams looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Addams slips a jab from Rasputin.
Addams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Rasputin scores with a nice head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range.
Rasputin scores with a body shot.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Rasputin throws a body punch but Addams moves out of range.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Addams avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Addams wants to counter with a clinch but Rasputin pushes him away.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addams walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Rasputin throws a sloppy body shot
and Addams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rasputin's knee momentarily.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Addams slips a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Addams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rasputin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rasputin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Addams can do to turn this around?
Rasputin throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasputin misses with a hook. Addams ducked under it nicely.
Addams was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Addams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice defenses there by Addams.
Addams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rasputin throws a jab when Addams was well out of range.
Addams wants to counter the offense by Rasputin and move into the clinch position.
Addams tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it. #T4#
Rasputin misses with a jab to the body
and Addams counters with a nice kick to the body.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
Addams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Addams slips a jab from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut. Addams saw that one coming.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAddams.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rasputin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Rasputin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Addams.
Addams avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
#CL2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Addams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasputin, pushing him back against the cage.
Addams is struggling to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evgeni Rasputin dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Rasputin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Addams moves away.
Rasputin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Addams throws a big counter head kick but Rasputin avoids it with no problem.
Addams is looking to slow Rasputin down with leg kicks.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Addams wants to counter with a clinch but Rasputin pushes him away.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin misses the shot to the body.
Addams only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rasputin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Rasputin 's knee.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Addams.
Addams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasputin.
Rasputin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rasputin.
Addams avoids the body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a body shot.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Rasputin.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Addams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Addams was well out of range. Poor timing from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the body
and Addams counters with a good, hard body kick but Rasputin shrugs it off.
Lurch Addams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Addams tries to counter with a clinch but Rasputin shakes him off and moves away.
Rasputin 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.
Rasputin misses the body punch
and Addams counters with a slapping leg kick.
Addams lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Addams manages to avoid it.
Addams lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rasputin's sensitive parts.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rasputin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot. #CL2#
Addams has Rasputin up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Evgeni Rasputin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CUT2#
It looks like Evgeni Rasputin has been cut.
Addams trying to land knees to the body.
#T3#
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
Addams taking a breather. #BC#
Rasputin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Addams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rasputin.
Rasputin swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a body kick.
Addams tries to clinch but Rasputin is having none of it.
Rasputin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Addams feints a counter leg kick.
Addams wants to clinch up but Rasputin keeps it at a distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Rasputin misses the target.
Rasputin moves out of range as Addams throws a body kick.
Rasputin will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Rasputin throws a hook but Addams avoids it easily.
Rasputin moves out of range of the body kick.#T4#
Rasputin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rasputin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Addams at a distance.
Rasputin misses with a looping right.
Addams throws out a counter right but Rasputin avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Rasputin misses.
Addams flicks out a counter leg kick but Rasputin steps away.
Addams thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rasputin if he has to take too many more of those.
Rasputin throws a body shot but no joy.
Rasputin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addams is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Addams throws a leg kick but Rasputin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rasputin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Addams throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slow jab from Rasputin misses its intended target.
Rasputin swings away with a body shot that misses
#CL2#
and Addams counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lurch Addams.
I think Rasputin has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Evgeni Rasputin!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Evgeni Rasputin!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Evgeni Rasputin!
Evgeni Rasputin wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Evgeni Rasputin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 3
Date: May 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Hale misses with a shot to the body
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A jab from Hale misses.
Hale misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a nice body kick. #TD#
Hale feints and as Addams raises his hands in defense, Hale changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hale preventing the sweep.
Hale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hale looking to pass the guard.
Addams controls Hale momentarily but Hale frees himself.
Addams keeping full guard, as Hale tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Hale sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard.
Addams is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is trying to control but can't.
#T1##SUB#
Hale is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Addams is just riding it out for now. Hale eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hale is looking for a kimura but Addams is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hale to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hale is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hale prevents Addams from improving his position.#SUB#
Hale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Addams sees it coming and defends easily.
Addams works his way to full guard. Good work.
Addams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hale. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2##SUB#
Hale 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.
We've been hearing good reports from Hale's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
Addams looking to control.
