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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2022 |
#R1# Mheng takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL# George darts in and clinches Mheng up against the cage. George is trying to break the clinch but Mheng has him pressed against the cage. #TD2# Mheng gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, George regains guard.
George manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2# Mheng gets a trip takedown into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2# Mheng seems to be looking for submissions.
George knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mheng on the ground.#SUB2# Mheng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but George sees it coming and defends easily. George is looking for a sweep. Mheng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Mheng is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mheng to get the leverage. #SUB2# Mheng is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2# Mheng is sneakily working for an arm triangle but George sees it coming and defends easily. George makes his way to full guard. A much better position for George. George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1# Mheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. George trying to control the position.
#SUB2# Mheng drops back looking for a leg! George is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and George manages to kick Mheng off! Mheng jumps back into George's guard. #SUB2# Mheng has gone for a leg lock! George slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mheng's guard.#REVR# Mheng looks winded!#SUB2# George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
George passes easily into side control. Nice work. Mheng tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but George presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! #T2# George prevents Mheng from getting the reversal. George scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mheng?
Mheng slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mheng keeps working. #SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. George looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3##SU# George gets to his feet - back to striking we go! George fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Mheng with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily. George dives in and grabs Mheng's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mheng pushes down on George's head and hops out. Mheng feints the counter takedown. George tries to clinch up but Mheng circles away and keeps his distance. George connects with a nice looking jab.
#CL# George rushes Mheng and presses him up against the cage. Mheng drops down looking for an ankle pick but George pulls his leg out and moves away.
#TD# George shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Mheng napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T4# Mheng is looking for a sweep. Mheng keeps trying to improve his position.#SU# George decides to stand up, so the ref orders Mheng to his feet. George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mheng but Mheng pushes him off and we're back to square one. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him. George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mheng but Mheng pushes him off and we're back to square one. And Mheng tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out. 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! Mheng displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Mheng feints the counter takedown. Mheng avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George shoots and misses #TD2# and Mheng decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in George's guard.#SUB2# Mheng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mheng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2# Mheng drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mheng jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Mheng stands and throws George's legs to the side, diving into side control. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Mheng swings around for an armbar but George sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Mheng's guard. Mheng is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Mheng is looking for a triangle but George pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2# George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Mheng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Mheng's legs - danger averted.#T1# Mheng keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. George tries to stand but Mheng is controlling from the bottom. #SUB2# Mheng throws his legs up looking for a submission but George uses it to pass to side control.
Mheng is trying to improve his position. George trying to control the position but Mheng is working away. Mheng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. George is keen to just control but Mheng is a slippery customer.#SUB# George is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2##SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. It looks like George is going to stand back up.
#SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# George is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
George lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2# Mheng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily. George not doing much here.
#T3# George working over Mheng with some ground and pound. Mheng looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB2# Mheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here. George not doing much here.
George seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. George wants to stand up but Mheng has a hold of him and won't allow it. #SUB2# Mheng looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2# Mheng has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, George escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by George!#T4##SUB# George tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no George has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Mheng is trying to work for a sweep but George has mounted him! Mheng is working to get back to half guard.
George looking to control but Mheng is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. George lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George is landing with some decent strikes but Mheng is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue. George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mheng can do to turn this around? Mheng is desperately trying to improve his position but George has a good base and remains in mount. George lands a couple of good shots and Mheng has given up his back, trying to escape the position! George has the hooks in. Mheng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# George throws a right hand that Mheng ducks under and follows up with a left that Mheng also avoids with ease. George lands a really nice looking cross but Mheng seems unphased.
George shoots for a double leg takedown but Mheng sprawls well. He's pushed George's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. George throws a body punch but Mheng moves out of range. Mheng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mheng manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Mheng is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. George pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mheng tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George lands with a kick to the temple. Mheng shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Mheng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mheng with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily. Mheng avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Mheng tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out. Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Nice body kick there by George. George tries to clinch there but Mheng circles away.
And Mheng tries to counter it with a takedown but George pushes his down on his head and steps out. George fails in his attempt to clinch. George throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mheng swats him away and circles back towards the center. Mheng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. George scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T2# Mheng takes a head kick and keeps coming.
George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mheng but Mheng pushes him off and we're back to square one. Mheng with the counter takedown but George avoids it easily. George dives in for a single leg takedown but Mheng sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2# Mheng has George pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mheng pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending George tumbling to the mat - Mheng dives into George's guard. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Mheng trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Mheng is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2# Mheng has gone for a leg lock! George slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mheng's guard.#REVR# George works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T3# Ground and pound from George. #SUB2# Mheng looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Mheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Mheng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Mheng looking for submissions off his back. George 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. #SUB2# Mheng looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and George pushes past his half guard into mount! #T4# George has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Mheng's face.
George can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mheng is looking to escape. Mheng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#SUB# George is working for a guillotine from mount but Mheng frees his head quite easily.
Mheng working to try and regain half guard.
Mheng regains half guard. Bo Mheng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chris George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. George with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris George showed his dominance in that final round. Well George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27 Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George! Chris George got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
HFC 116 - Todd vs Nickel
Date: Jan 01, 2022 |
#R1# George tries to clinch up. George moves away from the strike by Billings. George throws a combination that misses and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Donk. Billings catches George right on the button with a cross. George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Billings circles away. Billings throwing a counter right hand but George manages to avoid it. George is looking to clinch. George drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. George misses with a takedown and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Billings misses with an uppercut. George saw that one coming. Billings getting the better of the striking in that exchange. George tries to clinch up. Billings digs a good hook to George's body.
George with a lazy takedown attempt and Billings connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Mark Billings has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! George looks to clinch and Billings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. George walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T1# George tries to clinch up and Billings counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. George takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Billings lands a body shot.
George doesn't manage to clinch there - Billings circles away.
