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Event:
Checkmate Championship 2
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordans connects with a leg kick.
Soda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordans swivels and escapes.
Soda tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jordans sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Soda somewhat.
Soda closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jordans circles away.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.#TD#
Jordans throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Soda tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jordans is in Soda's guard.
Jordans is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Soda wants to stand up but Jordans is controlling him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jordans sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU#
Jordans stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T1#
Jordans feints a jab promting Soda to slip. Jordans then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Soda slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
TwoPiece Soda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Soda shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jordans as he jumps to the side.
Jordans looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Jordans closes the distance and pushes Soda back into the cage.
Soda tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jordans avoids it.
Soda has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jordans avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Soda misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC#
Jordans pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Soda tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jordans swivels and escapes.
Jordans looks to land a combination. Soda sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CL#
Jordans moves into the clinch.#TD#
Jordans has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Soda clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordans has the hooks in. Soda is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Jordans looking to break Soda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Soda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Jordans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Soda rolls, trying to escape but Jordans keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Soda trying to control but not successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jordans seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Soda for as long as he can get away with.#SUB#
Jordans is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jordans dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Jordans gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Jordans jumps guard and drags Soda to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jordans is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soda is controlling him.
Jordans is pulling down on Soda's head to control his posture.
Soda trying to control but Jordans is working from the bottom.
Soda throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda wants to control from the top but Jordans keeps moving.
Jordans lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Soda looking for a sweep. Not yet Soda, not yet.
Samuel Jordans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Jordans not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Soda looking to control.
Jordans controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Jordans preventing the sweep.
Jordans wants to pass the guard but Soda is keeping the position.
Jordans stays in close to Soda's body and controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SU#
Jordans gets to his feet. Soda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #CL#
Soda tries to keep at a distance but Jordans has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jordans manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jordans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jordans!
Jordans throws a nice head kick!
#CUT#It looks like TwoPiece Soda has been cut.
Jordans clobbers Soda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Soda fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jordans is looking to counter the offense by Soda and move into the clinch.
Samuel Jordans is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Soda changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jordans tries to avoid it but Soda manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jordans to the ground. Jordans escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jordans is looking for a counter combo.
No luck for Soda with that takedown attempt.
Jordans is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.
Jordans buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good shot there by Jordans.
Jordans bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Soda throws a shot from downtown. Jordans moves away and avoids it.
Soda tries to close the distance and clinch but Jordans swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jordans defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Soda.#T4#
Jordans explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Soda is breathing heavily.
Soda fails with the takedown
and Jordans counters with a three punch combo that has Soda backing up. Soda nods at Jordans to acknowledge the strikes.#TD#
Soda gets caught flat footed, as Jordans shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jordans slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB2#
Soda has an active guard here but Jordans has managed to pass into half guard.
Jordans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Jordans dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Jordans.
Soda shoots in but Jordans avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Soda looks for a takedown but Jordans sprawls well.
Jordans moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Soda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda avoids a punch combination nicely.
#CL#
Jordans clinches up with Soda and pushes him back against the cage.#T1##BC2#
Soda pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Soda closes the distance and clinches up with Jordans, looking for a takedown. Soda pushes Jordans against the cage but Jordans circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Samuel Jordans has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TwoPiece Soda.
Soda throws a predictable looking body shot
#CL#
and Jordans counters by clinching up. #TD#
Jordans has hold of one of Soda's legs. Soda is fighting the takedown attempt but Jordans gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Jordans seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jordans continues to stall.
Jordans might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T2#
Jordans is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soda can do to turn this around?
Soda looking to control but Jordans passes into half guard.
#T3#
Jordans keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Soda trying to control but Jordans postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Samuel Jordans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jordans connects with a good right hand that stumbles Soda. Soda circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jordans jabs at Soda's body.
Soda looks to clinch
and Jordans counters with a two punch combo. #T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Jordans. That's going to slow Soda down.
Jordans avoids the head kick by Soda.
Soda shoots in for a takedown but Jordans shows good takedown defense.
A combination from Jordans does no damage.
Soda fails with a takedown attempt.
Soda takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soda misses with a body shot.
Jordans swats away the attempt to clinch by Soda.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jordans lands a front kick.
TwoPiece Soda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Soda misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Jordans showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jordans 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Jordans!
