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Event:
WCF 11: Escalante vs Roland
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
A jab from Horatius misses.
Horatius misses with a straight right.
Horatius misses with a series of wild punches.
Cannon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Horatius defends it well.
Cannon fails to land the takedown.
As Cannon looks to move away, Horatius throws a big counter combo but Cannon just gets out of the way.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cannon was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Joey Horatius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius lands with a good body shot.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horatius displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cannon.
Cannon misses with a takedown attempt - Horatius sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Horatius as he jumps to the side. #T1#
Cannon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
Horatius defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cannon.
Cannon with a poor takedown
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cannon doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Cannon ducks down to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cannon. #T2#
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cannon moves away.
Nice defenses there by Cannon.
Cannon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Horatius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Cannon 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.
Horatius wants to sweep but no luck.
Horatius is adopting a defensive guard.
Horatius knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cannon on the ground.#SUB2#
Cannon drops back looking for a leg! Horatius is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Horatius manages to kick Cannon off! Cannon jumps back into Horatius's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon is fighting to break Horatius's control of his arms but Horatius is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Cannon preventing the sweep.
Horatius pulls Cannon in to control the position.
Horatius'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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Horatius tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Horatius to the ground. Horatius escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
Horatius misses the shot to the body. #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.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
We've been told by Horatius's head coaches at Coffins MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Horatius takes a swing at Cannon's ribcage but misses.
Cannon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cannon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Horatius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cannon feints the counter takedown.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cannon.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon moves out of range as Horatius strikes.
Cannon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Horatius misses the target.
Cannon drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horatius misses with a few strikes there.
Cannon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joey Horatius dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Horatius throws a right and a left that Cannon avoids nicely.
Cannon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Horatius counters with a nice uppercut.
Cannon moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cannon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cannon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Horatius.
Horatius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horatius 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.
The crowd cheers as Horatius lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cannon doesn't seem phased though.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Horatius as he avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Landon Cannon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1#
Horatius throws a one two combo.
#ROC#
Cannon is rocked!
Horatius lands a jab to the head.
Cannon is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?#KD#
Horatius lands a left and a right that send Cannon crashing to the mat, dazed. Horatius thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Cannon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Joey Horatius is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt.
Joey Horatius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Landon Cannon.
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Horatius gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
Cannon seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Cannon's head but Cannon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius leaves Cannon with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Horatius throws a hook but Cannon avoids it easily.#T2#
Cannon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Horatius is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cannon can do to turn this around?
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Horatius lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Horatius keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A cross from Horatius lands.
Cannon avoids the body shot from Horatius.
Horatius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Horatius punishes Cannon's body with a nice straight punch.
Cannon has his takedown stuffed
and Horatius connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Horatius fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Horatius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Cannon takes one to the side of the head.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Horatius throws a body punch but Cannon moves out of range.
Horatius wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Horatius is looking to wear down Cannon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Horatius lands with a shot to the body. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Horatius has knocked Cannon down with a huge combo! Horatius steps away and waves a wobbly Cannon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Horatius is pawing at Cannon, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Cannon's nose. Cannon is badly hurt! Horatius pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Cannon tries desperately to hold on but Horatius is relentless in his assault! As Cannon receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Horatius away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Horatius!
Joey Horatius retains his bantamweight title!
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Event:
ACE18Lotus Style vs Farrokhazd
Date: Dec 27, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Khoramov gets caught flat footed, as Cannon shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Khoramov wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cannon manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Cannon seems to be looking for submissions.
Khoramov pushes Cannon off looking to stand but Cannon dives back in and keeps control.
Cannon is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Khoramov! #SUB2#
Cannon jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Khoramov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Cannon looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Cannon has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Khoramov is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Cannon yanks on the arm and Khoramov is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Cannon.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Landon Cannon!
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Event:
ACE13 MI vs Jones
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Cannon takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jackson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cannon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cannon blocks a jab.
Cannon fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jackson avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Jackson! #SUB#
Cannon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Jackson is trying to escape and Cannon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Jackson is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cannon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cannon!
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Event:
ACE9 Lotus Style Vs Jackson
Date: Nov 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Burns throws out a loose jab but Cannon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Burns. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Burns clinches with his opponent.
Cannon jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Burns walks away with a smile on his face. Cannon gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch successfully.
Cannon tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Burns smiles and moves away.
Cannon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burns.
Cannon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cannon has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Landon Cannon. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Burns clinches up with Cannon and pushes him back against the cage.
Burns looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Burns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cannon shoots in but no luck this time.
