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Event:
WCF WNF 24: Denovan vs Rader
Date: Oct 21, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Takamura lands.
Takamura's jab looks to have found its range, popping Texas under the eye.
Texas takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nice body punch from Takamura.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Takamura. Texas shrugs it off though.
That kick from Takamura tenderised Texas's leg. Texas is trying to keep his angry face on.
No joy there for Texas, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
Texas defending well as Takamura loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheers as Takamura lands an impressive looking overhand right. Texas doesn't seem phased though.
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!
Takamura throws a body shot but no joy.
Takamura chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Good leg kick by Takamura.
Takamura throws a quick inside leg kick.
Takamura fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Texas looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Takamura throws a big shot that misses.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Texas shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A solid body kick from Takamura.
Takamura connects with the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Texas has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#T1#
Texas swinging wildly here.
Texas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takamura doesn't seem bothered though.
Texas misses with a two punch combination.
Takeshi Takamura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takamura works Texas's body with a nice hook.
Takamura cracks Texas with a good jab.
Takamura darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Takamura keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Texas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Texas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takamura uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Texas.
Takamura is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Takamura lands with a shot to the body.
Takamura lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Takamura lands a nice shot that snaps Texas's head back.
Takamura with a nice cross.
Texas throws a series of punches but Takamura avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Takamura.
A low kick lands for Takamura.
Texas misses with a jab to the body
#CL#
and Takamura counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Takamura.
Takamura working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Texas takes a shot to the head.
Texas fails to pull guard.
Takamura lands an elbow that stopped Texas in his tracks for a moment.
Texas fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Texas's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takamura lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Takamura smiles and moves away.
Takeshi Takamura has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
Takamura lands a jab to Texas's midsection.
Takamura scores with a jab to the head.
Texas walks into a jab.
Texas on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takamura. Takamura obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Takamura throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Takamura lands a right hook to the body.
A combination from Texas does no damage.
It looked like Takamura wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Texas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Texas misses with a double jab
and Takamura counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Texas takes one to the side of the head.
Texas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takamura moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Takamura digs a good body shot into Texas's ribs.
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Texas looks winded!
Takamura dips to his left and cracks Texas with an uppercut!
Texas takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
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!
Texas misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Takamura.
Takamura scores with a hook.
Takamura cracks a nice hook into Texas's ribs.
Texas misses with a looping right.
Takamura appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Texas's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Takamura connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Texas scrambles back to his feet.#T4#
Texas fails to land with a series of punches.
Takamura scores with a jab.
Takamura dodges the punch combination from Texas.
Texas drops his hands momentarily and Takamura takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Takamura staying out of range there.
Texas takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Takamura has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Takamura moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takamura throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takamura scores with a hook to the body. Texas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Takamura lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Takamura sizes up Texas with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Takamura lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Takamura thows a body kick. Texas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takamura lands a jab to the head.
#ROC#Texas is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takeshi Takamura dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Texas gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Texas is still on wobbly legs! Can Takamura finish him?
Texas leaves his chin hanging out and Takamura seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Texas crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Takeshi Takamura!
Takeshi Takamura bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
WCF 37: Nurmagomedov vs OBrien
Date: Sep 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas slips a straight right by Lothbrook.
Texas looks to land a combination but Lothbrook avoids it well.
Lothbrook steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Texas.
Lothbrook throws a looping overhand right but Texas ducks down to avoid it.
Lothbrook takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lothbrook has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Texas.
Lothbrook uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Texas.
Texas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Texas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lothbrook on the side of the head.
Texas moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Texas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Texas misses with a hook.
Lothbrook misses with a lunging right hand
and Texas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Texas ducks under a wild hook from Lothbrook.
A big right from Lothbrook misses.
Lothbrook throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lothbrook takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lothbrook throws a jab when Texas was well out of range.#T1#
Texas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lothbrook backs up against the cage.
#TD2#
Lothbrook shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lothbrook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Texas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Iron mikes mma inform me that Lothbrook has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lothbrook lands with a punch from half guard.
Lothbrook is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lothbrook controlling the action here.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lothbrook working over Texas with some ground and pound. Texas looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lothbrook pulls his head out easily. #T2#
Lothbrook lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Lothbrook connects with a nice short shot to Texas's temple. #SUB#
Texas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lothbrook looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lothbrook winds up and cracks Texas with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lothbrook 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lothbrook trying to control the action but Texas is working from the bottom.
Lothbrook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lothbrook lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lothbrook lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lothbrook looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T3#
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
Lothbrook lands strikes from half guard.
Lothbrook working the head and body with strikes.
Lothbrook working Texas over with strikes.
Lothbrook lands strikes from half guard.#ROC2#Texas is rocked!
