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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 24
Date: Feb 28, 2020 |
#R1#
Daigle tries to close the distance and clinch but Maynard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Daigle's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Daigle's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Daigle tries to clinch but Maynard moves out of range.
Daigle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maynard.
Maynard has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Daigle counters with a single leg into guard. Maynard didn't expect that. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Maynard manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD#
Maynard pulls Daigle into guard.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily. #SU2#
Daigle gets to his feet. Maynard looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nice sprawl there from Maynard as Daigle shoots in.
Maynard shoots in but no luck this time.
Daigle is looking for the big counter here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maynard tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Daigle is looking to clinch but Maynard is avoiding it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maynard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Maynard moves into the clinch.
Daigle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Maynard pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC#
Maynard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maynard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Maynard did well to prevent Daigle getting side control.
Maynard scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Daigle manages to mount him!
Daigle tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Maynard tries to hold on but Daigle postures up.#T2#
Maynard is looking to get to half guard.
Maynard reaches up to try and control the position but Daigle seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Maynard rolls and tries to escape and now Daigle has his back!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maynard breaks Daigle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Daigle working for a triangle but Maynard defends it easily.
Maynard looking to sit in guard and control but Daigle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T3##SUB#
Maynard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Daigle defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daigle throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Maynard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Daigle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Daigle working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Maynard's head.
Maynard controls Daigle momentarily but Daigle frees himself. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daigle controlling from the top position.
Daigle is standing up over Maynard. Maynard looks to escape but Daigle dives into side control.
Maynard tries to improve position but can't.
Daigle avoids the strikes from the bottom by Maynard.
Daigle controls the position from side control.
It looks like Daigle might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Daigle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Daigle thuds a left hand into Maynard's body.
Daigle displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Maynard. #CL2#
Daigle has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Maynard jumps into guard, dragging Daigle to the mat.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Daigle postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard controlling Daigle's posture.
Maynard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Maynard keeping full guard, as Daigle tries to pass. #T1#
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Daigle from controlling successfully.
Maynard being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan Daigle has got the better of the ground game so far.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle.
Daigle content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Maynard fails in his attempt to clinch.
Maynard shoots in for a takedown but Daigle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
No luck for Daigle with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
Daigle closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Maynard quickly recovers to half guard.
Maynard won't allow Daigle to pass to mount.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound attempt from Daigle.
Maynard gets back to full guard.
Maynard is striking from the bottom but Daigle uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Daigle controlling the action here.#T3#
Maynard is trying to control but Daigle passes into side control!
#SUB2#
Daigle is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Maynard knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
You can see the frustration on Maynard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Daigle moves into full mount! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Maynard wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Daigle.
Daigle looking to ground and pound but Maynard is blocking nicely.
Maynard blocking the ground and pound.
Daigle throwing strikes but Maynard bucks up and reverses the position. He's now in guard on top.
Maynard cracks Daigle with a solid left hand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Maynard is fighting to break Daigle's control of his arms but Daigle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SU#
Maynard gets to his feet. Daigle looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Daigle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Maynard misses with a takedown attempt - Daigle sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A head kick by Maynard misses #TD2#
and Daigle counters with a nice double leg into side control. Maynard won't be happy with that.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
Sloppy strikes there by Daigle.#SUB2#
Daigle working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Maynard is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Daigle content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Maynard is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Daigle off and has taken his back!
Daigle trying to control the hands but Maynard won't let him.
Maynard scores with punches to the body.
Maynard is trying to stick to Daigle's back but Daigle is turning into Maynard. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Maynard's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Daigle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daigle wants to control from the top but Maynard keeps moving.
Maynard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Daigle. #T2#
Maynard trying to control the position.
Daigle's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Daigle stands up from Maynard's guard - Daigle perhaps looking for a knockout. #TD2#
Daigle shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Daigle showed some decent athleticism there.
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!
Maynard is looking to control Daigle's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Maynard avoid being mounted?#T3#
Daigle performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Maynard is looking to improve his position.
#ES#
Maynard manages to escape and get back to his feet! #T4#
Maynard showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Daigle.
Maynard plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Maynard has a takedown stuffed.
Maynard wants to clinch up but Daigle keeps it at a distance.
Maynard shoots for a double leg takedown but Daigle sprawls well. He's pushed Maynard's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dean Maynard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Daigle throws a push kick but Maynard slaps the foot to one side.
Maynard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Maynard swats away the attempt to clinch by Daigle.