Burns wants to clinch up but Cannon keeps it at a distance.#CL2#
Burns has Cannon up against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burns throws a head kick but Cannon moves out of range.
Cannon closes this distance looking for a takedown but Burns circles away.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burns.
Burns lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burns connects with a knee to the head.
Burns with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Burns lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Cannon jumps guard.
#SUB#
Burns got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cannon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Burns has managed to get both his arms back between Cannon's legs - danger averted.
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!
Burns wants to stand but Cannon is controlling his posture from full guard.
Burns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. 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#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Burns defends easily.
Burns is looking to stand up but Cannon won't let him. #SUB#
Burns avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Burns wants to stand but Cannon has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Burns decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jab, jab by Burns - just one landing. #CL2#
Burns moves into the clinch.#T3#
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns won't allow it.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burns after a bit of a struggle.
Burns gets through Cannon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Burns is pushing Cannon up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A knee to the head by Burns.
#BC2#
Burns breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cannon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Burns.
Burns throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burns fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cannon.
Burns scores with a head kick. Cannon tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cannon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Burns tries to avoid it but Cannon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Burns to the ground. Burns escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Burns now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cannon needs to keep his hands up - Burns had a free shot at his head there.#T4#
Burns throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns thows a leg kick but Cannon checks it #TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #ES2#
Burns has one foot on Cannon's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Burns shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Cannon eats them both and turns towards Burns to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CL2#
Burns rushes Cannon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cannon tries to pull guard but Burns forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannon is breathing heavily.
Burns lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Burns stalling against the cage.
Cannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Cannon fails to pull guard.
Cannon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Burns just stands there and leans against the cage.
Burns effectively controlling the action here.
Burns lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Burns dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Burns misses the jab.
Burns throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Cannon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Cannon.
Cannon is standing up over Burns. Burns looks to escape but Cannon dives into side control.
#REVB#
Cannon prevents Burns from escaping the position.
Burns tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine from mount but Burns is having none of it.
Burns is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cannon wants to get back to his feet but Burns is holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well. #SUB#
Cannon has control of Burns's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burns regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Cannon won't let Burns get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now. #T1##SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine from mount but Burns is having none of it. #SUB#
Cannon looking to secure an arm triangle but Burns defends it well. #SUB#
Burns tries to buck Cannon off so he can stand up but Cannon has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Burns falls backwards, slamming Cannon to the mat but Cannon holds on tight! Burns is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Landon Cannon!
The defeated Alec Burns had this to say: 'I whooped his ass he caught me with some lucky shit '.
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Event:
ACE6 Lotus Style vs Thompson
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Green misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that. #ES2#
Green bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
A punch combination from Green misses.
Cannon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Green looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Green throws a series of punches but Cannon avoids them all with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Green lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cannon circles away quickly and effectively.
Green throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura here.
Green wants to improve his position but Cannon is controlling well.
#ES2#
Green manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T1#
Cannon darts in looking for a takedown but Green gets double underhooks and turns Cannon into the cage.
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Green has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Green misses with a combination
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Cannon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A low kick from Green misses #TD#
and Cannon counters with a shoot takedown. Green fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Cannon thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Green wants to sweep but no luck.
Green keeps trying to improve his position.
Cannon trying to control but Green is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2##SUB#
Cannon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.#REVB#
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!#SUB#
Cannon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Green cracks Cannon with a solid left hand.#SUB#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Green is in close to Cannon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Green landing some decent shots from guard.
Green in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Green scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Green throwing strikes from guard but Cannon blocks nicely.
Green works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Cannon moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Green defends easily.
Cannon is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Green avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T4##SU2#
Green gets to his feet - Cannon follows without any prompting.
Green misses with a double jab.
Green misses with a series of wild punches.
Green throws a leg kick #TD#
and Cannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Green trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Cannon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Green dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hal Green will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Green misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cannon shoots for a takedown but Green saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hal Green seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Green throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Green defends it well.
Green really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cannon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Green wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Green is looking for a sweep. Cannon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1##SUB#
Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Green is defending against the submission attempts here by Cannon.
Cannon prevents Green from improving his position.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Green is trying to stand back up but Cannon is controlling him
#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura but Green is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cannon to get the leverage. #SUB#
Cannon seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Green sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Green is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Green is looking to improve his position.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Green looks to land a combination but Cannon avoids it well.
Green throws a leg kick but Cannon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Green falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Green won't be happy with that. #T4##SUB#
Cannon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB#
Cannon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Green is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB#
Cannon goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Green has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Cannon but great work by Green.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU2#
Green decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Green misses with a combination
#TD#
and Cannon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Landon Cannon dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Green throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Green swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Green misses with a combination
#TD#
and Cannon decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Green's guard.#SUB#
Cannon is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Green is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Green has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Green accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Green working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Green doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cannon is tightening it up a little... Green has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Green reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Green taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Landon Cannon!