Lothbrook scores with a big shot! Texas's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Texas! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivar Lothbrook! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 12: Scott vs Gracie 3
Date: Jul 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Texas has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zwirn as the two fighters clinch.
#BC#
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Texas shoots for a double leg takedown but Zwirn sprawls well. He's pushed Texas's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Texas misses with a few strikes there.
Zwirn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Texas closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zwirn circles away.#CL#
Zwirn takes the fight into the clinch.
Texas jumps guard but Zwirn stands there with Texas around his waist. Texas gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
I was talking to Zwirn's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frederick Zwirn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
Zwirn lands with a short shot to the head.
Texas jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zwirn walks away with a smile on his face. Texas gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Texas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zwirn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#CL#
Zwirn pushes Texas up against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Zwirn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#BC#
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Texas throws out the jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Texas throws a nice looking combination but Zwirn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1##TD#
Zwirn shoots in and gets a takedown into Texas's guard.
Zwirn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB2#
Texas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zwirn defends well.#SUB2#
Texas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zwirn would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Texas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Texas looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Zwirn is defending well. Texas quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Zwirn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Texas celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
During a confident post fight interview, Ryan Texas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
WCF 28: Garcia vs Asakura
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas throws a nice looking combination but Bonifacio bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A nice side step and Bonifacio releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Texas has his takedown stuffed
and Bonifacio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Texas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Texas fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Texas throws a combination that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Texas throws a poor cross that misses
and Bonifacio counters with a three punch combo that has Texas backing up. Texas nods at Bonifacio to acknowledge the strikes.
Texas fails to land the takedown.
Texas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonifacio circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonifacio let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Texas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Texas throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bonifacio counter with a right hand.
Texas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonifacio counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Texas is rocked!
Texas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonifacio counters with a nice body shot.
Oh Texas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Texas is breathing heavily.
Texas misses with a double jab
and Bonifacio counters with a right hand to the body.
Texas misses with a double jab
and Bonifacio counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Texas throws a lazy uppercut
and Bonifacio counters with a huge right that knocks Texas out cold! Bonifacio is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Luigi Bonifacio !
Luigi Bonifacio decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 24: Diaz vs Hartmann
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Texas connects with a right hand. Mcminny shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Micky Mcminny has been cut.
Texas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Texas misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Mcminny counters by moving into the clinch.
Mcminny lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mcminny.
Texas is trying to pull guard but Mcminny has him pressed against the cage.
Texas fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Texas jumps guard and drags Mcminny to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mcminny connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Texas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mcminny defends it easily.#SUB#
Texas is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mcminny is aware though and is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mcminny sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Texas is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mcminny's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T1#
Mcminny not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Texas has his foot on Mcminny's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcminny works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcminny must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Texas keeping moving, preventing Mcminny from controlling successfully.
Mcminny distracts Texas with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Texas looking for a guillotine here but Mcminny defends easily.
Texas wants to sweep here but Mcminny controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Texas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcminny gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mcminny is working Texas over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2##SUB#
Texas has his feet on Mcminny's thighs here. He's pushed Mcminny off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Mcminny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
A victorious Ryan Texas thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
ICC 22: Jiro v Baba
Date: Jan 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Hooker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hooker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Texas at a distance.
Hooker moves out of range as Texas strikes.
Hooker scores with a nice right hand.
Texas closes the distance and clinches up with Hooker, looking for a takedown. Texas pushes Hooker against the cage but Hooker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Texas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Texas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BAK training in the buildup to the fight.
Texas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Texas on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Ryan Texas has been cut.#CL2#
Hooker moves into the clinch successfully.
Hooker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hooker taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hooker lands with a left to the head. #ROC2#
Texas is rocked!
Hooker misses with the head strike.
Oh Texas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hooker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Texas seems to have got his legs back now.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Texas tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hooker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Hooker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hooker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Texas backwards.
Hooker is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Texas tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hooker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hooker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Texas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Texas is breathing heavily.#T1#
Hooker lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Texas circles away quickly and effectively.
Leon Hooker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
Hooker instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Hooker.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hooker.
Hooker lands a body punch.
Hooker creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Texas with a big uppercut! Texas tries to clinch up but Hooker pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Texas to the mat! Texas covers up and Hooker unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Leon Hooker!
Leon Hooker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
ICC CN 13: Gracie v Slugs
Date: Jan 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Nelson walks into a stiff left hand from Texas.
Texas throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Nelson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2#
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Nelson instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Nelson jumps into guard, dragging Texas to the mat.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Texas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Texas looking to pass the guard.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Texas drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB2#
Nelson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Texas defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas won't allow Nelson to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Nelson working for a triangle but Texas defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #ES2#
Nelson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Texas has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Nelson scores a nice knee to the body.
