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Event:
Empire: 6
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilson misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Light counters with a single leg into guard. Wilson didn't expect that.
Wilson looking for a sweep. Not yet Wilson, not yet.
Wilson is adopting a defensive guard.
Light passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Light goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Wilson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Light but great work by Wilson.
Wilson happy to just control the position for now.
Wilson tries to advance to mount but Light denies him.
I've been told that Wilson has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Light tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wilson wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Wilson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Wilson working away.
Light manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SU2#
Wilson stands up from half guard.
Light steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #CL2#
Wilson rushes Light and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Light is looking to control Wilson's arms but Wilson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Light has his back to the cage.
Wilson looking to throw knees to the head but Light is blocking nicely.
#BC2#
Wilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wilson swings for the body but Light moves out of range.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T2#
Wilson takes a swing at Light's ribcage but misses.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been hearing reports that Light has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wilson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Light swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from Light misses.
Wilson misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Light counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Light is looking for a kimura here.
Wilson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Light has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Wilson defend it? Light steps over the head and cranks it - Wilson is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Light!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corsair Light made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Empire: 4
Date: May 17, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Romanov pushes Light up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Romanov has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Light is trying to keep an underhook but Romanov manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Light has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Romanov is pressing down on Light's thigh, looking to free his foot. Light is holding on for now.
Romanov 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. #SUB#
Light looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Romanov stalling.
Romanov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Light controls his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Light looking for submissions off his back.
Light manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB#
Light throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Light is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Light looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Romanov has picked Light up and slammed him! Light can't keep hold of the triangle and Romanov manages to pass to side control!
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Romanov wants to stand but Light has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Light trying to keep a closed guard but Romanov is proving a slippery customer.
#T2#
Romanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Romanov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Light is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov tries to stand but Light is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Romanov's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Romanov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Light. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Light is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Romanov is aware though and is defending well.
Romanov stays in close to Light's body and controls the position. #T3##SUB#
Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.
Romanov content to stall in guard here.
Romanov working some strikes from top position.
Romanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Light is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Romanov content to stall in guard here. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Light looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Light has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Light's legs - danger averted.
Light manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Romanov manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Light looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Light is fighting to break Romanov's control of his arms but Romanov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Romanov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corsair Light dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Light throws a jab when Romanov was well out of range.
Romanov wants to counter with a clinch but Light pushes him away.#TD2#
Romanov drives through with a takedown into Light's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#SUB#
Light is looking for a triangle but Romanov pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Light is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Romanov defends well.#SUB#
Light has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Light looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Romanov passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Light looking for a kimura from the bottom but Romanov passes into side control!#T1##SUB2#
Romanov tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Light is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Light's face as Romanov controls the position.
Light takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Light can't do much from the bottom here.
Romanov tries to advance to mount but can't. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Light is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Light looking for subs from the bottom but Romanov mounts him!
Romanov trying to control but Light is having none of it.
Romanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Romanov trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Romanov prevents Light from getting the reversal.
Light is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Light sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Light wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romanov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Light has a hand on Romanov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Romanov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Romanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Light is squirming around, avoiding Romanov's attempts to control the action.
Light tries to lock up and control but Romanov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Light is trying to reverse the position but instead Romanov has taken his back - oops!
I would not like to be Light right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Romanov doesn't have the hooks in and Light manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
Romanov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Light doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Light manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Romanov 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##TD2#
Romanov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Light is trying to defend but Romanov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Light manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Romanov wants to get up but he can't break Light's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Romanov 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.
Let's hope that Romanov has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Light has his foot on Romanov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Romanov works his way back into a safe position though.
Romanov 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#
Light is looking for a triangle but Romanov pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Romanov distracts Light with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Light looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Romanov stands and throws Light's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Romanov tries for a kimura but Light is defending well.
Romanov working the ground and pound.
Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Light to see if he's OK.#T2#
Romanov is looking to take a break and control but Light is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Light is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Romanov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#SUB#
Light is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Romanov pulls his head out easily.
Romanov tries to stand and escape but Light is controlling the position.
Light wants to control but Romanov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Romanov 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.
It looks like Romanov is going to stand back up.
Light is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Romanov scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Romanov prevents Light from improving his position.
Light slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Romanov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Light working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Romanov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Light is tightening it up a little... Romanov has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Romanov reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Romanov taps out! Nice BJJ there by Light!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
Corsair Light thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Empire: 2
Date: May 03, 2020 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Sampson.
Ryan Sampson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sampson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Light.