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Killua Zoldyk (ranked 1419 p4p, 158 weight class) and Landon Cannon (ranked 24652 p4p, 561 weight class). Killua Zoldyk has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Killua Zoldyk! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Landon Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zoldyk fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cannon sprawls well initially but Zoldyk persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zoldyk (2) vs (0) Cannon
Zoldyk is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zoldyk'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.
Zoldyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cannon for as long as he can get away with.
Zoldyk is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zoldyk seems to be working for a kimura but Cannon defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Zoldyk (5) vs (0) Cannon
Cannon is working to get back to half guard.
Zoldyk controlling from mount.
Further stalling from Zoldyk.
Cannon keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zoldyk is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Cannon is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zoldyk controlling the position easily from mount.
Zoldyk working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Cannon turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zoldyk off and cradles Cannon's limp body as Zoldyk celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Killua Zoldyk!
Our winner, Killua Zoldyk, 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:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Oct 18, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Collins Pac (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Landon Cannon (ranked 24664 p4p, 581 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Landon Cannon was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Collins Pac! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Landon Cannon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Pac looks for a takedown but Cannon sprawls well.
Cannon with the counter takedown but Pac avoids it easily.
Cannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cannon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Pac misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Pac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pac wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Collins Pac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pac gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pac (2) vs (0) Cannon
Cannon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pac has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Cannon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Pac gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cannon looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Pac is defending well. Cannon quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Pac has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cannon celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cannon! |
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Event:
TWGC 26 (155lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Landon Cannon (ranked 24666 p4p, 598 weight class) and Ken Sterling (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 lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Landon Cannon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ken Sterling!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Cannon drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Cannon (4) vs (0) Sterling
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cannon trying to control the position but Sterling is working away.
Cannon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cannon is trying to get an arm triangle but Sterling is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sterling is trying to get back to half guard.
Cannon tries for a kimura but Sterling is defending well.
Cannon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannon is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Sterling is trying to escape and Cannon transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Sterling is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cannon! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cannon! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Black gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Black is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cannon is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cannon manages to get back to half guard.
Cannon won't allow Black to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cannon actively working from the bottom here.
Black 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.#SUB#
Black is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cannon has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Cannon looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cannon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Black moves nicely into side control. #SUB#
Black is working to tighten his grip on Cannon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cannon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Black is really squeezing tight and eventually Cannon passes out! Black breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Jon Black!
Our winner, Jon Black, 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:
WCF8 Astro Vs Cage
Date: Aug 30, 2019 |
#R1#
Duncan throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Cannon counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Duncan! #SUB2#
Cannon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cannon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Duncan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Cannon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan is trying to get back to half guard.#T1#
Duncan prevents Cannon from improving position. #SUB2#
Cannon swings around for an armbar but Duncan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Cannon's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cannon keeping full guard, as Duncan tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cannon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cannon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Duncan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Duncan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Cannon is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Duncan wants to get up but he can't break Cannon's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Cannon working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Duncan. #SUB2#
Cannon looking for a guillotine here but Duncan defends easily.
Duncan is looking to stand up but Cannon won't let him.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Cannon blocks nicely.
Duncan trying to control the position from guard on top but Cannon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Duncan looking to sit in guard and control but Cannon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB2#
Cannon postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Duncan is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Cannon, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Cannon isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Duncan stacks Cannon 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 Duncan!#SUB#
Duncan is working to tighten his grip on Cannon's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cannon has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Duncan is really squeezing tight and eventually Cannon passes out! Duncan breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Taz Duncan!
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Event:
WCF6 Limbaugh vs D
Date: Aug 16, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Cannon looking to score a takedown here. Blaze is defending well but Cannon drives through and ends up in Blaze's guard.
Cannon wants to pass the guard but Blaze is keeping the position.
Cannon passes Blaze's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Cannon wants to work for an arm triangle but Blaze is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Blaze defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cannon is trying to work for a kimura but Blaze is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Cannon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Blaze trying to control here.
#SUB#
Cannon is looking for a kimura but Blaze is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cannon to get the leverage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Cannon is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blaze sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cannon tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Cannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Cannon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blaze is in trouble now - Cannon has advanced to mount! #SUB#
Cannon looking to isolate an arm here. Blaze doesn't see it coming and as Cannon extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Cannon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Landon Cannon!
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