#TD2#
Nelson manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Texas drops back looking for a leg! Nelson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nelson manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Nelson's guard. #SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Texas seems to have locked his on tight now - Nelson screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Texas, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
ICC 19: Yoshioka v Smith 2
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Weenus ducks under a wild hook from Texas.#TD#
Texas drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Weenus dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Weenus slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Texas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weenus defends well.#SUB#
Texas has his foot on Weenus's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weenus works his way back into a safe position though.
Weenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Weenus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Texas looking for a guillotine here but Weenus defends easily.
#SUB#
Weenus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Weenus tries to stand but Texas is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Weenus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Weenus throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Texas looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Weenus has picked Texas up and slammed him! Texas can't keep hold of the triangle and Weenus manages to pass to side control!
Texas is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Poseidon MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Texas manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Weenus tries to roll over but Texas keeps him under control.#SUB#
Texas is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Weenus still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Weenus has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work! #SUB2#
Weenus is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Texas has escaped the position, nice work there.
Texas regains half guard.#SUB#
Texas actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weenus pulls his head out easily.
Texas is breathing heavily.#T2#
Weenus throwing shots but Texas is blocking nicely.
Weenus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Weenus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Texas doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Weenus.
Weenus tries to pass the half guard into mount. Texas knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Texas actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Thimothy Weenus will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Weenus throws a hook but Texas blocks it.
Texas misses with an uppercut
enabling Weenus to counter with a crisp jab.
Weenus rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weenus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Texas misses with an uppercut
and Weenus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weenus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Weenus lands with an overhand left.
Texas misses with a hook. Weenus ducked under it nicely.
Texas wants to clinch
and Weenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weenus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Texas throws out the jab.
Weenus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Texas shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Weenus's guard.#T1##SUB#
Texas drops back looking for a leg! Weenus is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Weenus manages to kick Texas off! Texas jumps back into Weenus's guard. #SUB2#
Weenus is looking for a triangle but Texas pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Texas is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Weenus is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Weenus has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Weenus must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Weenus is looking to work some ground and pound but Texas has wrist control.
Weenus advances to half guard.
Texas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Weenus seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Texas is defending against the submission attempts here by Weenus.
#T2##SUB2#
Weenus seems to be working for a kimura but Texas defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Weenus is looking for a kimura but Texas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Weenus to get the leverage. #SUB#
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Texas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Weenus is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thimothy Weenus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Weenus stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ryan Texas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Texas throws a lazy uppercut
and Weenus counters with a nice uppercut.
Texas misses with an uppercut
and Weenus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Texas is rocked!
Weenus fakes the body blow, causing Texas to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Texas goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thimothy Weenus!
A very excited looking Thimothy Weenus 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.
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Event:
ICC 18: Harris v Leahy
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Pipi gets a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Texas is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pipi pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Pipi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Texas sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Texas actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Texas's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pipi passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas is looking to improve his position but Pipi isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Pipi looking to secure an arm triangle but Texas defends it well.
Texas is trying to escape the mount.
#T1##SUB2#
Texas defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Pipi.
Texas regains half guard.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Texas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pipi is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Pipi is looking for a kimura here.
#T2##SUB2#
Pipi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Texas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Pipi. Oh but Texas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Pipi goes limp - he's gone! Texas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Mai Pipi was interviewed post fight and said 'I no hard'.
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Event:
ICC 17: Yoshioka v Domicio
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Texas shoots in but Behar avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Behar ducks under a wild hook from Texas.
Behar looks to score with a jab to the body but Texas is just out of range.
Behar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Behar jabs at Texas's body.
Nice shot by Behar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas misses with a lunging right hand
and Behar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Texas throws a hook but Behar avoids it easily.
Behar defending well as Texas loads up on a big left hand.
Texas throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Behar to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Texas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Behar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Texas tries to clinch up.
Behar is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Behar misses with a body shot.
Texas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Behar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Texas throws out the jab.
Texas misses with a hook. Behar ducked under it nicely.
Texas tries for a takedown but Behar circles away easily
and Behar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Behar looks to score with a jab to the body but Texas is just out of range.
Texas misses with a lunging right hand
and Behar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Texas clobbers Behar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ryan Texas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Behar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Texas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jason Behar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Behar lands a jab to Texas's midsection.
Behar connects with a crisp jab.
Texas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Behar counters with a huge left! Texas is in big trouble! He's backing up but Behar isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Texas from any more damage. A dominating finish by Behar!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Behar!
Jason Behar decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
ICC 13: Haba v Larsson 2
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Texas tries for a takedown but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Texas.
Peterson stuffs the takedown attempt from Texas. Texas gets slowly back to his feet.
Mike Peterson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Texas.
Peterson keeps the fight on the outside.