Sampson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Light throws the left hand but Sampson avoids the punch easily.
Sampson moves out of range as Light strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Light throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Light closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sampson circles away.
Sampson throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sampson does no damage.
Sampson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Light.
Sampson feints a jab promting Light to slip. Sampson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Light slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sampson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T1#
Light avoids a punch combination nicely.
Light throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sampson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sampson staying out of range there.
Sampson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sampson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Light throws a lazy right hand but Sampson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Light throws a hook but Sampson blocks it.
Sampson misses with a double jab.
Light throws a big shot that misses.
Sampson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sampson.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sampson defending well as Light loads up on a big left hand.
Light takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Light.
Sampson looks to land a combination but Light avoids it well.
Sampson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Light attempts a counter takedown but Sampson avoids it well and moves away.
Sampson is working the combinations to good effect here.
Danga de danga de dang - Sampson scores with a four punch combination!
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Light appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Light misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Light looks to land a right hand but Sampson moved out of range.#T3#
Light misses with a looping right.
No joy there for Sampson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Light throws a hook to the side of Sampson's head but Sampson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sloppy strikes from Sampson. Those never looked like landing.
Light misses with a hook. Sampson ducked under it nicely.
Despite the aggression on Sampson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sampson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Light is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Light changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sampson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sampson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sampson fails to land with a series of punches.
Sampson looks winded!
Danga de danga de dang - Sampson scores with a four punch combination!
Light has been working on his balance at Bang Bros Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Sampson.
Light misses with an uppercut.
Sampson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Light.#T4#
Sampson ducks under a wild hook from Light.
Light loads up on a big right hand but Sampson slips the punch.
Light closes the distance and clinches up with Sampson, looking for a takedown. Light pushes Sampson against the cage but Sampson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sampson throws a counter combo.
Light is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sampson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sampson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sampson misses with a few strikes there.
Light changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Light throws a looping overhand right but Sampson ducks down to avoid it.
Sampson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big left from Light misses.
Light looks to land a left hand but Sampson moved out of range nicely.
Sampson throws a combination. Light tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Sampson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sampson misses with a two punch combination.
#TD#
Light shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Light is working for a submission of some sort.
Sampson is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light wants to pass the guard but Sampson is defending well.
Sampson is trying to stand back up but Light is controlling him
#T1#
Light is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Sampson is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.#ES2#
Sampson bucks up and throws Light to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!#TD#
Light shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sampson's guard.
Light passes Sampson's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Light seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Light seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Light is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sampson defends it well. #T2#
Light stalling away here and it's allowed Sampson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Light prevents Sampson from getting back to his feet.
Light passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Light in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Sampson is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Corsair Light made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Rise of The Empire
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Romanov gets the takedown into side control.
Light is trying to improve his position.
Light trying to control but Romanov flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Light trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Romanov has the hooks in. Light is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Romanov is persistently looking for the submission but Light is defending it well.
Romanov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Light to escape the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light trying to control but not successfully.
Light manages to reverse the position and now he's in Romanov's guard. Nice work there by Light.
Light wants to control from the top but Romanov keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Romanov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Light is one step ahead there.
Light looking to pass the guard.
Light is pushing down on Romanov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Romanov is fighting to maintain full guard but Light has managed to sneak the leg through.
Light trying to control the action but Romanov is working from the bottom.
Romanov controlling the position for now.
Light is trying to control. Romanov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Romanov is trying to stand back up but Light is controlling him
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Romanov is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Light trying to control from half guard but Romanov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Romanov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Romanov working for a triangle but Light defends it easily.
Romanov wants to sweep but no luck.
Romanov keeping full guard, as Light tries to pass.
Romanov seems keen to control Light's posture.#T3##SUB2#
Romanov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Light trying to control but Romanov is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A right-left combo lands from Romanov. #TD2#
Romanov closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Romanov lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Light throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Romanov tries to stand but Light is controlling from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Romanov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Light has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Romanov has managed to get both his arms back between Light's legs - danger averted.
Romanov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Light swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Romanov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Romanov must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Light has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Romanov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Romanov wants to pass the guard but Light is keeping the position.
Light being controlled here, momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uri Romanov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Light misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Romanov pushes Light up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Romanov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Light regains guard immediately.
Romanov is stalling in the full guard. #SUB#
Romanov is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Light has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Romanov is looking to defend but Light has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Romanov! Light pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Romanov taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Corsair Light!
Corsair Light is the new featherweight champion!
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