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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 2
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Gardet missing with a left hand there. Soup was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Soup shoots in but no luck this time.
Soup has been working on his balance at , so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Gardet.#TD2#
Gardet scores with a takedown into Soup's guard.
Gardet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gardet being controlled here momentarily.
Soup trying to keep a closed guard but Gardet is proving a slippery customer.
Soup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soup looking for a guillotine here but Gardet defends easily.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully. #T1#
Gardet looking to pass the guard.
Soup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gardet tries to free his leg and advance position but Soup is retaining full guard.
Gardet sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soup's guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gardet controlling the action here.#SUB2#
Gardet 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.
Gardet seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is defending well. #T3#
Soup is staying active underneath Gardet, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Soup gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Gardet from controlling successfully.
Gardet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Soup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4##SUB#
Soup escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gardet gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gardet passes into half guard.
Gardet is looking to pass Soup's guard but actually Soup recovers to full guard.
Soup looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soup is pulling down on Gardet's head to control his posture.
Gardet wants to control from the top but Soup keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Gardet drives through with a takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soup keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass. #SUB#
Soup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gardet defends it easily.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet advances position into side control!
Gardet laying and praying for a moment but Soup takes advantage and regains half guard. #T1#
Gardet tries to pass to full mount but Soup defends it.
Gardet is keen to just control but Soup is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Soup is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gardet pulls his head out easily.
Soup wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Soup is doing well to control the position and prevent Gardet from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Gardet is looking for a kimura here.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Gardet passes to full mount!
Soup stops Gardet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Soup keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet is trying to take his opponent's back.
Gardet controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Gardet prevents Soup from getting the reversal.#SUB2#
Gardet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Soup is now in Gardet's guard. A big mistake from Gardet there, giving up the dominant position!
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Gardet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardet manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Gardet's guard.
Gardet is controlling Soup's posture.
Gardet can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Soup controls the pace.#T4#
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet.
Gardet keeps trying to improve his position.
Soup trying to control but Gardet is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Gardet working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Soup has passed into half guard!
Gardet wants to improve his position but Soup is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soup is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soup frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sacha Gardet showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Gardet looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Soup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gardet is one step ahead there.
Gardet controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Soup looking to control but Gardet passes into half guard.
Gardet is looking to stall here but Soup recovers full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gardet wants to pass the guard but Soup is keeping the position.
Sacha Gardet has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Gardet postures up.
Soup keeping full guard, as Gardet tries to pass.
Gardet preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Soup is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Gardet is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Gardet manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Gardet's guard.
Gardet looking for a sweep. Not yet Gardet, not yet. #T2#
Gardet is trying to control the position but Soup postures up.
Soup wants to control from the top but Gardet keeps moving. #SUB2#
Gardet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soup doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soup manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Gardet looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soup passes into side control.
#SUB#
Soup swings around for an armbar but Gardet sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Soup's guard.#T3##SUB#
Soup looking for subs off his back but Gardet has passed one foot through into half guard.
Soup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gardet's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gardet's back!
Soup keeps control of the position as Gardet tries to break free.
#SUB#
Soup is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Gardet is defending well though. Soup let's go of the attempt for now.
Soup really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gardet.
Gardet wants to escape the position.
#T4##SUB#
Soup is looking for the choke from the back position but Gardet is controlling his hands well.
Gardet wants to escape the position.
Gardet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Gardet wants to control but Soup is having none of it.
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gardet has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Soup 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.
Maggot Soup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sacha Gardet is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gardet tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sacha Gardet.
Well Gardet has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Sacha Gardet!
Sacha Gardet wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
The Island Season 10, 135 lbs, Round 1
Date: Feb 07, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Soup closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Banchamek's guard.
Soup is standing up over Banchamek. Banchamek looks to escape but Soup dives into side control.
Banchamek bucks up and tries to throw Soup off but instead Soup has got his back!
Soup has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#SUB#
Soup working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Banchamek is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Soup has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Banchamek taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
ICC CN 15: Slugs v Gracie 2
Date: Jan 22, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Soup tries to sprawl but Tidd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Soup has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Hammers Fight Camp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Soup moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Tidd landing with the ground and pound.
Soup is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Tidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Soup is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tidd preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tidd landing with the ground and pound.