Dean Maynard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ryan Daigle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daigle throws a head kick that misses.
Daigle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Maynard's waist but Maynard gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daigle off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ryan Daigle.
I've got Daigle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ryan Daigle!
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 26
Date: Jan 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Daigle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Daigle.
A quick step to the side and Kyle tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daigle looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Daigle just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Daigle forces Kyle back against the ropes and clinches.
Daigle fails to pull guard.
Kyle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kyle.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Daigle tries to tie him up.
Daigle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daigle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Daigle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle working hard to break the clinch.#T1#
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
Kyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Daigle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Daigle looking to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyle working aggressively here.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Daigle tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle swings wildly with an uppercut but Kyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Daigle being controlled against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
#T3#
Kyle lands a body punch.
Daigle wants a takedown but no success here.
The referee calls for Kyle to work.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle prevents the takedown attempt.
Daigle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kyle blocks it with crossed arms.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kyle as Daigle tries to tie him up.
The referee calls for Kyle to work.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle tries to break free but Kyle pushes him back against the ropes.#T4#
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle is working Daigle over against the ropes.
Daigle being controlled against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyle cracks Daigle with a nice body shot.
Daigle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Daigle working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kyle dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL#
Kyle moves into the clinch.
Kyle lands a shoulder strike.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the ropes.
Daigle can't get the takedown.
We've been informed that Daigle has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle has him pressed against the ropes.
Daigle wants to take the fight to the mat but Kyle manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle works on Daigle's body with a couple of short punches.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Daigle is breathing heavily.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle is looking to break free of the clinch but Kyle has double underhooks. #T1#
Daigle tries a knee to the head but Kyle blocks it.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Kyle.
Kyle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daigle can do to turn this around?
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daigle looking to slow down the pace here.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Kyle controlling the action here for a moment.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Daigle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kyle is keeping busy.
Kyle works on Daigle's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kyle.
Kyle digs a right hand underneath Daigle's ribcage. Daigle let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kyle stalling.
#T3#
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Daigle controls his hands.
Kyle stalling against the ropes.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Harold Kyle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Daigle jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kyle walks away with a smile on his face. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Kyle takes the fight into the clinch.
Daigle is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Kyle gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Daigle.
Kyle scores with a hook to the body.#T4#
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Daigle.
Daigle blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Daigle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kyle just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harold Kyle dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kyle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daigle has a couple of punches blocked by Kyle.
Stalling in the clinch from Kyle.
Kyle digs a right hand into Daigle's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Daigle's gas tank.
Daigle tries for a takedown but Kyle manages to get underhooks.
Daigle tries to break the clinch but Kyle is controlling the position.
Kyle lands a body shot.
Daigle prevents a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle presses Daigle against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kyle - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Daigle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Daigle has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kyle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T1#
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kyle.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Kyle - that landed with a thud.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Daigle throws an elbow but misses.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Harold Kyle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Daigle blocks a body shot from Kyle.
Kyle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Daigle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harold Kyle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.#CL#
Kyle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Daigle's elbow.
Kyle tries to work over Daigle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Kyle slows down the pace here.
Daigle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kyle is defending well.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Daigle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries a body shot but Daigle blocks it.
Daigle is trying to pull guard but Kyle turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Kyle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kyle misses with a body punch.
Kyle can't find room to land a body shot as Daigle controls the action.
Kyle misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T4#
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle pushes Daigle back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Daigle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kyle misses with a punch on the inside.
Kyle pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kyle lands a right hand.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyle tries to throw a body punch but Daigle avoids it by throwing Kyle back against the ropes.
Daigle drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kyle pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL#
Kyle clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harold Kyle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kyle, 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:25
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harold Kyle!
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Event:
RRFC 24: Sir vs Silva
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Gutierrez keeps the fight on the outside.
Gutierrez misses with a two punch combination.
Daigle connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gutierrez cracks Daigle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daigle with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gutierrez to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Gutierrez enables Daigle to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gutierrez manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#ES#
Gutierrez pushes Daigle off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD2#
Daigle looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez!
Gutierrez is looking to regain half guard here but Daigle keeps moving and retains side control.
Daigle throwing strikes but Gutierrez manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control! #T1#
Daigle can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Gutierrez stands up and beckons Daigle to his feet.
Gutierrez throws a one two combo.
Gutierrez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Daigle checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gutierrez connects with a body shot.
Gutierrez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Daigle throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gutierrez's waist but Gutierrez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Daigle off to one side.
