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Event:
UnderGround FC 37
Date: Aug 31, 2019 |
#R1#
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A big right from You Man misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from You Man is defended easily by Batho.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man moves to clinch but Batho breaks away
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut.
You Man shoots for a takedown but Batho saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Batho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T1#
Batho wants to land a leg kick but You Man is out of range.
Batho scores with a jab to the jaw.
You Man dives in and grabs Batho's left leg, looking for a takedown. Batho pushes down on You Man's head and hops out.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.
You Man misses with a straight left.
Batho throws a quick counter head kick but You Man was just out of range.
You Man misses with a takedown attempt - Batho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
You Man tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Batho defends well and You Man ends up having to push Batho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2#
Batho throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
so You Man counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Batho holds on and takes a little breather.
Batho is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst You Man is controlling him.
You Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Batho swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Batho wants to stand up but You Man is controlling him.
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.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
You Man will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Batho throws the left hand but You Man avoids the punch easily.
You Man tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
You Man shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Batho but Batho pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Batho misses with a wild body shot.
And You Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Batho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batho throws a hook but You Man avoids it easily.
You Man takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
You Man uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batho.
And You Man tries to counter it with a takedown but Batho pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tshephang Batho is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You Man slips under a jab from Batho.
You Man feints the counter takedown.
You Man misses with a takedown
enabling Batho to counter with a crisp jab.
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.
Batho misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and You Man counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Batho is looking to stand up but You Man isn't so interested in that idea.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
You Man stays in close to Batho's body and controls the position.
You Man wants to pass the guard but Batho is keeping the position.
Batho wants to stand but You Man is controlling the position.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Batho wants to get back to his feet but You Man is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You Man shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Batho sprawls well. Batho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. You Man gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tshephang Batho dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Batho connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between You Man's hands.
Tshephang Batho is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Batho's waist but Batho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing You Man off to one side.
You Man shoots and misses
and Batho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man slips under a jab from Batho.
You Man is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
You Man fails with the takedown
and Batho counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC#
You Man is rocked!
Tshephang Batho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of I Love You Man.#T1#
Batho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but You Man manages to avoid it.
Batho is looking to slow You Man down with leg kicks.
Batho shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Batho misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Batho throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
You Man feints the counter takedown.
Batho is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that You Man can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - You Man looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T2#
Batho misses with an uppercut. You Man saw that one coming.
You Man shoots in for a takedown but Batho shows good takedown defense.
Batho looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Batho throws a sloppy head kick and You Man moves out of range easily.
You Man gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Batho counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. You Man is lucky that one didn't land flush.
I Love You Man has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You Man steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Batho.
You Man changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tshephang Batho showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Batho, 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tshephang Batho!
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Event:
UnderGround FC 28
Date: Aug 10, 2019 |
#R1#
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from You Man.
Kruschev connects with a single shot there.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruschev throws a leg kick #TD#
and You Man decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kruschev's guard.
You Man is fighting to break Kruschev's control of his arms but Kruschev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
You Man trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
You Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kruschev manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now You Man has Kruschev in his guard.#REVB#
Kruschev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
You Man throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kruschev uses it to pass to side control.
Kruschev remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T1#
You Man is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Kruschev decides to stand back up. Kruschev steps back and let's You Man get back to his feet.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of You Man's head but You Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wally Kruschev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev misses with a right hand #CL#
and You Man counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A frustrated look appears on Kruschev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
You Man has Kruschev pressed against the cage, preventing Kruschev from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
You Man is trying to drag Kruschev to the mat but Kruschev just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A clash of legs there as You Man blocks the low kick.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T2#
You Man slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. You Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An inside leg kick from Kruschev misses.
You Man drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kruschev sprawls and moves away.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by You Man.
You Man is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Kruschev throws a looping overhand right but You Man ducks down to avoid it.
You Man feinted with a counter takedown.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kruschev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
Kruschev will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev throws a hook but You Man avoids it easily.
You Man tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruschev manages to circle out of the way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wally Kruschev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruschev throws the left hand but You Man avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but You Man uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A left lands for Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
You Man is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kruschev is just riding it out for now. You Man eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
You Man is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kruschev pushes You Man off looking to stand but You Man dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
You Man is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage.
