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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kazimierz fails with the takedown.#TD#
Fourteen scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kazimierz is in trouble now - Fourteen has advanced to mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz is working to get back to half guard.
Kazimierz slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back.
Fourteen wants to take a breather but Kazimierz is having none of it. #T1#
Kazimierz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Fourteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Kazimierz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kazimierz has his hands clasped together around Fourteen's back. He's all about the action.
Kazimierz's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fourteen is trying to control. Kazimierz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kazimierz manages to get to full guard.
Kazimierz pulls Fourteen in to control the position. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fourteen defends it easily.
Kazimierz is pulling down on Fourteen's head. It's preventing any offense from Fourteen, at least for the moment.#T3#
More stalling from Kazimierz.
Fourteen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kazimierz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fourteen throwing strikes but missing.
Kazimierz keeping moving, preventing Fourteen from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Fourteen.
Kazimierz gets back to half guard.
Kazimierz is looking to control Fourteen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kazimierz avoid being mounted?
The fighters are battling for position here. Kazimierz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fourteen trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kazimierz is on top in guard.
#REVB#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Subject Fourteen dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Kazimierz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fourteen is able to avoid easily.#TD#
Fourteen shoots in and gets a takedown into Kazimierz's guard.
Kazimierz has his hands on Fourteen's head, controlling the position.
Fourteen working some strikes from top position.
Kazimierz managing to control the position.
Kazimierz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fourteen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Fourteen wants to stand but Kazimierz is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kazimierz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fourteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Kazimierz clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Kazimierz lands a takedown into guard.
Kazimierz controlling from the top position.
Kazimierz is breathing heavily.
Kazimierz landing with the ground and pound. #T2#
Kazimierz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kazimierz preventing the sweep.
Kazimierz content to stall in guard here.
Kazimierz lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fourteen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Kazimierz is in close to Fourteen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz prevents Fourteen from getting back to his feet.
Kazimierz wants to pass the guard but Fourteen is keeping the position.
Fourteen looking to control.
#SUB#
Fourteen is looking for a triangle but Kazimierz pushes his legs off easily.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kazimierz lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Fourteen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Fourteen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kazimierz misses with a takedown attempt - Fourteen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kazimierz wants to clinch.#TD2#
Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into Fourteen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kazimierz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fourteen is keeping the position for now.
Kazimierz stands and throws Fourteen's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kazimierz moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Kazimierz shoots in looking for a takedown. Fourteen tries to sprawl out of it but Kazimierz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fourteen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kazimierz fails to land the takedown.
Fourteen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kazimierz moves in looking to clinch but Fourteen pushes him off.#TD#
Fourteen dives in and scores a takedown into Kazimierz's guard.
Kazimierz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fourteen is one step ahead there.
Fourteen postures up.
Kazimierz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#T1#
Kazimierz is pulling down on Fourteen's head to control his posture.
Fourteen throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for a guillotine here but Fourteen defends easily.
Kazimierz trying to keep a closed guard but Fourteen is proving a slippery customer.
Fourteen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Fourteen trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kazimierz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kazimierz misses with a low kick.
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fourteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Subject Fourteen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksander Kazimierz.
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fourteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kazimierz slips a jab and a cross from Fourteen.
#TD#
Fourteen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kazimierz quickly recovers to half guard.
Kazimierz wants to improve his position but Fourteen is controlling well.
#SUB#
Kazimierz is defending against the submission attempts here by Fourteen.
#T3#
Fourteen is looking to take a break and control but Kazimierz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kazimierz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fourteen's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fourteen's back!
Kazimierz is trying to stick to Fourteen's back but Fourteen is turning into Kazimierz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kazimierz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fourteen.
Kazimierz has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Subject Fourteen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Kazimierz with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#SUB#
Fourteen drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Kazimierz manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fourteen has Kazimierz in his guard.#REVB#
Kazimierz sitting in guard here, content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Subject Fourteen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fourteen 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Subject Fourteen!
In his post fight interview, Subject Fourteen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Kazimierz dives in for a single leg takedown but Fourteen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Aleksander Kazimierz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazimierz shoots in for a takedown but Fourteen shows good takedown defense.
Fourteen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Kazimierz drives through with a takedown into Fourteen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Kazimierz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fourteen looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kazimierz landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kazimierz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kazimierz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T1#
Let's hope that Kazimierz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kazimierz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fourteen seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Kazimierz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Kazimierz controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kazimierz cracks Fourteen with a solid left hand.
Fourteen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kazimierz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kazimierz is looking to work some ground and pound but Fourteen has wrist control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Fourteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kazimierz.
Fourteen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fourteen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kazimierz controls the pace.
Fourteen controls Kazimierz momentarily but Kazimierz frees himself. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Kazimierz scores with a takedown into Fourteen's guard.
Kazimierz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Kazimierz chips away with some ground and pound.
Kazimierz with a nice head shot there.
Kazimierz preventing the sweep.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kazimierz stays in close to Fourteen's body and controls the position.
Kazimierz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kazimierz postures up and lands a big shot to Fourteen's brow.
