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Event:
GC 369 Kaupens vs Karuso
Date: Nov 07, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Thurny is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Washington 's half guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Washington manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Thurny trying to control but Washington is working from the bottom. Thurny controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB# Washington has his feet on Thurny's thighs here. He's pushed Thurny 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! Thurny screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Washington ! |
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Event:
GC 365 Takeda vs Kaupens
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Washington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. A slapping leg kick lands for Viscara.
#TD# Washington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Viscara with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Viscara on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Washington seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Washington has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. Washington moves into full mount! Viscara won't be happy about that! Washington working the ground and pound effectively.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Washington content just to control the position here. Viscara is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1# Viscara wants to hold on but Washington pushes him away. Washington lands a nice shot to the head. The referee warns Viscara that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Viscara is trying to escape the mount.
Washington scoring with strikes but Viscara is staying in there. Washington tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. Washington connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Viscara wants to control but Washington is having none of it.#SUB# Washington is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Viscara is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Max Washington ! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
#R1# The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2# Lauzon gets a double leg takedown into Washington 's guard. Lauzon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Washington is keeping the position for now. Lauzon wants to control from the top but Washington keeps moving. Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Washington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Lauzon pulls Washington in close to his closed guard and prevents Washington from doing any damage or advancing position. Lauzon wants to improve his position but instead Washington has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lauzon is trying to control but can't.
#T1# Washington is looking to take a break and control but Lauzon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lauzon wants to get back to full guard. Lauzon has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Washington is working away from the top position though. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Washington working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon trying to hold on to Washington 's head to control him but Washington postures up.
#SUB# Washington is looking for a kimura but Lauzon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Washington to get the leverage. #T2# Lauzon wants to control but Washington is keeping busy.
Washington is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Washington looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lauzon with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB# Washington is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lauzon has managed to free his arm - good work. Still in half guard, Washington seems content to control. Lauzon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3# Lauzon gets back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Washington wants to control from the top but Lauzon keeps moving. Lauzon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Washington is breathing heavily. Lauzon is trying to control the position but Washington postures up. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL# Washington pushes Lauzon up against the cage in a clinch. Lauzon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lauzon tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Washington just stands there and leans against the cage.#T4# Washington gets underhooks to prevent Lauzon's takedown attempt.
Max Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lauzon.#TD2# Lauzon gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB2# Lauzon is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Washington defends it well. Washington trying to hold on to Lauzon's head to control him but Lauzon postures up.
Lauzon is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lauzon looks to score some points with some ground and pound. The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Max Washington will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2# Washington tries to keep at a distance but Lauzon has taken the fight into the clinch. Washington avoiding damage as Lauzon throws knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut. Lauzon looking to slow down the pace here. Still in the clinch, Washington scores with a nice short uppercut. Lauzon throws a head punch that misses. Lauzon is looking to take this one to the mat. Washington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lauzon backwards. Lauzon is working for takedown but Washington is calmly controlling the position for now. Lauzon prevents a body shot from Washington . Washington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
Lauzon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lauzon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lauzon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1# Lauzon can't get the takedown.
Max Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lauzon. Washington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Washington is working for takedown but Lauzon is calmly controlling the position for now. Washington prevents a body shot from Lauzon. Lauzon tries to pull guard but Washington forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Washington blocking some punches.
Washington managing to block the knees to the body from Lauzon.
#TD# Washington has hold of one of Lauzon's legs. Lauzon is fighting the takedown attempt but Washington gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Washington trying to control the position from guard on top but Lauzon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lauzon controls Washington momentarily but Washington frees himself. Washington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2# Lauzon escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Washington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2# Lauzon is pulling down on Washington 's head. It's preventing any offense from Washington , at least for the moment. Lauzon trying to keep a closed guard but Washington is proving a slippery customer.
Washington won't allow Lauzon to sweep him here. #T3# Washington postures up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2# Lauzon moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2# Lauzon wants the takedown. Washington is fighting it off but Lauzon persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Washington 's guard against the cage. Lauzon looking to sit in guard and control but Washington gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Washington postures up.
Lauzon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2# Lauzon has his foot on Washington 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Washington works his way back into a safe position though.#T4# Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Lauzon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lauzon keeping moving, preventing Washington from controlling successfully. Lauzon is trying to control the position but Washington postures up. Max Washington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Washington pushing down on Lauzon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Lauzon trying to control but Washington postures up.
Washington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Washington dominated that second round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3# Lauzon lands a high kick!
#CL2# Lauzon takes the fight into the clinch. Lauzon tries to stall but Washington uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lauzon avoiding damage.
Washington looking to stall.
Lauzon drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Max Washington has scored more points in the clinch so far. Lauzon is trying to pull guard but Washington has him pressed against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lauzon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Washington prevents it.
Max Washington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Beau Lauzon. Lauzon tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lauzon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Washington tries for a takedown but Lauzon manages to get underhooks.
Lauzon is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2# Lauzon gets control of Washington 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lauzon will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Washington 's corner is telling him to maintain position. Washington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lauzon's guard. Washington is trying to control the action in half guard but Lauzon is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Washington trying to mount his opponent but Lauzon defends it. Lauzon is looking to improve his position.
Lauzon manages to get to full guard.
Lauzon wants to sweep but no luck. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Lauzon working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Lauzon working for a triangle but Washington defends it easily.
Washington chips away with some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lauzon wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Washington is now in half guard. Lauzon is pressing down on Washington 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3# Lauzon has Washington pulled in close to control his posture. Lauzon 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. Washington engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Washington cracks Lauzon with a solid left hand. Washington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lauzon swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2# Lauzon is looking to cinch up a triangle. Washington throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lauzon's body to avoid the submission. Lauzon has instead reached around Washington 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lauzon arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Beau Lauzon! As Beau Lauzon got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I just want to say good luck to all my training partners who are competing in TWGC this week, Jesse Pinkman, TimFlo, and Gregorz Gorski!'. |
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