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Event:
Empire: XIII
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren throws a hook to the side of Rue's head but Rue sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
Warren throws a nice looking combination but Rue bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warren misses with the combination.
Rue attempts a counter takedown but Warren avoids it well and moves away.
Ben Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Warren lands a right hook to the body.
Warren looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren misses with a series of wild punches.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Rue takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
Decent striking displayed by Warren there.
Warren falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
so Rue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Rue wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Rue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rue stays in close to Warren's body and controls the position.
Rue trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Warren is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rue is controlling him.
Rue advances to half guard. #T2#
Rue wants to pass to mount but Warren is defending the position.
Rue passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rue tries to control but Warren wriggling away. #SUB#
Rue swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Warren is now in Rue's guard. A big mistake from Rue there, giving up the dominant position!
Warren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rue controlling the position.
Warren wanted to stand there but Rue had control of the position. #T3#
My spies in PEAK MMA Fight Club inform me that Warren has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rue wants to sweep here but Warren controlling him for the moment.
Warren trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rue's guard.
Rue will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Rue looking for a sweep. Not yet Rue, not yet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Warren misses with a few strikes there.
Warren tries to bum rush Rue with a series of wild strikes but Rue uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Warren looks to land a combination but Rue avoids it well.
Good work by Rue as he checks the leg kick.
Rue appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren misses with a looping right.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Rue counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Warren 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.#R2#
Warren bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rue's head backwards.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warren throws a series of punches but Rue avoids them all with ease.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Warren misses.
Rue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warren misses with a wild combination.
Rue half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Warren has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Warren throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Rue counters with a shoot takedown. Warren fights it but they end up in guard. #ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Warren manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren wants to get back to striking at distance but Rue won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rue. #TD#
Rue pulls guard effortlessly.
Rue is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T1#
Rue stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES2#
Warren has one foot on Rue's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Warren misses with a double jab.
Rue tries to counter with a takedown but Warren is quick to defend against it.
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Warren misses with a combination
#TD#
and Rue counters with a shoot takedown. Warren fights it but they end up in guard.
Rue wants to control from the top but Warren keeps moving.
Rue is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Warren is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Rue stays in close to Warren's body and controls the position.
Rue pushes down on Warren's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rue looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Rue is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Warren is just riding it out for now. Rue eventually gives up the hold.
Rue trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB#
Rue is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Rue is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Rue is trying to work for a kimura but Warren is defending well.
Maurice Rue overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES2#
Warren manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Rue keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T4##BC2#
Warren breaks from the clinch.
Warren misses with a two punch combination.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
Warren loads up on a big right hand but Rue slips the punch.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rue.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren scores with a leg kick.
Warren swinging wildly here.
Warren lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Warren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Warren throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Warren lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rue circles away quickly and effectively.
Rue attempts a counter takedown but Warren avoids it well and moves away.
Warren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Warren feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rues jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Warren will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rue drops down looking for a counter takedown but Warren sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rue uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warren.
Ben Warren seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warren misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Rue counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Warren is defending against the submission attempts here by Rue.
Rue trying to control the action but Warren is working from the bottom. #T1#
Warren is trying to stand back up but Rue is controlling him
Rue takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Rue seems to be working for a kimura but Warren defends the submission attempt.
Warren is trying to stand back up but Rue is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rue wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Warren wants to get back to his feet.
Rue wants to pass the guard but Warren is defending well.
Rue stops Warren from getting back to his feet.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ben Warren is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Warren misses with a lunging right hand
#TD#
and Rue counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rue. #SUB#
Rue drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Warren dives on top into guard.#REVB##SU2#
Rue is working an open guard so Warren takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
A combination from Warren does no damage. #T3#
Donk. Warren catches Rue right on the button with a cross.
Warren throws a series of punches but Rue avoids them all with ease.
Rue changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Warren throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Rue counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Warren takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rue pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Warren is keeping the position for now.
Warren wants to stand up but Rue is controlling him.
Rue trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Rue passes easily into side control. Nice work.#SUB#
Rue thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #ES2#
Warren bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Rue moves away from the strike by Warren.
Rue displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Warren throws out the jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ben Warren comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Warren winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Warren!
Ben Warren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Maurice Rue stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mad respect for Buster, we had a good fight and I wish him all the best. I would also like to thank my fans for always being with me regardless of the outcome.'. |
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Event:
Checkmate Knight Battle RD#2
Date: Aug 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zalac scores with a nice head shot.
Zalac misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#TD2#
Warren fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zalac to the ground. Warren is now in Zalac's guard.
Zalac wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Warren manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SUB2#
Warren is working for a kimura but Zalac is defending it quite comfortably.