Tidd chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tidd loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tidd cracks Soup with a solid left hand.
Tidd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Soup is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Soup prevents Tidd from improving his position.
Tidd is refusing to be controlled, as Soup sits in half guard.
Tidd wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Soup is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tidd sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
Soup prevents Tidd from improving his position.#SUB2#
Soup in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Tidd tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Soup!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Maggot Soup!
Maggot Soup is the new bantamweight champion!
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Event:
ICC CN 13: Gracie v Slugs
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Soup shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mantis defends it nicely.
Mantis throws a quick counter kick to the body but Soup avoids it.
Soup shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mantis pinned against the cage. Mantis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mantis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Island Hammers Fight Camp in the buildup to the fight.
Soup closes the distance and clinches up with Mantis, looking for a takedown. Soup pushes Mantis against the cage but Mantis circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Thundering Mantis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.#TD2#
Soup fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mantis to the ground. Soup is now in Mantis's guard.#SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mantis is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #SUB2#
Soup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soup thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Soup postures up.
Soup has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Island Hammers Fight Camp. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T1#
Soup stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mantis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Soup showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB2#
Soup 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. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Soup controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Soup seems to have locked his on tight now - Mantis screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Soup, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
ICC CN 11: Tidd v Soup
Date: Dec 18, 2019 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Soup. #TD#
Tidd closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Soup has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tidd is working away from the top position though.
Tidd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soup with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Soup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tidd's back!
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Soup looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Tidd is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Soup gets his way!
Tidd is in bad spot here.
#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Soup is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Soup gets his hands free as Tidd looks to control.
Tidd tries to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Tidd is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
#SUB2#
Tidd fending off the submission attempt from Soup.
Soup controlling well, preventing Tidd from escaping the position.
#T2##SUB2#
Soup working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Tidd trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Soup is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Tidd knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Tidd for a finish.
Tidd is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
My spies in Island Hammers Fight Camp inform me that Soup has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tidd holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tidd is looking for a sweep. Soup is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maggot Soup dominated that round.
That's time! Tidd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Tidd shows good takedown defense.
Soup misses with a takedown attempt - Tidd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD#
Tidd shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Soup wants to control but Tidd is keeping busy.
Soup taking some punishment here, with Tidd in his half guard.
Soup works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soup is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tidd defends well.
Soup trying to keep a closed guard but Tidd is proving a slippery customer.
Tidd has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tidd scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1#
Soup has momentary wrist control but Tidd slips an elbow through the middle.
Soup is trying to hold Tidd in close to prevent damage but Tidd has managed to pass into half guard.
Tidd slips a nice elbow through Soup's hands, connecting with Soup's forehead.
Soup is trying to control but can't.
Nice strikes from Tidd there.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Soup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tidd slips a nice elbow through Soup's hands, connecting with Soup's forehead.
Tidd is trying to control the action in half guard but Soup is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tidd working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tidd perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tidd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Joe Tidd overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Tidd working the head and body with strikes.
Tidd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Soup keeping control of the position.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd working the head and body with strikes.
Soup trying to control here.
Tidd throwing shots but Soup is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tidd dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3##TD#
Tidd shoots in and bounces Soup off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tidd trying to control but Soup is working from the bottom.
Soup looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tidd throws a big elbow that misses.
Tidd throwing strikes but missing.
Tidd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Soup working for a triangle but Tidd defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Tidd with a nice head shot there.
Tidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tidd postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd 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.
Tidd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tidd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Soup has Tidd pulled in close to control his posture.
Soup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Soup is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
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.
Tidd stands up over Soup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tidd with a nice head shot there.
Tidd lands a couple of digs.
Tidd stands up over Soup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Soup preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tidd postures up and lands a big shot to Soup's brow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Soup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tidd clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4##TD#
Tidd looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tidd drops an elbow to the side of Soup's head.
Tidd wants to free his trapped foot but Soup is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Soup trying to hold on to Tidd's head to control him but Tidd postures up.
Soup is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tidd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tidd's back!
Tidd trying to survive by controlling the hands.
I really don't envy Tidd right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soup is trying to stick to Tidd's back but Tidd is turning into Soup. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Soup's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Tidd.