After the big win, Samuel Jordans made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Core Combat and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
Checkmate The Crowning Finale
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Karlson shoots in for a takedown but Soda shows good takedown defense. #TD#
Soda gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Karlson to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Karlson stopping the sweep attempt from Soda.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karlson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Soda is trying to keep Karlson in close.
Karlson pushes down on Soda's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Karlson.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karlson throwing shots but Soda is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karlson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Soda wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
#T1#
Karlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Karlson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karlson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soda keeps working.
Karlson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soda is looking for a sweep. Karlson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soda keeps trying to improve his position.
Karlson is pressing down on Soda's thigh, looking to free his foot. Soda is holding on for now.
Karlson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Soda blocking the ground and pound attempt from Karlson.
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson working over Soda with some ground and pound. Soda looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Karlson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Karlson is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson is taking a breather. Soda 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.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Karlson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Soda with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Karlson drops an elbow to the side of Soda's head.
Karlson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soda is trying is best to control the position here.
Soda has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Karlson is working away from the top position though.
Still in half guard, Karlson seems content to control.
Karlson winds up and cracks Soda with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Karlson is thwarting Soda's attempts to control the position.
Soda has hold of Karlson's hands but Karlson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Soda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Karlson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Karlson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Karlson is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Karlson is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karlson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Karlson missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
Soda wants to control but Karlson is keeping busy.
Karlson 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.
Soda on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Karlson working Soda over with strikes.
Karlson not doing much here.
Soda wants to get back to full guard.
Soda is still trying to improve position.
Karlson is taking a breather. Soda 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soda is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus V Karlson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Soda defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Karlson.
Soda wants to clinch up but Karlson keeps it at a distance.#TD2#
Soda 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.
Karlson seems keen to control Soda's posture.
Soda wants to control from the top but Karlson keeps moving. #SUB#
Karlson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soda rolls with it to try and escape but Karlson cranks on the arm and Soda is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Magnus V Karlson!
A very excited looking Magnus V Karlson 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:
Checkmate The Crowning : RD#1
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
MacLeod connects with a right hand. Soda shakes it off.#CUT2#
It looks like TwoPiece Soda has been cut.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
Soda misses with a takedown attempt - MacLeod sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Soda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacLeod.
MacLeod is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
MacLeod throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Soda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Soda loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
MacLeod being controlled here, momentarily.
MacLeod wants to stand but Soda is controlling the position. #T1#
MacLeod avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully. #SU#
Soda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from MacLeod misses the target.
Soda tries to counter with a takedown but MacLeod is quick to defend against it.
MacLeod misses with the combination.
MacLeod scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Soda closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. MacLeod quickly recovers to half guard.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Soda is controlling him
Soda throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
MacLeod really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soda slips a nice elbow through MacLeod's hands, connecting with MacLeod's forehead.#SUB#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions.
#T2#
MacLeod is not content to let Soda control the position.
MacLeod looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soda wants to control but MacLeod is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Soda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacLeod is just riding it out for now. Soda eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Soda seems to be looking for submissions.
Soda is breathing heavily.
MacLeod is trying to stand back up but Soda is controlling him
MacLeod tries to kick Soda off in order to stand up. Soda Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Soda trying to control the position but MacLeod is working away. #T3#
MacLeod avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Soda.
Soda 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.
MacLeod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#SUB#
Soda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but MacLeod is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Soda prevents MacLeod from escaping the position.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but MacLeod is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Soda tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Soda has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
MacLeod is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Soda lands a decent elbow from side control.
MacLeod wants to get back to his feet but Soda is dominant here and he's now got MacLeod's back!
MacLeod is trying to get back to his feet but Soda has full control of the position and if anything, MacLeod has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacLeod is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#SUB#
Soda is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. MacLeod is defending well though. Soda let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Soda lands a shot to the body.
Soda tries to get the hooks in deep but MacLeod pushed the leg off. #SUB#
MacLeod defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Soda's arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TwoPiece Soda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
MacLeod throws out a powerful jab.
Soda has a takedown stuffed.
MacLeod avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacLeod has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.#TD#
Soda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLeod's guard.
Soda won't allow MacLeod to get back to his feet.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but MacLeod is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Soda is controlling him. #T1#
Soda trying to control but MacLeod is working from the bottom.
