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Event:
SSG 215 Banner vs Doe
Date: Oct 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 11 losses; Chicken Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Complex scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (2) vs (0) Destroyer
Destroyer slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Destroyer controls Complex momentarily but Complex frees himself. #SUB2#
Destroyer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Complex doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Complex manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Complex trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Complex wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Complex has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T1#
Destroyer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Destroyer keeping moving, preventing Complex from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Destroyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Complex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Destroyer's guard.
Destroyer controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Destroyer has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Complex is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Complex is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Complex is pressing down on Destroyer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Destroyer is holding on for now. #T3#
Destroyer wants to control but Complex is keeping busy.
Destroyer is not content to let Complex control the position.
Complex is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Complex is looking to advance position but Destroyer won't allow it. #T4#
Complex trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away.
Complex is thwarting Destroyer's attempts to control the position.
Complex trying to control the action but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer trying to hold on to Complex's head to control him but Complex postures up.
#SUB#
Complex is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T5#
Complex looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Complex is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex. #T6#
Complex is trying to control. Destroyer wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Complex wants to pass to mount but Destroyer is defending the position.
Complex sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T7#
Complex is looking to stall here but Destroyer recovers full guard.
Destroyer trying to control the position here.
Complex trying to control but Destroyer is working from the bottom.
Destroyer is looking to sweep but instead, Complex has passed into half guard.
#T8##SUB#
Complex is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Destroyer defends it well.
Complex trying to control from half guard but Destroyer is working away. #SUB#
Complex seems to be looking for submissions.
Destroyer is staying active underneath Complex, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T9#
Complex content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Complex is keen to just control but Destroyer is a slippery customer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Destroyer wants to control but Complex passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Complex (5) vs (0) Destroyer
Complex tries to move to mount but Destroyer blocks the move with his legs.
Complex is looking to take a break and control but Destroyer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Destroyer sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Complex is looking for a kimura but Destroyer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Complex to get the leverage.
Destroyer regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Destroyer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Destroyer looking for a sweep. Not yet Destroyer, not yet. #T11#
Complex forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Complex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Destroyer is just riding it out for now. Complex eventually gives up the hold.
Complex with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Destroyer is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Destroyer trying to control but Complex postures up.
#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Destroyer doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex.
Destroyer keeping control of the position. #T13#
Destroyer is not content to let Complex control the position.
Destroyer wants to control but Complex is keeping busy.
Complex wants to control but Destroyer is keeping him busy.
Destroyer tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg.
Destroyer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T14##SUB2#
Destroyer working for a triangle but Complex defends it easily.
Complex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex wants to control from the top but Destroyer keeps moving.
Destroyer is trying to keep Complex in close.
And that's the end of the fight!
Complex takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hero Complex made sure he mentioned Grunge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
SSG 200 Thumb vs Chai
Date: Sep 17, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Hero Complex! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Barkeep Quark!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Quark quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Complex (2) vs (0) Quark#SUB#
Complex is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Quark sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
Quark is pressing down on Complex's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Quark looking for subs off his back but Complex has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB#
Complex is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Quark is just riding it out for now. Complex eventually gives up the hold.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back.#T1#
Complex is thwarting Quark's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Quark looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Quark doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex. #T2##SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Quark tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #SUB#
Complex trying to work for an americana but Quark has managed to regain full guard.
Quark looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex trying to control but Quark is working from the bottom.
Complex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Quark is keeping the position for now. #T3##SUB2#
Quark is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Quark looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Quark has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Complex doesn't defend quickly enough and Quark has managed to lock this one up! Can Complex escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Quark on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Barkeep Quark!
During a confident post fight interview, Barkeep Quark thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
SSG 188 Banner vs Majere
Date: Aug 20, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Jon Rambo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Hero Complex!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Rambo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Complex has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Rambo clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Rambo (0) vs (4) Complex#SUB2#
Rambo preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Complex.
Rambo trying to control the hands but Complex won't let him. #SUB2#
Complex is looking for the choke from the back position but Rambo is controlling his hands well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Rambo is having to fend off submission attempts from Complex, who is looking to sink in the choke. Complex doesn't have the hooks in though and Rambo manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (2) vs (4) Complex
Rambo is pushing down on Complex's leg trying to pass to half guard. Complex is fighting to maintain full guard but Rambo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1##SUB#
Rambo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Complex is refusing to be controlled, as Rambo sits in half guard.
Complex gets full guard.
Complex wants to sweep here but Rambo controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing that Rambo has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rambo looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Rambo is stalling in the full guard.
Complex trying to keep a closed guard but Rambo is proving a slippery customer.
Rambo passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Rambo (5) vs (4) Complex
Complex is looking to regain half guard here but Rambo keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB#
Rambo thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3#
Rambo looking to control but instead Complex has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#SUB2#
Complex is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Rambo pulls his head out easily.
Complex is trying to control but can't.
Complex is doing well to control the position and prevent Rambo from advancing to side control.
Rambo prevents Complex from improving his position.#SUB#
Rambo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Complex defends it well. #T4#
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.