Tidd lands a couple of elbows.
Tidd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soup can do to turn this around?#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tidd accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soup holds on and takes a little breather.
Soup utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tidd chips away with some ground and pound.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Tidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tidd content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Soup keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tidd's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T2#
Tidd postures up.
Tidd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd postures up.
Tidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tidd lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Soup lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Soup is fighting to break Tidd's control of his arms but Tidd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Soup 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.
Tidd has his hands on Soup's head, controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Tidd had his way with Maggot Soup in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5##TD#
Tidd looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tidd throws a big right hand that misses.
Soup is trying to control the position but Tidd postures up.
Tidd throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Soup works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soup throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tidd connects with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd throwing strikes but missing. #T1#
Tidd trying to control but Soup is working from the bottom.
Tidd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tidd throws a big elbow that misses.
Tidd distracts Soup with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Tidd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Soup's head.
Tidd works over Soup with some ground and pound from guard.
Tidd trying to control but Soup is working from the bottom.
Soup is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Tidd postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Tidd working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Soup's head.
Tidd scoring with some ground and pound.
Soup tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Soup avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tidd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maggot Soup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe Tidd is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tidd stopping the sweep attempt from Soup.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Tidd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tidd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight for Joe Tidd!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Joe Tidd!
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight for Joe Tidd!
Joe Tidd wins by unanimous decision!
Joe Tidd retains his bantamweight title!
Joe Tidd gave a mention to The Glue Factory in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
ICC CN 9: Tidd v Mantis
Date: Dec 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Denisov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#TD2#
Soup throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Denisov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soup is in Denisov's guard.#SUB2#
Soup 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#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Denisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denisov manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Denisov's guard.
Denisov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soup is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Denisov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Soup from controlling successfully. #T1#
Denisov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Denisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denisov manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Denisov's guard.
Denisov thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Denisov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Denisov tries to get out of the position.
Denisov keeping moving, preventing Soup from controlling successfully.
Denisov is trying to keep Soup in close.
#SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T2#
Denisov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soup wants to control from the top but Denisov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Denisov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Denisov manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Denisov's guard. #SUB2#
Soup drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Soup as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Denisov screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Soup! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Soup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soup thinking.
Maggot Soup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Higgenbottom shows good takedown defense.
Higgenbottom lands a nice hook to Soup's body. Soup takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Soup fails with the takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ellsworth Higgenbottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Soup fails with a takedown attempt.
Higgenbottom leaves Soup with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a straight right hand.
Higgenbottom definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soup misses with a takedown attempt
and Higgenbottom counters with a right hand to the body.
Soup doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Higgenbottom counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgenbottom fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Higgenbottom lands a jab to the nose.#T1##TD2#
Soup shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Higgenbottom is looking to get back to is feet but Soup passes into side control.
#SUB2#
Soup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Soup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #ES#
Higgenbottom throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#TD2#
Soup shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Soup was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Soup has an Americana. Higgenbottom didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Soup is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Soup hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2019 |
#R1#
Velasco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Soup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasco counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Velasco works the jab nicely.
Soup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Velasco cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soup takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab from Velasco.
Velasco slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Velasco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Soups jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Donk. Velasco catches Soup right on the button with a cross.
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!
Velasco throws a good cross that connects.
No luck for Soup with that takedown attempt.
Efren Velasco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Soup fails with the takedown
and Velasco counters with a stiff right hand.
Velasco with a hook.
A jab from Velasco finds it's way through Soup's defenses. #TD2#
Soup changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Velasco looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Soup looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Soup has hold of Velasco's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Velasco tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Soup cranks the arm and Velasco screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Velasco, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Soup tries for a takedown but Jones sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Soup shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Soup's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Jones went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Soup looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jones is fending him off so far but Soup persists. Nope, Jones circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jerry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Soup has a takedown stuffed.
Soup with a poor takedown
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Soup shoots in but Jones avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soup shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jones counters with a one-two to the body.
Jones lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Soup circles away quickly and effectively.
Soup shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Soup keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Soup misses with a takedown
and Soup takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Soup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Soup. Soup gets slowly back to his feet.
Soup doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Jones counters by moving into the clinch.
Jones lands a body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Jones.