MacLeod wants to stand up but Soda is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
MacLeod keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
MacLeod scores with a three punch combo!
Soda slips a straight right by MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a wild combination.
MacLeod is breathing heavily.
MacLeod throws a hook but Soda blocks it.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Soda. Soda gets slowly back to his feet.
Soda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
MacLeod jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Soda is looking to counter the offense by MacLeod and move into the clinch.
Soda shoots in for a takedown but MacLeod shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TwoPiece Soda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Soda slips under a jab from MacLeod.
MacLeod misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Soda.
#CL#
Soda rushes MacLeod and presses him up against the cage.
Soda wants to take the fight to the mat but MacLeod manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to break free but Soda pushes him back against the cage.
Soda fails to pull guard.
#BC#
Soda breaks from the clinch.
Soda takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T3#
MacLeod misses with a two punch combination.
Soda steps to the side to avoid the strikes from MacLeod.
Soda dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
MacLeod just misses with a punch to the body.
MacLeod keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#CL#
Soda fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacLeod, pushing him back against the cage.
Soda fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
MacLeod breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Connor MacLeod is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacLeod throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T4#
Soda shoots in and drives through. MacLeod sprawls well.
Soda tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but MacLeod defends well and Soda ends up having to push MacLeod into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
MacLeod tries to bum rush Soda with a series of wild strikes but Soda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacLeod leaves Soda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Soda slips a jab from MacLeod.
Nice straight punches there by MacLeod. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of MacLeod.
MacLeod works Soda's body with a nice hook.
MacLeod throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Soda on the side of the head.
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!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by MacLeod!
#CUT2#
TwoPiece Soda's cut is getting worse.
MacLeod throws a shot to the body.
#TD#
Soda shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in MacLeod's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Connor MacLeod showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on TwoPiece Soda's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Soda misses with a jab, cross combination.
MacLeod appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacLeod throws a combination. Soda tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
MacLeod throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
MacLeod throws a shot to the body.
Soda darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Soda into the cage. #CL#
Soda has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Soda.
Soda goes for a takedown in the clinch but MacLeod prevents it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacLeod letting Soda take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC#
Soda breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T1#
Soda fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TwoPiece Soda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No joy there for MacLeod, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
MacLeod misses with a hook. Soda ducked under it nicely.
MacLeod with a body punch. A glancing blow.
MacLeod scores with a body shot.
Soda will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor MacLeod seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacLeod scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Soda with a lazy takedown attempt
and MacLeod counters with a three punch combo that has Soda backing up. Soda nods at MacLeod to acknowledge the strikes.
MacLeod looks to land a combination but Soda avoids it well. #T2#
MacLeod lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacLeod stuffs the takedown attempt from Soda. Soda gets slowly back to his feet.
Soda fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD#
Soda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MacLeod napping and manages to drive through into side control!#ES2#
MacLeod throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda darts in looking for a takedown but MacLeod gets double underhooks and turns Soda into the cage.
MacLeod scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
MacLeod throws a series of punches but Soda moves out of range.
Soda swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by MacLeod.
No luck for Soda with that takedown attempt. #T3##CL2#
MacLeod clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Soda throws an elbow but misses.
Soda fails to pull guard.
MacLeod prevents a takedown attempt there.
MacLeod wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Soda has him pressed against the cage.
Soda tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacLeod's elbow. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#BC#
Soda breaks the clinch.
Soda's hands are dropping dangerously low here and MacLeod connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Soda scrambles back to his feet.
Soda shoots in but no luck this time.
Soda slips a jab and a cross from MacLeod.
MacLeod works the jab nicely.
Connor MacLeod seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from MacLeod.
Soda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
MacLeod scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Soda dodges the punch combination from MacLeod.
And that's the end of the fight!
Connor MacLeod comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think MacLeod has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Connor MacLeod!
In his post fight interview, Connor MacLeod started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 4
Date: Feb 23, 2020 |
#R1#
Soda throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Soda is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Granitschov's half guard.
Soda will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Soda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Soda is trying to control the action in half guard but Granitschov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Soda with the ground and pound but Granitschov uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Granitschov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Soda would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granitschov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Soda wants to control from the top but Granitschov keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
Granitschov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Soda passes into half guard.