#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Addams working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Addams has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hale has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Addams's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Addams is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Hale thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Hale tries for a kimura but Addams is defending well. #SUB#
Hale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Addams is looking to reverse the position.
Addams is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hale off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hale breaks Addams's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#T4##SUB2#
Hale got a little sloppy there for a moment and Addams has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hale has managed to get both his arms back between Addams's legs - danger averted.
Addams working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hale 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.
Addams 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.#SUB#
Hale is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hale pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Addams is keeping the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keiki Hale dominated that round.
That's time! Hale's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Hale throws a poor cross that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hale looks to land a right hand but Addams moved out of range.
Addams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Addams ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hale tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily
and Addams counters with a head kick.
Nice takedown defense from Addams. No joy for Hale on that attempt.
Hale takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CL2#
Addams gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Hale tries to pull guard but Addams forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keiki Hale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hale stops a takedown attempt from Addams.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hale. #T1#
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hale's face.
Addams is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hale is defending well.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Keiki Hale has been cut.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams stalling.
A knee to the head by Addams.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Addams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#CL2#
Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2##BC2#
Addams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Addams is looking to clinch but Hale is avoiding it.
Hale misses with a right hand
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Lurch Addams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hale misses with a takedown
and Addams counters with an inside leg kick.
Hale with a poor takedown
and Addams counters with an outside leg kick.
Hale looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Addams throws a leg kick which misses Hale's front leg but catches the back leg as Hale tries to avoid it.
Hale throws a big shot that misses.
Addams's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Addams scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hale throws an off balance right hand
and Addams connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Addams is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T3#
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Addams throws a big counter head kick but Hale avoids it with no problem.
Addams lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hale takes a step back to recover.
Addams slips under a jab from Hale.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Lurch Addams seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hale shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hale throws out a loose jab but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hale throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Hale is wise to it.
Hale throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hale sets himself, and Addams steps forward looking for the clinch! Hale avoids it this time.
Addams throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4##CL2#
Addams clinches.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Addams - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Addams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hale letting Addams take a breather here.
Hale takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Addams leaning against his opponent.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Hale's ribcage.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Addams.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Keiki Hale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A solid leg kick lands there for Addams.
Hale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Addams follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Addams throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Addams.
#CL2#
Addams forces Hale back against the cage and clinches.
Addams lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is getting worse.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Hale takes an elbow to the temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hale misses with a hook from the clinch.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Addams with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams lands a good knee to the midsection. Hale won't want to take too many of those.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T1#
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
Keiki Hale's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams working Hale over with knees to the body.
Hale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Hale shrugs off.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Hale chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Addams can pounce on him.
#CL2#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Hale.
Addams has Hale pushed against the cage.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Addams. #CUT2#
Jeez, Keiki Hale's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Hale takes a knee right on the jaw!
#T2#
Addams stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams stalling the fight.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands an elbow inside.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keiki Hale's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lurch Addams!
During a confident post fight interview, Lurch Addams thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 2
Date: May 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Kazehaya fails to land the takedown.
Addams throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kazehaya looks for a takedown but Addams sprawls well.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kazehaya just manages to avoid it.
Kazehaya looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takeru Kazehaya.
Addams does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams ducks under a wild hook from Kazehaya.
Addams throws a counter high kick but Kazehaya was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Addams.
Kazehaya has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kazehaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Kazehaya 's knee.
Kazehaya has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Addams.#T1#
Kazehaya tries for a takedown but Addams circles away easily#CL#
and Addams counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Addams.
Kazehaya tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Addams just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Addams obliges.
Addams lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Takeru Kazehaya has been cut.
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kazehaya's face.
Kazehaya looks winded!
A head punch on the inside from Kazehaya fails to land.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams lands a damaging elbow.
Addams lands an elbow just above Kazehaya 's eye.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#BC#
Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Addams connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kazehaya throws a right hand that misses
and Addams finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#T2#
Kazehaya fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Addams counters with a quick kick to the body but Kazehaya blocks it.
Kazehaya takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
Kazehaya throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kazehaya misses with a hook
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Addams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kazehaya.#CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Addams working Kazehaya over with knees to the body.
