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Event:
MMATycoon 1 Year <3
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
Thumper Impala really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 164.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Smashy Cartwright was cancelled.
So, because the bout was cancelled, Smashy Cartwright retains his title. |
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Event:
SSSD 35: Trump/Fury
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Impala has managed to clinch.
Paulssen is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Paulssen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Paulssen takes a knee right on the jaw!
Stalling in the clinch from Impala .
Paulssen is trying to push Impala away but Impala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short right from Impala .
We've been hearing reports that Paulssen has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A short uppercut from Impala .
Paulssen is looking for a takedown.
Impala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Impala with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Impala lands a knee to the head.
#TD#
Paulssen pulls guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paulssen wants to sweep here but Impala controlling him for the moment.
Paulssen is trying to keep Impala in close.
Paulssen is controlling Impala 's posture.
Paulssen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Impala . #T1#
Paulssen looking to control.
Paulssen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Impala working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#SUB#
Paulssen is looking for a triangle but Impala pushes his legs off easily.
Impala postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB#
Paulssen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Impala gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Impala is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Paulssen has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Impala is looking to defend but Paulssen has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Impala ! Paulssen pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Impala taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karlssen Paulssen!
In his post fight interview, Karlssen Paulssen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Thumper Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'Well Ill go recoup and figure it out for the next one. '. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Las Vegas Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jimmy Knapp! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Thumper Impala !
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Knapp tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knapp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Impala pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Knapp.#CL#
Knapp moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala wants to take the fight to the mat but Knapp manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Impala gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Impala wants to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp feinted with a counter takedown.
Impala keeps the fight on the outside.
Impala wants to counter the offense by Knapp and move into the clinch position.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Impala fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Knapp clinches with his opponent.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
#T2#
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Knapp is defending well.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala pushes Knapp up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Impala is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#T3#
Knapp goes for a takedown attempt but Impala pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Knapp has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Impala after a bit of a struggle.
Impala goes for a takedown in the clinch but Knapp prevents it.
Knapp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala has closed the distance and engaged Knapp in a clinch.
Knapp is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is looking to take this one to the mat.
Knapp is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Impala is defending well.
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Knapp pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Knapp clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the cage.#T4#
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knapp drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Impala gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Impala tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Impala .
Knapp wants to take the fight to the mat but Impala manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T5#
Knapp gets underhooks to prevent Impala 's takedown attempt.
Knapp can't get the takedown.
Impala changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Knapp fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Impala looks winded!
Knapp tries to clinch up but Impala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
Impala rushes Knapp and presses him up against the cage.
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp wants a takedown but no success here.
Impala gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Impala is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Knapp has Impala pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Impala manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Impala avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T6#
Impala is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Knapp gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Impala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Impala moves into the clinch.
Knapp goes for a takedown in the clinch but Impala prevents it.
Knapp tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Knapp is working for takedown but Impala is calmly controlling the position for now.
Impala stops a takedown attempt from Knapp.
Knapp looking for a takedown.
Impala has Knapp pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Knapp manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Knapp tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Knapp gets a nice trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Knapp (2) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to free his trapped foot but Impala is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Impala is trying to get back to full guard.#T7##SUB2#
Impala is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Knapp pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Knapp is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Knapp sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Knapp seems to be looking for submissions.
Knapp not doing much here.
#T8#
Impala is concentrating on defense, preventing Knapp from advancing position.
Knapp passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Impala ! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (5) vs (0) Impala
Knapp wants to control the pace but Impala is squirming around nicely.
Impala stops Knapp from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it. #T9##SUB#
Knapp looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Impala is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Impala wants to control but Knapp is having none of it.#T10##SUB#
Knapp working for a submission but Impala is keeping him at bay.
Knapp seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Impala is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Knapp is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Impala defends it well. #SUB#
Knapp is trying to work for a kimura but Impala is defending well.
#SUB#
Knapp is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T11#
Impala is looking for a sweep. Knapp is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knapp wants to pass to mount but Impala is defending the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Knapp in particular looking to stall.#SUB#
Knapp is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Impala sees it coming and defends easily.
Impala is not content to let Knapp control the position.
Impala tries to roll over but Knapp keeps him under control.
Impala felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Knapp passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Knapp (8) vs (0) Impala #T12#
Knapp avoids the attempt from Impala to control.
Knapp fails to take his opponent's back.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala tries to reverse the position but Knapp maintains control.
Knapp trying to control but Impala is having none of it.
Knapp is looking to work his way around to Impala 's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T13#
Impala wants to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.#SUB#
Knapp working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Knapp content just to control the position here.
Impala keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Knapp looking to control and managing it successfully.
Impala tries to hold on but Knapp pushes him away.
