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Event:
CTFA 14: Bresnar Vs Neich
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
Bryce Michel really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 158.7, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Chito Jacare Salazar was cancelled. |
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Event:
CTFA 12: Michel Vs Bresnar
Date: Nov 03, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Bresnar does no damage.
Michel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bresnar sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Michel throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bresnar's waist but Bresnar gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Michel off to one side.
Bresnar throws a jab but it's blocked by Michel.
Michel half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Michel tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bresnar sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Michel somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bresnar throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Bresnar moves into range and clinches up with Michel.#TD#
Michel wants the takedown. Bresnar is fighting it off but Michel persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bresnar's guard against the cage.
Michel wants to control from the top but Bresnar keeps moving.
Michel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bresnar is keeping the position for now.
Bresnar wants to stand and escape but Michel is having none of it.
Michel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Bresnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Michel looking to sit in guard and control but Bresnar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Michel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michel is trying to keep Bresnar in close.
#SUB#
Michel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bresnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bresnar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Michel is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up. #SUB#
Michel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Michel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bresnar gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T2#
Michel is trying to control the position but Bresnar postures up. #SUB#
Michel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bresnar is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Michel had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bresnar defends it easily.
Bresnar wants to stand but Michel is controlling his posture from full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Michel is looking for a triangle here but Bresnar uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bresnar tries to stand but Michel is controlling his head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Michel struggling a bit here.
Bresnar wants to stand but Michel has his arm trapped.
Michel struggling a bit here.
Michel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bresnar tries to stand but Michel is controlling his head.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Michel is looking to regain half guard here but Bresnar keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Bresnar stands up and we're back to a striking position.
A combination from Bresnar does no damage. #TD#
Michel shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bresnar won't allow Michel to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bresnar tries to kick Michel off but Michel keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Michel is taking a breather. Bresnar 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.
Michel tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bresnar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD#
Michel gets a double leg takedown into Bresnar's guard.
Bresnar keeping moving, preventing Michel from controlling successfully.
Michel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Michel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bresnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bresnar is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Michel trying to control the position from guard on top but Bresnar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michel slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bresnar throws a right hand that Michel ducks under and follows up with a left that Michel also avoids with ease.
Bresnar with a nice cross.
Bresnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bresnar misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bresnar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bresnar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bresnar leaves Michel with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T2#
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bresnar lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bresnar misses with a looping left.#TD#
Michel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bresnar on his heels. He'll look to pass Bresnar's guard now, I'm sure.
Michel looking to pass the guard.
Michel stops Bresnar from standing up.
Bresnar keeping full guard, as Michel tries to pass.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bresnar wants to stand and escape but Michel is having none of it.
Michel wants to control from the top but Bresnar keeps moving.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Bresnar has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T3#
Michel is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bresnar is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Michel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Michel darts in looking for a takedown but Bresnar gets double underhooks and turns Michel into the cage.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.#BC#
Michel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bresnar lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL2#
Bresnar clinches up with Michel and pushes him back against the cage.
Michel looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michel drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bresnar pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Bresnar gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4#
Michel is trying to drag Bresnar to the mat but Bresnar just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bresnar prevents a takedown attempt there.
Michel tries to score a body lock takedown but Bresnar shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bresnar stalling.
#BC2#
Bresnar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michel tries to clinch up.
Bryce Michel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bresnar stalks Michel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michel's face. Michel staggers backwards, shaken.
Jach Bresnar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michel wants to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Michel shoots in for a takedown but Bresnar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Michel is defended easily by Bresnar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jach Bresnar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Michel needs to keep his hands up - Bresnar had a free shot at his head there.
Bresnar digs a good hook to Michel's body.
Bresnar lands a jab to the nose.
A combination from Bresnar does no damage.
Michel slips a jab and a cross from Bresnar.
Bresnar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bresnar throws a sloppy head kick and Michel moves out of range easily.
Bresnar with a nice cross.
Bresnar throws a hook but Michel blocks it.
Bresnar misses with a looping right.
Michel attempts a counter takedown but Bresnar avoids it well and moves away.
Michel tries for a takedown but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jach Bresnar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bresnar with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Michel takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horrible takedown attempt by Michel or perhaps it was just good defense by Bresnar, which made it look bad.
