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Event:
AWC Play-Off Finals
Date: Jun 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Viikate has his takedown stuffed
and Empire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#KD#
Empire lands a big uppercut and Viikate crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Viikate looks OK. Empire waves Viikate back to his feet!#ROC#Viikate is rocked!
Viikate throws a sloppy body shot
and Empire counters with an outside leg kick.
Viikate is still on wobbly legs! Can Empire finish him?
Viikate misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Empire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Viikate looks to throw the jab but Empire is out of range.
Viikate walks straight into a right hand from Empire - that's dropped him! Empire jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Viikate from any more punishment! Viikate complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Evil Empire !
A very excited looking Evil Empire rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
AWC Play-Off Semi-Final
Date: May 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Viikate misses the target.
Viikate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tzeng.
Viikate misses with a straight right. #CL#
Tzeng forces Viikate back against the cage and clinches.
Viikate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tzeng wants to stall.
Viikate working aggressively here.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viikate'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.
Viikate misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tzeng fails to pull guard.
Tzeng has been working on his balance at Fist of Fury Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Viikate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
Viikate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
#TD#
Tzeng jumps guard.
Viikate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viikate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viikate controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viikate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viikate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viikate passes Tzeng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Viikate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tzeng defends it well.
Tzeng is refusing to be controlled, as Viikate sits in half guard. #T2#
Tzeng is concentrating on defense, preventing Viikate from advancing position.
Tzeng is pressing down on Viikate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Viikate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viikate passes into half guard.
Viikate wants to take a breather but Tzeng is having none of it.
Tzeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tzeng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep. Viikate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viikate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Tzeng wants to improve his position but Viikate is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Viikate wants to work for an arm triangle but Tzeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng tries to roll over but Viikate keeps him under control.
Tzeng is refusing to be controlled, as Viikate sits in half guard.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzeng is not content to let Viikate control the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tzeng clinches up against the cage.
Viikate misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Tzeng ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzeng no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Viikate 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.
Tzeng is trying to control the position but Viikate postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Viikate from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Viikate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viikate has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Urho Viikate 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#
Tzeng checks a leg kick.
Urho Viikate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Viikate tries a low kick but Tzeng avoids it.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Tzeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viikate.
Viikate tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Tzeng gets a clinch.
Tzeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate misses with a straight left.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Viikate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tzeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Tzeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
#T1#
Tzeng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viikate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Tzeng takes a knee to the side of the body. #TD#
Tzeng ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzeng no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viikate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Viikate defends easily.
Viikate cracks Tzeng with a solid left hand.#T2##SUB#
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viikate defends it easily.
Viikate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viikate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Viikate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viikate tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzeng is retaining full guard. #T3#
Viikate stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viikate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tzeng's head.
Tzeng looking to control.
Tzeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Viikate sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Tzeng has his foot on Viikate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viikate works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viikate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#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.
Tzeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tzeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viikate manages to circle out of the way.
Viikate throws a lazy right hand but Tzeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viikate tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tzeng.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Viikate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tzeng avoids the body shot from Viikate.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viikate just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Viikate throws a nice looking combination but Tzeng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Viikate throws a hook but Tzeng avoids it easily.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Tzeng darts in and clinches Viikate up against the cage.
Viikate stalling in the clinch but Tzeng improves position.
Viikate misses with the head strike.
Viikate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzeng.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tzeng takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viikate letting Tzeng take a breather here.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tzeng for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate stalling in the clinch but Tzeng improves position.
Viikate misses with some punches.
Viikate leaning against his opponent.
Tzeng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
#T1#
Viikate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viikate to keep the fight standing.
Viikate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Tzeng avoiding damage as Viikate throws knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viikate trying to land knees to the body.
Viikate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tzeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikate can turn it around.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tzeng leaning against his opponent.
Tzeng slows down the pace here.
Viikate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Viikate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL2#
Viikate moves into the clinch successfully.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Tzeng managing to block the knees to the body from Viikate.