Impala is desperately trying to improve his position but Knapp has a good base and remains in mount.#T14##SUB#
Knapp with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
#SUB#
Knapp goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Impala turns into him and now he's in Knapp's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Knapp (8) vs (2) Impala
Knapp 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.
Knapp is trying to control the position but Impala postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Impala trying to control but Knapp is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knapp takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
Thumper Impala spoke after the fight, saying 'awww man off to retirement i go for reals i work at the gym to no gains, and 0-7 just says it all. '. |
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Event:
SSSD 22
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Longo throws a leg kick but Impala moved away.
Good leg kick by Impala .
Longo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Impala takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A head kick misses from Impala .
Longo closes the distance and clinches up with Impala , looking for a takedown. Longo pushes Impala against the cage but Impala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Impala tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Longo tries to counter with a takedown but Impala is quick to defend against it.
Nice takedown defense from Impala . No joy for Longo on that attempt.
Impala pulls out of a head kick attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Longo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Longo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longo looks for a takedown but Impala sprawls well.
Impala fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Impala closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Impala tries to throw a body punch but Longo avoids it by throwing Impala back against the cage.
Longo prevents a body shot from Impala . #T1#
Longo is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Longo fails to pull guard.
Impala lands a right hand.
Impala is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#TD#
Longo gets control of Impala 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Longo will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Impala works over Longo with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala looking to pass the guard.
Impala is looking to work some ground and pound but Longo has wrist control.#SUB#
Longo is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Impala has his hands clasped together but Longo extends and breaks Impala 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Longo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). David Longo!
Thumper Impala was interviewed post fight and said 'awww man off to retirement i go'. |
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Event:
SSSD 14: Kirin vs Struve
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Glass throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Impala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#It looks like Mr Glass has been cut.
Glass throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Impala 's waist but Impala gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Glass off to one side.
A little jabbing left from Impala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Glass swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Impala looks to land a left hand but Glass moved out of range nicely.
Impala throws a lazy right hand but Glass sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A cross from Glass lands.
Glass finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Impala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
Impala pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glass shoots for a takedown but Impala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Glass misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Glass.
A shot to the liver by Glass. Beautiful body shot.#T1#
The fighters circling - Impala throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Impala fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Impala forces Glass back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Impala pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Impala tries to score a power double leg takedown but Glass sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Impala somewhat.
Glass looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Impala swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Glass counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Glass.
Glass is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Glass controls from within his opponent's guard.
Glass throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#T3#
Glass controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Glass is looking to clinch.
Glass slips under a jab from Impala .
Glass attempts a counter takedown but Impala avoids it well and moves away.
Glass displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Impala throws out the jab.
We've been informed that Impala has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Glass slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Impala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Impala tries to clinch #TD#
and Glass counters with a takedown into side control.
Impala tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Glass looking to take Impala 's back but Impala rolls and after a scramble, Impala ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Impala to escape a tricky position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Glass bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Impala 's guard. #REVR#
Glass not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Impala really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glass. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mr Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Glass's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Glass staying out of range there.
Impala takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Impala misses. #CL2#
Impala gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Impala pressing his opponent against the cage.
Glass blocks the elbow strike.
Impala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Impala is stalling here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Glass creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Impala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Glass leaves Impala with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Impala connects with a jab.
Impala tries to clinch up but Glass circles away and keeps his distance.
Glass half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Impala is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Glass's half guard.
Glass tries to kick Impala off in order to stand up. Impala Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Glass can't do much from the bottom here.
Glass has one of Impala 's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Glass is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Mr Glass overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
Impala trying to control the action but Glass is working from the bottom.
Glass is looking for a sweep. Impala is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glass works his way to full guard. Good work.
Glass pulls Impala in close to prevent any damage.
Glass continues to stall.
Glass manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Impala manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Glass showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Glass prevents Impala from getting back to his feet.
Glass showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
No luck for Glass with that takedown attempt.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Impala steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Glass.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mr Glass will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mr Glass's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Impala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Glass manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Glass drops down looking for a counter takedown but Impala sprawls and moves away.
Glass bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glass feinted with a counter takedown.
Glass looks to land a combination but Impala avoids it well.
Glass fails with the takedown
and Impala counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Impala misses the jab.
Thumper Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Impala tries to land knees in the clinch but Glass avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Glass blocks it with crossed arms.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Glass slowing the pace effectively.#T1#
Impala goes for a takedown attempt but Glass pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Impala looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Glass throws a predictable looking body shot
and Impala counters with a left to the body.
Impala tries to clinch but Glass moves out of range.
Glass feinted with a counter takedown.
Glass jabs at Impala 's body.#CL2#
Impala moves into the clinch successfully.
Glass is trying to pull guard but Impala has him pressed against the cage.