Kruschev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kruschev wants to control but You Man is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Kruschev is defending against the submission attempts here by You Man.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but Kruschev is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for You Man to get the leverage. #SUB#
You Man 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.
Kruschev wants to improve his position but You Man is controlling well.
I Love You Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev is trying to stand back up but You Man is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Love You Man dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kruschev stuffs the takedown.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped You Man's head back.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. You Man moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Wally Kruschev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but You Man checks it well.
You Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev swings for the body but You Man moves out of range.
You Man slips a straight right by Kruschev.
Kruschev tests You Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but You Man moves away.#T1#
You Man slips under a jab from Kruschev.
You Man appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. You Man sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruschev misses the body punch #TD#
and You Man counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
You Man stops Kruschev from getting back to his feet.
#SUB#
You Man wants to work for an arm triangle but Kruschev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
You Man is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
You Man is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
You Man seems to be working for a kimura but Kruschev defends the submission attempt.#T2#
Kruschev keeping hold of You Man's head, controlling as best he can. #SUB#
You Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kruschev has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kruschev looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kruschev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruschev is looking to escape.#SUB#
You Man is working for a kimura but Kruschev is defending it quite comfortably.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wally Kruschev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kruschev 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
A relieved looking Wally Kruschev 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:
UnderGround FC 20
Date: Jul 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses.
Mochinori is looking to slow You Man down with leg kicks.
No joy there for Mochinori, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
You Man attempts a counter takedown but Mochinori avoids it well and moves away.
Mochinori throws a leg kick #CL#
and You Man holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
You Man wants to take the fight to the mat but Mochinori manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2#
Mochinori breaks the clinch.
Mochinori dips to his left and cracks You Man with an uppercut!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses #TD#
and You Man counters with a single leg into guard. Mochinori didn't expect that.
You Man passes into half guard.
Mochinori works his way to full guard. Good work.
You Man definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori 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.#T1#
Mochinori keeps trying to improve his position.
You Man stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mochinori swivels though and keeps the full guard.
You Man is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mochinori controlling You Man's posture.
You Man preventing the sweep.
You Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mochinori is keeping the position for now.
You Man preventing the sweep.
You Man pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mochinori is keeping the position for now.
Mochinori has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
You Man pushes down on Mochinori's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
Mochinori works his way to full guard. Good work.
You Man wants to pass the guard but Mochinori is keeping the position.
Mochinori trying to control the position here.
Let's hope that Mochinori 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mochinori 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.
Mochinori can't keep his opponent in guard - You Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
You Man is trying to work for a kimura but Mochinori is defending well.
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 I Love You Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
You Man shoots in for a takedown but Mochinori shows good takedown defense.
Mochinori getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
You Man shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mochinori throws a series of punches but You Man avoids them all with ease.
You Man avoids the body shot from Mochinori.
You Man takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from You Man misses.
You Man throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mochinori's waist but Mochinori gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing You Man off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for I Love You Man. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
You Man attempts a counter takedown but Mochinori avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Mochinori throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and You Man counters with a nice double leg into side control. Mochinori won't be happy with that. #SUB#
You Man working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Mochinori tries to improve position but can't. #SUB#
You Man looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
You Man goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Mochinori rolls with the submission and now he's on top in You Man's guard! Nice work there by Mochinori! #SUB#
You Man is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
You Man escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mochinori gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mochinori controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Mochinori wants to stand but You Man is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
You Man is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mochinori is aware though and is defending well.
I Love You Man overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mochinori passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mochinori in side control, just content to control the action for now.
You Man is looking for a sweep.
Mochinori takes a little break here. You Man wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
You Man sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uesugi Mochinori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mochinori.
You Man shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Mochinori counters with a crisp one two that drops You Man! Mochinori thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves You Man to his feet! You Man is in big trouble!#ROC2#
You Man is rocked!
Mochinori misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oh You Man is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Mochinori! You Man is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uesugi Mochinori!
During a confident post fight interview, Uesugi Mochinori thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
UnderGround FC 13
Date: Jun 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Pai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
You Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pai enables You Man to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pai manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
You Man is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pai is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pai has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
You Man is looking to cinch up a triangle. Pai throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to You Man's body to avoid the submission. You Man has instead reached around Pai's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! You Man arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). I Love You Man!
