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Event:
GFC 17 - Frossard vs. Song
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1# Chungus scores with a hook.#CUT2#It looks like Akira Hanzo has been cut. Hanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chungus, as that shot connected.
#TD# Hanzo scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Hanzo not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB# Hanzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Chungus sees it coming and defends easily. Hanzo 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. Hanzo is trying to control the action in half guard but Chungus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Chungus tries to kick Hanzo off but Hanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Hanzo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Chungus tries to kick Hanzo off but Hanzo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU# Hanzo escapes and gets back to his feet. #T1# Chungus throws a combination that misses #TD# and Hanzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Chungus won't be happy with that. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Chungus prevents Hanzo from moving into mount. Hanzo tries to move to full mount but Chungus actually manages to regain half guard. Hanzo is stalling here. Chungus is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Hanzo seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Chungus has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Hanzo struggling a bit here. Hanzo tries to bench press Chungus off him but Chungus keeps the position. Hanzo looks to move to half guard but instead Chungus has passed into mount! Damn! Hanzo is looking to improve his position but Chungus isn't that keen on the idea.#T2# Chungus tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment. Chungus prevents Hanzo from getting the reversal. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hanzo is working hard here to advance position.#T3# Chungus wants to get back to his feet but Hanzo is holding on tight.
Hanzo slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Hanzo wants to sweep but Chungus has passed to side control! Chungus content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Hanzo is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Hanzo manages to work his way to half guard, despite Chungus's best efforts.#T4# The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Chungus wants to stand but Hanzo has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. Hanzo wants to control but Chungus is keeping busy and won't allow it. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Chungus's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hanzo under the eye. Hanzo takes one on the button. Chungus connects with a jab. Chungus has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Abigg Chungus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2# Chungus clinches with his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus dominated that round. The cut man is working on Akira Hanzo's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2# Chungus keeps the fight on the outside. A combination from Hanzo does no damage. Chungus lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Hanzo tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD# Hanzo closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Hanzo wants to control but Chungus is keeping him busy. Chungus is trying to buck Hanzo off. Chungus dodges the ground and pound from Hanzo.#SUB# Hanzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chungus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Akira Hanzo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Hanzo advances nicely into full mount. #T1##SUB# Hanzo goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chungus turns into him and now he's in Hanzo's guard.
Hanzo is trying to keep Chungus in close.
#SUB# Hanzo is looking for a triangle but Chungus pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Hanzo is looking for a triangle here but Chungus uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#T2# Chungus tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. Hanzo is looking for a sweep. Chungus wants to stand but Hanzo has his arm trapped. #SU2# Chungus stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2# Chungus closes the distance and clinches. Hanzo looking to throw knees to the head but Chungus is blocking nicely.
Chungus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3# A short right from Chungus on the inside. Chungus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage. Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chungus.
Chungus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
A frustrated look appears on Chungus's face as he tries to break the clinch. Chungus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hanzo misses with a hook from the clinch. Chungus stops a takedown attempt from Hanzo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him. Hanzo is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chungus is defending well for now. Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Chungus. Hanzo avoids the elbow strike from Chungus, against the cage.
#T4# Chungus working some nice short punches in the clinch. Chungus looks to throw an elbow but misses. Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
#BC2# Chungus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abigg Chungus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Chungus tries to clinch but Hanzo is having none of it. Akira Hanzo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Chungus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hanzo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Hanzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chungus was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanzo. Chungus connects with a single shot there. Hanzo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chungus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hanzo manages to avoid it. Hanzo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Chungus sprawls and moves away. Hanzo walks into a straight right hand from Chungus. No luck for Hanzo with that takedown attempt. Chungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hanzo needs to keep his hands up - Chungus had a free shot at his head there. Chungus scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#Hanzo is rocked! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abigg Chungus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Akira Hanzo's cut. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3# Chungus dodges the punch combination from Hanzo.
Chungus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Hanzo walks into a left hand. Oh Hanzo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CL# Hanzo instigates a clinch. Hanzo seems to have got his legs back now. Hanzo can't get the takedown.
Hanzo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Chungus.
Hanzo looking to slow down the pace here. Hanzo missing with knees to the body.
Chungus managing to block the knees to the body from Hanzo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hanzo tries a body shot but Chungus blocks it.
A short right from Hanzo on the inside. Chungus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Hanzo has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Chungus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Abigg Chungus seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Chungus lands with a short head shot on the inside. Hanzo goes for a takedown attempt but Chungus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akira Hanzo. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1# Chungus scores with the left hand. Hanzo knows he should have avoided that one. Hanzo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Chungus let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Hanzo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chungus scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hanzo in his tracks. Chungus scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanzo doesn't seem bothered though. Chungus drops Hanzo with a huge uppercut! Hanzo drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Chungus is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abigg Chungus! |
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Event:
GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Hanzo misses with a two punch combination.
Lohtbrog half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range. Hanzo throws a right and a left that Lohtbrog avoids nicely. Lohtbrog changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. Lohtbrog swats away the attempt to clinch by Hanzo.#TD2# Hanzo shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lohtbrog's guard. Lohtbrog manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lohtbrog controls from within his opponent's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Lohtbrog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#T1##SUB2# Hanzo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lohtbrog gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. We've been hearing good reports from Lohtbrog's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lohtbrog lands a couple of digs. Lohtbrog works over Hanzo with some ground and pound from guard. Hanzo tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lohtbrog wants to pass the guard but Hanzo is keeping the position.#SUB2# Lohtbrog avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lohtbrog forces his way into half guard.#T2# Hanzo is trying to get back to full guard. Lohtbrog is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Lohtbrog trying to control from half guard but Hanzo is working away. Lohtbrog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Hanzo trying to control from the bottom.
