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Event:
CMMA 32 Platt vs Chop
Date: Sep 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Armstrong clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Armstrong pulls Gulyas into guard.
Gulyas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gulyas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gulyas keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Armstrong's head.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Armstrong is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Gulyas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gulyas controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gulyas working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Armstrong.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gulyas 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.#T1#
Gulyas has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up.
Gulyas looking to control.
Armstrong sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SU2#
Armstrong stands up and waves to Gulyas to follow him.
No luck for Gulyas with that takedown attempt.
We've been told by Gulyas's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Armstrong clinches up against the cage.#T3##TD2#
Armstrong has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Gulyas clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Armstrong trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gulyas doesn't escape. #SUB2#
Armstrong working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Gulyas is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Armstrong has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Gulyas taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). George Armstrong! |
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Event:
CMMA 24 Platt vs Oakley
Date: Aug 16, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheryshev, as that shot connected.
Cheryshev catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Armstrong dives in and grabs Cheryshev's left leg, looking for a takedown. Cheryshev pushes down on Armstrong's head and hops out.
Armstrong takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cheryshev cracks Armstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cheryshev lands with a straight right. Armstrong didn't see that one coming.
Cheryshev lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheryshev stuffs the takedown attempt from Armstrong. Armstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
Cheryshev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Armstrong under the eye.
Cheryshev connects with a 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!
Nice uppercut lands for Cheryshev. That snapped Armstrong's head back.
Cheryshev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Armstrong takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice uppercut there from Cheryshev.
A punch lands to the side of Armstrong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cheryshev lands a jab.#T1#
Cheryshev with a jab.
Armstrong looks to clinch
and Cheryshev counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Cheryshev there.
Armstrong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cheryshev counters with a straight right hand.
Andreii Cheryshev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Armstrong.
The crowd cheers as Cheryshev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Armstrong doesn't seem phased though.
Cheryshev works Armstrong's body with a nice hook.
Armstrong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cheryshev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheryshev connects with a single shot there.
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!
Armstrong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Armstrong has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Cheryshev scores with a three punch combo!
Cheryshev cracks Armstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cheryshev connects with a right hand. Armstrong shakes it off.
Armstrong looks winded!
Armstrong moves forwards but Cheryshev connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Cheryshev dips to his left and cracks Armstrong with an uppercut!#ROC#Armstrong is rocked!#T2#
Cheryshev scores with a shot to the body.
Armstrong shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cheryshev but Cheryshev pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cheryshev scores with a shot to the body.
Cheryshev connects with a body shot.
Cheryshev scores with a hook to the body. Armstrong takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the liver by Cheryshev. Beautiful body shot.
Andreii Cheryshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheryshev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cheryshev scores with a jab to the body.
A lazy left from Cheryshev finds it's target.
Cheryshev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Andreii Cheryshev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A lazy left from Cheryshev finds it's target.
Cheryshev cracks Armstrong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Armstrong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3#
Cheryshev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A lazy left from Cheryshev finds it's target.
Cheryshev is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheryshev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cheryshev lands with a nice body punch.
Cheryshev connects with a combination that backs up Armstrong into the cage. Cheryshev lands a flurry of punches that gets past Armstrong's guard. Armstrong is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Cheryshev bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andreii Cheryshev! |
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Event:
CMMA 17 Branca vs Long
Date: Jul 19, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Old Young gets a clinch. #BC2#
Old Young manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Old Young has taken the fight to the clinch.
Armstrong stalling in the clinch but Old Young improves position. #TD2#
Old Young has picked Armstrong up - he's going for a ride! Old Young dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Still in half guard, Old Young seems content to control.#SU2#
Old Young stands up and beckons Armstrong to join him on the feet. #CL2#
Old Young instigates a clinch.
Armstrong is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Old Young is keeping busy.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Old Young to keep the fight standing.#BC2#
Old Young pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Old Young scores with a head kick. Armstrong tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Old Young avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
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!#CL2#
Old Young rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Old Young changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Armstrong fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Old Young gets a double leg takedown into Armstrong's guard.
Old Young looks winded!
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
Armstrong is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Old Young postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Armstrong is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Old Young, into his guard. #REVR#
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Old Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Old Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
Old Young controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Old Young has a closed guard, preventing Armstrong from standing up. #ES2#
Old Young uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Armstrong is looking to clinch.
Kid Old Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Armstrong is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Old Young gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Old Young.
Armstrong is trying to pull guard but Old Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Old Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Armstrong doesn't manage to clinch there - Old Young circles away.
Old Young swats away the attempt to clinch by Armstrong.
Old Young shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Armstrong as he avoids it easily. #CL2#
Old Young moves into the clinch.
Old Young is looking for a takedown.
George Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kid Old Young.
Old Young prevents Armstrong from breaking the clinch.#TD2#
Old Young has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Armstrong content to stall in guard here.
Armstrong throwing strikes but missing. #T4##SUB2#
Old Young has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Armstrong is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Old Young.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A lull in the action here.
Old Young takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
We've been informed that Old Young has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SU#
Armstrong decides to stand up, so the ref orders Old Young to his feet.
