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Event:
FARTMMA 10
Date: Jan 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Causey throws a sloppy head kick and Romano moves out of range easily.
Causey misses with a combination
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#
It looks like Brett Causey has been cut.
Causey misses with a head kick.
Romano jabs Causey right on the nose. Causey blinks but takes it well.
Romano motions for Causey to come forward. Romano throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Romano misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Romano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Romano lands with a nice body punch.
Romano is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Causey throws a nice looking combination but Romano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brett Causey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Causey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
We've been told by Romano's head coaches at JAG Battle Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Causey takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Causey on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Causey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Romano misses.
Causey unleashes a big counter combination but Romano bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Causey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Romano tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Causey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Causey looks winded!#T2#
Romano throws a sloppy head kick and Causey moves out of range easily.
A little jabbing left from Causey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Causey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Romano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Romano.#CUT#
That has opened up Brett Causey's cut even more.
Romano swinging wildly here.
Romano goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T3#
Causey takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sloppy strikes from Romano. Those never looked like landing.
Causey drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Romano scores with a hook.
Causey misses with a double jab.
Causey throws a low kick but Romano moves out of range easily.
Romano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A punch lands to the side of Causey 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Romano fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Causey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Romano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romano connects with a body shot that sends Causey's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Romano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Romano is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Romano throws a right and a left that Causey avoids nicely.
As Romano backs off Causey throws a huge counter combo but Romano manages to avoid it all.
Causey throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Romano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Causey throws a lazy head kick
and Romano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sticker Romano dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brett Causey's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Donk. Romano catches Causey right on the button with a cross.
Causey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Romano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Romano lands with a cross. #CUT#
The cut above Brett Causey's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Romano connects with a crisp jab.
Romano connects with a body shot.
Romano cracks a nice hook into Causey's ribs.
Causey is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Romano.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Romano landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Romano landing a few strikes.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Brett Causey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sticker Romano!
A victorious Sticker Romano 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:
FARTMMA 5
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Causey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Causey throws a right hand that Konor ducks under and follows up with a left that Konor also avoids with ease.
Causey looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Konor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Causey's guard.
Konor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Causey is keeping the position for now.
Causey is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Russian Bears Training Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.#T1#
Konor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Causey is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Konor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Konor fails with the takedown.
Causey appears to be looking for a big counter.
Causey swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD2#
and Konor counters with a shoot takedown. Causey fights it but they end up in guard.
Konor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Causey is looking to stand back up but Konor counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Causey.
Konor sitting and controlling from the half guard.
It looks like Konor 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.#T3#
Konor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Causey looks like he's trying to stand up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Causey knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Konor on the ground.#SUB2#
Konor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Konor slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Causey pushes Konor off looking to stand but Konor dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregor Konor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Causey throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Konor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Konor.
Konor 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.
Causey wants to stand up but Konor is controlling him.
Konor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Causey is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Konor is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Konor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Konor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Konor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Konor forces his way into half guard.
Konor stops Causey from getting back to his feet.
Konor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Causey thows a leg kick but Konor checks it #TD2#
and Konor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Konor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Let's hope that Konor 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.#T3#
Causey is wriggling around but Konor manages to pass to half guard.
Konor is taking a breather. Causey 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Konor.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Konor works his foot free and advances to mount.
Konor controlling from the full mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Konor looking to isolate an arm here. Causey doesn't see it coming and as Konor extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Konor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregor Konor!
During a confident post fight interview, Gregor Konor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
FARTMMA 4
Date: Nov 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Kora changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Causey tries to avoid it but Kora manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Causey to the ground. Causey escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Kora shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Causey's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Causey has momentary wrist control but Kora slips an elbow through the middle.
Kora lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kora's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kora is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Causey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kora is aware though and is defending well.
Kora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kora postures up and lands a big shot to Causey's brow.
Causey really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kora. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kora trying to control the position from guard on top but Causey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kora sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Causey's guard.
Nice strikes from Kora there. #SUB#
Kora is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Causey sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Causey has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kora escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kora!#T1#
Check out the look on Kora's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#SUB#
Kora tries for a kimura but Causey is defending well.
Causey is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Kora lands a few punches from side control.
Kora working the ground and pound from side control.
Causey on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Causey takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Kora working the head with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Causey is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Kora tries for a kimura but Causey is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kora landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Kora lands a nice forearm strike.
Kora working the ground and pound.
Kora trying to control the position but Causey is working away.
Kora working the ground and pound.
Kora in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kora trying to control the action but Causey is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Kora has hold of Causey's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Causey seems comfortable defending it but Kora has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Causey is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Causey is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kora couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nani Kora!
An out of breath Nani Kora thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Causey drives through with a takedown into guard.
Causey trying to stand up but can't free himself from Witt's guard.
Causey showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt pulls Causey in close to his closed guard and prevents Causey from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Causey stays in close to Witt's body and controls the position.
Causey stands up over Witt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Causey stays in close to Witt's body and controls the position.
Witt looking to hit a scissor sweep but Causey is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Witt fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Causey darts in and clinches Witt up against the cage.
Witt wants a takedown but no success here.
#BC2#
Causey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Causey looking to score a takedown here. Witt is defending well but Causey drives through and ends up in Witt's guard.
Causey slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3#
Causey loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Causey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Witt is proving hard to escape from.
Witt keeping full guard, as Causey tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Witt is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#TD#
Witt shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Causey keeping moving, preventing Witt from controlling successfully.
Witt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Causey pulls Witt in to control the position. #SUB2#
Causey looking for subs off his back but Witt has passed one foot through into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Witt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Causey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Causey clinches. #TD2#
Causey has Witt pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Causey pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Witt tumbling to the mat - Causey dives into Witt's guard.
Witt is looking to stand back up but Causey counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Witt. #REVR#
Causey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Witt is looking to get to half guard.
Causey controlling the position easily from mount. #T1##SUB2#
Causey goes for an armbar but Witt turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Witt.
Witt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Witt won't allow Causey to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Causey has his foot on Witt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Witt works his way back into a safe position though.
Causey wants to stand up but Witt is controlling him.
Witt scoring with punches to the head and body.
Witt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#T2##SUB#
Witt drops back, looking for a kneebar! Causey looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Causey looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Causey! #REVB#
Causey lands a nice forearm strike.
Causey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Causey is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Witt is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Witt is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Witt is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The referee asks Causey politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Causey prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brett Causey has got the better of the ground game so far.
Causey looking to control but instead Witt has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Causey uses his free foot to push down on Witt's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Witt. #T4#
Causey controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB2#
Causey looking for a guillotine from mount but Witt is having none of it.
Witt tries to reverse the position but Causey maintains control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Causey content just to control the position here.
Witt is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Causey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Causey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Witt has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Causey is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A frustrated look appears on Witt's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Causey breaks the clinch.
#TD2#
Causey 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.#ES#
Witt has his feet on Causey's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Causey gets a takedown into half guard.#ES#
Witt has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Causey is on him like a limpet, forcing Witt back against the cage.#T1##TD2#
Causey jumps guard and drags Witt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Witt is sitting in close to Causey's body. Causey has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Witt is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Witt is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Causey.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Brett Causey!
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