Lohtbrog tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hanzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Hanzo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom. Lohtbrog seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hanzo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3# Lohtbrog lands with a punch from half guard. Lohtbrog slows the pace down in half guard. Hanzo is looking for a sweep. Lohtbrog is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Hanzo is staying active underneath Lohtbrog, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Lohtbrog working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #SUB# Lohtbrog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohtbrog prevents Hanzo from standing back up.
#T4##SUB# Lohtbrog is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lohtbrog landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Lohtbrog slips a nice elbow through Hanzo's hands, connecting with Hanzo's forehead. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Hanzo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Hanzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludwig Lohtbrog dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2# Hanzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB# Lohtbrog is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lohtbrog lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Lohtbrog wants to control from the top but Hanzo keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lohtbrog stands up over Hanzo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Lohtbrog throwing strikes but missing. Lohtbrog 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. Lohtbrog trying to control but Hanzo is working from the bottom. #T1# Hanzo wants to sweep here but Lohtbrog controlling him for the moment. #SUB# Lohtbrog thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lohtbrog is in close to Hanzo's body, working some short punches and elbows. Lohtbrog connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2# Hanzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lohtbrog slips nicely into half guard. Nice strikes from Lohtbrog there. #T2# Lohtbrog scoring with strikes to the body and head. Nice strikes from Lohtbrog there. 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. Lohtbrog connects with a nice short shot to Hanzo's temple. #ROC#Hanzo is rocked! Hanzo is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2# Hanzo looking for submissions off his back. 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. Lohtbrog connects with a nice short shot to Hanzo's temple. Hanzo is still in real trouble! Can Lohtbrog finish him? Lohtbrog is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hanzo can do to turn this around? Lohtbrog seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Hanzo seems to have recovered his senses. Lohtbrog lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3# Lohtbrog winds up and cracks Hanzo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Lohtbrog wants to control but Hanzo is keeping him busy. Lohtbrog lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Hanzo quite badly. Hanzo pulls Lohtbrog in close trying to recover. Lohtbrog postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Hanzo on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Hanzo doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludwig Lohtbrog! |
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Event:
GFC 7 - Summer Flame
Date: Aug 21, 2021 |
#R1# Hanzo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. Chungus jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hanzo fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chungus scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Akira Hanzo has been cut. Hanzo looks for a takedown but Chungus sprawls well. Chungus seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Hanzo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Chungus bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hanzo's head backwards. We've been hearing reports that Chungus has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. Chungus lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Hanzo can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Chungus and Hanzo drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Chungus.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abigg Chungus! |
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Event:
GFC 2 - OH CANADA!
Date: Jul 02, 2021 |
#R1# Glasgow tries to clinch up. Some wild striking there from Glasgow.
Glasgow falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD# and Hanzo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB# Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. Hanzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Glasgow knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB# Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. #SUB# Hanzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Glasgow really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hanzo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hanzo in particular looking to stall.#T1# Glasgow is trying to stand up here but Hanzo is controlling him well. Glasgow won't allow Hanzo to pass to mount. #SU# Hanzo stands up out of the half guard. Glasgow tries to clinch up. Hanzo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Glasgow tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD# and Hanzo counters with a nice double leg into half guard. Well, if Hanzo is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Hanzo is looking to advance position but Glasgow won't allow it. #T2# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU# Hanzo escapes and gets back to his feet. Glasgow tries to clinch but Hanzo moves away #TD# so Hanzo counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Hanzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T3# Hanzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Glasgow is retaining full guard. #SU# Hanzo stands up and waves to Glasgow to follow him. Glasgow's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hanzo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Glasgow scrambles back to his feet.#T4# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Glasgow looks to clinch #TD# and Hanzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hanzo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Hanzo is working hard here to advance position. Hanzo lands a couple of elbows. Hanzo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Hanzo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Hanzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Glasgow swivels though and keeps the full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akira Hanzo dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2# Hanzo jabs Glasgow to the body, keeping him at a distance. Glasgow misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glasgow rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hanzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#CL# Glasgow tries to keep at a distance but Hanzo has taken the fight into the clinch. Hanzo lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hanzo blocks an uppercut.
Glasgow swings wildly with an uppercut but Hanzo uses good head movement to avoid it. Glasgow working aggressively here.
Hanzo landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hanzo scores with an uppercut up the middle. Hanzo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Glasgow lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Hanzo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Glasgow is breathing heavily. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Hanzo crunches a lovely knee into Glasgow's ribcage. Hanzo connects with a nasty looking knee right to Glasgow's face.
#CUT#It looks like Celeste Glasgow has been cut. Hanzo putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Glasgow in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.#TD# Hanzo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T1##SUB# Hanzo is looking for a kimura but Glasgow is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hanzo to get the leverage. #SUB# Hanzo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Glasgow sees it coming and defends easily. Hanzo moves nicely into side control. Hanzo advances to mount. Hanzo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2##SUB# Hanzo throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Glasgow has his hands clasped together but Hanzo breaks the hold and Glasgow is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Hanzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Akira Hanzo! |
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