Gutierrez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gutierrez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Daigle shoots in and drives through. Gutierrez sprawls well.
Daigle dives in and grabs Gutierrez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Gutierrez pushes down on Daigle's head and hops out.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
Daigle misses with a shot to the body
and Gutierrez counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Daigle looks winded!
Daigle tries to clinch
and Gutierrez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Left hook, right uppercut from Gutierrez. #CL#
Gutierrez clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Gutierrez pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gutierrez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Daigle.
Gutierrez throws a nice looking combination but Daigle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gutierrez counters with a straight right hand.
Gutierrez scores with a body shot.
#TD2#
Daigle is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Gutierrez's half guard.
Gutierrez controlling the position for now.
Daigle sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gutierrez defending well though. #T3#
Gutierrez moves into full guard.
#ES#
Gutierrez kicks Daigle off and gets to his feet.
Daigle takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Daigle walks into a jab.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Daigle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #SUB2#
Daigle wants to work for an arm triangle but Gutierrez is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gutierrez keeping control of the position. #T4##ES#
Gutierrez kicks Daigle off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutierrez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gutierrez stuffs the takedown attempt from Daigle. Daigle gets slowly back to his feet.
A quick step to the side and Gutierrez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gutierrez scores with a push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Gutierrez dominated that round.
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#
Gutierrez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
#CL2#
Daigle rushes Gutierrez and presses him up against the cage.
Gutierrez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Daigle's efforts to push away.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daigle backwards.
Gutierrez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gutierrez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gutierrez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Daigle can do to turn this around?
Daigle is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gutierrez is defending well.
Gutierrez lands a left hand that snaps the head of Daigle backwards.
Gutierrez is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez lands a nice shot to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gutierrez obliges.
Daigle tries to pull guard but Gutierrez won't allow it.
Daigle fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Alex Gutierrez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Daigle.
Daigle jumps guard but Gutierrez stands there with Daigle around his waist. Daigle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gutierrez.
Daigle is breathing heavily.#T1#
Gutierrez pushes Daigle back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Daigle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Gutierrez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the cage.#BC#
Gutierrez manages to break the clinch.
Alex Gutierrez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gutierrez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gutierrez lands with a shot to the body.
Alex Gutierrez is winning the standup battle so far.
Daigle doesn't manage to clinch there - Gutierrez circles away.
Daigle moves in looking to clinch but Gutierrez pushes him off.
A little feinted left hand from Gutierrez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gutierrez circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Daigle gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Daigle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutierrez.
Daigle tries to circle away but Gutierrez has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Gutierrez's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
That kick from Gutierrez tenderised Daigle's leg. Daigle is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gutierrez leaves Daigle with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gutierrez sizes up Daigle with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gutierrez lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Gutierrez jabs Daigle to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Gutierrez.
Daigle is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gutierrez.
Good exchange - Gutierrez coming out on top.
Daigle on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gutierrez scores with a head kick.
Gutierrez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Daigle looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T3#
Daigle on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gutierrez cracks Daigle with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daigle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutierrez.
Gutierrez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gutierrez is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Gutierrez scores with a jab to the body.
Daigle shoots in for a takedown but Gutierrez shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Gutierrez instigates a clinch.
Gutierrez will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Daigle up against the cage.
Daigle is trying to push Gutierrez away but Gutierrez has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC#
Gutierrez breaks the clinch.
#T4#
Gutierrez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Gutierrez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gutierrez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#
Daigle is rocked!
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!
Gutierrez punishes Daigle's body with a nice straight punch.
Gutierrez throws a leg kick which misses Daigle's front leg but catches the back leg as Daigle tries to avoid it.
Gutierrez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gutierrez darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Daigle is still on wobbly legs! Can Gutierrez finish him?
Daigle is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Gutierrez moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex Gutierrez!
Our winner, Alex Gutierrez, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
TWGC 27 (185lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 14, 2019 |
Coming up we have a middleweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ross Warring (ranked 7090 p4p, 559 weight class) and Ryan Daigle (ranked 5391 p4p, 476 weight class). Warring comes to the cage accompanied by Sleep Now in the Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ross Warring! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ryan Daigle!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Daigle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daigle closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Warring's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Warring (0) vs (2) Daigle
Daigle wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
Daigle looking to pass the guard.
Daigle wants to control from the top but Warring keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Warring holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warring is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Daigle defends well.
Daigle has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Warring to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Daigle is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Warring pulls down on the head and he's put Daigle to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ross Warring!
Ross Warring 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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