Impala prevents Glass from breaking the clinch.
Glass working hard to break the clinch.
Glass tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Impala avoids it.
Impala is pressed up against the cage. Glass has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Impala down to the mat. Impala avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mr Glass. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Impala has closed the distance and engaged Glass in a clinch.
#T2##BC#
Glass breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Impala rushes Glass and presses him up against the cage.
Glass tries to pull guard but Impala holds him up against the cage and eventually Glass drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Glass tightens his grip and picks Impala up, before dumping him to the ground. Impala manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Impala manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Glass avoiding damage as Impala throws knees to the body.
Impala is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Impala manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#T3#
Glass has Impala pressed against the cage, preventing Impala from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Glass is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Impala to keep the fight standing.#BC#
Glass breaks the clinch.
Mr Glass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Glass feints and as Impala raises his hands in defense, Glass changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Impala keeping full guard, as Glass tries to pass.
Glass pushing down on Impala 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Impala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#SUB#
Glass is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glass wants to pass the guard but Impala is defending well. #T4#
Impala tries to get to full guard but Glass has control of the leg.
Thumper Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Impala wants to get back to his feet.
Glass not doing much here.
Glass is thwarting Impala 's attempts to control the position.
Mr Glass is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glass content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Thumper Impala .
I think Glass 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 John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Glass!
Mr Glass tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
The defeated Thumper Impala had this to say: 'awww man off to retirement i go'. |
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Event:
SSSD 11: Vurris vs Nwaoge 3
Date: Apr 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Zhang shoots in for a double leg but Impala sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Impala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Impala - that will leave a mark!
Impala dives in and grabs Zhang's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhang pushes down on Impala 's head and hops out.
Impala shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Impala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhang dips to his left and cracks Impala with an uppercut!
Zhang tries to clinch there but Impala circles away.
Impala tries to counter with a clinch but Zhang shakes him off and moves away.
Zhang tries to clinch up but Impala circles away and keeps his distance.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhang struggles to land a body shot inside as Impala controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang is pressed up against the cage. Impala has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhang down to the mat. Zhang avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Zhang as Impala shoots in.
Tao Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumper Impala .#TD#
Zhang closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Impala wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Impala stops Zhang from passing to mount.
Zhang fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Impala is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Impala can't do much from the bottom here.
Impala is trying to buck Zhang off.
An elbow from Zhang crashes against the mat.
#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.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Impala tries to improve position but can't.
Zhang taking a breather here.
Impala manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zhang's best efforts.
Zhang prevents Impala from standing back up.
#T3#
Well, if Zhang is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Impala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhang somewhat.
Impala fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhang misses with a takedown attempt - Impala sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zhang checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zhang tries to bum rush Impala with a series of wild strikes but Impala uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Impala is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Some bone on bone action there as Zhang checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Impala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhang appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#CL#
Zhang moves into the clinch successfully.
#T4#
Zhang content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zhang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Impala gets underhooks to prevent Zhang's takedown attempt.
Impala is trying to pull guard but Zhang turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Impala . #BC#
Zhang escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zhang moves into the clinch successfully.
Zhang tries to score a body lock takedown but Impala shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#BC#
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thumper Impala seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhang is looking to clinch but Impala is avoiding it.
#CL#
Zhang closes the distance and pushes Impala back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhang is trying to pull guard but Impala has him pressed against the cage.
Zhang landing knees to the body.
#TD2#
Impala gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zhang manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tao Zhang will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
We've been told by Zhang's head coaches at Cozad MMA Tokyo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zhang darts in looking for a takedown but Impala gets double underhooks and turns Zhang into the cage. #TD2#
Impala manages to pull guard.
Tao Zhang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zhang trying to control the position from guard on top but Impala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Impala controls Zhang momentarily but Zhang frees himself.
Zhang controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhang wants to control from the top but Impala keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang won't allow Impala to get back to his feet. #T1#
Zhang tries to stand but Impala is controlling from the bottom.
Impala wants to stand but Zhang is controlling the position.
Impala tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhang shoots in looking for a takedown. Impala tries to sprawl out of it but Zhang keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Impala manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zhang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tao Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Zhang clinches with his opponent.
Zhang fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Zhang prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch.
Impala wants to clinch.
Zhang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Impala manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Impala . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Impala .
Impala with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zhang counters with a slapping leg kick.
Impala is breathing heavily.
Zhang looks for a takedown but Impala sprawls well.
Zhang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Impala throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhang. #T3#
Impala doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Zhang counters by moving into the clinch.
Zhang tries for a takedown but Impala manages to get underhooks.
#BC#
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zhang moves into the clinch.
Zhang stalls.
Zhang is trying to pull guard but Impala turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#BC#
Zhang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Some wild striking there from Impala .