Kazehaya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazehaya's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Addams working the clinch nicely. Kazehaya is working for position but Addams cracks him with a big knee to the head! Kazehaya crumples up against the cage and Addams lands two more shots before the ref can save Kazehaya! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Lurch Addams!
A victorious Lurch Addams thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
The Island Season 9, 265+ lbs, Round 1
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Duarte. Addams does a little dance to reset his feet.
Addams steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Duarte.
Duarte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Duarte misses the jab.
A jab from Duarte misses.
Addams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duarte moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromAddams.
Addams gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Duarte throws a jab but it's blocked by Addams.
Addams tries to counter with a clinch but Duarte shakes him off and moves away.
Duarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a leg kick.
Duarte tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte keeps the fight on the outside.
Addams fails in his attempt to clinch.
Duarte misses with a looping left.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Duarte misses with an uppercut
and Addams counters with a nice low kick that buckles Duarte's knee momentarily.
Duarte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Duarte throws an overhand right that lands on Addams's shoulder, as Addams tries to avoid the shot.
Duarte looks to land a left hand but Addams moved out of range nicely.
Diego Duarte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Addams's head but Addams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Addams tries to counter with a clinch but Duarte shakes him off and moves away.
Addams moves in looking to clinch but Duarte pushes him off.
Duarte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Duarte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Duarte swats away the attempt to clinch by Addams.
It looked like Duarte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Duarte throws a poor cross that misses
and Addams counters with a nice body kick.
Duarte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Addams.
Duarte throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Addams only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Duarte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Addams appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Duarte has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Addams slips under a jab.
Addams tries to counter with a clinch but Duarte shakes him off and moves away.
Addams connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #CL#
Duarte clinches up with Addams and pushes him back against the cage.
Addams lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Diego Duarte has been cut.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Duarte blocks it.
Addams's coach down at ELITE Island Gym - 19 Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Addams's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Duarte misses with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Duarte misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte scores with a hook to the body.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Duarte.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Duarte lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Addams.
Duarte lands a hook that snaps the head of Addams backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Duarte.
Addams throws an elbow that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Duarte.
#T3#
Addams lands an elbow just above Duarte 's eye.
Addams misses with a knee to the head.
Duarte can't find room to land a body shot as Addams controls the action.
Addams misses with an elbow over the top.
Duarte avoids a wild elbow strike from Addams.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Duarte.
Duarte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Duarte.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Duarte takes an elbow to the temple.
Duarte throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Duarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Duarte scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Addams throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Addams wants to take the fight to the mat but Duarte manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Duarte misses with a body punch.
Addams tries a knee to the head but Duarte blocks it.
A short uppercut from Duarte.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T4#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
Diego Duarte's cut is getting worse.
Duarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duarte swings wildly with an uppercut but Addams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Addams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Duarte misses with a punch to the body.
Duarte blocks the elbow strike.
Duarte misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Duarte is breathing heavily.
Addams unloads a knee to the mid-section. Duarte lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Duarte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Addams pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
Duarte takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Diego Duarte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Diego Duarte's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Duarte avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Duarte throws a shot from downtown. Addams moves away and avoids it.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Duarte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Addams doesn't seem phased though.
Duarte throws a hook but Addams avoids it easily.
And Addams responds with a good body kick, but Duarte manages to step out the way in time.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Duarte crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Addams - the referee stops the clock and Duarte gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Addams. Duarte manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Duarte throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick.
Duarte throws a hook to the side of Addams's head but Addams sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Addams is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#T1#
Duarte misses with a straight right.
Duarte throws a predictable looking body shot
and Addams counters with a solid body kick.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Duarte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Duarte is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Addams's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Addams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Addams tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Addams lands a leg kick that knocks Duarte off balance momentarily.
Duarte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Addams can pounce on him.
A swing and a miss from Duarte.
Duarte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Addams.
Duarte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Addams avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Addams dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Duarte. That did some damage!
Duarte rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Addams counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
Duarte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Addams throws out the jab.
Addams lands with a nice body kick.
Addams is looking to clinch but Duarte is avoiding it.
Addams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Duarte.
