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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 2
Date: Oct 09, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apolinario shoots in but no luck this time.
Apolinario with a lazy takedown attempt #TD#
and Flynn counters with a takedown into side control.
Apolinario looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Flynn is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Apolinario has escaped the position, nice work there.
Flynn trying to control the position but Apolinario is working away.
Apolinario prevents Flynn from improving position.
Apolinario is looking for a sweep.
Flynn advances nicely into full mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn fails to take his opponent's back.
Apolinario is trying desperately to improve position.
Flynn controlling the pace for now. #T1##SUB#
Flynn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Apolinario is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Apolinario and Flynn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Apolinario tries to bench press Flynn off him but Flynn keeps the position.
Flynn is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Apolinario will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#SUB#
Flynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Apolinario is looking to regain half guard here but Flynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Apolinario can't do much from the bottom here. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apolinario is looking to reverse the position.
Flynn advances to mount.
Apolinario is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Apolinario is controlling an arm, preventing Flynn from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Flynn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Flynn prevents Apolinario from getting the reversal.
Flynn looking to control but Apolinario is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3#
Flynn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Apolinario is in real trouble.
Good control from Flynn.
Apolinario tries to break free.
#SUB#
Flynn looking for the choke but no joy.
Flynn is hanging on to Apolinario's back as he tries to escape.
Apolinario staying busy and making it hard for Flynn to control.
You can see the frustration on Apolinario's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T4#
Flynn is looking to control Apolinario but Apolinario is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Flynn has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Apolinario's body.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apolinario trying to control but not successfully. #SUB#
Flynn looking to break Apolinario's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Apolinario remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Flynn will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Apolinario wants to escape the position.
#SUB#
Flynn is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Apolinario has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Apolinario defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Apolinario wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Flynn 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#
Apolinario shoots in but Flynn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Flynn throwing a counter right hand but Apolinario manages to avoid it.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Apolinario enables Flynn to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Apolinario manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Apolinario has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Flynn is looking to defend but Apolinario has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Flynn! Apolinario pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Flynn taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Joao Apolinario! |
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Event:
The Island Season 11, 170 lbs, Round 1
Date: Oct 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Olsen.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Olsen is defended easily by Flynn.
Flynn misses with an uppercut. Olsen saw that one coming.
Flynn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD#
Olsen drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Olsen has gone for a leg lock! Flynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Olsen's guard.#REVB#
Flynn wants to control from the top but Olsen keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn passes into half guard.
Olsen wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Flynn tries to pass the half guard into mount. Olsen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Olsen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Olsen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Flynn slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Flynn tries to pass to full mount but Olsen defends it.
Olsen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Olsen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Olsen being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Olsen is pulling down on Flynn's head. It's preventing any offense from Flynn, at least for the moment.#T3#
Olsen is trying to keep Flynn in close.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Olsen fails with a takedown attempt.
Flynn throws out a counter right but Olsen avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Olsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Olsen tries to clinch up.
Flynn changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A slow jab from Flynn misses its intended target.
Nice sprawl there from Flynn as Olsen shoots in.
Flynn throws out a loose jab but Olsen uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Flynn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Olsen's guard.#T4#
Flynn trying to control but Olsen is working from the bottom.
Flynn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Olsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Olsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flynn defends it easily.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn seems to be working for a kimura but Olsen defends the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Flynn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Flynn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Olsen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've been informed that Flynn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#TD2#
Flynn shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Olsen manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Flynn advances position into side control!
Flynn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Olsen gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Flynn is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Flynn is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Olsen has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Olsen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Flynn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Flynn's back!#SUB#
Olsen is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Flynn is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Flynn is still trying to improve position.
Flynn keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Olsen has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #T2#
Flynn manages to reverse the position and now he's in Olsen's guard. Nice work there by Flynn.
Olsen keeping full guard, as Flynn tries to pass. #SUB#
Olsen looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Olsen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Flynn is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Olsen keeping moving, preventing Flynn from controlling successfully.
Flynn is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Flynn sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Olsen's guard. #SUB2#
Flynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#T4#
Flynn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Olsen tries to control Flynn's body but Flynn pushes him off. Olsen squirms to his side and now Flynn has his back!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Olsen trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Flynn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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##TD#
Flynn gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olsen to score an easy takedown into full guard.#SUB2#
Flynn working for submissions but it's allowed Olsen to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Olsen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T1##SUB#
Olsen is working for a kimura but Flynn is defending it quite comfortably.