A shot to the body from George misses and Billings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Billings ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Billings misses with a straight right. Billings comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. George gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Billings. Billings lands with a nice body punch. George with a lazy takedown attempt and Billings counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps George thinking. 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! George doesn't succeed with the takedown and Billings makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. George looks winded!#T2# Billings lands a slapping body shot.
George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Mark Billings is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. George shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Billings counters with a stiff right hand. Billings connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Chris George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Billings lands with a right hand. Nice shot by Billings.#ROC#George is rocked! Billings lands a straight punch to the body, keeping George at a distance.
Billings connects with a looping right hand.
George is still on wobbly legs! Can Billings finish him? A head kick by George misses and Billings counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. George on the wrong end of a nice hook. George throws a lazy head kick and Billings counters with a nice body shot. George drops his hands momentarily and Billings takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3# Billings cracks George with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Good standup being displayed there by Billings as he connects with a hook. George throws a lazy uppercut
and Billings counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. George doesn't succeed with the takedown and Billings counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Billings lands with a good body shot. George on the wrong end of a nice hook. George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Billings lands with an overhand left. Good standup being displayed there by Billings as he connects with a hook. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! George has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from George there as he acknowledges the shot. George fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T4# Jab by Billings. George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A cross from Billings lands. Billings is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. George shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Billings counters with a crisp right that sends George to the canvas! Billings follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Billings! Chris George spoke after the fight, saying 'he fought better'. |
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Event:
WCF 67: Garcia vs Escalante 3
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##CL2# George clinches up against the cage. Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Da Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Santiago stalling in the clinch.
Da Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that George shrugs off. Da Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
George blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Da Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but George leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage. Da Santiago creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. A frustrated look appears on George's face as he tries to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George can't get the takedown.
Nice elbow from Da Santiago. George tries to score a body lock takedown but Da Santiago shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T1# Da Santiago lands a nice elbow. George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. George trying to control the position but instead, Da Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage. George is looking to take this one to the mat. Alessio Da Santiago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. George tries to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling the position. Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
George trying to control the position but instead, Da Santiago has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Da Santiago displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage. Da Santiago landing knees to the head.
#T2# Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Da Santiago obliges. George tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Da Santiago lands an elbow inside that George shrugs off. Da Santiago lands a knee to the body.
Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment. Da Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Da Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Da Santiago just stands there and leans against the cage. 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! Da Santiago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Da Santiago lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Da Santiago lands an elbow that stopped George in his tracks for a moment. Da Santiago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Da Santiago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Da Santiago lands an elbow inside. #T3# Da Santiago taking a breather. George wants to take the fight to the mat but Da Santiago manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. Da Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Da Santiago is struggling to control the position. George has had enough of the clinch but Da Santiago keeps him there for the moment. George takes an elbow to the forehead. Da Santiago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
George tries to pull guard but Da Santiago holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
#T4# Da Santiago is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. A left hand lands to the body for Da Santiago.
Da Santiago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning George up against the cage. George takes an elbow to the temple. George is trying to force a seperation but Da Santiago has the dominant position. George takes an elbow to the temple. Da Santiago misses with a knee to the head. Da Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Da Santiago lands a nice elbow from the clinch. George drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Da Santiago gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Da Santiago has George pressed against the cage, preventing George from circling away and getting back to striking at range. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Da Santiago dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD# Da Santiago is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in George's half guard. Da Santiago is pressing down on George's thigh, looking to free his foot. George is holding on for now. Da Santiago is taking a breather. George says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. George trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George gets full guard. Da Santiago controlling from the top position. #T1# George can't keep his opponent in guard - Da Santiago advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Da Santiago is taking a breather. George says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. George is looking to escape.#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. George tries to get to full guard but Da Santiago has control of the leg. #SUB# George is defending against the submission attempts here by Da Santiago.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Da Santiago seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL# Da Santiago clinches. Da Santiago lands a nice uppercut.#T3# Da Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago misses with a knee strike.
Da Santiago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Da Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to George's face.
Da Santiago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around? Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Da Santiago throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but George blocks it with crossed arms. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Da Santiago as George tries to tie him up. Da Santiago lands an elbow just above George 's eye. George is trying to break free. Da Santiago lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Da Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but George has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
George is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T4# Da Santiago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Da Santiago creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through George's defenses. George blocks an elbow strike from Da Santiago.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. Da Santiago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Da Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! George is trying to break the clinch but Da Santiago is controlling him. I was talking to Da Santiago's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Da Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. A short right from Da Santiago. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George has Da Santiago pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Da Santiago manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Da Santiago lands an elbow just above George 's eye. Da Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alessio Da Santiago dominated that second round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# George gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL# and Da Santiago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Da Santiago has George pressed against the cage.
Da Santiago gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. With the fighters up against the cage, Da Santiago throws an elbow but misses. Da Santiago lands a damaging elbow. George looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD2# George is trying to trip Da Santiago. He has hold of a leg but Da Santiago is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. George persists though and gets the takedown into guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Da Santiago throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! George escapes and throws Da Santiago's legs to the side, diving into side control! We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Da Santiago is trying to work for a sweep but George has mounted him! George avoids the attempt from Da Santiago to control. Da Santiago bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#T1# Da Santiago is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2# George working for a triangle but Da Santiago defends it easily.
George bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Da Santiago's guard. #REVB##T2# Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB# George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Santiago has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Da Santiago's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Da Santiago looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
George wants to control from the top but Da Santiago keeps moving. George wants to pass the guard but Da Santiago is keeping the position. George would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #SUB# Da Santiago throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB# Da Santiago working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
#SUB# Da Santiago is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but George pulls his head out easily. #T3# George is thwarting Da Santiago's attempts to control the position. Alessio Da Santiago is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Da Santiago keeping hold of George's head, controlling as best he can. Da Santiago is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard. Da Santiago is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# George is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Da Santiago has managed to free his arm - good work. Da Santiago is controlling George's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Da Santiago is trying to maintain the position but George is very close to passing his half guard. Da Santiago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Da Santiago is working hard here to advance position. Da Santiago controlling the position for now. Da Santiago trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George manages to capitalize on a mistake by Da Santiago to take his back! Chris George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Da Santiago is trying to remain composed but George is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris George comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Da Santiago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 29:26 Judge Anni Minnemäki scores the fight 29:26 Judge Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alessio Da Santiago! Alessio Da Santiago thanked the fans post fight for their support. The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'. |
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Event:
WCF 56: Khabib vs Turban
Date: Jan 23, 2021 |
#R1# George takes one on the button. George lands a front kick. Sunshine Ii misses with a wild combination.
George doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2# George closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Sunshine Ii tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage. Sunshine Ii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
George dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sunshine Ii walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Sunshine Ii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sunshine Ii with a body punch. A glancing blow. George takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action! Sunshine Ii jabs at George's body. George has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sunshine Ii swats him away and circles back towards the center. As George looks to move away, Sunshine Ii throws a big counter combo but George just gets out of the way. George takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T1# Sunshine Ii leaves George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Sunshine Ii swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sunshine Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Sunshine Ii!
George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Peter Sunshine Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. Sunshine Ii jabs at George's body. George ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. George misses with a two punch combination.
George avoids the body shot from Sunshine Ii.
Sunshine Ii scores with a shot to the body.
Sunshine Ii takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sunshine Ii is looking to wear down George with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Sunshine Ii lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. 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! Sunshine Ii throws a sloppy body shot
and George counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Sunshine Ii walks into a straight right hand from George. Peter Sunshine Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# George closes the distance and pushes Sunshine Ii back into the cage. Sunshine Ii misses with a hook to the ribs.
George has Sunshine Ii pressed against the cage.
A short right from George. George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#BC2# George manages to break the clinch.
George connects with a high kick. George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sunshine Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away. A left and a right from Sunshine Ii both land. Nice combination. #CL2# George closes the distance and pushes Sunshine Ii back into the cage. George has Sunshine Ii pushed against the cage. Sunshine Ii is trying to force a seperation but George has the dominant position.#T3# George is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Sunshine Ii taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#BC# Sunshine Ii manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sunshine Ii. George does a little dance to reset his feet. George uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sunshine Ii.
Sunshine Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. It looked like Sunshine Ii was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from George. Sunshine Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sunshine Ii throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease. Sunshine Ii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by George. George throws a nice head kick!
#T4# Sunshine Ii throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease.#CL2# George rushes Sunshine Ii and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2# George breaks the clinch.
Sunshine Ii throws an off balance right hand
and George counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sunshine Ii fails to land with a series of punches.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sunshine Ii.
Sunshine Ii misses with a hook
and George cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. The fighters circling - George throws out the jab but it was never going to land. George is looking to clinch. Sunshine Ii takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#ROC2#Sunshine Ii is rocked! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sunshine Ii takes a jab right on the kisser.
Oh Sunshine Ii is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sunshine Ii lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Peter Sunshine Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Sunshine Ii thuds his right hand into George's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Sunshine Ii seems to have got his legs back now. Sunshine Ii throws a predictable looking body shot
and George counters with a monster head kick that knocks Sunshine Ii out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Chris George! Chris George took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
WCF 50: Khabib vs Turunen
Date: Dec 12, 2020 |
#R1##CL# Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. George looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Khumpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khumpai stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Khumpai prevents a takedown attempt there.
Khumpai can't find room to land a body shot as George controls the action.
A short left from Khumpai. George blocks a body shot from Khumpai. Khumpai tries a body shot but George blocks it.
Khumpai lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khumpai using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
George is trying to break free. Khumpai tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hook to the body lands for Khumpai.
Khumpai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. Good body shot from Khumpai.
#T1##BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai fails to land with a series of punches.
George looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL# Khumpai clinches up against the cage. Knees to the body from Khumpai.
George looks winded! The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Khumpai takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Khumpai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khumpai. Khumpai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head. George is trying to stall.
A body shot lands from Khumpai.
#T2# Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A short body shot lands from Khumpai as the two fighters clinch.
Come on Khumpai - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Khumpai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not. George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Khumpai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch.
George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2# George clinches with his opponent.
Khumpai lands a body shot. Khumpai lands a nice uppercut. Khumpai taking a breather. The referee calls for Khumpai to work.
#T3# Khumpai lands with a short head shot on the inside. Khumpai lands a shoulder strike. Good body shot from Khumpai.
A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai scores with a shoulder strike. Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khumpai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Khumpai. Nice elbow from Khumpai. #CUT#It looks like Chris George has been cut. I was talking to Khumpai's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Khumpai lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Khumpai stalling in the clinch.
Khumpai is working George over against the cage. Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T4##BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch.
Khumpai swinging wildly here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Both fighters circling a little - Khumpai finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. Khumpai looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Khumpai fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. George looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL# George tries to keep at a distance but Khumpai has taken the fight into the clinch. Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Khumpai presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Khumpai lands a shoulder strike. Khumpai lands a body punch. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that round. The cut man is working on Chris George's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL# Khumpai drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
Khumpai misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC# Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Khumpai moves into the clinch. A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai tries to land knees in the clinch but George avoids the damage to the body. Khumpai doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Khumpai lands a nice uppercut. Khumpai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. George is breathing heavily. Khumpai lands a body shot. Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Khumpai lands an elbow just above George 's eye. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank. #T1# Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Khumpai will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning George up against the cage. Pann Khumpai has scored more points in the clinch so far. Khumpai is working George over against the cage. A body shot lands from Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Khumpai works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC# Khumpai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Jab by Khumpai.#CL# George tries to keep at a distance but Khumpai has taken the fight into the clinch. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. A hook to the body from Khumpai.
The referee is keeping an eye on Khumpai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#T2# Khumpai leaning against his opponent.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Khumpai for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure. Khumpai slows down the pace here.
Khumpai missing with knees to the body.
Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. George jumps guard but Khumpai stands there with George around his waist. George gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Khumpai scores a nice knee to the body.