A little jabbing left from Bresnar on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Michel closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T1#
Michel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bresnar gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Michel looking for a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bresnar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Michel looking to slow down the pace here.
Michel has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bresnar avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bresnar stops a takedown attempt from Michel.
Michel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bresnar pulls him back up using the underhooks. #BC2#
Bresnar manages to break the clinch.
Bresnar cracks a nice hook into Michel's ribs.
Michel shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL2#
and Bresnar counters by clinching up. #BC2#
Bresnar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bresnar lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bresnar.#T2#
Bresnar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bresnar connects with a nice looking jab.
#KD2#
Bresnar sends Michel crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bresnar is motioning to the referee to let Michel up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Michel is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bresnar is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Michel flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Michel is out cold! Bresnar 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 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jach Bresnar!
Jach Bresnar is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
CTFA 10: Grang Vs Gracie 2
Date: Sep 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Michel throws a sloppy head kick and Harrington moves out of range easily.
Michel is looking to clinch.
Harrington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Harrington is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Michel fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Michel closes the distance and clinches.
Michel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Harrington in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Michel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harrington backwards.
Harrington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Harrington jumps guard but Michel stands there with Harrington around his waist. Harrington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Michel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Harrington jumps into guard, dragging Michel to the mat.
Michel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Harrington has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Michel is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Harrington.#SU#
Michel decides to stand up, so the ref orders Harrington to his feet.
Michel throws an overhand right that drops Harrington like a sack of potatoes! Michel dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryce Michel!
Bryce Michel retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
CTFA 9: Mitchel Vs Neich
Date: Aug 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Neich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Neich scores with a jab to the head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Michel.
Neich defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Michel.
Michel is looking to clinch.
Neich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Michel closes the distance but Neich moves to the side
and Neich counters with a stiff right hand.
Michel takes one to the side of the head.
Neich slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Neich misses with a jab, cross combination.
Neich swinging wildly here.
#T1#
Michel shoots for a double leg takedown but Neich sprawls well. He's pushed Michel's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Neich lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bryce Michel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good shot there by Neich.
Michel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Battle Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Michel has his takedown stuffed
and Neich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Neich stalks Michel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Michel's face. Michel staggers backwards, shaken.
Neich stuffs the takedown.
Michel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Neich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Michel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Neich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Michel scrambles back to his feet.
Neich connects with a crisp jab.
Neich lands with a good body shot.
Neich lands with an uppercut that bounces Michel off the cage and back into range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Michel clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Michel jumps guard and drags Neich to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2#
Neich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Neich's guard. #REVR#
Neich looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Michel stands and throws Neich's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Michel has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Neich is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Michel yanks on the arm and Neich is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Michel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bryce Michel!
Bryce Michel retains his lightweight title! |
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Event:
CTFA 8: Kasai VS Mitchel
Date: Jul 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Kasai lands a nice shot to the body.
Kasai throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kasai paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kasai lands with a right hand.
Kasai swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Michel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kasai.
Michel is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kasai lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Michel backs up against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kasai scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Michel gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kasai misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been informed that Michel has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#T2#
Kasai is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kasai scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kasai seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Kasai looks to land a combination but Michel avoids it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A left lands for Kasai.
Kasai throws a right hand that Michel ducks under and follows up with a left that Michel also avoids with ease.#T3#
Kasai fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kasai looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kasai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Kasai closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Kasai breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kasai throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD2#
and Michel counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kasai is staying active underneath Michel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4##SUB2#
Michel 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Michel is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kasai is staying active underneath Michel, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Michel is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kasai sees it coming and defends easily.
Kasai makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kasai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keizo Kasai dominated that round.
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.#R2#
Kasai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kasai scores with a one two! Michel had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Keizo Kasai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kasai connects with a nice looking jab.
Kasai digs a good body shot into Michel's ribs.
Kasai tries to bum rush Michel with a series of wild strikes but Michel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kasai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasai moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#T1#
Kasai lands with a shot to the body.
Kasai lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#CL#
Kasai closes the distance and pushes Michel back into the cage.
Michel is looking for a takedown.
