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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Destroyer instigates a clinch. #BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destroyer throws a shot to the body.
Destroyer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
Destroyer blocks a head kick by Kent.
Kent throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Destroyer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Destroyer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kent was well out of range. Poor timing from Destroyer.
Kent cracks Destroyer with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kent throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Kent closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kent is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kent blocks the strikes from Destroyer.
Kent thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Destroyer's head.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
Destroyer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Destroyer.#T2#
Destroyer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kent in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Destroyer is controlling Kent's posture.
Kent trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Destroyer wants to stand but Kent is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Destroyer misses the shot to the body.
Kent throws a fast counter high kick but Destroyer manages to duck under it in time.
Kent lands a nice looking kick to the body. Destroyer takes a step back to recover. #T3#
Destroyer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kent lands with a nice body kick.
Destroyer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kent throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Destroyer is looking to wear down Kent with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kent scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Destroyer doesn't seem bothered though.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Kent.
Destroyer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Destroyer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
Kent closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Destroyer did well to prevent Kent getting side control.
Destroyer has one foot on Kent's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent looks to land a body kick but Destroyer moved away.
Kent misses with a kick to the body.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer looks to land a right hand but Kent moved out of range.
Kent raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#CL#
Destroyer moves into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Kent will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kent tries a head kick but it misses.
Destroyer is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
James Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Destroyer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Kent seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kent throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and Destroyer counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Destroyer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Destroyer is pressed up against the cage. Kent has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Destroyer down to the mat. Destroyer avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kent is looking to land body kicks.
Kent throws a body punch but Destroyer moves out of range.
Destroyer tries to counter by clinching up but Kent breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Destroyer tried to score with a low kick but Kent checks it.#CL#
Destroyer darts in and clinches Kent up against the cage.
Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.
Kent changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Destroyer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chicken Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kent.
Kent uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Destroyer.
Kent throws a fast counter high kick but Destroyer manages to duck under it in time.#TD#
Destroyer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kent to the mat! Kent manages to get full guard.
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Destroyer tries to free his leg and advance position but Kent is retaining full guard. #T2#
Destroyer looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kent looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kent lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Kent throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kent throws an elbow that misses. Destroyer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kent's guard. Nice move by Destroyer!#REVR#
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Destroyer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Destroyer slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Destroyer trying to control the position from guard on top but Kent is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Destroyer throws a big right hand that misses. #SU#
Destroyer stands up and waves to Kent to follow him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kent looks to score with a jab to the body but Destroyer is just out of range.
It looked like Destroyer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kent.
Destroyer looks to score with a jab to the body but Kent is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chicken Destroyer dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Destroyer lands a nice hook to Kent's body. Kent takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Destroyer avoids the head kick by Kent.
A counter left hand to the body from Destroyer misses its target.
Destroyer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kent paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Destroyer moves out of range of the body kick from Kent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destroyer tries to land knees in the clinch but Kent avoids the damage to the body.
Kent drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#T1#
Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Destroyer is defending well.
Destroyer scores with a shot to the side of Kent's head.
Destroyer slows down the pace here.
Kent is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Destroyer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Chicken Destroyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Kent.
Kent is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kent is trying to drag Destroyer to the mat but Destroyer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Destroyer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kent or not. #T2#
Kent tries for a takedown but Destroyer manages to get underhooks.
Kent is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Destroyer is defending well.
Kent has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Destroyer after a bit of a struggle.
Kent wants to take the fight to the mat but Destroyer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kent takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kent goes for a takedown in the clinch but Destroyer prevents it.
#BC#
Destroyer breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A head kick by Kent misses
and Destroyer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Destroyer is defended easily by Kent.#T3#
Destroyer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kent manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Destroyer misses its intended target.
Kent throws a sloppy head kick and Destroyer moves out of range easily.
Destroyer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Destroyer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kent tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Destroyer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kent can do to turn this around?
Destroyer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kent misses with a head kick.
#T4#
Destroyer connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Destroyer shoots in but no luck this time.
Kent misses with a low kick.
Destroyer tries to counter with a takedown but Kent is quick to defend against it.
Kent bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donk. Destroyer catches Kent right on the button with a cross.#ROC#Kent is rocked!
Destroyer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kent is still on wobbly legs! Can Destroyer finish him?
Destroyer connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Destroyer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Destroyer lands with a good body shot.