Khumpai lands with a right to the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Khumpai lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down George. Khumpai lands a shot to the body. Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. A right handed body shot lands from Khumpai.
#T3# Khumpai lands a left hand.
Khumpai lands a body shot. Khumpai lands a body shot. Khumpai stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. A right handed body shot lands from Khumpai.
Khumpai lands a nice shot to the body. Khumpai lands a body punch in the clinch. Knees in the clinch landing for Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Khumpai lands a nice uppercut. Khumpai is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Khumpai cracks George with a nice body shot. Nice body punch from Khumpai. A short body shot lands from Khumpai as the two fighters clinch.
Khumpai presses George against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T4# Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Nice body punch from Khumpai - that landed with a thud.
Khumpai crunches a lovely knee into George's ribcage. A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
George's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! A short right hand to the side of the head by Khumpai. Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Khumpai lands a body shot in the clinch.
Khumpai cracks George with a nice body shot. Khumpai is working George over against the cage. Khumpai lands an elbow inside. A right hand to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai unloads a knee to the mid-section. George lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pann Khumpai dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Chris George's cut. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss. George shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Khumpai but Khumpai pushes him off and we're back to square one. George throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Khumpai drives through and clinches with George against the cage.
Khumpai lands a body shot. A short right hand to the side of the head by Khumpai. The referee is keeping an eye on Khumpai - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Khumpai holding his opponent close, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Khumpai throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Khumpai. Khumpai lands a right hand that snaps the head of George backwards. George takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank. Khumpai putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has George in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body. Khumpai lands a hook to the side of the head. Khumpai digs a right hand into George's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on George's gas tank. #BC# Khumpai manages to break the clinch.
Khumpai scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#ROC#George is rocked! Khumpai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Khumpai lands a nice looking body shot.
Khumpai thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on George if he has to take too many more of those.
Khumpai works the jab nicely. Khumpai lands with a nice body kick. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Khumpai throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T2##CL# Khumpai closes the distance and clinches. Khumpai is leaning against George and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC# Khumpai pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Khumpai throws a right and a left that both miss.#CL# Khumpai clinches. #BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL# Khumpai fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage. George tries to circle away but Khumpai has him pinned against the cage. Khumpai pushes George back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Khumpai obliges. Khumpai works on George's body with a couple of short punches. Khumpai lands an uppercut. Pann Khumpai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch.
#T3# Khumpai thumps George with a low kick. George misses with a straight right. Chris George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Khumpai feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Khumpai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Khumpai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. George gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Khumpai!
#CL# Khumpai moves into the clinch successfully.
Khumpai scores with a hook to the body. A body shot lands from Khumpai.
George fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Khumpai lands a knee to the body.
#T4# Khumpai landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Knees to the body from Khumpai.
Khumpai stalls. #BC# Khumpai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Khumpai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Khumpai lands with a nice body kick. Danga de danga de dang - Khumpai scores with a four punch combination! No luck with that takedown attempt from George.
And that's the end of the fight! Pann Khumpai showed his dominance in that final round. Well Khumpai has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 30:24 Judge Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 30:24 Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pann Khumpai! Pann Khumpai really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fist MMA Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. Chris George was interviewed post fight and said 'he fought better'. |
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Event:
GDL 60: Wright vs Crusher
Date: Oct 03, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! George throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. George fails with the takedown and Galvarino connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. George throws a looping overhand right but Galvarino ducks down to avoid it. #CL# Galvarino instigates a clinch. #BC# Galvarino pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Galvarino lands a jab to the nose. Nice uppercut there from Galvarino.#ROC#George is rocked! George fails with a takedown attempt. George is still on wobbly legs! Can Galvarino finish him? George tries to clinch up. Galvarino appears to be looking for a big counter. George seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL# Galvarino forces George back against the cage and clinches. Galvarino lands a body shot. George tries to pull guard but Galvarino won't allow it.
Rollo Galvarino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.#T1# A short right from Galvarino on the inside. A short right from Galvarino. George tries to pull guard but Galvarino holds him up against the cage and eventually George drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from Galvarino - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Galvarino. George looks winded! A short right from Galvarino on the inside. Galvarino throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Georges head. #BC# Galvarino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#KD# Galvarino sends George crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Galvarino is motioning to the referee to let George up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! This has been an exciting period of action! Galvarino darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! George's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Galvarino before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rollo Galvarino! Jumping up and down and very excited, Rollo Galvarino waved his t-shirt featuring Brooklyn Apothecary's logo in front of the cameras. The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 35
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Fernandez shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily. Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt. No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt. George appears to be looking for a big counter. Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.#CL2# Fernandez closes the distance and clinches.#TD# George tightens his grip and picks Fernandez up, before dumping him to the ground. Fernandez manages to land in guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Fernandez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
George trying to control but Fernandez is working from the bottom. George has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fernandez is proving hard to escape from. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Fernandez has his foot on George's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. George works his way back into a safe position though. George is in close to Fernandez's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2# George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted.#SUB2# Fernandez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1# Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. George landing with the ground and pound. #SUB2# Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. George has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2# George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Fernandez looking for a guillotine here but George defends easily.
Fernandez looks winded! George wants to control from the top but Fernandez keeps moving. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. George is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fernandez is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fernandez on that attempt. #TD# George closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fernandez to the mat! Fernandez manages to get full guard. George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T3##SUB2# Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working. Fernandez is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2# Fernandez looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Fernandez actively working from the bottom here. George looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fernandez with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
George is trying to control the action in half guard but Fernandez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2# Fernandez actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2# Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him! George lands a big elbow. George in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fernandez tries to reverse the position but George maintains control. George trying to control but Fernandez is having none of it. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George raining down hammerfists from mount. George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that round. That's time! George's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2# Fernandez moves into the clinch. George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC# George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fernandez fails with a takedown attempt. George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Fernandez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGeorge.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC# George breaks the clinch.