After winning the bout, I Love You Man thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
TWGC 24 (205lbs, D2): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jan 20, 2019 |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 4855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Domingo Osana Ramirez (ranked 4881 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; I Love You Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Domingo Osana Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
You Man tries to sprawl but Osana Ramirez drives through with a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: You Man (0) vs (2) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez is pressing down on You Man's thigh, looking to free his foot. You Man is holding on for now.
Osana Ramirez trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
Osana Ramirez wants to pass the guard but You Man is defending well.
You Man is not content to let Osana Ramirez control the position.
You Man is trying is best to control the position here.
Osana Ramirez seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
It looks like Osana Ramirez 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez seems to be looking for submissions.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
Osana Ramirez not doing much here.
You Man is trying to get back to full guard.
You Man wants to control but Osana Ramirez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Osana Ramirez tries to pass to full mount but You Man defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to get back to full guard.
You Man actively working from the bottom here.
Osana Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, You Man has managed to free his arm - good work.
Osana Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (5) Osana Ramirez
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man 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.
You Man looking for submissions off his back.
Osana Ramirez wants to pass to mount but You Man is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Man is looking for a sweep. Osana Ramirez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
You Man won't allow Osana Ramirez to pass to mount.
You Man tries to roll over but Osana Ramirez keeps him under control.
You Man is defending against the submission attempts here by Osana Ramirez.
Osana Ramirez passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (8) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Osana Ramirez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez wants to lay and pray for a moment but You Man keeps working.
Osana Ramirez is trying to get an arm triangle but You Man is defending well.
Osana Ramirez advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: You Man (0) vs (10) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez looking for a guillotine from mount but You Man is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
You Man sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
You Man gets back to full guard.
Osana Ramirez 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.
You Man keeping moving, preventing Osana Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Osana Ramirez slips nicely into half guard.
Osana Ramirez wants to take a breather but You Man is having none of it.
You Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
You Man is looking to improve his position.
Osana Ramirez trying to control the pace.
Osana Ramirez works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (13) Osana Ramirez
Osana Ramirez is looking to work his way around to You Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
You Man is squirming around, avoiding Osana Ramirez's attempts to control the action.
Osana Ramirez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control You Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez is looking to work his way around to You Man's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
You Man regains half guard.
Osana Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but You Man is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
You Man looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Osana Ramirez pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (0) vs (16) Osana Ramirez
You Man is looking to get to half guard.
You Man is trying to escape the mount but Osana Ramirez keeps good control and instead manages to take You Man's back.
Score +3 for taking back: You Man (0) vs (19) Osana Ramirez
Will Osana Ramirez go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
You Man can't escape the position.
Osana Ramirez avoiding You Man 's attempts to control his hands.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez looking for the choke but no joy.
Osana Ramirez trying to control.
Osana Ramirez has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Osana Ramirez is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. You Man defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Good control from Osana Ramirez.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
You Man tries to escape but Osana Ramirez has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Osana Ramirez looking to break You Man's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. You Man remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Osana Ramirez will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Osana Ramirez tightening his grip on You Man, looking for the choke.
Osana Ramirez is persistently looking for the submission but You Man is defending it well.
Osana Ramirez not allowing You Man to control his hands.
Osana Ramirez is looking to control You Man but You Man is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You Man might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
You Man rolls, trying to escape but Osana Ramirez keeps control of the position.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
You Man breaks Osana Ramirez's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: You Man (2) vs (19) Osana Ramirez
You Man stopping the sweep attempt from Osana Ramirez.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
You Man wants to control from the top but Osana Ramirez keeps moving.
You Man wants to pass the guard but Osana Ramirez is keeping the position.
You Man preventing the sweep.
You Man trying to control but Osana Ramirez is working from the bottom.
Osana Ramirez can't keep his opponent in guard - You Man advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Osana Ramirez is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of You Man's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take You Man's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: You Man (2) vs (23) Osana Ramirez
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Osana Ramirez's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
You Man can't escape the position.
You Man is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
You Man is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You Man is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Osana Ramirez.
You Man can't escape the position.
Osana Ramirez controlling the position well here. You Man rolled but Osana Ramirez kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Osana Ramirez is hanging on to You Man's back as he tries to escape.
You Man trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Osana Ramirez struggling to keep hold of the position.
You Man tries to roll but Osana Ramirez sticks to his back.