#TD#
Tzeng pulls Viikate into guard.
#SUB#
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viikate uses it to pass to side control.
Viikate takes a little break here. Tzeng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tzeng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viikate is looking to take a break and control but Tzeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urho Viikate has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Tzeng tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Viikate landing strikes.
Viikate has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tzeng wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tzeng wants to control his opponent's hands but Viikate gets his hands free. #T4#
Viikate is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tzeng looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Viikate punches Tzeng on the ear. #SUB2#
Viikate working for a choke but Tzeng is defending well.
Viikate has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viikate has the hooks in. Tzeng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R4#
Tzeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikate.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Viikate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tzeng leaves Viikate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#CL#
Tzeng has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Tzeng pulls guard effortlessly.
Viikate 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. #SUB#
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viikate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Viikate from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB#
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viikate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzeng trying to keep a closed guard but Viikate is proving a slippery customer.
Viikate connects with a couple of short punches.
Viikate passes Tzeng's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Viikate is working for a kimura but Tzeng is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Viikate wants to control but Tzeng is keeping him busy.
Viikate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Viikate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.
Viikate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
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. Viikate connects with a nice short shot to Tzeng's temple. #SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viikate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzeng keeps working.
Viikate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tzeng rushes Viikate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tzeng prevents a body shot from Viikate.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate is stalling here.
Viikate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzeng wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Urho Viikate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Viikate throws an overhand right that lands on Tzeng's shoulder, as Tzeng tries to avoid the shot.
Viikate throws a good cross that connects.
Shu Fang Tzeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viikate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viikate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng slips under a jab from Viikate.
Tzeng tries to counter by clinching up but Viikate breaks away and moves out of range.
Viikate throws a body punch but Tzeng moves out of range.
Tzeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viikate manages to circle out of the way.
Viikate looks for the body kick but Tzeng saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Tzeng as Viikate shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate missing with a left hand there. Tzeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL#
Viikate tries to keep at a distance but Tzeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
#T1#
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viikate misses with a lunging right hand
#CL#
and Tzeng counters by moving into the clinch. #TD#
Tzeng pulls guard successfully.
Viikate works over Tzeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Viikate with a nice head shot there.#SUB#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viikate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Viikate advances to half guard.
Tzeng is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Viikate is thwarting Tzeng's attempts to control the position.
Tzeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viikate in particular looking to stall.
Viikate is nestled in close to Tzeng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viikate wants to take a breather but Tzeng is having none of it.
Viikate stalling.
Tzeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viikate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viikate's back!
Tzeng controlling well, preventing Viikate from escaping the position.
#T3#
Viikate trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Viikate can't escape the position.
Viikate tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viikate working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Tzeng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Viikate has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Viikate!
Viikate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viikate wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is keeping the position.#T4#
Viikate stands up over Tzeng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urho Viikate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Viikate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Viikate pushes his legs off easily.
Viikate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viikate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Viikate is posturing up here but Tzeng has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Viikate tries to roll out but it's too tight and Viikate has to tap! Slick submission there by Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
After winning the bout, Shu Fang Tzeng thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
AWC S01 RD7 B
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1#
Viikate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Empire counter with a right hand. #KD#
Empire lands a big head kick that sends Viikate tumbling to the mat! Empire takes a step backwards and waves Viikate back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Viikate is rocked!
Empire digs a good body shot into Viikate's ribs.
Viikate is still on wobbly legs! Can Empire finish him?
Empire thuds a left hand into Viikate's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viikate shoots for a takedown but Empire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Empire lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Viikate falls backwards - clearly groggy! Empire dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evil Empire !
After the fight, Evil Empire 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:
AWC S01 RD6 B
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Tzeng slips under a jab from Viikate.
Tzeng steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Viikate.
Viikate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tzeng was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikate.
Viikate misses with a hook. Tzeng ducked under it nicely.