Complex tries to roll over but Rambo keeps him under control.#SUB#
Rambo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Complex is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done.
Rambo wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving.
Rambo passes Complex's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Complex is trying to maintain the position but Rambo is very close to passing his half guard.#T6#
Complex wants to get back to full guard.
Complex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rambo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rambo's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Rambo (5) vs (8) Complex
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Complex's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Our spies down at at Gym inform us that Complex has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2#
Complex looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Complex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#T7#
Rambo prevents Complex from getting a body triangle.#SUB2#
Rambo defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Complex's arms. #SUB2#
Complex patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Rambo manages to reverse the position and now he's in Complex's guard. Nice work there by Rambo.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Rambo (7) vs (8) Complex#SUB2#
Complex looking for a guillotine here but Rambo defends easily.
#T8#
Rambo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB2#
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Complex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T9#
Complex keeping moving, preventing Rambo from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Rambo is sitting in close to Complex's body. Complex has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Rambo is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Rambo is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Complex.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Hero Complex!
Hero Complex very nearly forgot to thank Grunge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Kim Park throws a jab but it's blocked by Complex.
Complex takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee Kim Park seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Complex looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Complex in particular looking to stall.
Kim Park is trying to stand up here but Complex is controlling him well.
Kim Park looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Complex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kim Park has managed to free his arm - good work.
Complex takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kim Park is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Complex wants to pass the guard but Kim Park is defending well. #T1#
Kim Park taking some punishment here, with Complex in his half guard.
Kim Park is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Complex is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kim Park doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Complex.
Kim Park pushes Complex off looking to stand but Complex dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB#
Kim Park is defending against the submission attempts here by Complex.
Kim Park is looking to escape.
Complex controlling the action here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Complex tries to pass to full mount but Kim Park defends it.
Kim Park tries to kick Complex off in order to stand up. Complex Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Complex is chipping away with strikes.
Kim Park is pushing Complex's head away, looking to escape. Complex manages to hold on to the position though.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Complex lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Complex controlling the position from side mount.
Kim Park bucks up and tries to throw Complex off but instead Complex has got his back!
Kim Park is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T3#
Complex scores with strikes from the back.
Complex controlling the position well here. Kim Park rolled but Complex kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Complex'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.
Kim Park is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Complex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Complex. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Kim Park trying to get back to his feet but Complex is in full control for now. #SUB#
Complex is persistently looking for the submission but Kim Park is defending it well.
#T4##SUB#
Complex is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Kim Park is trying to stand back up.
What can Kim Park do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Kim Park is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Kim Park is trying to escape but he's just digging himself into more trouble. Complex manages to sink in the hooks and gets a rear naked choke to end the fight in impressive fashion.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Complex!
Hero Complex took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Grunge Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Complex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Devereaux rushes Complex and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Devereaux successfully pulls guard.
Complex postures up.
Complex 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.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Devereaux has momentary wrist control but Complex slips an elbow through the middle.
Complex lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Complex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Complex seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Devereaux for as long as he can get away with.#T1#
Devereaux looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Complex not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Devereaux is looking for a triangle but Complex pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Complex got a little sloppy there for a moment and Devereaux has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Complex has managed to get both his arms back between Devereaux's legs - danger averted.
Complex connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Complex avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#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.
Complex is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Complex sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Devereaux's guard.
Complex lands with a punch from half guard.
Devereaux is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Complex is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Complex is controlling the pace.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Devereaux's temple. #T3#
Complex trying to control the action but Devereaux is working from the bottom.
Complex trying to control the pace.
Complex lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB2#
Devereaux actively working from the bottom here.
Devereaux on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Complex working the head and body with strikes.
Complex is thwarting Devereaux's attempts to control the position.
Devereaux wants to get back to full guard.
Complex is pressing down on Devereaux's thigh, looking to free his foot. Devereaux is holding on for now. #T4##SUB#
Devereaux is defending against the submission attempts here by Complex.
#SUB2#
Devereaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devereaux is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Complex seems to be looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devereaux has a hand on Complex's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Complex takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Complex tries to control but Devereaux wriggling away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Complex dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Devereaux looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux wants to clinch.
Devereaux tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devereaux moves in looking to clinch but Complex pushes him off.
Complex tries to counter with a takedown but Devereaux is quick to defend against it.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch but Complex swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Patrice Devereaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devereaux tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Complex manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Complex half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Complex moves out of range.
Complex circles away from the clinch attempt.
Devereaux fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devereaux tries to clinch up#TD#
and Complex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex 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.
Complex slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Devereaux has hold of Complex's hands but Complex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Complex has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Devereaux is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Devereaux looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Devereaux is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Complex scores with a couple of nice shots.
Complex seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Complex lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Devereaux tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg. #T2#
Complex winds up and cracks Devereaux with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Complex is nestled in close to Devereaux, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Devereaux wants to improve his position but Complex is controlling well.
#SUB#
Complex is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Devereaux has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Devereaux actively working from the bottom here.