Granitschov wants to control but Soda is keeping busy.
Soda is just content to waste time from the top position. Granitschov takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Soda landing with the ground and pound.
Soda throwing strikes but missing.
Granitschov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soda slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Soda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Soda's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Soda is looking to work some ground and pound but Granitschov has wrist control.#SUB2#
Granitschov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Granitschov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Granitschov 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.#T3#
Soda wants to pass the guard but Granitschov is keeping the position.
Soda postures up and lands a big shot to Granitschov's brow.
Soda makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Soda preventing the sweep.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Soda looking to pass the guard.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Granitschov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Soda is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Granitschov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Soda is really struggling to control Granitschov but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Soda stopping the sweep attempt from Granitschov.
Granitschov keeping full guard, as Soda tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Granitschov fails to land the takedown.
Granitschov looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD#
Soda closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Granitschov to the mat! Granitschov manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TwoPiece Soda dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Granitschov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Granitschov tries to get set, Soda tries to push him back and clinch up but Granitschov manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Soda closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Granitschov's guard.#SUB2#
Granitschov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Soda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Granitschov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Soda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Soda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Granitschov keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Granitschov is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Soda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Soda controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Soda wants to get up but he can't break Granitschov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Soda wants to pass the guard but Granitschov is keeping the position.
Soda throws a big right hand that misses.
Soda knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Granitschov on the ground.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Granitschov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Granitschov working for a triangle but Soda defends it easily.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Granitschov working for a triangle but Soda defends it easily.
#SUB#
Soda drops back looking for a leg! Granitschov is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Granitschov manages to kick Soda off! Soda jumps back into Granitschov's guard.
Soda with a nice head shot there.#T3##SUB2#
Granitschov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov is working from the bottom.
Granitschov trying to control the position.
Soda is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB#
Soda has gone for a leg lock! Granitschov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Soda's guard.#REVB#
Granitschov postures up.
#T4#
Granitschov trying to control the position from guard on top but Soda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Granitschov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Granitschov trying to control but Soda is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Soda is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Granitschov is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that TwoPiece Soda will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Granitschov shoots in looking for a takedown but Soda manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Granitschov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Granitschov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Soda's waist but Soda gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Granitschov off to one side.
Soda tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD#
Soda throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Granitschov tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Soda is in Granitschov's guard.
Soda looking to sit in guard and control but Granitschov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Soda trying to control the position.
Soda looking to control but Granitschov passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granitschov stalling. #T1#
Granitschov wants to pass the guard but Soda is defending well.
Granitschov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Soda trying to control but Granitschov postures up.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soda is trying to stand back up but Granitschov is controlling him
Granitschov works his way into side control.
Soda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Soda is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Granitschov defends it well.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Soda tries to pass to full mount but Granitschov defends it.
Granitschov is looking to improve his position.
Soda working over Granitschov with some ground and pound. Granitschov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Granitschov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Soda 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.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Granitschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Granitschov trying to hold on to Soda's head to control him but Soda postures up.
Soda is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Granitschov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Soda working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Granitschov's thigh. Granitschov counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Granitschov's head.
Soda looking to sit in guard and control but Granitschov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Granitschov wants to control from the top but Soda keeps moving.
Granitschov trying to move into half guard but instead Soda has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Gregor Granitschov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Soda throws a big elbow that misses.
Soda stays in close to Granitschov's body and controls the position.
TwoPiece Soda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Granitschov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to TwoPiece Soda.
Well Soda 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... TwoPiece Soda!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 2
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Beg changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Soda looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#ES2#
Soda throws Beg to one side and escapes!
Soda tries to clinch there but Beg circles away.
#TD2#
Soda manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Beg on his heels. He'll look to pass Beg's guard now, I'm sure.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Soda stays in close to Beg's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Beg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
Beg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Soda.
Beg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Soda is in close to Beg's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Soda is stalling in the full guard.
Beg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Beg trying to control the position here.
Beg utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Soda looking to pass the guard.
Beg working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Soda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beg! #REVR##T2#
Soda tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beg works to advance to full mount. Soda defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU#
Beg gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#TD2#
Soda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Beg keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Beg looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Soda wants to stand but Beg has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Beg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beg has his foot on Soda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Soda works his way back into a safe position though.