Zalac is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac is staying active underneath Warren, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Warren is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zalac defends it well. #SUB2#
Warren is working for a kimura but Zalac is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Warren passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB2#
Warren looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Warren wants to finish this one by submission but Zalac is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Warren. #SUB2#
Zalac defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Warren. #SUB2#
Warren is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Zalac has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Zalac! #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Warren looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zalac slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Zalac stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.
Zalac throwing strikes from guard but Warren blocks nicely.
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Warren postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zalac is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Warren, into his guard. #REVR#
Warren bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVB##T3#
Warren slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Warren drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zalac looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zalac looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zalac! #REVR#
Zalac landing a few strikes.
Warren tries to buck Zalac off but Zalac is having none of it.
Warren dodges the ground and pound from Zalac.
Warren tries to buck Zalac off but Zalac is having none of it.#SU#
Zalac decides to stand back up.
Alen Zalac seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Warren avoids them all with ease.
Warren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Warren shoots in looking for a takedown but Zalac manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Warren's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zalac.#T4#
Zalac throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Warren tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zalac scores with a jab.
Warren looks for a takedown but Zalac sprawls well.
Zalac with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice jab there from Zalac.
Warren takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zalac attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zalac throws a right hand that Warren ducks under and follows up with a left that Warren also avoids with ease.
Zalac scores with a jab to the head.
Warren checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zalac is looking to land body kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alen Zalac dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Donk. Zalac catches Warren right on the button with a cross.
Zalac thuds his right hand into Warren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Warren fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zalac cracks Warren with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab lands there for Zalac.
Zalac fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alen Zalac is winning the standup battle so far.#TD2#
Warren gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zalac wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Warren trying to control the action but Zalac is working from the bottom.
Warren working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zalac defending against the ground and pound.
A lull in the action here as Warren stalls from top position.
Zalac is trying to control Warren's posture but Warren avoids it. #SUB2#
Warren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zalac rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Warren's guard! Nice work there by Zalac!
Warren keeping moving, preventing Zalac from controlling successfully.
Zalac is really struggling to control Warren but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ben Warren has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Warren is trying to keep Zalac in close.
Zalac has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Warren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zalac defends well.
Zalac throws a big right hand that misses.
Our spies down at at Catch Wrestling L.A. inform us that Warren has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zalac trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Warren is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zalac stopping the sweep attempt from Warren.#T3#
Zalac with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Zalac has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Warren to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zalac is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Warren pulls down on the head and he's put Zalac to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Ben Warren!
During a confident post fight interview, Ben Warren thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Checkmate Fight Night 9
Date: Jul 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Warren does no damage.
Warren lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Warren pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edwards tries to clinch up.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Warren momentarily.
Ben Warren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Warren.
Edwards half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Warren gets tackled into the cage by Edwards. Edwards maintains the clinch.
Warren working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Warren misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Edwards ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Edwards no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Edwards looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Warren wants to stand but Edwards has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
Edwards working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Warren stands and steps away. Edwards gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A punch combination from Warren misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Edwards misses the target.
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Warren.
Warren works over Edwards's head and body with a nice combination.#T2#
Edwards dodges the punch combination from Warren.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Warren has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Warren scores with a kick to the body.
Edwards is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Warren looks to land a body kick but Edwards moved away.
Warren throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Warren. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards looks for a takedown but Warren sprawls well.
Warren throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Edwards counters with a takedown into side control.
Edwards tries to advance to mount but Warren denies him.
Edwards has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T3##SUB#
Edwards thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Edwards looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Warren is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Edwards is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Warren is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Warren tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Warren defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Warren is trying to stand back up.
Warren is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Edwards off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#SUB#
Warren is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Edwards has locked on a rear naked choke here! Warren is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Edwards!
Mason Edwards made sure to mention his sponsor, Hardcore Nutrition 160Q in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Checkmate To The Throne Finale
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Warren decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Warren stops Meta from getting back to his feet.
Meta wants to get back to full guard.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meta keeps working.
Warren passes to full mount! #SUB#
Warren is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Meta has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Warren wants to control the pace but Meta is squirming around nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Warren is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Meta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Meta shrugs it off. #SUB#
Warren throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Meta has his hands clasped together but Warren breaks the hold and Meta is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Warren!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ben Warren! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 02, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Hermawan clinches. #TD2#
Warren works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Warren looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Hermawan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hermawan.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hermawan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Star Studded Beef that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Warren landing strikes.
Hermawan is being controlled here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Warren thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T1#
Warren in side control lands a decent elbow.
Hermawan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Warren is working to tighten his grip on Hermawan's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Hermawan has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Warren is really squeezing tight and eventually Hermawan passes out! Warren breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Warren!
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