George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fernandez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Fernandez unleashes a big counter combination but George bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Fernandez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matty Fernandez.#T1# Fernandez throws a combination that misses and George counters with an outside leg kick.
Fernandez moves in looking to clinch but George pushes him off. George half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD# George closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fernandez's guard. Fernandez is breathing heavily.#SUB2# Fernandez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. George doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. George manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. George working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Fernandez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2# Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T2##SUB2# Fernandez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. George controls the pace of the fight for a moment. George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Fernandez keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. George stands up over Fernandez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# George got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fernandez has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, George has managed to get both his arms back between Fernandez's legs - danger averted. George postures up and lands a big shot to Fernandez's brow. #T3##SUB2# Fernandez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. George is aware though and is defending well. George advances to half guard. Nice strikes from George there. #SUB# George is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fernandez is just riding it out for now. George eventually gives up the hold. #SU# George escapes and gets back to his feet. #CL2# Fernandez forces George back against the cage and clinches.#BC# George breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fernandez wants to clinch up but George keeps it at a distance. George tries to counter by clinching up but Fernandez breaks away and moves out of range. George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fernandez swats him away and circles back towards the center. No luck for Fernandez with that takedown attempt. #T4# George avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#TD# George closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fernandez did well to prevent George getting side control.#SUB2# Fernandez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2# Fernandez actively working from the bottom here. Fernandez is staying active underneath George, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2# George moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Fernandez. George wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fernandez keeps working. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fernandez! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Fernandez is desperately trying to improve his position but George has a good base and remains in mount. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George 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# George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL2# Fernandez has George up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD# George has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fernandez is trying to keep an underhook but George manages to get the takedown into half guard. Fernandez pushes George off but George dives into side control.
Fernandez looking for a sweep but George has passed into full mount! Oh no! Chris George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fernandez is wriggling around trying to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Fernandez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Fernandez really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
George moves to the back. #T1# Fernandez tries to escape the position.
#SUB# George is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Fernandez is defending well though. George let's go of the attempt for now. George is hanging on to Fernandez's back as he tries to escape.
Fernandez looking very determined here, making life difficult for George.
#SUB# Fernandez 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 George gets his way!
George controlling well, preventing Fernandez from escaping the position.
Fernandez keeps trying to improve his position.#T2# George is trying to stick to Fernandez's back but Fernandez is turning into George. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in George's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fernandez. George is trying to keep Fernandez in close.
#SUB2# Fernandez drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but George manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fernandez has George in his guard.#REVR# George trying to control the position from guard on top but Fernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Fernandez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because George has passed into half guard!
George trying to control from half guard but Fernandez is working away. #SUB2# Fernandez looking for subs from the bottom but George mounts him! George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fernandez can do to turn this around?#T3# George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. George is really struggling to control Fernandez but he's trying to hold on to the position. Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, George cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
George looking to control but Fernandez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# George looking to secure an arm triangle but Fernandez defends it well. George landing shots from mount. #T4# Fernandez can't escape the position.
George postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fernandez looks a forlorn figure.
George wants to control the pace but Fernandez is squirming around nicely. Fernandez is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matty Fernandez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! George landing shots from mount. Fernandez is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
George landing shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris George showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for George, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27 Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George! In his post fight interview, Chris George started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 32
Date: May 10, 2020 |
#R1# George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a combination
and George counters with a right hand to the body. Henderson throws a series of punches but George avoids them all with ease. Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Henderson missing with a left hand there. George was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Henderson misses with a wild combination.
George tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away. George cracks a nice hook into Henderson's ribs. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. George is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
Henderson misses with a wild body shot. George shoots in but no luck this time. Max Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away.#T1# George shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George. Henderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. George walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Henderson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George. George takes a shot to the body in his stride.
George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Henderson defends it nicely.#T2# Henderson throws a right hand that George ducks under and follows up with a left that George also avoids with ease. Some wild striking there from George.
Henderson swinging wildly here.
George changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The fight stays on the outside here - George looks like he's thinking about clinching though. George fails with the takedown. George takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T3# Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson misses with a jab, cross combination.
George dodges the punch combination from Henderson.
George with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily. Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Henderson avoids the head kick by George.
Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing. George with the counter takedown but Henderson avoids it easily. George tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away. Henderson throws a combination that misses and George counters with a lovely shot to the body. No luck with that takedown attempt from George. Henderson feinted with a counter takedown. Henderson stalks George and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into George's face. George staggers backwards, shaken.#T4# Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George. Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away. Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Henderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from George is defended easily by Henderson. George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George wants to counter the offense by Henderson and move into the clinch position. Henderson swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Henderson dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Henderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Georges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! George tries to clinch up but Henderson circles away and keeps his distance. Max Henderson is winning the standup battle so far. George shoots in but Henderson avoids the takedown attempt easily. George has a takedown stuffed. Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
Henderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around? Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
George tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George avoids a punch combination nicely.
George fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. George fails to land the takedown. Max Henderson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T1# George looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Henderson is fending him off so far but George persists. Nope, Henderson circles away and we're back to standing. George is breathing heavily. George takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George tries to clinch but Henderson is having none of it. Henderson drops down looking for a counter takedown but George sprawls and moves away. George showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Henderson.
George throws a half hearted mid kick. George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Henderson swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Henderson misses. Henderson scores with a punch to the head.#T2# Henderson misses with a wild combination.
George tries to counter with a clinch but Henderson shakes him off and moves away. Henderson getting the better of the striking in that exchange. George changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Henderson tries to avoid it but George manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Henderson to the ground. Henderson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Henderson swats away the attempt to clinch by George. George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Henderson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Henderson throws a body punch but George moves out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. George shoots in but no luck this time. Henderson's corner calls for a 1-2. Henderson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Henderson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Some wild striking there from Henderson.
#T3# Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
George has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. George with a nice cross. George throws a jab when Henderson was well out of range. Max Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Henderson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Henderson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Henderson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Nice sprawl there from Henderson as George shoots in. Henderson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Henderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping George at a distance.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss. Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing. Despite the aggression on George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but George might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Henderson has got the better of the exchanges.#T4# Henderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by George. Henderson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Henderson leaves George with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. George slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Henderson misses with a few strikes there.