Olsen trying to control the action but Flynn is working from the bottom. #T2#
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.
Olsen looks to land a strike but Flynn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Flynn trying to keep a closed guard but Olsen is proving a slippery customer.
Olsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Flynn is looking for a triangle but Olsen pushes his legs off easily.
Flynn wants to improve his position but instead Olsen has moved into half guard.
Shane Flynn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Flynn moves into full guard.
#T3#
Flynn controls Olsen momentarily but Olsen frees himself.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
Olsen pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Flynn has Olsen pulled in close to control his posture. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn keeping full guard, as Olsen tries to pass.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Flynn looking to control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Flynn.
Olsen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Johan Olsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Olsen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Flynn.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johan Olsen.
Well Flynn has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Shane Flynn!
Shane Flynn wins by unanimous decision! |
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Event:
Island Brawls 30
Date: Aug 01, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Mulder defends it nicely.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Flynn enables Mulder to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Flynn manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB#
Flynn looking for subs off his back but Mulder has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Mulder is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Flynn defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flynn is pressing down on Mulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Mulder pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Mulder stalling away here and it's allowed Flynn to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Flynn 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.
Mulder works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Mulder is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Flynn trying to control here.
Mulder tries to pass to full mount but Flynn defends it. #T2#
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.
Flynn has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Flynn is looking to control Mulder's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Flynn avoid being mounted?
Mulder passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Flynn!
Flynn is trying to escape the mount.
#T3#
Mulder fails to advance to Flynn's back.
Flynn can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Mulder jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Flynn manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Flynn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mulder is trying to control the action in half guard but Flynn is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Flynn is looking to improve his position.
Mulder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T4#
Flynn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mulder is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mulder looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Flynn moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Flynn bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mulder's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelis Mulder dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Mulder stuffs the takedown.
Mulder misses with a hook. Flynn ducked under it nicely. #TD2#
Mulder scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Flynn tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Flynn might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Flynn gets full guard.#SUB#
Flynn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder stands and throws Flynn's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
Flynn regains half guard.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
Flynn keeping moving, preventing Mulder from controlling successfully.
Flynn wants to sweep but no luck.
Mulder pushing down on Flynn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Flynn makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Flynn.
Mulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2#
Flynn manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mulder's best efforts.
Flynn tries to roll over but Mulder keeps him under control.
Nelis Mulder has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Mulder seems to be working for a kimura but Flynn defends the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Flynn manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mulder is pushing down on Flynn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Flynn is fighting to maintain full guard but Mulder has managed to sneak the leg through.
Mulder wants to pass the guard but Flynn is defending well.
Flynn is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Flynn is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mulder pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Mulder is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Flynn doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mulder.
Flynn gets back to full guard.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Flynn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mulder is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Mulder got a little sloppy there for a moment and Flynn has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mulder has managed to get both his arms back between Flynn's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Mulder drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Flynn dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Flynn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nelis Mulder showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Mulder stuffs the takedown.
Flynn shoots for a takedown but Mulder saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Flynn scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Flynn passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Mulder!
Mulder can't escape the position.
Flynn wants to take his opponent's back but instead Mulder manages to regain half guard.
Mulder moves into full guard.
Mulder wants to sweep here but Flynn controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulder working a defensive guard here.
#T1##SUB2#
Mulder is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.#SUB#
Flynn has gone for a leg lock! Mulder slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flynn's guard.#REVB#
Mulder passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T2##SUB2#
Mulder tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mulder has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Flynn is trying to get back to half guard.
Flynn prevents Mulder from moving into mount.
Flynn gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #SUB2#
Mulder goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Flynn is on top in guard.
#T3##SUB2#
Mulder has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Flynn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Mulder looking for a guillotine here but Flynn defends easily.
Flynn wants to pass the guard but Mulder is keeping the position.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Flynn trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Flynn looking to pass the guard.
Mulder bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Flynn's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Flynn had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mulder defends it easily.
Flynn looking for a sweep. Not yet Flynn, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nelis Mulder.
Well Mulder has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nelis Mulder!
Nelis Mulder decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
Island Brawls 23.5
Date: Jul 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flynn slips a straight right by Mandingo.
Flynn misses with a wild body shot.
Mandingo throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Flynn decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mandingo's guard.
Flynn passes Mandingo's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Flynn uses his free foot to push down on Mandingo's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mandingo.
Flynn wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mandingo is looking to get to half guard.
Mandingo prevents Flynn from taking his back.#SUB#
Flynn is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Mandingo is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Flynn! |
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