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Event:
CMMA 39 Switzer vs Smith
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kool tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Kool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Summers misses its target.
Summers throws a hook to the side of Kool's head but Kool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kool's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slow jab from Summers misses its intended target.
Kool misses with a lunging right hand
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Kool shoots and misses
and Summers makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Summers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Summers throws a hook but Kool blocks it.#CL2#
Kool drives through and clinches with Summers against the cage.
Kool throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Summerss head. #T1##BC#
Summers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
TJ Kool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Summers throws a jab but it's blocked by Kool.
Kool slips a straight right by Summers.
Kool tries to clinch
and Summers counters with a left to the body.
Kool shoots and misses
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Summers throws a hook to the side of Kool's head but Kool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kool wants to clinch.#T2#
Kool shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Summers sprawls well. Summers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kool gets slowly back to his feet.
Jake Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Summers throws out the jab.
Summers keeps the fight on the outside.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kool. Summers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Summers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kool tries for a takedown but Summers sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A big right from Summers misses.
Kool tries to clinch up
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Kool misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Summers.
Kool closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice shot by Summers.
Kool tries to clinch up
and Summers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Summers swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#CL2#
and Kool holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kool lands a right hand that snaps the head of Summers backwards. #T4#
Kool misses with some punches.
Kool swings wildly with an uppercut but Summers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kool fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Summers is trying to force a seperation but Kool has the dominant position.
Summers misses with some punches.
Summers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kool is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kool tries to throw a body punch but Summers avoids it by throwing Kool back against the cage.
Kool is struggling to control the position.
Kool misses with a punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Kool drags the fight down to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Kool working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Summers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Summers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Summers knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kool on the ground.
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Kool is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Summers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kool closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kool is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Summers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jake Summers is winning the standup battle so far.
Summers takes a swing at Kool's ribcage but misses.
As Summers backs off Kool throws a huge counter combo but Summers manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool tries to clinch but Summers moves away
and Summers counters with a straight right hand.
Kool tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Summers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Kool closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Summers quickly recovers to half guard.
Kool missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T1#
Kool trying to control the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kool trying to control from half guard but Summers is working away. #SUB2#
Kool seems to be working for a kimura but Summers defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kool is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Summers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Summers is holding on to half guard well.
Kool tries to pass the half guard into mount. Summers knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Kool is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Kool is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3#
Summers avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kool.
Summers is looking for a sweep. Kool is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kool controlling the pace.
Kool works his way into side control.
Summers is letting Kool control him for a moment. #SUB2#
Kool tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kool has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Summers struggling a bit here.
Kool wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Kool taking a breather here. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fight stays on the outside here - Kool looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
TJ Kool 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Kool tries to clinch but Summers moves out of range.
Summers throwing a counter right hand but Kool manages to avoid it.
Kool waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Summers.
Summers was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kool rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Summers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Summers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kool doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers swats away the attempt to clinch by Kool.
Summers throwing a counter right hand but Kool manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Kool tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Summers counters with a series of strikes. Kool will be more careful next time no doubt. #T1##CL2#
Kool takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kool.
Kool wants to stall.
Kool fails to pull guard.
Jake Summers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Summers fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kool tries to clinch up but Summers circles away and keeps his distance.
Kool closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Summers counter with a right hand.
Kool tries to clinch up.
Summers is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kool can do to turn this around?
Summers throws a good cross that connects.
#T2#
Summers cracks Kool with a right hand to the side of the head.
Summers moves out of range of the strikes.
Jake Summers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kool is defended easily by Summers.
A big right from Summers misses.
Kool looks to clinch
and Summers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kool closes the distance looking to clinch
and Summers counters with a right hand to the body.
Summers circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Summers counter with a right hand. #T3#
Kool is looking to clinch.
It looked like Summers wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch but Summers swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kool shoots in for a double leg but Summers sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kool tries to clinch but fails miserably
enabling Summers to counter with a crisp jab.
Kool looks to clinch
and Summers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Summers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
As Kool looks to move away, Summers throws a big counter combo but Kool just gets out of the way.
Kool shoots for a double leg takedown but Summers sprawls well. He's pushed Kool's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Summers is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kool.
Summers sneaks back into half guard.#T4#
Summers trying to control but Kool postures up.
Summers holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Summers tries to roll over but Kool keeps him under control.
Kool thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Kool is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Summers has managed to free his arm - good work.
Summers keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Summers showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Summers 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Summers!
Jake Summers really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CMMA 31 Druggs vs Peieira
Date: Sep 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clemens leaves Kool with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Clemens was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Clemens throws out a loose jab but Kool uses good head movement to avoid it.
Clemens circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL2#
Kool closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC#
Clemens manages to break the clinch.
Kool avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Kool drives through and clinches with Clemens against the cage.
Kool's coach down at Paris & Sons Training Yard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kool's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Clemens throws a head punch that misses.
Kool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Kool is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Kool fails to land.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Clemens lands with a left to the head.
Kool misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kool is stalling here.
A body shot lands from Clemens.
Clemens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kool has Clemens pushed against the cage.
Kool has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Clemens after a bit of a struggle.
Clemens blocking some punches.