Armstrong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Old Young paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Armstrong shoots in but Old Young avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kid Old Young dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Old Young closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Armstrong is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Armstrong wants to get back to striking at distance but Old Young won't allow it.
Old Young tries for a takedown. No joy.
Old Young is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Armstrong to keep the fight standing.
A short body shot lands from Old Young as the two fighters clinch.
#TD#
Armstrong drags the fight down to the ground.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Old Young tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Old Young gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Old Young is looking to slow Armstrong down with leg kicks.
Old Young is breathing heavily.#TD#
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Armstrong seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Old Young is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). George Armstrong! |
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Event:
CMMA 5 Gracie vs Steiner
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Physicist goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Physicist lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Armstrong throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Physicist counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Physicist's coach down at XceL Elite Striking and Conditioning was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Physicist's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Armstrong swings away with a body shot that misses
#KD2#
and Physicist counters with a crisp one two that drops Armstrong! Physicist thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Armstrong to his feet! Armstrong is in big trouble!#ROC2#Armstrong is rocked!#CL2#
Physicist has taken the fight to the clinch.
Physicist is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#BC2#
Physicist breaks the clinch.
Armstrong closes the distance and clinches up with Physicist, looking for a takedown. Armstrong pushes Physicist against the cage but Physicist circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Physicist lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Physicist takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Armstrong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Physicist.
Physicist moves out of range of the body kick from Armstrong.
#CL2#
Physicist rushes Armstrong and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Physicist breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Armstrong moves in looking to clinch but Physicist pushes him off.#T1##CL2#
Physicist pushes Armstrong up against the cage in a clinch.
Armstrong wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Physicist lands a hook to the side of the head.
Physicist digs a right hand into Armstrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Armstrong's gas tank.
Armstrong tries to pull guard but Physicist forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Physicist lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Armstrong is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Physicist manages to break the clinch.
Physicist lands a high kick!
#KD2#
Physicist lands a big head kick that sends Armstrong tumbling to the mat! Physicist takes a step backwards and waves Armstrong back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Armstrong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Physicist scores with a kick to the body.
Armstrong seems to have got his legs back now.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Physicist! Armstrong is backing up but he can't get away as Physicist lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Armstrong and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Particle Physicist! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Armstrong wants to clinch.
Armstrong decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Armstrong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Makhmudov with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Armstrong is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Makhmudov trying to control but Armstrong postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmudov is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong trying to mount his opponent but Makhmudov defends it.
Makhmudov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Armstrong scores with a couple of nice shots.
Armstrong is controlling the pace.
Armstrong looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Makhmudov is staying active underneath Armstrong, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Makhmudov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Armstrong winds up and cracks Makhmudov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Armstrong keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Armstrong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Armstrong sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Makhmudov is looking for a sweep. Armstrong is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Makhmudov is looking to control Armstrong's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Makhmudov avoid being mounted?
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Armstrong shoots for a takedown but Makhmudov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Makhmudov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Armstrong paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makhmudov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Makhmudov counter with a right hand.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makhmudov lands with a kick to the temple. Armstrong shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Makhmudov cracks Armstrong with an open hand slap.
Armstrong tries to clinch but Makhmudov moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Armstrong lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Makhmudov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Makhmudov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A shot to the liver by Makhmudov. Beautiful body shot.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makhmudov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Makhmudov shoots in but Armstrong avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makhmudov looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Armstrong closes the distance looking to clinch
and Makhmudov counters with a left and a right that stings Armstrong.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arslanbek Makhmudov will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Armstrong lands with a kick to the temple. Makhmudov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
No luck with that takedown attempt from Makhmudov.
Makhmudov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Makhmudov drives through with a takedown into Armstrong's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Armstrong has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Makhmudov has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Makhmudov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Armstrong avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makhmudov lands an elbow that stopped Armstrong in his tracks for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Makhmudov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Armstrong is trying to force a seperation but Makhmudov has the dominant position.
Makhmudov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Armstrong leaves Makhmudov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Armstrong half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
George Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arslanbek Makhmudov.
Makhmudov is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Armstrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Makhmudov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Armstrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Armstrong is defended easily by Makhmudov.
Makhmudov forces Armstrong back against the cage and clinches.
Armstrong letting Makhmudov take a breather here.
Armstrong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Makhmudov regains guard immediately.
Makhmudov can't keep his opponent in guard - Armstrong advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Armstrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Armstrong working the head and body with strikes.
Makhmudov tries to kick Armstrong off but Armstrong keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Armstrong looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Armstrong lands strikes from half guard.
Armstrong controlling the action here.
Makhmudov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Armstrong. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Armstrong slips a nice elbow through Makhmudov's hands, connecting with Makhmudov's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Makhmudov tries to get to full guard but Armstrong has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Armstrong in particular looking to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Armstrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Makhmudov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Armstrong dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Makhmudov avoids the head kick by Armstrong.