Tzeng is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Tzeng. No joy for Viikate on that attempt.
Viikate throws a hook but Tzeng blocks it.
Tzeng changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tzeng slips a straight right by Viikate.#TD2#
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Viikate tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Viikate's guard.#SUB2#
Tzeng drops back, looking for a kneebar! Viikate looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Viikate looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Viikate! #REVR#
Viikate working the head and body with strikes.
Tzeng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Tzeng keeps trying to improve his position.#T1#
Viikate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzeng keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face as Viikate controls the position.
Viikate landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tzeng is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tzeng trying to hold on to Viikate's head to control him but Viikate postures up.
Viikate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tzeng tries to roll over but Viikate keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Viikate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzeng has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Fist of Fury Training Center. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.
Viikate is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Viikate's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Viikate scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tzeng is looking to improve his position.
Viikate 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.
Viikate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily.
Viikate not doing much here.
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. Viikate connects with a nice short shot to Tzeng's temple.
Viikate is controlling the pace.
Tzeng tries to get to full guard but Viikate has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate 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.
Tzeng wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Viikate throws a hook but Tzeng avoids it easily.
Tzeng tries to counter by closing the distance.
Viikate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tzeng slips a straight right by Viikate.
Tzeng moves in looking to clinch but Viikate pushes him off.
Tzeng keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Viikate.#CL2#
Tzeng moves into the clinch successfully.
Our sources have told us that Viikate has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Knees in the clinch landing for Viikate.
Viikate is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng jumps guard but Viikate stands there with Tzeng around his waist. Tzeng gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Tzeng prevents a body shot from Viikate.
Viikate is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Viikate throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T1##TD2#
Tzeng manages to pull guard.
#SUB2#
Tzeng is looking for a triangle here but Viikate uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Viikate happy to just control the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Viikate is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SUB#
Viikate looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Viikate scoring with strikes but Tzeng is staying in there.
Viikate with the ground and pound from mount.
Urho Viikate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng tries to lock up and control but Viikate gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Viikate is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tzeng can do to turn this around?
Tzeng really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Tzeng slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Nice strikes from Viikate there.
Viikate is trying to control. Tzeng wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Viikate is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tzeng is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Viikate is trying to work for a kimura but Tzeng is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viikate drops an elbow to the side of Tzeng's head.
Tzeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Viikate seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tzeng is staying active underneath Viikate, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tzeng trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Viikate manages to pass to mount!
Tzeng is desperately trying to improve his position but Viikate has a good base and remains in mount.
Viikate lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is having none of it.#SUB#
Viikate looking to secure an arm triangle but Tzeng defends it well.
Viikate wants to control the pace but Tzeng is squirming around nicely. #T4#
Tzeng slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Viikate landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tzeng trying to control here.
Viikate looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tzeng with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Viikate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tzeng checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Viikate misses with a straight right.
Tzeng tries to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Tzeng closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tzeng is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD2#
Tzeng drags the fight down to the ground.
Viikate trying to control but Tzeng is working from the bottom.
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viikate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate wants to control from the top but Tzeng keeps moving.
Viikate controlling from the top position. #T1#
Viikate scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tzeng looking for a triangle here. Viikate is fighting it but it looks tight! Tzeng pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Viikate is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD4 A
Date: Mar 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Tkach lands an overhand right.
A jab lands there for Tkach.
Tkach dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Viikate closes the distance but Tkach moves to the side
and Tkach cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tkach steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Viikate.
Viikate takes a shot right to the bread basket.#TD2#
Viikate closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Viikate lands in his opponent's guard.
Tkach wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Viikate manages to pass to side control. #REVR#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tkach punching from the bottom.
Tkach tries to get to full guard but Viikate has control of the leg.
Tkach is looking to escape.#T1#
Tkach wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tkach has hold of Viikate's hands but Viikate slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB2#
Viikate is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tkach is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Viikate jumps into side control!