You can see that Kent has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Kent chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Destroyer can pounce on him.
Destroyer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Destroyer lands an uppercut, right on the button! Kent tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chicken Destroyer!
Our winner, Chicken Destroyer, 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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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Atanase Teodor! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; James Kent!
The judges for this bout are Shirou Masuda, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Kent shoots in looking for a takedown but Teodor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kent's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Kent shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Teodor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Teodor (0) vs (2) Kent
Kent 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.
Kent trying to control but Teodor is working from the bottom.
Teodor pulls Kent in close to prevent any damage.
Teodor keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kent being controlled here momentarily.
Kent not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Teodor is controlling Kent's posture.
Teodor keeping moving, preventing Kent from controlling successfully.
Teodor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Teodor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Teodor (2) vs (2) Kent
Teodor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kent tries to roll over but Teodor keeps him under control.#T2#
Teodor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Teodor moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Kent. Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (5) vs (2) Kent
Teodor controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Kent sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T4#
Teodor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Teodor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kent knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Teodor is controlling the pace.
#T5#
Kent won't allow Teodor to pass to mount.
Teodor looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kent wants to control but Teodor is keeping busy.
Kent is looking to improve his position.
Kent has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Teodor is controlling the pace.
#T6#
Kent wants to improve his position but Teodor is controlling well.
Kent trying to control here.
#T7#
Teodor not doing much here.
Kent trying to get back to full guard but Teodor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Teodor (8) vs (2) Kent#T8#
Teodor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T9#
Teodor'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.
Teodor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10##T11#
Kent is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Teodor controlling his opponent.
Teodor with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Teodor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kent is wriggling around trying to escape.
Teodor controlling from the full mount. #T13#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Teodor.
Kent is desperately trying to improve his position but Teodor has a good base and remains in mount.
Teodor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Teodor.#T14#
Kent wants to control but Teodor is having none of it.
Teodor controlling the pace for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Teodor takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Our winner, Atanase Teodor, 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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Event:
TWGC 33 (170lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; James Kent! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Hornby!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Kent gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kent (2) vs (0) Hornby
Kent takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hornby looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kent works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Kent (5) vs (0) Hornby
Hornby tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Kent is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Hornby is trying to escape and Kent transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Hornby is forced to tap! Nice work there by Kent! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kent!
Our winner, James Kent, 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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Event:
KoF: GC HW
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Cavalcante blocks a jab.
Cavalcante is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kent.
Kent throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kent is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cavalcante.
Kent misses with a right hand #TD#
and Cavalcante counters with a takedown into side control.
Cavalcante works to advance to full mount. Kent defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Cavalcante fails to move to back control. #SUB#
Cavalcante is working for a guillotine from mount but Kent frees his head quite easily.
Cavalcante wants to take his opponent's back but Kent doesn't allow it.
Kent tries to hold on but Cavalcante pushes him away. #SUB#
Cavalcante moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kent has worked his arm free - good work by Kent!
Kent sneaks back into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Kent is defending against the submission attempts here by Cavalcante.
#ES2#
Kent has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cavalcante is on him like a limpet, forcing Kent back against the cage.
Kent lands a left hand.
Cavalcante has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kent is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cavalcante blocks the elbow strike.
Kent misses with a punch on the inside.
Kent goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kent scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Cavalcante blocks the elbow strike.
Kent misses with a knee strike.
#TD#
Cavalcante gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Kent has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cavalcante is on him like a limpet, forcing Kent back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kent tries to throw a body punch but Cavalcante avoids it by throwing Kent back against the cage.
Cavalcante tries to pull guard but Kent won't allow it.
Kent is struggling to control the position.
Kent misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kent pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kent misses with an elbow over the top.
Cavalcante fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Goncalo Cavalcante. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kent lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #TD#
Cavalcante pulls Kent into guard.
#T3##SUB#
Cavalcante throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Kent escapes and throws Cavalcante's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Cavalcante is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kent off and has taken his back!#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cavalcante tightening his grip on Kent, looking for the choke.
Kent is keeping busy.
Kent manages to reverse the position and now he's in Cavalcante's guard. Nice work there by Kent.
#SUB#
Cavalcante working for a triangle but Kent defends it easily.
Kent preventing the sweep. #T4#
Cavalcante is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Cavalcante isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kent stacks Cavalcante on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kent!
Cavalcante manages to get back to half guard.