Clemens misses with a punch to the body.
Kool blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kool misses with the head strike.
Kool misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kool misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Clemens breaks the clinch.
Kool wants to clinch but Clemens slips to the side
and Clemens counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Clemens!
Kool ducks under a wild hook from Clemens.
A chopping leg kick lands by Clemens.
Clemens with the inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Clemens lands with a nice body kick.
Kool is looking to clinch but Clemens is avoiding it.
Clemens was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Kool gets a clinch.
Clemens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Clemens misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
A bit of stalling here from Kool.
Clemens lands a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clemens.
Kool stalls.
Clemens lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clemens. #BC#
Clemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clemens tries to land a body kick
and Kool counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Clemens throws a nice head kick!
Kool on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Clemens lands with an overhand left.
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!
Clemens throws the left hand but Kool avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Kool throws a poor cross that misses
and Clemens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been told by Clemens's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kool misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clemens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clemens misses with the combination.
Kool tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Kool has Clemens up against the cage in a clinch.
Clemens misses with some punches.
Kool swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kool can do to turn this around?
Clemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kool backwards.
Kool trying to control the position but instead, Clemens has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kool into the cage.#BC#
Clemens manages to break the clinch.
Clemens lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
TJ Kool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kool fails with an attempt to clinch.
Clemens thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Clemens lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Clemens misses the jab.
Kool closes the distance but Clemens moves to the side
and Clemens counters with a nice body shot.
Kool walks into a straight right hand from Clemens.#TD2#
Kool closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Clemens's guard.
Kool controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Kool wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Clemens, who protects the arm well. #T2#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Clemens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kool on the ground.#SUB2#
Kool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Kool thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Clemens tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3#
Kool advances nicely into full mount.
Kool tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kool wants to control the pace but Clemens is squirming around nicely. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Kool goes for an armbar but Clemens turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Clemens.
Kool seems keen to control Clemens's posture.
Kool keeping moving, preventing Clemens from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Clemens showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuel Clemens will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A clash of legs there as Kool blocks the low kick.#CL2#
Kool fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clemens, pushing him back against the cage.
Clemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Kool can't get the takedown.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Clemens.
Kool is trying to drag Clemens to the mat but Clemens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kool tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Clemens smiles and moves away.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of TJ Kool.
Kool moves to clinch but Clemens breaks away
and Clemens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool throws a series of punches but Clemens moves out of range.
Clemens tried to counter with a leg kick but Kool avoided it.
Kool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#T1#
Kool moves out of range of the strikes.
Kool tries to clinch up but Clemens circles away and keeps his distance.
Clemens half committed to a counter leg kick.
Clemens connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Clemens keeps the fight on the outside.
Kool with a lazy takedown attempt
and Clemens makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clemens scores with a head kick. Kool tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Clemens tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kool is able to avoid easily.
Kool walks forward, straight into a front kick from Clemens.
Samuel Clemens is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Clemens connects with a leg kick.
Clemens throws a head kick that misses.
Clemens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Kool has managed to clinch.
Samuel Clemens has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Clemens breaks the clinch.
Kool with a poor takedown
enabling Clemens to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Clemens misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Kool to counter with a crisp jab.
Kool on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Kool takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clemens paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Clemens is looking to counter with a body kick.#CL2#
Clemens tries to keep at a distance but Kool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kool tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Clemens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kool misses with a punch on the inside.
Clemens lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kool or not.
Clemens stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kool is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Clemens pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Samuel Clemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kool tries to pull guard but Clemens won't allow it.
#T4#
Kool tries to score a body lock takedown but Clemens shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Clemens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Clemens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Clemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kool tries to pull guard but Clemens forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kool wants a takedown but no success here.
TJ Kool has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kool takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clemens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Clemens prevents a takedown attempt there.
Clemens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Clemens lands with a short shot to the head.
Kool misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kool taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kool.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Clemens showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clemens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Clemens!
Samuel Clemens bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
CMMA 23 Hanski vs Pacula
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL#
Kool gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Vernon tries to stall but Kool uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The referee calls for Vernon to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kool misses with the head strike.
Kool has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vernon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Kool wants a takedown but no success here.
Kool lands a hook that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
Kool'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vernon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kool backwards.
Vernon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Kool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2#
Vernon breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Kool's head but Kool sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kool finds it's way round the side to connect with Vernon's head.
TJ Kool seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kool moves out of range as Vernon strikes.
Kool takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kool keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kool looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kool throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.#TD#
Kool looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Vernon!#SUB#
Kool has hold of Vernon's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Vernon seems comfortable defending it but Kool has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Vernon is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Vernon is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Kool couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). TJ Kool!
A very excited looking TJ Kool 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:
CMMA 16 De Vries vs Peieira
Date: Jul 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tonon moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Kool throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tonon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tonon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kool but Kool pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tonon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Kool tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Damian Tonon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tonon is looking for a takedown.
TJ Kool has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Damian Tonon.#TD2#
Tonon has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Kool regains guard immediately.
Tonon trying to control but Kool is working from the bottom. #T1#
Tonon passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tonon trying to control the position but Kool is working away. #SUB2#
Tonon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kool rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tonon's guard! Nice work there by Kool!