George wants to clinch up but Henderson keeps it at a distance. Henderson misses the shot to the body. George lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Henderson dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round! #R3# George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Henderson falls off balance throwing a combination
and George counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Henderson just misses with a punch to the body.
George throws a shot to the body.
Henderson throws a right and a left that both miss. George drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Henderson defends it well. George lands a glancing blow to the side of Henderson's head. George tries a head kick but it misses.
Henderson tries to counter with a takedown but George is quick to defend against it. A combination from Henderson does no damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Henderson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
George dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Henderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily. George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#T1# George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Henderson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. George throws a right and a left that both miss. Henderson lunges at George with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by George's hand. George throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Henderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but George circles away quickly and effectively. Henderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. George eats them both and turns towards Henderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Henderson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
George feints the counter takedown. George misses with a kick to the body.
George swings and misses with a hook to the body.
George takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. George is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Henderson rather than just go for the knockout. No luck with that takedown attempt from George. Max Henderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George.#T2# Henderson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Henderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Henderson misses with a combination
and George counters with a low kick, right behind Henderson 's knee. Henderson stuffs the takedown. George is trying desperately to land a takedown but Henderson is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for George. Henderson misses with the combination.
George has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Henderson throws a series of punches but George moves out of range. Henderson looks to land a combination but George avoids it well. George will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Henderson misses with a double jab
and George counters with a nice body shot. #T3# George dives in for a single leg takedown but Henderson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Henderson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by George. Henderson closes the distance and lands a one-two. No luck with that takedown attempt from George. Henderson scores with a one two! George had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. George closes the distance and clinches up with Henderson, looking for a takedown. George pushes Henderson against the cage but Henderson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Henderson scores to the head and body with a nice combination! George moves in looking to clinch but Henderson pushes him off. Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing. #T4# George fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Henderson looks to land a combination but George avoids it well. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. George shoots for a takedown but Henderson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Sloppy strikes from Henderson. Those never looked like landing. George tries to clinch but Henderson moves out of range. Henderson lands with a straight right. George didn't see that one coming. Henderson misses with a straight left. Henderson fails to land with a series of punches.
George throws a head kick that half lands.
George slips a jab and a cross from Henderson.
Chris George has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Max Henderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. No joy there for Henderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Max Henderson showed his dominance in that final round. Well Henderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Henderson! Chris George was interviewed post fight and said 'he fought better'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
#R1##TD2# George manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gardner on his heels. He'll look to pass Gardner's guard now, I'm sure. Gardner wants to get back to his feet but George passes into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVR# Gardner holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. Gardner is pressing down on George's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Gardner holds on and takes a little breather. Gardner has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gardner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and George dives into side control.
Gardner defending against the ground and pound. You can see the frustration on Gardner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1# Gardner is looking to regain half guard here but George keeps moving and retains side control. Gardner might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2# George has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2# George is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gardner's half guard. Gardner tries to roll over but George keeps him under control.#SUB2# Gardner is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and George has latched onto it... Big trouble! George pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Gardner is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from George!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chris George! Chris George decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. In defeat, Callum Gardner stepped up to the mic, saying 'Man, i'll be back shout out to Drake. Didn't met him, but i'm sure his aura made me lose'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1# George closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzpatrick, looking for a takedown. George pushes Fitzpatrick against the cage but Fitzpatrick circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Fitzpatrick looks winded! George goes for a high kick. It partially lands. George tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Fitzpatrick defends well and George ends up having to push Fitzpatrick into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Fitzpatrick stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Fitzpatrick wants it to stay on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him. Fitzpatrick falls off balance throwing a combination
and George finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.#TD# George looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fitzpatrick! We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fitzpatrick can do anything to dispel that myth. George content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Fitzpatrick stops George from passing to mount. #T1##SUB# George is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitzpatrick has escaped the position, nice work there. You can see the frustration on Fitzpatrick's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# George tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. George wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# George is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fitzpatrick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. George trying to control the action but Fitzpatrick is working from the bottom. Fitzpatrick is trying to control George's posture but George avoids it. #T3##SUB# George is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fitzpatrick is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. George in side control, throwing shots but Fitzpatrick defends. George wants to control but Fitzpatrick is keeping him busy. Fitzpatrick wants to control but George postures up.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fitzpatrick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away. George works over Fitzpatrick's head and body with a nice combination. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! George has a takedown stuffed. George fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitzpatrick avoids it really well and circles away. Fitzpatrick appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# George fails with the takedown. George moves in looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick pushes him off. Fitzpatrick swats away the attempt to clinch by George. Nice takedown defense from George. No joy for Fitzpatrick on that attempt. Fitzpatrick on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
George delivers a nice body kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George fails in his attempt to clinch. Fitzpatrick is breathing heavily. George has a takedown stuffed.#TD# George scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Fitzpatrick tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T1# Fitzpatrick is trying desperately to improve position. George looking to control but Fitzpatrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #SUB# George is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Fitzpatrick has managed to escape the submission attempt.
George looking to finish Fitzpatrick with some ground and pound. This is bad for Fitzpatrick!#T2# George tries to control but Fitzpatrick wriggling away. George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fitzpatrick can do to turn this around? George unloading with bombs! George looking to control but Fitzpatrick is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. George postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fitzpatrick looks a forlorn figure.
#SU# George is standing up, even though he is in mount. #T3# George doesn't manage to clinch there - Fitzpatrick circles away.
Chris George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Fitzpatrick slaps away a takedown attempt from George, before circling back to the center of the mat. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL# George clinches up against the cage.#TD# George gets control of Fitzpatrick's arms and successfully pulls guard. George will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. George is trying to control the position from the bottom.
George looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Fitzpatrick working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4# Fitzpatrick tries to stand but George is controlling from the bottom. George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Fitzpatrick postures up and lands a big shot to George's brow. George keeping moving, preventing Fitzpatrick from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. George lands a high kick!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. George throws a front kick that sends Fitzpatrick stumbling back into the cage. George tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitzpatrick manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris George dominated that second round. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Fitzpatrick takes a kick to the side of the head. Fitzpatrick takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Fitzpatrick fails with the takedown and George counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#ROC# Fitzpatrick is rocked!#CL# George drives through and clinches with Fitzpatrick against the cage.
Fitzpatrick is still on wobbly legs! Can George finish him?#BC# George escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chris George is winning the standup battle so far. George shoots in and drives through. Fitzpatrick sprawls well. George tries to clinch but Fitzpatrick is having none of it. George shoots for a takedown but Fitzpatrick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away. Fitzpatrick seems to have recovered his senses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzpatrick circles away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris George. That's going to take a lot out of him. George is looking to clinch but Fitzpatrick is avoiding it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# George moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. George stalks Fitzpatrick and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Fitzpatrick's face. Fitzpatrick staggers backwards, shaken. George misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzpatrick sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Fitzpatrick tries to clinch up.#TD2# Fitzpatrick looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Fitzpatrick takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position. Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes. #T2# Fitzpatrick controlling the action here. Chris George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Fitzpatrick is thwarting George's attempts to control the position. George makes his way to full guard. A much better position for George.#T3# Fitzpatrick wants to control from the top but George keeps moving. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. George misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Fitzpatrick goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward. George went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected. George is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitzpatrick sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Fitzpatrick wants to counter with a clinch but George pushes him away.#CL# George closes the distance and clinches.#TD2# Fitzpatrick lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
George tries to kick Fitzpatrick off but Fitzpatrick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4# Nice strikes from Fitzpatrick there. Fitzpatrick sitting and controlling from the half guard. Fitzpatrick looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2# Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura but George is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fitzpatrick to get the leverage. Kirk Fitzpatrick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Chris George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2# Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight! Chris George showed his dominance in that final round. Well George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris George! After the fight, Chris George was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
ACE6 Lotus Style vs Thompson
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# George moves into range and clinches up with Kriss. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. Kriss stalling the fight.
Kriss is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kriss avoiding damage as George throws knees to the body.
Kriss lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. The referee is keeping an eye on Kriss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
George wants to break free but Kriss has control.
Kriss displaying some good clinch control by pressing George up against the cage.#T1# George is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. George taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
I was talking to Kriss's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. George taking a breather. George being controlled against the cage. George tries to break the clinch but Kriss is controlling the position. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kriss walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. George shoots in but no luck this time. Kriss pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2# George forces Kriss back against the cage and clinches. George lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. George is trying to pull guard but Kriss turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. Kriss pressing his opponent against the cage. The referee is keeping an eye on Kriss - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
George is trying to maintain a safe position but Kriss gets an underhook and turns George into the cage.#T3# George being controlled against the cage. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chris Kriss. Kriss throws a jab when George was well out of range.#TD2# George gets a double leg takedown into Kriss's guard.#ES# Kriss has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. George has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage. George looking for a takedown. #TD2# George ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. George no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. Kriss controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# George looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4# Kriss controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. George trying to keep a closed guard but Kriss is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2# George throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
George looks winded! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU# Kriss stands up from George's guard - Kriss perhaps looking for a knockout. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Kriss will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# George ducks under a wild hook from Kriss. Kriss misses with a looping left. George tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kriss swats him away and circles back towards the center. A slow jab from Kriss misses its intended target. Chris Kriss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. George moves out of range as Kriss strikes. George tries to clinch but Kriss moves out of range. Kriss fakes high and swings low for a body shot but George manages to avoid it. Kriss misses with a straight left. Kriss misses with a body shot.
Kriss is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that George can do to turn this around? No luck for George with that takedown attempt. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George moves out of range of the body kick from Kriss.
A big left from Kriss misses. Kriss throws an overhand right that lands on George's shoulder, as George tries to avoid the shot. Kriss looks to land a right hand but George moved out of range. George throws a big counter head kick but Kriss avoids it with no problem.#T1# George lands a jab-cross combination. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. George tries to grapple but his opponent circles and George takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. George moves out of range of the strikes. Kriss throws a big shot that misses. Kriss misses with an uppercut
and George counters with a straight right hand. George shoots in and drives through. Kriss sprawls well. Kriss displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from George. Chris Kriss has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris George. George is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Kriss throws a right and a left that both miss. George is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2# Good exchange - George coming out on top. Kriss throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and George counters with a flying knee. Nice. #ROC2# Kriss is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2# George closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Oh Kriss is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#SUB2# George swings around for an armbar but Kriss sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into George's guard. Kriss wants to stand but George has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Kriss controls from within his opponent's guard. Kriss trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Kriss seems to have got his legs back now. George trying to keep a closed guard but Kriss is proving a slippery customer.
#T3##SU# Kriss stands up and waves to George to follow him. George bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kriss throws the left hand but George avoids the punch easily. George has a takedown stuffed. Kriss paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. A jab from Kriss misses. George appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. George shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kriss as he jumps to the side. Kriss jabs at George's body.#T4# George walks into a stiff left hand from Kriss. Kriss misses with a wild combination.
Kriss takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kriss fails to land with a series of punches.
George with the counter takedown but Kriss avoids it easily. George is looking to clinch but Kriss is avoiding it.
George shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kriss as he avoids it easily. Kriss is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. George dodges the punch combination from Kriss.
Chris Kriss is winning the standup battle so far. George moves out of range of the strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Kriss 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# George looks to land a combination. Kriss sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Kriss throws a sloppy body shot
and George counters with a two punch combo. George jabs Kriss to the body, keeping him at a distance. George ducks under a wild hook from Kriss. Kriss rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but George moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kriss throws a nice looking combination but George bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. George lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. Kriss misses with a right hand and George counters with a flying knee that drops Kriss! George dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris George! Chris George decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
ACE3 Ennis vs Lazlo
Date: Oct 23, 2019 |
#R1# Gravy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
George looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this! Gravy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.#TD2# George gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. George is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gravy dives into side control.