Addams tries to close the distance and clinch but Duarte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Both fighters circling a little - Addams finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Addams wants to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams slips under a jab from Duarte.
Duarte misses with an uppercut
and Addams counters with a thumping low kick. #T3#
Duarte misses with a body punch
and Addams makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Duarte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Addams.
Duarte throws a body shot but no joy.
Addams tries a quick counter leg kick but Duarte is wise to it.
Duarte misses with a looping right.
Duarte misses with an uppercut. Addams saw that one coming.
Duarte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Addams counters with a nice leg kick. #CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch.
Addams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Duarte misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams.
Addams missing with knees to the body.
Duarte lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Duarte struggles to land a body shot inside as Addams controls his hands.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Addams. #T4#
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duarte's defenses.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC2#
Addams manages to break the clinch.
Duarte throws a lazy uppercut
and Addams counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Addams avoids the body shot from Duarte.
Addams tries to clinch up but Duarte circles away and keeps his distance.
Duarte swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Addams is looking to clinch but Duarte is avoiding it.
Duarte on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Duarte will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#CL#
Duarte drives through and clinches with Addams against the cage.
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Addams effectively controlling the action here.
Addams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Duarte.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Addams tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Duarte avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Diego Duarte's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Addams tries to clinch but Duarte moves out of range.
Duarte misses with a hook. Addams ducked under it nicely.
Addams tries to counter by closing the distance.
Duarte throws a big shot that misses.
Duarte connects with a single shot there.#CL2#
Addams has Duarte up against the cage in a clinch.
Addams scores a nice knee to the body.
Addams stalling against the cage.
Duarte tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duarte avoids the elbow strike from Addams, against the cage.
Addams has Duarte pressed against the cage.
Addams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Duarte has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duarte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Duarte has a couple of punches blocked by Addams.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Addams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Duarte's brow. #T1#
Addams looking for a takedown.
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Duarte takes an elbow to the temple.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duarte's defenses. #CUT2#
Diego Duarte's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Addams working Duarte over with knees to the body.
Addams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Duarte's ribcage.#BC2#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Addams has taken the fight to the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Addams connects with a nasty looking knee right to Duarte's face.
#CUT2#
Jeez, Diego Duarte's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Duarte takes a knee to the side of the body.
Addams just leaning against Duarte, taking a breather.
Duarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Duarte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Addams lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Duarte takes a knee right on the jaw!
#ROC2#
Duarte is rocked!
Addams lands an elbow inside.
Oh Duarte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Duarte misses with a short punch on the inside.
Addams creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Duarte's defenses.
Clinched against the cage, Addams lands a big elbow that drops Duarte! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Duarte is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lurch Addams!
After winning the bout, Lurch Addams 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:
IVT 14
Date: Apr 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Zombie shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Addams pinned against the cage. Addams gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zombie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Addams but Addams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Addams fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zombie just manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Zombie moves into the clinch.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Strike Zombie has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Zombie looks winded!#BC#
Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Addams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Addams thuds his shin into the meat of Zombie 's side.
Addams lands with an uppercut that bounces Zombie off the cage and back into range.
Strike Zombie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##CL#
Addams gets a clinch.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Zombie 's ribcage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Zombie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Addams's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Addams landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Addams landing knees to the body.
Addams scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
#T2#
Zombie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Addams.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Addams.
Addams taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Zombie in his tracks for a moment.
Addams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Knees in the clinch landing for Addams.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zombie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Addams effectively controlling the action here.#T3#
Addams landing knees to the body.
Addams connects with a knee to the head.
#ROC#
Zombie is rocked!
Addams using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zombie is still on wobbly legs! Can Addams finish him?
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #TD#
Addams wants the takedown. Zombie is fighting it off but Addams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Zombie 's guard against the cage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams is pushing down on Zombie 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zombie is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Addams looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Addams slows the pace down in half guard.
Addams has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Addams knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zombie on the ground.
Addams wants to advance to full mount but Zombie doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zombie seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Addams slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Addams lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Addams looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Addams trying to control but Zombie is working from the bottom.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams trying to control the position from guard on top but Zombie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Strike Zombie 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Addams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Zombie has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#BC#
Addams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zombie closes the distance but Addams moves to the side
and Addams counters with a low kick, right behind Zombie 's knee.