Fourteen knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kazimierz on the ground.
Kazimierz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
It looks like Kazimierz might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fourteen can't keep his opponent in guard - Kazimierz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Kazimierz darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Fourteen is looking for a sweep. Kazimierz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kazimierz content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourteen defends it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourteen tries to roll over but Kazimierz keeps him under control.#T1#
Kazimierz is taking a breather. Fourteen says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kazimierz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kazimierz lands with a punch from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kazimierz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kazimierz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourteen defends it well.
Fourteen avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kazimierz.
Fourteen is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kazimierz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T3#
Kazimierz controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fourteen defends it well.
Fourteen wants to improve his position but Kazimierz is controlling well.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fourteen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kazimierz takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Fourteen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kazimierz.
Kazimierz sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fourteen tries to get to full guard but Kazimierz has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kazimierz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Fourteen gets a takedown into half guard.
Kazimierz preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Kazimierz gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourteen trying to control but Kazimierz is working from the bottom.
Kazimierz seems keen to control Fourteen's posture.#T1#
Kazimierz throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fourteen defends it easily.
Kazimierz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Kazimierz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
Kazimierz wants to sweep but no luck.
Kazimierz keeps trying to improve his position.
Kazimierz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Fourteen wants to stand but Kazimierz is controlling the position.
Kazimierz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Kazimierz controls the position.
Subject Fourteen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Fourteen is looking to regain half guard here but Kazimierz keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2#
Kazimierz is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Fourteen looks calm but he's in trouble here. Kazimierz gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Fourteen is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Kazimierz lets go of the hold and Fourteen can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Aleksander Kazimierz!
Aleksander Kazimierz spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Tokyo Dome Fight 5
Date: Jun 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Fourteen ducks under a wild hook from Griffin.
Griffin shoots in for a takedown but Fourteen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fourteen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Griffin wants to counter the offense by Fourteen and move into the clinch position.
Griffin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Fourteen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Fourteen counters by clinching up. #BC#
Fourteen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Fourteen shoots in but Griffin avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin looks to land a combination but Fourteen avoids it well.
A big right from Griffin misses.
Fourteen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Griffin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Griffin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Fourteen is able to avoid easily.
Fourteen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fourteen or perhaps it was just good defense by Griffin, which made it look bad.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Fourteen pushes him away.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Fourteen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fourteen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin tries to bum rush Fourteen with a series of wild strikes but Fourteen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Luke Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Fourteen slips a straight right by Griffin.
Fourteen darts in looking for a takedown but Griffin gets double underhooks and turns Fourteen into the cage.
Griffin is trying to stall.
#T2##BC#
Fourteen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffin misses with a jab, cross combination.
No joy there for Griffin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fourteen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Griffin tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD#
and Fourteen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Fourteen is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Griffin wants to get back to his feet.
Fourteen slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.#T3#
Fourteen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Griffin is trying to maintain the position but Fourteen is very close to passing his half guard.
Fourteen winds up and cracks Griffin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffin is not content to let Fourteen control the position.
Fourteen is taking a breather. Griffin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Fourteen slips a nice elbow through Griffin's hands, connecting with Griffin's forehead.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fourteen wants to pass to mount but Griffin is defending the position.
Fourteen takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Griffin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Fourteen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Griffin trying to get back to full guard but Fourteen takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fourteen pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
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 Subject Fourteen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
No luck for Griffin with that takedown attempt.
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fourteen.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Fourteen shoots for a takedown but Griffin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Griffin looks to land a body kick but Fourteen moved away.
Griffin keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. 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.#TD2#
Griffin fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fourteen sprawls well initially but Griffin persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fourteen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fourteen.
Fourteen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Griffin stopping the sweep attempt from Fourteen.
Fourteen seems keen to control Griffin's posture.
Griffin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Griffin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fourteen works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Fourteen uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Fourteen!#REVR##SUB#
Fourteen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Griffin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Griffin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Griffin won't allow Fourteen to sweep him here.
Griffin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Fourteen wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Griffin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Griffin being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Fourteen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Griffin.
Fourteen lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Fourteen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#SUB2#
Griffin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fourteen is aware though and is defending well.
Fourteen won't allow Griffin to get back to his feet.
Griffin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fourteen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T4#
Fourteen trying to stand up but can't free himself from Griffin's guard.
Fourteen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Griffin's head.
Griffin is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Fourteen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Fourteen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Luke Griffin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Griffin throws a series of punches but Fourteen avoids them all with ease.
Luke Griffin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffin fails with a takedown attempt.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fourteen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Griffin tries to avoid it but Fourteen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Griffin to the ground. Griffin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fourteen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A punch combination from Griffin misses.
Fourteen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Griffin. That did some damage!
Fourteen keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Fourteen tries to counter with a takedown but Griffin is quick to defend against it.
Griffin lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Fourteen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Fourteen avoids a punch combination nicely.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Griffin stuffs the takedown attempt from Fourteen. Fourteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fourteen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Griffin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#T2#
Griffin throws a head kick that Fourteen semi-blocks.