#REVR# Gravy is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. The ground and pound from Gravy seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! George is being controlled here. Gravy in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. George gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1# Gravy controlling from mount. #SUB2# Gravy is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, George has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Gravy controlling his opponent. Gravy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing. Gravy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #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. Gravy punching from mount but George doing a good job of avoiding damage. #SUB2# Gravy looking for a guillotine from mount but George is having none of it. Gravy misses with a head shot.#SUB2# Gravy wants to finish this one by submission but George is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Gravy. Gravy throws some wild stikes that George manages to avoid easily.
Gravy sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T3##SU2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Gravy is standing up, even though he is in mount. Gravy misses with a head kick.
#CL2# Gravy closes the distance and pushes George back into the cage. George prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD2# Gravy drags the fight down to the ground.
Gravy tries to land a sweep but no joy. Gravy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Gravy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#T4# George trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gravy's guard. Gravy tries to land a sweep but no joy. George tries to free his leg and advance position but Gravy is retaining full guard. Gravy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Gravy tries to score a power double leg takedown but George sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gravy somewhat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Gravy goes for a double leg but George avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as George continues to drive forward. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Gravy dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2##CL2# Gravy moves into range and clinches up with George. Gravy has had enough of the clinch but George keeps him there for the moment. Gravy tries to circle away but George has him pinned against the cage. Gravy wants to take the fight to the mat but George manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch. George keeps control of Gravy as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gravy is trying to break free. George tries to pull guard but Gravy won't allow it.
Gravy goes for a takedown in the clinch but George prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gravy's efforts to push away.#BC# George breaks the clinch.
#T1# Gravy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Gravy closes the distance and clinches up with George, looking for a takedown. Gravy pushes George against the cage but George circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Gravy. Gravy shoots in looking for a takedown but George manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gravy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. George looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Gravy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. George throws a big counter combination but Gravy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage. Gravy shoots in but George avoids the takedown attempt easily. George seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Gravy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. George just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2# Gravy pushes George up against the cage in a clinch. The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Gravy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. George prevents a takedown attempt there.
#T2# Gravy is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but George is defending well. George jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gravy walks away with a smile on his face. George gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Gravy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Chris George is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2# Gravy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with George, pushing him back against the cage. Gravy wants a takedown.
Gravy looking for a takedown. George trying to control the position but instead, Gravy has worked for underhooks and has pushed George into the cage. Still in the clinch, Gravy scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3# Gravy is working for takedown but George is calmly controlling the position for now. Gravy tries to pull guard but George forces him back to his feet, against the cage. A frustrated look appears on Gravy's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# George pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. George looks for a takedown but Gravy sprawls well. Gravy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2# Gravy 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. Gravy is standing up over George. George looks to escape but Gravy dives into side control.
#T4##REVR# George is trying to get back to half guard. Gravy in side control, just content to control the action for now. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Gravy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round! #R3# Gravy throws a right and a left that both miss. Gravy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has George pinned against the cage. George gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. George keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. George jabs at Gravy's body. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gravy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gravy gets slowly back to his feet. Chris George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tom Gravy.#CL2# Gravy has closed the distance and engaged George in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1# Gravy tries to pull guard but George holds him up against the cage and eventually Gravy drops back down to his feet.
Gravy wants a takedown.
I was talking to George's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. George tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gravy just stands there and leans against the cage. Gravy keeps control of George as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Gravy jumps guard but George turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. George tries to break the clinch but Gravy is controlling the position. #TD2# Gravy decides to pull guard. George being controlled here momentarily. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Gravy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. George trying to control but Gravy is working from the bottom. George is fighting to break Gravy's control of his arms but Gravy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2# George avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gravy 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##T3# George is trying to get back to full guard. Gravy not landing any meaningful shots this time. Gravy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2# Gravy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and George defends it well. George won't allow Gravy to pass to mount. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Gravy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Gravy trying to pass the guard but George defending well. Tom Gravy has got the better of the ground game so far. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight! Tom Gravy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Gravy 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30 Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Gravy! The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2019 |
#R1##CL2# Thizzula forces George back against the cage and clinches. Thizzula throws an elbow but it's blocked.
George is trying to pull guard but Thizzula has him pressed against the cage.#TD# George decides to pull guard. George can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thizzula controls the pace. Thizzula being controlled here momentarily. Thizzula stands and throws George's legs to the side, diving into side control. George really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. George can't do much from the bottom here. Thizzula moves into full mount! #T1# Thizzula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. George wants to hold on but Thizzula pushes him away. George is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB2# Thizzula working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. Thizzula thowing shots but they're missing. Thizzula tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3# Thizzula throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#SUB2# Thizzula with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Thizzula controlling from mount. #T4# George really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Thizzula controlling the pace for now. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Thizzula throwing strikes here but George is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Count Thizzula dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# George lands a slapping body shot.
George moves in looking to clinch but Thizzula pushes him off. George tries to clinch up but Thizzula circles away and keeps his distance. A little jabbing left from Thizzula on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Chris George seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Thizzula takes the fight into the clinch. George drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD2# Thizzula ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Thizzula no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Thizzula keeping moving, preventing George from controlling successfully. George will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. George won't allow Thizzula to sweep him here. #T1# George trying to control the position from guard on top but Thizzula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Thizzula is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. George preventing the sweep. George wants to control from the top but Thizzula keeps moving. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. Thizzula throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. George tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Thizzula counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for George! George wants to get back to his feet but Thizzula is dominant here and he's now got George's back!#T2# George is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. I really don't envy George right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Thizzula is working for a rear naked choke. George is not defending it well and Thizzula has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! George refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of George's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Count Thizzula! A very excited looking Count Thizzula made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. The defeated Chris George had this to say: 'he fought better'.
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