Addams keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
An attempted straight right counter from Addams misses the target.#CL#
Addams darts in and clinches Zombie up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams lands a knee to the body.
Addams working Zombie over with knees to the body.
Addams manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zombie is breathing heavily.#T1#
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zombie takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zombie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Addams lands an elbow inside that Zombie shrugs off. #CUT#
That has opened up Strike Zombie 's cut even more.
Addams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zombie can do to turn this around?#KD#
Addams lands a big knee from the Thai clinch and Zombie goes down hard! The ref takes a good look at him but he's still defending himself. Addams in side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Addams is staying tight to Zombie 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Addams'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.#T2#
Addams wants to stand but Zombie has his arm trapped.
Addams taking a breather here.
Addams misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Addams is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zombie 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Addams tries to advance to mount but can't.
Addams is looking to take a break and control but Zombie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Addams controls the position.
Addams has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Addams throws some wild stikes that Zombie manages to avoid easily.
Addams landing strikes from the mount and Zombie is in trouble!
Zombie is squirming around, avoiding Addams's attempts to control the action.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams looking to finish with strikes here!
#T4#
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams looking to control but Zombie is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lurch Addams overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Addams lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Addams controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Addams working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lurch Addams dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Strike Zombie 's cut.
That's time! Addams's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Addams moves into range and clinches up with Zombie .
Addams lands an elbow just above Zombie 's eye.
Zombie gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Addams.
#TD#
Addams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zombie is trying to keep an underhook but Addams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Addams trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Addams is trying to work for a kimura but Zombie is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zombie wants to control the action here but instead Addams manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Addams prevents Zombie from getting the reversal.
Addams controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poor strikes thrown by Addams there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Addams 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.
Addams throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Addams looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Addams trying to control but Zombie is having none of it.
Addams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Addams trying to control but Zombie is having none of it. #T2#
Addams controlling from the full mount.
Addams punching from mount but Zombie doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Addams controlling from mount.
Zombie is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Addams working the ground and pound effectively.
Zombie is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T3#
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams landing strikes from the mount.
Addams working Zombie over with strikes here.
Addams controlling his opponent.
Addams wants to control but instead Zombie manages to regain half guard. #T4#
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. Addams connects with a nice short shot to Zombie 's temple.
Addams stalling.
Zombie is looking to improve his position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Zombie defending well.
Addams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zombie !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lurch Addams showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Addams has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:25
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lurch Addams!
A very excited looking Lurch Addams made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
IVT Friday 4
Date: Mar 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Kamenov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Addams counters with a head kick. That will keep Kamenov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Kamenov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Addams swivels and escapes.
Addams quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kamenov misses with a takedown #CL#
and Addams counters by clinching up.
Lurch Addams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamen Kamenov.
Addams comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
It looks like Kamen Kamenov has been cut.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Addams utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Addams.
Kamenov looks winded!
Addams with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Kamen Kamenov's cut even more.
Addams gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
Kamenov takes an elbow to the temple.
Kamenov takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kamenov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Nice elbow from Addams. #CUT#
The cut above Kamen Kamenov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Addams really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Addams lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #BC#
Addams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Addams takes the fight into the clinch.
Kamenov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Addams putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kamenov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Addams crunches a lovely knee into Kamenov's ribcage.
Addams lands an elbow that stopped Kamenov in his tracks for a moment.
Addams lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
Kamen Kamenov's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Addams is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Addams lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamen Kamenov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lurch Addams!
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Event:
IVT 5
Date: Mar 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Addams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamenov leaves Addams with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Addams as he avoids it easily. #TD2#
Addams looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Addams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Addams is thwarting Kamenov's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T1##SUB#
Kamenov actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Addams seems to be looking for submissions.
Kamenov wants to improve his position but Addams is controlling well.
Addams is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Addams wants to pass the guard but Kamenov is defending well.
Kamenov wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kamenov shoots in but Addams avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Addams is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kamenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Addams tries to avoid it but Kamenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Addams to the ground. Addams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kamenov's waist but Kamenov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Addams off to one side. #TD#
Kamenov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Kamenov wants to pass the guard but Addams is keeping the position.