Zhang throws a head kick that half lands.
#CL2#
Impala drives through and clinches with Zhang against the cage.
#T4##BC#
Zhang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tao Zhang is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zhang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zhang throws a nice head kick!
Zhang looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Impala is fending him off so far but Zhang persists. Nope, Impala circles away and we're back to standing.
Thumper Impala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Impala shoots in for a takedown but Zhang shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Impala throws a chopping leg kick but Zhang manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Impala misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Impala stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhang. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet.
Zhang shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Impala defends it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tao Zhang will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zhang pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Impala looks to land a combination but Zhang avoids it well.
Impala throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Impala sprawls well. Impala wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet.
Impala fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Impala misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like Zhang was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Impala misses with a takedown attempt - Zhang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Impala takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhang darts in looking for a takedown but Impala gets double underhooks and turns Zhang into the cage.
Zhang avoiding damage.
#T1##TD#
Zhang jumps guard.
Impala trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhang is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhang is trying to control the position but Impala postures up.
Impala landing with the ground and pound.
Zhang on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zhang tries to get out of the position.
Impala throwing strikes but missing.
Impala missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zhang tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Impala avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Impala wants to control from the top but Zhang keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T2##SUB#
Zhang is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Impala trying to control but Zhang is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhang ducks under a wild hook from Impala .
Impala fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Impala misses with a low kick.
Impala throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhang's waist but Zhang gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Impala off to one side.
Tao Zhang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thumper Impala .
Zhang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zhang shoots in for a takedown but Impala shows good takedown defense.
Zhang throws a lazy head kick
and Impala makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T3#
Zhang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Impala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Impala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Impala checks the leg kick.
Zhang connects with a jab.
Impala misses with a looping right.
Zhang shoots for a takedown but Impala saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD#
Zhang darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Impala makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Zhang tries to clinch up.
As Zhang backs off Impala throws a huge counter combo but Zhang manages to avoid it all.#T4#
Zhang tries to clinch up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Impala swats away the attempt to clinch by Zhang.
Zhang stuffs the takedown.
Impala throws a leg kick but Zhang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Impala .
Impala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zhang swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Thumper Impala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Impala but Impala pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good work by Zhang as he checks the leg kick.
Zhang is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tao Zhang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Impala circles away from the clinch attempt
and Impala counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight!
Thumper Impala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhang 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tao Zhang! |
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Event:
SSSD 7
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Impala shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Impala was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Neer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Neer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Neer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Impala pulls his head out easily.
Neer holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Neer landing a few short strikes.
Neer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Impala slips a nice elbow through Neer's hands, connecting with Neer's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neer is trying is best to control the position here.
Neer is continuing to stall.
Neer wants to get back to full guard but Impala has passed into side control.
Neer is looking to regain half guard here but Impala keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
Neer manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Neer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Neer wants to get back to full guard.
Neer regains full guard. Nicely done.
Impala preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Neer pushes a forearm under Impala 's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Impala is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Briet Neer!
Briet Neer tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SSSD 5
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Impala on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Alrashed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alrashed stuffs the takedown attempt from Impala . Impala gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alrashed.
Alrashed lands with a nice body punch.
Alrashed lands an overhand right.
Alrashed connects with a crisp jab. #ROC#Impala is rocked!
Alrashed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alrashed steps in with a hook that catches Impala right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alrashed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Impala looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakan Alrashed! |
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Event:
C4 - The Sixth
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impala misses the shot to the body.
Impala looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Impala slips under a jab.
Impala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Forsberg clinches up with Impala and pushes him back against the cage.
Forsberg misses with some punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Impala has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Still in the clinch, Forsberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Forsberg working aggressively here.
Forsberg tries to throw a body punch but Impala avoids it by throwing Forsberg back against the cage.
Impala looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Impala prevents a body shot from Forsberg.
Forsberg has a couple of punches blocked by Impala .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Forsberg lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've been hearing that Forsberg has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#SUB#
Forsberg is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Forsberg throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Forsberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Forsberg lands with a punch from half guard.
Impala on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Forsberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Impala with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Forsberg is trying for a kimura here. Impala looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Forsberg wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gustav Forsberg! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impala misses with a double jab.
A nice side step and Sterling releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Sterling shoots in and gets a takedown into Impala 's guard.#SU2#
Sterling stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Impala moves to clinch but Sterling breaks away
and Sterling counters with a two punch combo.
Impala misses with a body shot.
Impala throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Sterling counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sterling prevents Impala from getting back to his feet. #SUB2#
Sterling drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Impala manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sterling has Impala in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Sterling looking for a triangle here. Impala is fighting it but it looks tight! Sterling pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Impala is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Hakeem Sterling! |
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