Cavalcante trying to hold on to Kent's head to control him but Kent postures up.
Kent prevents Cavalcante from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cavalcante is defending against the submission attempts here by Kent.
#SUB#
Cavalcante looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Kent dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Kent just misses with a punch to the body.
Kent throws a head kick but Cavalcante moves out of range.
Kent throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Kent misses #TD#
and Cavalcante counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kent! #SUB#
Cavalcante tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Cavalcante has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Cavalcante is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Kent is trying to escape and Cavalcante transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Kent is forced to tap! Nice work there by Cavalcante! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Goncalo Cavalcante! |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XXX
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kent jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Almeida misses with a takedown attempt - Kent sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kent. Almeida does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kent lands a lovely overhand right.
BOOM! Kent lands a beautiful left hook that drops Almeida. Almeida tries to recover but Kent is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Almeida lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Kent!
After winning the bout, James Kent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW GC XVIII
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Kent fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sterling manages to avoid it.
Sterling unleashes a big counter combination but Kent bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sterling looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kent thumps Sterling with a low kick.
Kent throws a low kick but Sterling avoids it.#KD#
Kent cracks Sterling with an uppercut from hell and Sterling crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Kent's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
#ROC#Sterling is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Sterling working for submissions but it's allowed Kent to get to half guard.
Sterling is still in real trouble! Can Kent finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kent works his way into side control. #SUB#
Kent has an Americana. Sterling didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Kent is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Kent hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). James Kent!
After winning the bout, James Kent thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
KoF:IW Golden Claws XV NYE
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Kent scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James Kent seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammer avoids the head kick by Kent.
Hammer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kent fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kent connects with an inside leg kick.
Kent looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hammer is looking for a counter combo.
Hammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL2#
Kent drives through and clinches with Hammer against the cage.
Hammer is trying to pull guard but Kent has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kent lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Johnny Hammer has been cut.
Kent keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kent pushes Hammer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kent lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kent. #T1#
Kent works on Hammer's body with a couple of short punches.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kent comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #ROC2#Hammer is rocked!
Kent is working Hammer over against the cage.
Hammer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kent lands an elbow just above Hammer 's eye.
Oh Hammer is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kent lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hammer backwards.
Hammer tries to circle away but Kent has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer seems to have got his legs back now.
Kent lands an elbow inside that Hammer shrugs off.
Hammer wants to break free but Kent has control.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Kent has double underhooks.
Kent lands an elbow that stopped Hammer in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#Johnny Hammer's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Kent has the Thai plumb, controlling the head nicely. He loads up with a big knee to the head and Hammer goes down! Kent pounces into side control - this one could be over soon!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kent remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kent's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2##SUB2#
Kent wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hammer, who protects the arm well.
Kent wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Kent works to advance to full mount. Hammer defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kent controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Kent is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Hammer is surviving well by controlling Kent's body position as best he can. #SUB2#
Kent goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hammer is on top in guard.
#T3#
Kent is controlling Hammer's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Hammer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Kent working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Kent is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.#SUB2#
Hammer wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Kent's closed guard. He's half up but Kent has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Kent pivots and extends the arm, Hammer falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Kent! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). James Kent!
Johnny Hammer was interviewed post fight and said 'I just want to thank my sponsors, my fans and my family for the unwavering support.'. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D4): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Paolo Oliveira! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; James Kent!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Kent drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oliveira (0) vs (2) Kent#SUB#
Oliveira is looking for a triangle but Kent pushes his legs off easily.
Oliveira keeping full guard, as Kent tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kent wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Kent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oliveira swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Oliveira looking for a guillotine here but Kent defends easily.
#SUB#
Oliveira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kent doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kent manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T1##SUB#
Oliveira escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kent gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kent trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Kent avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kent pushing down on Oliveira's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2##SUB2#
Kent seems to be working for a kimura but Oliveira defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kent is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Oliveira has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kent trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
Kent moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oliveira (0) vs (5) Kent
Kent trying to control the action but Oliveira is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Kent tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Oliveira sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Oliveira looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Oliveira is staying active underneath Kent, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kent is thwarting Oliveira's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Kent is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Oliveira works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kent wants to pass the guard but Oliveira is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kent sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Oliveira has his feet on Kent's thighs here. He's pushed Kent off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Kent screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Paolo Oliveira! |
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