Soda wants to get up but he can't break Beg's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #SUB#
Beg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Soda defends it easily.
Beg wants to sweep here but Soda controlling him for the moment.
Beg really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T4#
Soda trying to control the position from guard on top but Beg is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Beg throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soda escapes and throws Beg's legs to the side, diving into side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soda grinds an elbow into Beg's temple.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beg manages to work his way to half guard, despite Soda's best efforts.#SUB2#
Soda is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soda lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TwoPiece Soda 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#
Soda lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Soda.#TD2#
Soda bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Soda works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Soda tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SU2#
Soda stands up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Soda scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#T1##SUB2#
Soda is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beg has escaped the position, nice work there.
Soda working the head with strikes.
Soda looking to control but instead Beg has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Beg tries to get to full guard but Soda has control of the leg.
Beg is not content to let Soda control the position.
Soda with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Beg gets back to full guard.
#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Soda throwing strikes from guard but Beg blocks nicely.
Beg working a defensive guard here.
Soda trying to control but Beg is working from the bottom.
Beg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Soda preventing the sweep.
Soda content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Soda drops back, looking for a kneebar! Beg looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Beg looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Beg! #REVR#
Soda stops Beg from passing to mount. #T3#
Beg is working hard here to advance position.
Soda is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Beg tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Beg has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Soda is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Beg in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Soda is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mirza Beg!
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 1
Date: Jan 05, 2020 |
#R1#
Falcone misses with the combination.
Soda tries to counter by clinching up but Falcone breaks away and moves out of range.
Falcone thuds a left hand into Soda's body.
Falcone lands a head shot.#TD#
Falcone gets caught flat footed, as Soda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Falcone holds on and takes a little breather.
Falcone 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.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Soda with a flurry of punches that miss.
Falcone keeping moving, preventing Soda from controlling successfully.
Soda is really struggling to control Falcone but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T1#
Soda distracts Falcone with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Soda trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
Soda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falcone swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Falcone 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.
Falcone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Soda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Soda trying to control but Falcone is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Soda passes Falcone's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Soda is trying to control the action in half guard but Falcone is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Falcone wants to get back to full guard.
Soda is looking to take a break and control but Falcone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Falcone misses with the combination.
Soda takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Soda looks to score with a jab to the body but Falcone is just out of range.
Falcone lands an overhand right.
Falcone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Soda manages to avoid it.
Soda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Falcone.
Soda closes the distance and clinches up with Falcone, looking for a takedown. Soda pushes Falcone against the cage but Falcone circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Falcone looks to land a right hand but Soda moved out of range.
Falcone displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Soda.
Falcone unleashes a big counter combination but Soda bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Falcone throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Soda counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Soda drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Soda jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Falcone looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Soda puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Soda trying to control from half guard but Falcone is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Soda. #SUB#
Soda is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Falcone is just riding it out for now. Soda eventually gives up the hold.
Soda not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Falcone is refusing to be controlled, as Soda sits in half guard.
Soda missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Falcone looking for a kimura from the bottom but Soda passes into side control!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Falcone can do anything to dispel that myth.
Soda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
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 TwoPiece Soda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Soda's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Falcone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Soda moves away.
Soda wants to clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Falcone.
Soda shoots in looking for a takedown. Falcone tries to sprawl out of it but Soda keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Falcone manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
TwoPiece Soda is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Soda.
A punch combination from Falcone misses.
Nice straight punches there by Falcone. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Falcone.
Falcone lands a nice shot to the body.
Falcone throws a right hand that Soda ducks under and follows up with a left that Soda also avoids with ease.#T1#
Soda gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Falcone counters with a two punch combo.
No joy there for Falcone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Falcone connects with a single shot there.
Falcone throws a right and a left that Soda avoids nicely.
Falcone throws a jab when Soda was well out of range.
Rocky Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Soda closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Falcone is not content to let Soda control the position.
Falcone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Soda passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Falcone!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soda scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Falcone?
#T2##SUB#
Soda has control of Falcone's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Falcone regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Soda lands a nice shot to the head. #SUB#
Soda is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Falcone is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Falcone flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Soda anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Falcone and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Soda slips an arm under Falcone chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Soda has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Soda is squeezing on Falcone like an anaconda would it's prey. Falcone fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). TwoPiece Soda!
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