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Event:
Grunge 4: Rainer Fog
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Billings throws a body shot but no joy.
Billings swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD#
Billings is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Machine's half guard.
Machine is staying active underneath Billings, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Machine looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machine won't allow Billings to pass to mount. #T1#
Billings stalling.
Machine has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Billings is working away from the top position though.
Billings wants to take a breather but Machine is having none of it. #SUB2#
Machine is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Billings is tapping! Great win for Machine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Sub Machine!
An out of breath Sub Machine thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Grunge 1: Genesis
Date: Apr 20, 2020 |
#R1#
Forge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD#
Forge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Billings was covering up waiting for the punch and Forge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Forge wants to pass the guard but Billings is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Forge throws a big right hand that misses.
Billings trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Billings is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Forge defends well.#SUB2#
Billings looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Forge is defending well. Billings quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Forge has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Billings celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). William Billings!
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Event:
Rural Champion 1
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Bruhn lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Billings definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Billings fails with a takedown attempt.
Bruhn misses with a head kick.
Bruhn lands a head kick. Billings smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Billings misses with a head kick.
Billings slips a jab and a cross from Bruhn.
Billings seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bruhn ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Billings wants to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Bruhn's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bruhn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Billings circles away quickly and effectively.
Bruhn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bruhn lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Billings has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Billings and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T1#
Billings blocks a head kick by Bruhn.
Billings is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bruhn sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Billings misses the shot to the body.
Bruhn misses with a wild combination.
Bruhn throws a head kick but Billings moves out of range.
Billings will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Billings. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bruhn, right into the meat.
Bruhn showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billings.
Billings throws a half hearted mid kick.
Billings dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruhn sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Billings swings for the body but Bruhn moves out of range.
#T2#
Bruhn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Billings on the side of the head.
Billings wants to clinch up but Bruhn keeps it at a distance.
Bruhn misses with a series of wild punches.
Bruhn slips a jab and a cross from Billings.
Bruhn throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Billings crashing down! Billings tries to stagger back to his feet but Bruhn just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Billings asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexis Bruhn!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Billings shoots in for a double leg but Grappo sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Billings fails to land the takedown.
Nice sprawl there from Billings as Grappo shoots in.#CL#
Grappo moves into the clinch successfully.
Grappo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Billings to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Billings breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Grappo gets tackled into the cage by Billings. Billings maintains the clinch.
Billings is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Billings breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grappo fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Billings shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Billings is controlling the pace.
Billings trying to advance position but Grappo counters by regaining guard.
Billings throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Grappo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Billings looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Grappo working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Billings has passed into half guard!
Billings is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Billings slows the pace down in half guard.
Billings wants to stand but Grappo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Billings passes to full mount!
Billings breaks from Grappo's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Billings controlling the pace for now.
Grappo tries to hold on but Billings postures up.#SU2#
Billings get's back to his feet.#TD2#
Billings decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Grappo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T4#
Billings postures up in Grappo's guard and throws a big left but Grappo blocks it.
Billings 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.
Billings tries to free his leg and advance position but Grappo is retaining full guard.
Billings 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Billings dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Grappo.
Grappo shoots in but Billings avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Billings gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Billings jumps into guard, dragging Grappo to the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Billings holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings keeping full guard, as Grappo tries to pass. #T1##ES2#
Billings has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Grappo off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Grappo fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Grappo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billings shoots in and drives through. Grappo sprawls well.
It looked like Grappo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Billings keeps the fight on the outside.
Billings throws a head kick but Grappo moves out of range.
Grappo is looking for a counter combo.
Billings has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Billings throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Billings tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Grappo paws at him with a jab and circles away.#TD2#
Billings shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#ES#
Grappo has one foot on Billings's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Billings gets a double leg takedown into Grappo's guard.#ES#
Grappo manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Billings tries for a takedown but Grappo circles away easily
and Grappo counters with a straight right hand.
Billings changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Grappo tries to avoid it but Billings manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Grappo to the ground. Grappo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billings throws a head kick but Grappo moves out of range.
Grappo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Billings defends well and Grappo ends up having to push Billings into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Grappo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Billings.
Grappo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Billings is fending him off so far but Grappo persists. Nope, Billings circles away and we're back to standing.#T3#
Billings fails in his attempt to clinch.
Grappo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Billings manages to circle out of the way.
Grappo shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Billings but Billings pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Grappo tries for a takedown but Billings sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grappo shoots in and drives through. Billings sprawls well.
Grappo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Billings tries to avoid it but Grappo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Billings to the ground. Billings escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Billings wants to counter with a clinch but Grappo pushes him away.
Grappo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Billings tries to counter it with a takedown but Grappo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billings slaps away a takedown attempt from Grappo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Grappo sets himself, and Billings steps forward looking for the clinch! Grappo avoids it this time.#TD2#
Billings throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Grappo was covering up waiting for the punch and Billings finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Billings is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Grappo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billings lands a couple of decent looking shots.#SU2#
Billings gets to his feet. Grappo looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Billings shoots for a takedown but Grappo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Billings showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Billings shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Billings was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Billings controlling the position from side mount. #SUB2#
Grappo wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Billings seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Grappo is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). William Billings!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 953 Round 1
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Billings tries to score a power double leg takedown but Wynnter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Billings somewhat.#CL2#
Wynnter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Wynnter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Wynnter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wynnter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wynnter tries to free his leg and advance position but Billings is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Wynnter thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Billings tries to strike from the bottom.
Wynnter must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings trying to keep a closed guard but Wynnter is proving a slippery customer.
Wynnter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Billings's guard.