Complex not doing much here.
Devereaux is trying to maintain the position but Complex is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Complex stalling.
Devereaux is staying active underneath Complex, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Devereaux tries to get to full guard but Complex has control of the leg.
Complex drops an elbow to the side of Devereaux's head.
Complex scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Complex is working for a submission of some sort.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Complex connects with a nice short shot to Devereaux's temple. #T4##SUB2#
Devereaux looking for submissions off his back.
Complex sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Complex seems to be working for a kimura but Devereaux defends the submission attempt.
Devereaux has hold of Complex's hands but Complex slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devereaux slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Complex dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Complex swats away the attempt to clinch by Devereaux.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereaux tries to close the distance and clinch up but Complex swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Devereaux tries to clinch but Complex is having none of it.
Devereaux fails in his attempt to clinch.
Devereaux is looking to clinch.
Complex changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Devereaux tries to clinch up but Complex circles away and keeps his distance.
Devereaux has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Devereaux looks to clinch #TD#
and Complex counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Complex postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Complex's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Complex has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Complex trying to control but Devereaux is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Devereaux escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Complex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex working some strikes from top position.
Devereaux manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Complex manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T1##SUB2#
Devereaux drops back, looking for a kneebar! Complex looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Complex looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Complex! #REVR##SUB#
Complex tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Devereaux is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Complex wants to control but Devereaux is keeping him busy.
Complex working away.
Devereaux is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Devereaux takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Devereaux tries to buck Complex off but Complex is having none of it.#SUB#
Complex tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Complex has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hero Complex is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devereaux gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Complex tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T3#
Devereaux tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Complex controlling from the full mount.
Devereaux is desperately trying to improve his position but Complex has a good base and remains in mount.
Complex takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Complex'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.
Devereaux is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Complex looking to control and managing it successfully.
Further stalling from Complex.
Complex continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Complex.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hero Complex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Complex, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hero Complex!
Hero Complex very nearly forgot to thank Grunge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Complex gets a takedown into half guard.
Pending looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#SUB#
Complex is trying for a kimura here. Pending looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Complex wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hero Complex!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Hero Complex made sure he mentioned Grunge Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
Grunge 67: Corduroy
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Complex 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.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Complex.
Complex lands a nice forearm strike.
Complex working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guy tries to bench press Complex off him but Complex keeps the position.
Guy tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Guy on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Guy tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Guy has left one of his arms exposed and Complex doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Guy screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Complex!
Hero Complex very nearly forgot to thank Grunge Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
Grunge 55: Venice Beach
Date: Jul 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Complex drives through with a takedown into guard.
Chandler knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Complex on the ground.
Chandler working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Complex.
Complex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
My spies in Marijuana Gardens inform me that Complex has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Complex scoring with some ground and pound.
Chandler utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Complex works over Chandler with some ground and pound from guard.
Complex missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Complex cracks Chandler with a solid left hand.
Complex has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Complex looking to pass the guard.
Complex sitting in guard here, content to control.
Complex's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Complex throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Complex controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Complex with a flurry of punches that miss. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Complex.
Chandler feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Complex closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Chandler quickly recovers to half guard.
Chandler pushes Complex off but Complex dives into side control.
#SUB2#
Complex is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Complex is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Chandler is trying to escape and Complex transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Chandler is forced to tap! Nice work there by Complex! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hero Complex!
A relieved looking Hero Complex thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
Grunge 51: Soundgarden
Date: Jun 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Complex looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Complex sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#TD2#
Holey bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Complex defending against the ground and pound.
Complex is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holey taking a break here but Complex is having none of it and regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T1##SUB#
Complex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holey in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Complex definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holey looking to pass the guard.
Holey wants to control from the top but Complex keeps moving. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holey should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2##SUB#
Complex is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Complex has control of Holey's left arm, preventing Holey from doing any damage.
Holey trying to control the position from guard on top but Complex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Complex had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holey defends it easily.
Holey must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3#
Complex looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Complex is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Holey wanted to stand there but Complex had control of the position. #SUB#
Complex looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holey stands and throws Complex's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T4#
Complex is looking for a sweep.
Holey wants to stand but Complex is controlling his arm.
Holey working away.
Holey trying to control the position but Complex is working away.
Holey working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Complex regains half guard.
Complex regains full guard. Nicely done.
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 Hero Complex will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Holey shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Complex eats them both and turns towards Holey to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#TD2#
Holey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Complex sprawls well initially but Holey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Holey trying to control the action but Complex is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Complex looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Holey trying to mount his opponent but Complex defends it.
Holey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holey is keen to just control but Complex is a slippery customer.#T1#
Complex is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Holey's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Holey's back!#SUB#
Complex has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Holey is defending well but eventually Complex manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Holey has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hero Complex!
During a confident post fight interview, Hero Complex thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Grunge 47: River of Deceit
Date: May 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Badger throws a low kick but Complex moves out of range easily.
Badger misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Complex counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Complex seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Badger is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Hero Complex!
Hero Complex seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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