Soup is trying to drag Jones to the mat but Jones just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#TD#
Jones wants the takedown. Soup is fighting it off but Jones persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Soup's guard against the cage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soup working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones cracks Soup with a solid left hand.#SUB2#
Soup is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Jones is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
Jones works over Soup with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jones has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jones lands a couple of digs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a strike but Soup rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Soup being controlled here momentarily.
Soup passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3##SUB2#
Soup tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
Jones is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Soup tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soup's best efforts.
Jones knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Soup on the ground.
Jones moves into full guard.
Jones has Soup pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
Soup stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Soup controls the position.
Jones is looking for a sweep.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.#SUB2#
Soup wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Jones is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Soup tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soup has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jones stops Soup from passing to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jones dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Soup has his takedown stuffed
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
A nice combination there by Jones.
#CUT#
It looks like Maggot Soup has been cut.
Soup fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jerry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Jones catches Soup with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Jones was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Soup.
Jones is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soup can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Soup on that attempt.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Jerry Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soup has a takedown stuffed.
Soup shoots in for a double leg but Jones sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Soup darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Soup into the cage.
Soup is breathing heavily.#T1#
Soup with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a series of strikes. Soup will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice takedown defense from Jones. No joy for Soup on that attempt.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Soup scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Soup misses with a takedown attempt
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Soup shoots in.
Maggot Soup seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Soup stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Soup gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Jones counters by clinching up.
Jones lands a left hand that snaps the head of Soup backwards.
Jones works on Soup's body with a couple of short punches.
Jones digs a right hand into Soup's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Soup's gas tank.
Jones stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jones lands a right hand that snaps the head of Soup backwards.
Jones is working Soup over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones. #T2#
A hook to the body from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jones.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jerry Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.#TD#
Jones lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jones trying to control from half guard but Soup is working away.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soup trying to control but Jones postures up.
Jones lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soup trying to control but Jones postures up.
Soup keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T3#
Jones trying to control the action but Soup is working from the bottom.
Jones misses with a head shot. Soup uses the momentum to regain guard.
Jones trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Jones postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soup is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Jones, into his guard. #REVB#
Soup showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Soup trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom. #T4#
Jones seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Soup drops back looking for a leg! Jones is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Jones manages to kick Soup off! Soup jumps back into Jones's guard.
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones controlling Soup's posture.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Maggot Soup's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Soup shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jones but Jones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Soup darts in looking for a takedown but Jones gets double underhooks and turns Soup into the cage.
Jones is looking for a counter combo.
Jones wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jones wants it to stay on the feet.
Jones was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jerry Jones has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.
Soup fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Jones avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Jones was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Soup shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Jones as he avoids it easily.
Jones appears to be looking for a big counter.
Soup's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A little feinted left hand from Jones on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Soup takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jones misses with the combination.
#T1#
Soup closes the distance and clinches up with Jones, looking for a takedown. Soup pushes Jones against the cage but Jones circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Soup tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily#CL#
and Jones counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Jones lands with a left to the head.
Soup tries for a takedown but Jones manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Jones has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Soup regains guard immediately.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Soup is keeping the position.
Jones scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Jones sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Soup's guard. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soup keeps working.
Jones winds up and cracks Soup with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Jones working Soup over with strikes.
Soup moves into full guard.
Jones stands up over Soup, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Soup working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Soup is trying to keep Jones in close.
#T3#
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones distracts Soup with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soup has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Soup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Soup had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Soup blocks nicely.
Soup not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Jones sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Soup doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Jones paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Soup - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Wienshtein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wienshtein misses with a wild combination.
Soup dives in and grabs Wienshtein's left leg, looking for a takedown. Wienshtein pushes down on Soup's head and hops out.
No luck for Soup with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Soup closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wienshtein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soup trying to control but Wienshtein is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Soup drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Wienshtein dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Soup wants to sweep but no luck.
Wienshtein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T1#
Soup has a closed guard, preventing Wienshtein from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Soup is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB2#
Soup has his foot on Wienshtein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wienshtein works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wienshtein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Soup has an active guard here but Wienshtein has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Wienshtein is working for a kimura but Soup is defending it quite comfortably.