Wynnter really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Billings. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Billings wants to control but Wynnter is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Wynnter is looking for a kimura but Billings is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wynnter to get the leverage. #T1#
Billings is trying to stand up here but Wynnter is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Wynnter is working for a submission of some sort.
Billings is trying to maintain the position but Wynnter is very close to passing his half guard.
Billings tries to get to full guard but Wynnter has control of the leg.
Billings trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Billings is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynnter.
#SUB2#
Wynnter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Wynnter seems to be working for a kimura but Billings defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billings is trying to stand back up but Wynnter is controlling him
Billings is looking to control Wynnter's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Billings avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Wynnter looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Wynnter wants to pass to mount but Billings is defending the position. #SUB2#
Wynnter seems to be working for a kimura but Billings defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Billings works his way to full guard. Good work.
Billings is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wynnter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Billings is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Wynnter is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Billings is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Billings struggling a bit here.
Billings manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4##SUB2#
Billings is defending against the submission attempts here by Wynnter.
Billings trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Wynnter is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Billings doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wynnter.
Wynnter looks winded!
Billings tries to kick Wynnter off but Wynnter keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Billings striking from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wynnter is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Billings defends it well.
Billings pushes Wynnter off looking to stand but Wynnter dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mannie Wynnter dominated that round.
That's time! Billings's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Wynnter gets a clinch.
Wynnter is trying to pull guard but Billings has him pressed against the cage.
Wynnter jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Billings walks away with a smile on his face. Wynnter gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Billings gets tackled into the cage by Wynnter. Wynnter maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Wynnter pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Billings avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mannie Wynnter has got the better of the ground game so far.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wynnter can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Billings's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wynnter looking for a guillotine here but Billings defends easily.
#T1#
Billings wants to get up but he can't break Wynnter's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Billings working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Billings works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Billings is trying to work for a kimura but Wynnter is defending well.
Wynnter has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Wynnter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billings pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Wynnter is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Billings pulls his head out easily.
Wynnter is breathing heavily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Billings lands a nice short elbow.
Wynnter wants to get back to full guard.
Billings lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2##SUB2#
Wynnter actively working from the bottom here.
Wynnter taking some punishment here, with Billings in his half guard.
Wynnter is trying to get back to full guard.
Billings trying to control from half guard but Wynnter is working away.
Wynnter tries to get to full guard but Billings has control of the leg.
Wynnter is still trying to improve position.
Billings is trying to control the action in half guard but Wynnter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wynnter has hold of Billings's hands but Billings slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Billings is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Billings is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wynnter defends it well. #T3##SUB2#
Wynnter looking for subs from the bottom but Billings mounts him!#SUB#
Billings has control of Wynnter's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Wynnter regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Billings landing shots from mount.
Billings wants to control the pace but Wynnter is squirming around nicely.
Wynnter working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Billings landing shots from mount.
Billings landing strikes from the mount.
Wynnter is squirming around, avoiding Billings's attempts to control the action.
Billings scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wynnter?
Billings can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Wynnter is looking to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Billings lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Wynnter hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Billings dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Billings doesn't manage to clinch there - Wynnter circles away.
#CL2#
Billings gets tackled into the cage by Wynnter. Wynnter maintains the clinch.
Wynnter prevents a takedown attempt there.
Wynnter tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wynnter fails to pull guard.
#TD2#
Wynnter drags the fight down to the ground.
Wynnter keeping moving, preventing Billings from controlling successfully.
Billings really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Billings lands a couple of digs.
Billings stopping the sweep attempt from Wynnter.#SUB2#
Wynnter escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Billings gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billings scoring with some ground and pound.
Wynnter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Billings trying to control but Wynnter is working from the bottom.
Billings 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.
Billings scoring with punches to the head and body. #T1##SUB2#
Wynnter working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Billings doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Billings manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Billings got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wynnter has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Billings has managed to get both his arms back between Wynnter's legs - danger averted.
Billings connects with a couple of short punches.
Billings preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Wynnter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SU#
Billings gets to his feet - Wynnter follows without any prompting.
Wynnter blocks a head kick by Billings.
Wynnter moves out of range as Billings throws a body kick.
Billings tries to close the distance and clinch but Wynnter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Billings fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Billings fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Billings. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Wynnter closes the distance and clinches.
Billings working aggressively here.
Billings trying to land knees to the body.
Wynnter jumps guard but Billings stands there with Wynnter around his waist. Wynnter gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wynnter.
Wynnter jumps guard but Billings turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wynnter tries to pull guard but Billings forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Billings is looking to break free of the clinch but Wynnter has double underhooks.
Billings misses with a hook from the clinch.
Billings can't get the takedown.
Billings misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wynnter tries to pull guard but Billings won't allow it.
#T3#
Billings wants to break free but Wynnter has control.
Billings taking a breather.
Wynnter keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Billings's efforts to push away.
Wynnter is trying to pull guard but Billings has him pressed against the cage.
Wynnter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Billings drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wynnter pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wynnter wants to clinch.
Billings changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Billings throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wynnter's waist but Wynnter gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Billings off to one side. #CL2#
Wynnter closes the distance and clinches.
Billings blocks an uppercut.
Billings tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2#
Wynnter has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Billings uses from the top position.
Billings content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB2#
Wynnter is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Billings is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Wynnter is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Billings defends well.
Wynnter keeping moving, preventing Billings from controlling successfully.
Wynnter has a closed guard, preventing Billings from standing up.
Billings wants to pass the guard but Wynnter is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Wynnter looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Billings stands up over Wynnter, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mannie Wynnter comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wynnter 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight for Mannie Wynnter!
Mannie Wynnter wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Mannie Wynnter 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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