Griffin swings for the body but Fourteen moves out of range.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin is looking to score with low kicks.
Griffin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffin throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fourteen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fourteen misses with a series of wild punches.
Griffin throws a right and a left that Fourteen avoids nicely.
Griffin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fourteen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fourteen fails with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Fourteen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Griffin defends it nicely.
Griffin misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Fourteen was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Griffin throws a big shot that misses.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Griffin enables Fourteen to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Griffin manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Griffin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Griffin trying to control the position.
Fourteen showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Fourteen is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Fourteen landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Griffin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Fourteen stays in close to Griffin's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Griffin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Griffin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Griffin!
A pretty intense looking Luke Griffin took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
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Event:
Birth of a Warrior Round 4
Date: May 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Warrior throws a leg kick but Fourteen checks it.
Warrior lands a leg kick that knocks Fourteen off balance momentarily.
Warrior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Warrior.
Warrior scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Fourteen.
Some bone on bone action there as Fourteen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warrior loads up on a big right hand but Fourteen slips the punch.
Fourteen wants to counter the offense by Warrior and move into the clinch position.
Fourteen dodges the punch combination from Warrior.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Warrior closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Warrior pushes Fourteen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T1#
Warrior lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Warrior on the inside.
Warrior lands with a right to the head.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Fourteen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior lands with a light punch inside.
Warrior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Fourteen controls his hands.
Fourteen tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warrior just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short left from Warrior.
Warrior lands a left hand.
#ROC#Fourteen is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warrior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fourteen tries to break free but Warrior pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Warrior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fourteen is still on wobbly legs! Can Warrior finish him?
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior lands a big right hand that drops Fourteen! The killer instinct kicks in and Warrior finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Warrior!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tourney Warrior!
Tourney Warrior 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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Event:
LOM Lightweight Semi final
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Dawson stuffs the takedown attempt from Fourteen. Fourteen gets slowly back to his feet.
Fourteen shoots in for a double leg but Dawson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dawson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fourteen swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Dawson has closed the distance and engaged Fourteen in a clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Dawson.
Dawson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Dawson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fourteen is defending well for now.
Fourteen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dawson has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Fourteen pulls Dawson into guard.
Fourteen looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fourteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson wanted to stand there but Fourteen had control of the position. #T1#
Dawson preventing the sweep.
Fourteen is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dawson is controlling him.
Dawson wants to control from the top but Fourteen keeps moving.
Fourteen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Fourteen trying to control from half guard but Dawson is working away. #SUB#
Fourteen wants to work for an arm triangle but Dawson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Fourteen is looking for a kimura here.
Fourteen wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Fourteen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dawson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dawson is trying to get back to full guard.
Fourteen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Dawson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fourteen is working away from the top position though.
Fourteen wants to take a breather but Dawson is having none of it.
Dawson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fourteen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dawson tries to get to full guard but Fourteen has control of the leg.
Fourteen is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.#T3##SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dawson is defending against the submission attempts here by Fourteen.
Fourteen not doing much here.
#SUB#
Fourteen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fourteen is keen to just control but Dawson is a slippery customer.
Dawson wants to improve his position but Fourteen is controlling well.
Dawson is not content to let Fourteen control the position.#SUB#
Fourteen maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dawson could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Fourteen has cracked it and Dawson is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Fourteen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Subject Fourteen!
Subject Fourteen decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
LOM Lightweight Quarter Finals
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Fourteen tries to sprawl but Disson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fourteen wants to improve his position but Disson is controlling well.
#SUB#
Fourteen is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Disson has latched onto it... Big trouble! Disson pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Fourteen is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Disson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kili Disson!
A very excited looking Kili Disson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 6
Date: Feb 24, 2021 |
#R1#
Fourteen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Shakur. That snapped Fourteen's head back.
Fourteen dives in and grabs Shakur's left leg, looking for a takedown. Shakur pushes down on Fourteen's head and hops out.
Fourteen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shakur.
Fourteen misses with a takedown
enabling Shakur to counter with a crisp jab.
Subject Fourteen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fourteen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fourteen misses with a takedown
enabling Shakur to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Subject Fourteen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fourteen tries for a takedown but Shakur circles away easily
and Shakur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC2#Fourteen is rocked!
Fourteen tries to clinch but Shakur moves away
and Shakur counters with a crisp right that sends Fourteen to the canvas! Shakur follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Shakur!
Our winner, Amaru Shakur, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol. 2
Date: Jan 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaw blocking some punches.
Fourteen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Fourteen working hard to break the clinch.
Shaw wants to take the fight to the mat but Fourteen manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fourteen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fourteen working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Shaw manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Shaw tries to keep at a distance but Fourteen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2#
Shaw pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Fourteen clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fourteen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fourteen jumps guard but Shaw turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#TD#
Fourteen manages to pull guard.
Fourteen throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shaw looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Fourteen keeping moving, preventing Shaw from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Fourteen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Fourteen pushes a forearm under Shaw's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Shaw is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Subject Fourteen!
Subject Fourteen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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