Soup is looking to control Wienshtein's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Soup avoid being mounted?#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wienshtein content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Soup keeping hold of Wienshtein's head, controlling as best he can.
Wienshtein lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Soup keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wienshtein tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Soup. #T3##SUB#
Soup is defending against the submission attempts here by Wienshtein.
Wienshtein is keen to just control but Soup is a slippery customer.
Wienshtein stalling away here and it's allowed Soup to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Wienshtein being controlled here momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wienshtein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Soup closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Soup lands in his opponent's guard.
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Wienshtein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wienshtein is looking to stand up but Soup isn't so interested in that idea.
Wienshtein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ludvick Wienshtein dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Soup shoots in for a double leg but Wienshtein sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Soup tries to keep at a distance but Wienshtein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wienshtein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Soup is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Soup's coach down at Island Sparring was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Soup's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ludvick Wienshtein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maggot Soup.#BC#
Wienshtein breaks the clinch.
Soup throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wienshtein's waist but Wienshtein gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Soup off to one side.
Soup has a takedown stuffed.#KD#
Wienshtein drops Soup with a beautiful combination! Soup stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Wienshtein is looking for the KO!#CUT#
It looks like Maggot Soup has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wienshtein misses with a few strikes there.
Wienshtein moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#ROC#
Soup is rocked!
Soup is trying hard to land a takedown here. Wienshtein sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Wienshtein wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Soup is still on wobbly legs! Can Wienshtein finish him?#TD2#
Soup darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Soup seems to have recovered his senses.
Wienshtein is looking to improve his position.
Ludvick Wienshtein overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1##SUB2#
Soup seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Wienshtein is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Maggot Soup!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Soup ducks under a wild hook from Clayton.
Soup shoots in for a takedown but Clayton shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Clayton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Soup fails to land the takedown.
Clayton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maggot Soup. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soup closes this distance looking for a takedown but Clayton circles away.
Soup will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Soup shoots in for a double leg but Clayton sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Clayton throws a body punch but Soup moves out of range.
Soup shoots and misses #TD2#
and Clayton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Soup won't be happy with that.
Clayton cracks Soup with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Clayton scoring with punches from side control.
Clayton is looking to take a break and control but Soup is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soup is trying to control Clayton's posture but Clayton avoids it.
Clayton landing strikes. #T1#
Clayton in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Clayton scoring with punches from side control.
Soup parries the strikes from Clayton easily there. Clayton is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Soup to escape.
Clayton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soup. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Clayton is chipping away with strikes.
You can see the frustration on Soup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Clayton working the ground and pound from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clayton scores with punches from side control.
Soup wants to control but Clayton postures up.
Soup dodges the ground and pound from Clayton.
Soup avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Clayton.
Soup is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T2#
Nice strikes from Clayton there.
Soup avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Clayton.
Soup holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Clayton throwing shots but Soup is blocking nicely.
Clayton scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Soup looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Clayton prevents Soup from improving his position.
Soup has hold of Clayton's hands but Clayton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Clayton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clayton looks to land a strike but Soup avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Clayton throws a big elbow that misses.
Clayton throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T3#
Soup looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clayton is one step ahead there.
Clayton scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Clayton with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Clayton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Clayton postures up in Soup's guard and throws a big left but Soup blocks it.
Clayton postures up and lands a big shot to Soup's brow.
Clayton must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Clayton works over Soup with some ground and pound from guard.
Clayton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clayton throws an elbow that misses. Soup uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Clayton's guard. Nice move by Soup!#REVR#
Soup trying to control but Clayton is working from the bottom. #T4#
Clayton is pulling down on Soup's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soup trying to control the position from guard on top but Clayton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jesse Clayton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Clayton gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Clayton is pulling down on Soup's head. It's preventing any offense from Soup, at least for the moment.#SUB#
Soup drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soup jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Clayton can do anything to dispel that myth.
Clayton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clayton has his hands on Soup's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clayton keeping moving, preventing Soup from controlling successfully. #T1#
Soup controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soup being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Soup on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD2#
Soup gets caught napping as Clayton dives in and scores a takedown. Soup manages to retain guard.#SUB#
Soup is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Clayton frees his head nicely. Oh but Soup has switched to an armbar! Clayton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Maggot Soup!
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