Osana Ramirez has his arm under You Man's chin here. Game over son! Osana Ramirez squeezes tightly and You Man is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Domingo Osana Ramirez!
Our winner, Domingo Osana Ramirez, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from You Man.#TD2#
You Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ricoop's guard.
Ricoop on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ricoop tries to get out of the position.
Ricoop trying to keep a closed guard but You Man is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
You Man 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. #SUB2#
You Man thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Ricoop is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and You Man defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricoop is trying to control the position but You Man postures up. #SUB2#
You Man drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ricoop manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now You Man has Ricoop in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
You Man is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Ricoop frees his head nicely. Oh but You Man has switched to an armbar! Ricoop is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). I Love You Man!
Ed Ricoop was interviewed post fight and said 'You always have 15% left in the tank. Never give up.'.
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Event:
TWGC 23 (185lbs, D3): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between I Love You Man (ranked 5452 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Raja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; I Love You Man! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Raja!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and Richard Clark.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Raja gets a clinch.
Raja decides to pull guard.
You Man postures up.
You Man advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (0) Raja
You Man moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
You Man is trying to get an arm triangle but Raja is defending well.
Raja is not content to let You Man control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You Man wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Raja, who protects the arm well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raja tries to get back to half guard but can't.
You Man trying to control the action but Raja is working from the bottom.
You Man tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Raja's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
You Man is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Raja has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
You Man controlling the position.
You Man swings around for an armbar but Raja sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into You Man's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: You Man (3) vs (2) Raja
Raja trying to control but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja really doesn't want to stay on the ground with You Man. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
You Man looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Raja has picked You Man up and slammed him! You Man can't keep hold of the triangle and Raja manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (5) Raja
You Man prevents Raja from improving position.
Raja is looking to take a break and control but You Man is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man looking for submissions off his back.
You Man is looking to improve his position.
Raja wants to control but You Man is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to maintain the position but Raja is very close to passing his half guard.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
Raja trying to control the action but You Man is working from the bottom.
Raja is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. You Man doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Raja.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Raja prevents You Man from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Raja is trying to work for a kimura but You Man is defending well.
Raja trying to control from half guard but You Man is working away.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
You Man is trying to control but can't.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Raja wants to pass the guard but You Man is defending well.
You Man has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Raja is working away from the top position though.
You Man tries to roll over but Raja keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, Raja seems content to control.
You Man trying to hold on to Raja's head to control him but Raja postures up.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
You Man wants to get back to full guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy and won't allow it.
You Man is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Raja pulls his head out easily.
You Man is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Raja wants to take a breather but You Man is having none of it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Raja might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control You Man haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You Man manages to get to full guard.
You Man managing to control the position.
You Man looking to control.
Raja pushes down on You Man's leg and manages to get into half guard.
You Man trying to control here.
Raja passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (8) Raja
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Raja has control of You Man's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and You Man regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Raja tries to control but You Man wriggling away.
You Man is working to get back to half guard.
You Man wants to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man is desperately trying to improve his position but Raja has a good base and remains in mount.
You Man is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
You Man tries to lock up and control but Raja gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
You Man manages to regain half guard. Good work.
You Man has a hand on Raja's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Raja takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (11) Raja
You Man is controlling an arm, preventing Raja from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
You Man tries to hold on but Raja pushes him away.
You Man regains half guard.
You Man wants to control but Raja passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (14) Raja
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to control the position but You Man is working away.
You Man can't do much from the bottom here.
You Man manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
You Man looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
You Man looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
You Man trying to control here.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Raja trying to pass the guard but You Man defending well.
You Man tries to get to full guard but Raja has control of the leg.
You Man is working hard here to advance position.
Raja is working for a submission of some sort.
You Man wants to improve his position but Raja is controlling well.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Raja seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but You Man does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
The fighters are battling for position here. You Man manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
You Man can't keep his opponent in guard - Raja advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Raja is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
You Man wants to control but Raja is keeping busy.
Raja is keen to just control but You Man is a slippery customer.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
You Man trying to control but Raja postures up.
You Man moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
You Man working a defensive guard here.
Raja trying to control the position from guard on top but You Man is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
You Man is trying to control the position but Raja postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Raja passes You Man's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
You Man looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Raja pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: You Man (3) vs (17) Raja
Raja working for a guillotine from mount but You Man is in no mood to give up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja wins on points by 17 to 3. |
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