Kool is pushing down on Tonon's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tonon is fighting to maintain full guard but Kool has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kool is trying to control the action in half guard but Tonon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tonon trying to hold on to Kool's head to control him but Kool postures up.
#T2#
Tonon regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tonon lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kool definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tonon wants to pass the guard but Kool is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tonon trying to control the position from guard on top but Kool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kool is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Kool got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tonon has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kool has managed to get both his arms back between Tonon's legs - danger averted.
Kool is stalling in the full guard.
Kool trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tonon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Tonon working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kool doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tonon is tightening it up a little... Kool has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kool reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kool taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tonon!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Damian Tonon! |
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Event:
CMMA 9 145lbs Title
Date: Jun 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kool misses the jab.
Rodriguez looks to land a body kick but Kool moved away.
Kool swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kool goes for a double leg but Rodriguez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Rodriguez continues to drive forward.
Rodriguez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A punch lands to the side of Kool 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kool tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rodriguez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kool's knee momentarily.
Rodriguez throws an overhand right that lands on Kool's shoulder, as Kool tries to avoid the shot.
Rodriguez cracks Kool with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Rodriguez changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Kool throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rodriguez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kool. Kool circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kool ducks under a wild hook from Rodriguez.#CL#
Rodriguez tries to keep at a distance but Kool has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kool jumps guard but Rodriguez stands there with Kool around his waist. Kool gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kool stalling in the clinch but Rodriguez improves position. #TD#
Kool lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1#
Kool wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rodriguez keeps working.
Kool seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kool trying to pass the guard but Rodriguez defending well.
Rodriguez is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kool is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rodriguez has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Rodriguez tries to land a front kick but Kool steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#TD#
Kool closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kool controls the position from side control.#SUB#
Kool goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rodriguez rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kool's guard! Nice work there by Rodriguez! #T3#
Kool keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
Rodriguez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kool. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kool pulls Rodriguez in close to prevent any damage.
Rodriguez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kool is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#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.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Kool is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kool has Rodriguez pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kool has his foot on Rodriguez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rodriguez works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Kool is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rodriguez defends well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kool is pulling down on Rodriguez's head. It's preventing any offense from Rodriguez, at least for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryan Rodriguez will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Nice uppercut there from Rodriguez.
Kool on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A slow jab from Rodriguez misses its intended target.
Rodriguez lands a jab to the head.
Rodriguez connects with the punch.
Kool gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kool takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rodriguez lands a body shot.
#TD#
Kool closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kool lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kool trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Kool passes into half guard. #T1#
Kool is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Rodriguez tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kool has advanced to mount. Uh oh. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kool controlling from mount.
Kool tries to control but Rodriguez wriggling away.
Rodriguez is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Kool has control of Rodriguez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Rodriguez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T3#
Kool controlling his opponent.
Rodriguez has given up his back.
Kool is looking to control Rodriguez but Rodriguez is wriggling around and keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Kool is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rodriguez defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Kool has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kool throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage. #SUB#
Kool working for a choke but Rodriguez is defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kool has the hooks in. Rodriguez 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.
That was a close second round but I would say that TJ Kool will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Kool moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
Rodriguez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kool fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Kool blocks it.
Kool wants to land a leg kick but Rodriguez is out of range.
Rodriguez tries to work over Kool's front leg with a kick but Kool checks it.
Kool tries to clinch but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Kool fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a big shot that misses.
Rodriguez looks to score with a jab to the body but Kool is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kool tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rodriguez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kool wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Rodriguez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Kool has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Rodriguez breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Kool moves into the clinch.#T1#
Kool tries to stall but Rodriguez uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rodriguez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kool is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TJ Kool. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez prevents a takedown attempt there.
#TD#
Kool works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Rodriguez holds on and takes a little breather.
Rodriguez is continuing to stall.
Kool trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Rodriguez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kool slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rodriguez tries to buck Kool off but Kool is having none of it.#SUB#
Kool tries for a kimura but Rodriguez is defending well.
Rodriguez prevents Kool from moving into mount. #T3#
Rodriguez is trying to improve his position.
Kool is staying tight to Rodriguez's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Rodriguez tries to buck Kool off but Kool is having none of it.
Kool moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryan Rodriguez seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kool fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rodriguez throws a hook but Kool avoids it easily.#CL#
Kool instigates a clinch.
Kool stalling the fight.
Rodriguez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Rodriguez manages to break the clinch.
Rodriguez takes a swing at Kool's ribcage but misses.
Kool shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Rodriguez counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rodriguez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kool.
Nice body punch from Rodriguez.
Rodriguez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rodriguez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kool tries to clinch there but Rodriguez circles away.
Kool tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rodriguez manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kool is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rodriguez throws a jab but it's blocked by Kool.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Rodriguez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rodriguez 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Rodriguez! |
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Event:
Sucker Punch 170# CSS RD1
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Cardozo fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Kool counters with a takedown into side control. #SUB2#
Cardozo throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Kool was waiting for it though - now Cardozo's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Cardozo is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Kool!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). TJ Kool!
Our winner, TJ Kool, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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