Texas connects with a good right hand that stumbles Peterson. Peterson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
Peterson scores with a takedown into Texas's guard.#SUB2#
Texas looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Peterson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Texas has a closed guard, preventing Peterson from standing up. #SUB2#
Texas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T1#
Peterson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Texas is proving hard to escape from.
Peterson controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2#
Texas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Peterson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Peterson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peterson landing some decent shots from guard.
Texas being controlled here, momentarily.
Peterson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Texas is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Peterson defends well.
Peterson controlling from the top position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Peterson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Peterson looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Texas is looking for a triangle but Peterson pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Texas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Peterson defends it easily.#SUB2#
Peterson is posturing up here but Texas has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Peterson tries to roll out but it's too tight and Peterson has to tap! Slick submission there by Texas!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hooker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Texas.
It looked like Texas wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Texas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hooker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hooker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hooker moves away from the strike by Texas.
Texas doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Texas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Texas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #TD#
Texas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hooker's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hooker looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Texas is working for a kimura but Hooker is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
Hooker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Texas pulls his head out easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Texas is trying for a kimura here. Hooker looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Texas wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ryan Texas!
After the fight, Ryan Texas 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Texas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Von Kugelschnitzel's head.
Texas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Von Kugelschnitzel but Von Kugelschnitzel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Von Kugelschnitzel scores with a leg kick.
Texas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Texas throws a shot from downtown. Von Kugelschnitzel moves away and avoids it.
Von Kugelschnitzel should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Texas wants to clinch.
Von Kugelschnitzel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Kugelschnitzel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Texas.
A jab lands there for Texas.
Von Kugelschnitzel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#T1#
Texas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL2#
Von Kugelschnitzel forces Texas back against the cage and clinches.
Von Kugelschnitzel just leaning against Texas, taking a breather.
Von Kugelschnitzel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Texas is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Von Kugelschnitzel to keep the fight standing.
Texas jumps guard but Von Kugelschnitzel turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Texas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Von Kugelschnitzel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Texas avoids it.
Von Kugelschnitzel'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.
Texas definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Von Kugelschnitzel has a couple of punches blocked by Texas.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Texas. #T2#
Von Kugelschnitzel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kugelschnitzel fails to land.
Texas letting Von Kugelschnitzel take a breather here.
Von Kugelschnitzel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Texas being controlled against the cage.
Von Kugelschnitzel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Texas up against the cage.#T3#
Texas tries to pull guard but Von Kugelschnitzel holds him up against the cage and eventually Texas drops back down to his feet.
Von Kugelschnitzel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Texas.
Von Kugelschnitzel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Von Kugelschnitzel stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Ulrikh Von Kugelschnitzel.
Von Kugelschnitzel cracks the inside of Texas's front leg.
Texas lunges at Von Kugelschnitzel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Von Kugelschnitzel's hand.
Von Kugelschnitzel with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Von Kugelschnitzel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL2#
Von Kugelschnitzel forces Texas back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Von Kugelschnitzel slowing the pace effectively.
Von Kugelschnitzel misses with an elbow over the top.
Texas is trying to pull guard but Von Kugelschnitzel has him pressed against the cage.
Von Kugelschnitzel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Kugelschnitzel'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.
Von Kugelschnitzel working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Von Kugelschnitzel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Texas up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Von Kugelschnitzel fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ulrikh Von Kugelschnitzel dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Texas lands a head shot.
Von Kugelschnitzel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Von Kugelschnitzel ducks right into an uppercut from Texas.
Texas throws a good cross that connects.
#ROC#
Von Kugelschnitzel is rocked!
Von Kugelschnitzel throws a leg kick
and Texas counters with a crisp right that sends Von Kugelschnitzel to the canvas! Texas follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Texas dives in and scores a takedown into Lohowlay's guard.
Lohowlay pulls Texas in close to prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lohowlay seems keen to control Texas's posture.#SUB2#
Texas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Texas won't allow Lohowlay to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Texas drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Texas jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lohowlay wants to get back to his feet but Texas is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Texas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Texas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lohowlay tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lohowlay is looking to stand up but Texas isn't so interested in that idea.
Lohowlay on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lohowlay tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Texas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lohowlay is adopting a defensive guard.
Texas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2##SUB2#
Texas thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Texas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Texas is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lohowlay is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Texas drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Texas as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Lohowlay screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Texas! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2019 |
#R1#
A lazy left from Texas finds it's target.
Texas scores with a jab to the head.
Texas throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Mugamedov on the side of the head.
Texas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#TD2#
Mugamedov gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Texas gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Mugamedov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mugamedov 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.
Mugamedov trying to control the action but Texas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Texas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Texas is looking to improve his position.
Texas slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Texas escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mugamedov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mugamedov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1##SUB#
Texas pushes a forearm under Mugamedov's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Mugamedov is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Texas!
Ryan Texas bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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