Armstrong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Armstrong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhmudov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Armstrong trying to control the position from guard on top but Makhmudov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Armstrong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makhmudov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Makhmudov looking for a sweep. Not yet Makhmudov, not yet.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Armstrong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhmudov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Armstrong is fending him off so far but Makhmudov persists. Nope, Armstrong circles away and we're back to standing.
Makhmudov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makhmudov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Armstrong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Armstrong gets a double leg takedown into Makhmudov's guard.
Makhmudov is looking to stand back up but Armstrong counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Makhmudov.
Armstrong frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Makhmudov is working to get back to half guard.
Armstrong with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Armstrong controlling from the full mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong working for a submission but Makhmudov is keeping him at bay.
Armstrong wants to finish this one by submission but Makhmudov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Armstrong.
Armstrong is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Makhmudov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Makhmudov shrugs it off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Armstrong content just to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Makhmudov wants to control but Armstrong is having none of it.
Armstrong working Makhmudov over with strikes here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makhmudov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Armstrong controlling from mount.
Makhmudov tries to control the position but Armstrong now has his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Armstrong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Armstrong 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Armstrong! |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; George Armstrong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kurt Angular!
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Angular scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Armstrong (0) vs (2) Angular
Angular prevents Armstrong from improving his position.
Angular perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Angular is trying to control. Armstrong wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Armstrong wants to control but Angular is keeping busy.
Angular is working for a kimura but Armstrong is defending it quite comfortably.
Angular trying to control from Armstrong's half guard. Armstrong has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Angular's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (2) vs (2) Angular
Angular controls Armstrong momentarily but Armstrong frees himself.
Armstrong wants to control from the top but Angular keeps moving.
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Angular looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Angular should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong looking to pass the guard.
Angular looking to hit a scissor sweep but Armstrong is one step ahead there.
Armstrong pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angular is keeping the position for now.
Angular managing to control the position.
Angular is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Armstrong is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Angular has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Armstrong can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Armstrong looking to sit in guard and control but Angular gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (2) vs (4) Angular
Angular must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Angular 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.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angular pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Armstrong is keeping the position for now.
Angular controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Armstrong keeping full guard, as Angular tries to pass.
Angular advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Armstrong (2) vs (7) Angular
Angular is trying to get an arm triangle but Armstrong is defending well.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Angular working away.
Armstrong is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Angular's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Armstrong slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Angular is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Angular's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Angular.
Angular pushes down on Armstrong's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Armstrong is looking to improve his position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angular works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Armstrong (2) vs (10) Angular
Angular controlling from mount.
Armstrong tries to control the position but Angular now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Armstrong (2) vs (13) Angular
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Angular working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Angular controls the position.
Angular looking to break Armstrong's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Armstrong remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Angular will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Angular biding his time, controlling Armstrong.
A lull in the action here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Angular is persistently looking for the submission but Armstrong is defending it well.
Angular is trying to stick to Armstrong's back but Armstrong is turning into Angular. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Angular's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Armstrong. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (4) vs (13) Angular
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Angular has control of Armstrong's left arm, preventing Armstrong from doing any damage.
Armstrong trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Angular is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Armstrong is fighting to break Angular's control of his arms but Angular is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angular is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Armstrong trying to control but Angular is working from the bottom.
Armstrong trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Angular is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Armstrong defends well.
Angular seems keen to control Armstrong's posture.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Angular working for submissions but it's allowed Armstrong to get to half guard.
Angular trying to control here.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Angular tries to roll over but Armstrong keeps him under control.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
Angular is positioning himself well to prevent Armstrong advancing to mount.
Angular is trying to maintain the position but Armstrong is very close to passing his half guard.
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to pass to full mount but Angular defends it.
Angular is trying to control but can't.
Armstrong trying to advance position but Angular counters by regaining guard.
Angular bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Armstrong's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Armstrong (4) vs (15) Angular
Angular is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Armstrong being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angular wins on points by 15 to 4. |
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Event:
TWGC 29 (265lbs, D3): Hilo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Apr 17, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between George Armstrong (ranked 5166 p4p, 0 weight class) and Byron Chadwick (ranked 5244 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; George Armstrong! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Byron Chadwick!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Armstrong scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Armstrong (4) vs (0) Chadwick
Armstrong staying calm.
Armstrong is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chadwick knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong tries to move to mount but Chadwick blocks the move with his legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chadwick being controlled for a moment.
Chadwick is looking for a sweep.
Chadwick wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Armstrong has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chadwick's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chadwick is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Armstrong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). George Armstrong! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Kambala misses with a takedown attempt - Armstrong sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#TD2#
Kambala looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kambala throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Armstrong pushes Kambala off looking to stand but Kambala dives back in and keeps control.
Armstrong gets back to full guard.
Armstrong working a defensive guard here.
Armstrong might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kambala looking to sit in guard and control but Armstrong gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Armstrong advances position into side control!#T1#
Kambala stops Armstrong from passing to mount.
Armstrong controlling from side mount.
Armstrong has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Armstrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kambala being controlled for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Armstrong is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Kambala looks calm but he's in trouble here. Armstrong gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Kambala is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Armstrong lets go of the hold and Kambala can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George Armstrong!
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