Kamenov trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Addams pulls Kamenov in close to his closed guard and prevents Kamenov from doing any damage or advancing position.#T3#
Kamenov trying to control but Addams is working from the bottom.
Kamenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB#
Kamenov tries for a kimura but Addams is defending well.
Addams tries to bench press Kamenov off him but Kamenov keeps the position.
Addams is trying to control Kamenov's posture but Kamenov avoids it. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Addams prevents Kamenov from improving position.
Addams is trying to get back to his feet.
Kamenov wants to stand but Addams has his arm trapped. #SU#
Kamenov decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenov is pressed up against the cage. Addams has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kamenov down to the mat. Kamenov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kamenov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Addams looks for a takedown but Kamenov sprawls well.
Kamenov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Addams scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Kamen Kamenov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Addams shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kamenov as he jumps to the side.
Kamenov tries for a takedown but Addams sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kamenov tries to clinch there but Addams circles away.
#TD#
Kamenov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Addams on his heels. He'll look to pass Addams's guard now, I'm sure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams pulls Kamenov in to control the position.
Kamenov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Addams swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamenov wants to control from the top but Addams keeps moving.
Kamen Kamenov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams wants to sweep but no luck.
Addams wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kamenov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Addams's guard. #T1#
Addams tries to get to full guard but Kamenov has control of the leg. #SUB#
Kamenov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Kamenov is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Addams moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Addams utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamenov sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Addams is pulling down on Kamenov's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Addams is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Kamenov pulls Addams in close to his closed guard and prevents Addams from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamenov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kamenov trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Kamenov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Addams defends well.#T3#
Addams missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Addams wants to get up but he can't break Kamenov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Addams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Addams throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Addams goes for a double leg but Kamenov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kamenov continues to drive forward.
Kamen Kamenov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kamenov is looking to clinch but Addams is avoiding it.
Kamenov just misses with a punch to the body.
Kamenov throws a right hand that Addams ducks under and follows up with a left that Addams also avoids with ease.#T4#
Addams lands a head kick!
Addams darts in looking for a takedown but Kamenov gets double underhooks and turns Addams into the cage.
Kamen Kamenov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lurch Addams.
Kamenov throws the left hand but Addams avoids the punch easily.
Addams on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CUT#
It looks like Lurch Addams has been cut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Addams.
Kamenov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Addams defends it nicely.
Addams keeps the fight on the outside.
Addams fails to land the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Addams.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lurch Addams will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Lurch Addams's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Addams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Addams breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Addams moves into the clinch successfully.
Kamenov throws a punch but it's blocked by Addams.
Addams is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kamenov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kamenov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Addams has him pressed against the cage.
Addams is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamenov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Addams.
Addams blocks an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1#
Kamenov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Addams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kamenov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Addams gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kamenov is trying to pull guard but Addams has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kamen Kamenov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Addams wants a takedown but no success here.
Kamenov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Addams walks away with a smile on his face. Kamenov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Addams shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Addams tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kamenov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Addams somewhat.
Addams thuds his shin into the meat of Kamenov's side.#T2#
Addams shoots in but Kamenov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kamenov looks to land a combination but Addams avoids it well.
Kamenov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Addams tries to avoid it but Kamenov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Addams to the ground. Addams escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Addams clinches with his opponent.
Addams landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Addams wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Addams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kamenov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kamenov fails to land the takedown.#T3##TD#
Kamenov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kamenov trying to control the action but Addams is working from the bottom.
Addams wants to control but Kamenov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Addams tries to kick Kamenov off but Kamenov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #ES2#
Addams manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD#
Kamenov gets a takedown into half guard.
Kamenov wants to stand but Addams has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #T4#
Kamenov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Addams keeps working.
Addams regains full guard. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Addams wants to stand but Kamenov is controlling the position.
Addams trying to keep a closed guard but Kamenov is proving a slippery customer.
Kamenov trying to control the position from guard on top but Addams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kamenov postures up and lands a big shot to Addams's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lurch Addams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Addams has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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