Tkach definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tkach seems a little lost for a moment, as Viikate dominates the positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tkach is trying to control Viikate's posture but Viikate avoids it.
Tkach tries to bench press Viikate off him but Viikate keeps the position. #SUB2#
Tkach wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Viikate seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Tkach is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Urho Viikate!
Urho Viikate gave a mention to FF Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
AWC S01 RD3 A
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Haland punishes Viikate's body with a nice straight punch.
Haland throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Haland misses.
Viikate walks into a left hand.
We've been hearing reports that Viikate has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Haland lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Haland digs a good body shot into Viikate's ribs.
Haland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Viikate's head.
Viikate slips under a jab from Haland.
Haland scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Viikate misses with a right hand
and Haland counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#
Viikate is rocked!#T1#
Haland loads up on a big right hand but Viikate slips the punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Viikate misses with a shot to the body
and Haland counters with a stiff right hand.
Haland connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Viikate tumbling to the canvas! Haland pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Viikate was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Markus Haland!
A relieved looking Markus Haland thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
AWC S01 RD2 A
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Viikate misses with a hook
and Rutheford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viikate throws a right hand that misses
and Rutheford counters with a left to the body.
Viikate throws a leg kick
and Rutheford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A head kick misses from Viikate.
Viikate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Rutheford to counter with a crisp jab.
Viikate misses with a body punch
and Rutheford counters with a stiff right hand.
Viikate throws a lazy uppercut
and Rutheford counters with a nice uppercut.
Viikate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rutheford.
Rutheford avoids the head kick by Viikate.
Viikate throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rutheford counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viikate throws a poor cross that misses
and Viikate takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Viikate misses with an uppercut
and Rutheford counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Viikate is rocked!
Viikate rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rutheford cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Viikate is still on wobbly legs! Can Rutheford finish him?
Viikate swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Rutheford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viikate throws a right hand that misses
and Rutheford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Viikate misses with a lunging right hand
and Rutheford counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rutheford is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Viikate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rutheford manages to avoid it.
Rutheford tried to counter with a leg kick but Viikate avoided it.
Viikate throws an off balance right hand
and Rutheford counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Viikate throws the kick towards the body but Rutheford avoids it.
Rutheford slips under a jab.
Rutheford looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Viikate misses with a shot to the body
and Rutheford counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Viikate shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rutheford as he avoids it easily. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Viikate swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rutheford counters with a stiff right hand.
Viikate has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Viikate misses with an uppercut
and Rutheford counters with a straight right hand.
Viikate misses with an uppercut
and Rutheford counters with a stiff right hand.
Viikate gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rutheford counters with a crisp right that sends Viikate to the canvas! Rutheford follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Randy Rutheford!
Randy Rutheford 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:
AWC S01 RD1 B
Date: Jan 19, 2020 |
#R1#
Lucifer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Viikate.
Viikate throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lucifer.
Lucifer tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lucifer throws a right and a left that Viikate avoids nicely.
Lucifer fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Viikate on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Lucifer.
Lucifer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikate. Viikate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lucifer enables Viikate to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lucifer manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lucifer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucifer is trying to control the position but Viikate postures up.
Viikate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucifer controls Viikate momentarily but Viikate frees himself. #SUB2#
Lucifer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viikate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viikate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lucifer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1#
Viikate wants to stand but Lucifer has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Viikate looking to pass the guard.
Lucifer trying to control the position.
Viikate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lucifer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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#
Lucifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viikate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lucifer swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Lucifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viikate is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Lucifer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Viikate is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Viikate pushing down on Lucifer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB2#
Lucifer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Viikate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Lucifer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Viikate is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Viikate tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lucifer knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Viikate is keen to just control but Lucifer is a slippery customer.
Lucifer wants to sweep but Viikate has passed to side control!
Lucifer is holding Viikate down, trying to stall.