Michel misses with a punch to the body.
Kasai working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kasai pushes Michel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Michel is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kasai to keep the fight standing.
Kasai lands a left hand.
#TD2#
Michel pulls guard successfully.
#T2#
Kasai is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Michel working for a triangle but Kasai defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Kasai is sitting in close to Michel's body. Michel has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kasai is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kasai is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Michel.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bryce Michel!
Bryce Michel is the new lightweight champion! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 03, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Machin shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Michel's guard.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin looking to pass the guard.
Michel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Machin's guard. #REVB#
Michel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Machin is keeping the position for now.
Michel wants to control from the top but Machin keeps moving.
Michel might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Machin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Machin keeping full guard, as Michel tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Machin keeping moving, preventing Michel from controlling successfully. #T1#
Michel showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Michel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Machin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Michel trying to control the position from guard on top but Machin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machin trying to control the position here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#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.
Machin wants to sweep but no luck. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Machin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Machin is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Michel is just riding it out for now. Machin eventually gives up the hold.
Michel wants to improve his position but Machin is controlling well.
Machin wants to free his trapped foot but Michel is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Machin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Michel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Michel trying to control here.
#T3#
Machin is looking to advance position but Michel won't allow it.
Michel trying to control here.
Michel punching from the bottom.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Machin is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michel trying to control here.
Michel tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Michel trying to control here.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Michel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Machin seems to be working for a kimura but Michel defends the submission attempt.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Michel actively working from the bottom here.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Machin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Michel did well to prevent Machin getting side control.
Michel is looking to control Machin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Michel avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Machin tries to pass to full mount but Michel defends it.
Michel trying to control here.
Miguel Machin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Machin trying to mount his opponent but Michel defends it.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machin is trying to control. Michel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Machin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage. #T1#
Machin wants to pass the guard but Michel is defending well. #SUB#
Machin is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Michel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Machin.
Michel tries to roll over but Machin keeps him under control.
Machin wants to control but Michel is keeping him busy.
Michel wants to control but Machin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Michel is looking to improve his position.
Machin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Michel can do to turn this around?
Michel is pressing down on Machin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Machin slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T2##SUB#
Machin thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Machin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Michel keeps working.
Machin working away.
Michel is not content to let Machin control the position.
Michel tries to buck Machin off but Machin is having none of it.
Michel can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T3#
Machin working away.
Machin slows the pace down.
Michel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Machin stalls from top position.#SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michel has escaped the position, nice work there.
Michel is trying to control Machin's posture but Machin avoids it. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Michel has escaped the position, nice work there. #T4#
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.#SUB#
Machin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Michel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Machin wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB#
Machin tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB#
Machin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Michel is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
What's Michel going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Michel is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Machin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Machin dives in and scores a takedown into Michel's guard.
Machin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Michel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machin advances to half guard.
Michel wants to get back to full guard.
Machin seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Michel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Machin is looking for a kimura but Michel is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Machin to get the leverage.
Machin trying to pass the guard but Michel defending well.
Michel moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Michel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Machin 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.
Machin trying to control the position from guard on top but Michel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Michel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machin is one step ahead there. #T1##SUB2#
Michel is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Machin rolls with it to try and escape but Michel cranks on the arm and Machin is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bryce Michel! |
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Event:
Trash Boys III
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Michel enables Kitah to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Michel manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Michel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Michel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kitah doesn't defend quickly enough and Michel has managed to lock this one up! Can Kitah escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Michel on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bryce Michel! |
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Event:
Trash Boys I
Date: Feb 23, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Burks gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Michel manages to work his way to half guard, despite Burks's best efforts.
Michel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Burks's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Burks's back!
Michel trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Burks doesn't escape.
It looks like Michel 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.
Burks is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Burks can't escape the position.
Michel throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Michel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burks wants to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Burks preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Michel.
Burks trying to control but not successfully.
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!#SUB2#
Michel is looking for the choke from the back position but Burks is controlling his hands well.
Burks knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michel on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Burks defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Michel's arms.
Burks trying to get back to his feet but Michel is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Burks won't enjoy being in this position. Michel looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Burks is tapping - it's over boys! Michel picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bryce Michel! |
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