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Event:
AWC 2021 Finals Rd 2 C
Date: Jun 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Sloppy strikes from So. Those never looked like landing.
Rackham shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts So as he jumps to the side.
So throws a shot from downtown. Rackham moves away and avoids it.#TD2#
Rackham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham wants to control but So is keeping him busy.
Rackham sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. So defending well though.
Rackham landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
So looks like he's trying to stand up.
Rackham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So wants to control but Rackham is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rackham is looking to take a break and control but So is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rackham slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Rackham thows a huge punch but So dodges it nicely.
Rackham scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Rackham has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rackham throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Rackham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
So is breathing heavily.
Rackham thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed So's head.
So avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rackham.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rackham lands a nice short elbow.
Rackham looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks So with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rackham is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Rackham controlling the pace. #T2#
Rackham is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for So!
Rackham looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rackham lands a big elbow.
Rackham scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rackham breaks from So's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rackham looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
So knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rackham on the ground.
Rackham lands a couple of good shots and So has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
So is taking damage to the body and head.
Rackham struggling to land strikes to the head as So covers up.
Rackham throwing damaging strikes from the back! So could be in trouble here!
Rackham is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at So. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.#T3#
Rackham throwing sloppy strikes.
The referee is taking a good look at So as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Rackham!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rackham landing with strikes. #ROC2#So is rocked!
Rackham cracks So with a big right hand from the back mount! So immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Rackham takes this one by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Rackham!
John Rackham decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Mun So stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 5
Date: Apr 27, 2021 |
#R1#
So swings away with a body shot that misses
and Graff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
So just misses with a punch to the body.
Graff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
So's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Graff connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! So scrambles back to his feet.
Graff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from So.
Graff throws out a counter right but So avoids it with no problem.
Graff slips under a jab.
So lands a lovely overhand right.
So lands with a straight right. Graff didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from So. Graff does a little dance to reset his feet.
So connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Graff tumbling to the canvas! So pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Graff was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mun So!
Mun So made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Stoked I could get this win for the ACME alliance. Anders wrestling was the focus of our camp and looks like we came up with a great plan. Team ACME 2021!'. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 4
Date: Apr 09, 2021 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Ginger misses its intended target.
Mun So seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
So scores with a body shot.
So throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
So swings for the body but Ginger moves out of range.
#CL#
Ginger pushes So up against the cage in a clinch.
Ginger lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
So tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Ginger as the two fighters clinch.
Ginger doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
So tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ginger's elbow.
Ginger lands a hook that snaps the head of So backwards.
So takes a shot to the head.
Ginger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
So lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ginger or not.
Ginger tries to throw a body punch but So avoids it by throwing Ginger back against the cage.
Ginger leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Ginger.
So looks winded!
Ginger gets through So's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T1#
Ginger blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Ginger.
Ginger digs a right hand underneath So's ribcage. So let out a lung full of air as it connected.
So misses with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Ginger.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ginger misses with a hook to the ribs.
So fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
So throws a punch but it's blocked by Ginger.
Ginger works on So's body with a couple of short punches.
So's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Ginger's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nice body punch from Ginger.
Ginger can't find room to land a body shot as So controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ginger.
Ginger lands a body punch.
Ginger lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Ginger.
Ginger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with So's elbow.
Ginger lands a nice shot to the body. #TD#
Ginger manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ginger trying to keep a closed guard but So is proving a slippery customer.
Ginger on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ginger tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Ginger looking for a triangle here. So is fighting it but it looks tight! Ginger pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, So is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Haitian Ginger!
A very excited looking Haitian Ginger 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.
In defeat, Mun So stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 2
Date: Mar 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Swahn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Swahn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from So.
Swahn throwing a counter right hand but So manages to avoid it.
Swahn scores with a nice head shot.
So takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
So throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
So throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Swahn lands a slapping body shot.
Swahn lands a right hook to the body.
So misses with a right hand
and Swahn counters with a left to the body.
So rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Swahn counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#It looks like Mun So has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
So closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice shot lands for Swahn.#ROC#So is rocked!
Swahn is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches So flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! So is out cold! Swahn holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Oke Swahn!
A victorious Oke Swahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Mun So spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'. |
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Event:
AWC Group C - Rd 1
Date: Feb 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Thorsen moves away from the strike by So.
So throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
So scores with a sloppy right hand. Thorsen should have avoided that one.
Thorsen moves away from the strike by So.
Thorsen throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around So's waist but So gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thorsen off to one side. #KD#
So drops Thorsen with a beautiful combination! Thorsen stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - So is looking for the KO!#CUT#It looks like Anders Thorsen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
So throws a hook to the side of Thorsen's head but Thorsen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thorsen closes this distance looking for a takedown but So circles away.
So throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thorsen closes the distance and clinches up with So, looking for a takedown. Thorsen pushes So against the cage but So circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mun So has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Thorsen.
So misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Thorsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. So won't be happy with that.
The strikes coming from Thorsen are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Thorsen working the body and head with strikes.
Thorsen taking a breather here.
Thorsen working the body and head with strikes. #T1#
Thorsen lands some shots froms side control.
Thorsen working the head and body with strikes.
So on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if So tries to get out of the position.
Thorsen creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Thorsen throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
So is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at ACME , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
So takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
So is breathing heavily.
Thorsen creates some space and throws a big elbow, but So sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Thorsen working the ground and pound.
So is working to avoid the ground and pound but Thorsen connects with a decent elbow.
Thorsen taking a breather here. #T2#
Thorsen throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Thorsen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Thorsen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Thorsen scores with punches from side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Thorsen.
Thorsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
Thorsen controls the position.
So taking a bit of punishment here - Thorsen scoring with strikes. #T3#
Thorsen cracks So with a big right hand but So just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Thorsen has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
So taking punishment in the form of punches.
Thorsen grinds an elbow into So's temple.
Thorsen is working So over with some ground and pound from side control.
Thorsen works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thorsen controls the position from side control.
It looks like Thorsen 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.#T4#
Thorsen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Thorsen working the ground and pound from side control.
Thorsen lands a nice forearm strike.
So is letting Thorsen control him for a moment.
Thorsen scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thorsen working the head with strikes.
So on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Thorsen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thorsen working the ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Thorsen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anders Thorsen's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Thorsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. So was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thorsen working some strikes from top position.
Thorsen is in close to So's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Anders Thorsen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but So has wrist control.
Thorsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
So preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thorsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thorsen is continuing to stall.#T1#
Thorsen postures up and lands a big shot to So's brow.
Thorsen is in close to So's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thorsen throws a big right hand that misses.
Thorsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thorsen's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thorsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thorsen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Thorsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Thorsen landing with the ground and pound.
Thorsen slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thorsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of So's head.
Thorsen looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Let's hope that Thorsen 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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thorsen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
So uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thorsen.#TD2#
Thorsen closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. So did well to prevent Thorsen getting side control.#T3#
Thorsen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thorsen lands a nice short elbow.
Thorsen looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thorsen content to control rather than advance.
Thorsen drops an elbow to the side of So's head. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Thorsen lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Thorsen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
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. Thorsen connects with a nice short shot to So's temple.
Thorsen looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thorsen working So over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed So's head.
Thorsen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed So's head.
Thorsen working So over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anders Thorsen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anders Thorsen's cut.
That's time! So's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Thorsen throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. So was covering up waiting for the punch and Thorsen finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Thorsen is looking to work some ground and pound but So has wrist control.
So working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thorsen.
Thorsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Thorsen landing with the ground and pound.
Thorsen postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
So avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorsen with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thorsen in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1#
Thorsen cracks So with a solid left hand.
Thorsen works over So with some ground and pound from guard.
Thorsen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thorsen content to stall in guard here.
Thorsen lands a couple of digs.
Thorsen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Thorsen landing some decent shots from guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Thorsen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Thorsen throws the left hand but So avoids the punch easily.
Nice takedown defense from So. No joy for Thorsen on that attempt.
Thorsen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts So as he jumps to the side.
A slow jab from Thorsen misses its intended target. #TD2#
Thorsen manages to get an easy takedown there - catching So on his heels. He'll look to pass So's guard now, I'm sure.
So is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Thorsen dives into side control.
#REVR#
Thorsen tries to score with some ground and pound. So controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Thorsen landing a few strikes.
Thorsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
#T3#
Thorsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear So down.
Thorsen working the head with strikes.
Thorsen happy to just control the position for now.
Thorsen working the body and head with strikes.
So is not in a great position here, taking some shots. #ROC2#So is rocked!
Thorsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Oh So is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorsen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and So looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Thorsen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Thorsen!
An out of breath Anders Thorsen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Mun So stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm gutted, let my team down today. Sorry ACME crew we worked hard for me to get this W today and I came up short. Best wishes to Anders in his next fight.'. |
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Event:
AWC Fighter Trials VI
Date: Jan 21, 2021 |
#R1#
So catches Two with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#CUT#It looks like Tourny Two has been cut.
So misses the jab.
Two scores with the left hand. So knows he should have avoided that one.
So lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Two at a distance.
So cracks a nice hook into Two's ribs.
So steps in with a hook that catches Two right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! So follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Two looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mun So! |
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