Viikate taking a breather here. #SUB#
Viikate looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucifer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viikate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Viikate wants to control but Lucifer is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lucifer's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lucifer gets back to half guard.
Lucifer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lucifer isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Viikate stacks Lucifer on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Viikate!
Lucifer tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Viikate wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
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 Urho Viikate will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Good standup being displayed there by Lucifer as he connects with a hook.
Lucifer fails to land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Lucifer tries to sprawl but Viikate drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lucifer manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Viikate passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SU#
Viikate stands up.
Viikate connects with a leg kick. Lucifer looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Lucifer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Viikate doesn't seem phased though.
Viikate slips a jab from Lucifer.
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!
Viikate staying out of range there.
Lucifer throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
Lucifer gets caught napping as Viikate dives in and scores a takedown. Lucifer manages to retain guard.
Viikate wants to control from the top but Lucifer keeps moving. #SUB#
Viikate drops back looking for a leg! Lucifer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lucifer manages to kick Viikate off! Viikate jumps back into Lucifer's guard. #T1#
Lucifer controls Viikate momentarily but Viikate frees himself. #SUB2#
Lucifer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viikate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Viikate wants to stand but Lucifer is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Viikate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lucifer has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viikate has managed to get both his arms back between Lucifer's legs - danger averted.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viikate wants to pass the guard but Lucifer is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Lucifer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viikate defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lucifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Lucifer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viikate trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Viikate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lucifer is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Viikate tries to stand but Lucifer is controlling from the bottom.
Viikate tries to free his leg and advance position but Lucifer is retaining full guard.
Viikate trying to control the position from guard on top but Lucifer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lucifer throws a jab when Viikate was well out of range.#CL2#
Lucifer closes the distance and clinches.
Lucifer misses with an elbow strike.
Lucifer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
Viikate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lucifer.
Viikate slips a jab from Lucifer.
Lucifer avoids the body shot from Viikate.
Viikate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lucifer scores with a jab.#T4##CL2#
Lucifer gets a clinch.
Viikate has had enough of the clinch but Lucifer keeps him there for the moment.
Viikate trying to stall but Lucifer improves his position.
Viikate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lucifer misses with a knee to the head.
Lucifer misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lucifer.
Viikate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lucifer fails to land. #TD#
Viikate manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lucifer trying to control but Viikate is working from the bottom.
Viikate is trying to control the position but Lucifer postures up.
Viikate can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lucifer controls the pace.
Lucifer trying to control the position from guard on top but Viikate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chrollo Lucifer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Viikate throws a right and a left that Lucifer avoids nicely.
Lucifer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lucifer throws a good cross that connects.
Viikate avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Viikate darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lucifer wants to improve his position but Viikate is controlling well.
Viikate takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lucifer actively working from the bottom here.
Lucifer wants to improve his position but Viikate is controlling well.
#SUB2#
Lucifer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Viikate with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lucifer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.
Viikate passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lucifer!
Viikate fails to take his opponent's back.
Viikate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucifer is looking to escape.
Lucifer is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB#
Viikate working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Viikate can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lucifer is looking to escape.
Viikate controlling his opponent.
Lucifer is in all sorts of trouble here.
Viikate wants to control the pace but Lucifer is squirming around nicely.
Lucifer gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Viikate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lucifer defends it well.
Urho Viikate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Viikate controlling the pace.
Lucifer trying to hold on to Viikate's head to control him but Viikate postures up.
#SUB2#
Lucifer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lucifer tries to roll over but Viikate keeps him under control.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Viikate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucifer keeps working.
Lucifer tries to roll over but Viikate keeps him under control.
Viikate performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD#
Viikate drives through with a takedown into Lucifer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB2#
Lucifer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viikate defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lucifer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Urho Viikate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Viikate has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Urho Viikate!
Chrollo Lucifer was interviewed post fight and said 'I may have lost the battle, but the Cromulent has not lost the war!'.
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