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Event:
Highland 154
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
#R1# Bye shoots in for a double leg but Henderson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#TD# Bye drives through with a takedown into guard. Bye tries to free his leg and advance position but Henderson is retaining full guard. Henderson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bye is one step ahead there. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Henderson is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB# Bye working for a triangle but Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson stopping the sweep attempt from Bye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bye keeping full guard, as Henderson tries to pass. Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1# Henderson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB# Bye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Bye will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Henderson wants to control from the top but Bye keeps moving. #SUB# Bye looking for a guillotine here but Henderson defends easily.
Henderson slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Henderson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2# Henderson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bye is looking for a sweep.#T2# Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working. Bye being controlled for a moment. Bye is looking to reverse the position. Bye is working hard here to advance position. Henderson wants to control but Bye is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Henderson is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Bye is trying to escape and Henderson transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Bye is forced to tap! Nice work there by Henderson! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Harry Henderson! Harry Henderson thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 147
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1# Epolito throws a low kick but Bye moves out of range easily. Bye tries to counter with a takedown but Epolito is quick to defend against it. Epolito lands with a hook. Bye tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Bye shoots in but no luck this time. Epolito throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Bye feinted with a counter takedown. Epolito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice body punch from Epolito. Good work by Bye as he checks the leg kick. Epolito scores with a jab to the body. Bye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Epolito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bye moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Epolito scores with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bye. Epolito jabs at Bye's body. Epolito clobbers Bye with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Epolito scores with a jab to the body. Bye with a poor takedown and Epolito counters with a lovely straight right hand! That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bye steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito. Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow. Epolito has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bye is breathing heavily.#T1# No luck for Bye with that takedown attempt. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Epolito.#CUT2#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut. Epolito misses with a two punch combination.
Epolito connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Epolito lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Bye is rocked! Epolito throws a monster overhand right that drops Bye! Epolito follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Epolito! Anthony Epolito managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Highland 142
Date: Mar 06, 2022 |
#R1# Murakami misses with a body shot.
Bye appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Murakami is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Bye bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murakami moves in looking to clinch but Bye pushes him off. Bye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Murakami sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bye somewhat. Murakami connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Murakami lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bye. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD# Bye is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Murakami's half guard. Murakami tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB# Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Murakami is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB# Bye is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB# Bye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Murakami could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Bye has cracked it and Murakami is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Bye!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bye Bye! A very excited looking Bye Bye rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. Shinzade Murakami spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats to my opponent, but I’ll be back.'. |
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Event:
Highland 136
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1##TD# Goddard shoots in and bounces Bye off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#SUB2# Bye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard. Goddard preventing the sweep. #SUB2# Bye working for a triangle but Goddard defends it easily.
Goddard landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goddard throws a big right hand that misses. Goddard trying to control but Bye is working from the bottom. #T1# Bye looking for a sweep. Not yet Bye, not yet. Bye keeping full guard, as Goddard tries to pass. Goddard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bye works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard. Bye working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goddard. Goddard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Bye throws his legs up looking for a submission but Goddard uses it to pass to side control.
Bye is not content to let Goddard control the position. Bye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bye trying to control from the bottom.
#T2# Ground and pound from Goddard. Goddard prevents Bye from improving his position.#SUB2# Bye actively working from the bottom here. Bye wants to get back to full guard. Goddard works his way into full mount! Bye wants to control but Goddard is having none of it. Goddard tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB# Goddard wants to finish this one by submission but Bye is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Goddard. Bye gets back to half guard. Goddard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3##SUB# Goddard is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Bye is looking to control Goddard's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bye avoid being mounted?#SUB# Bye is defending against the submission attempts here by Goddard.
Goddard trying to control the pace. Goddard uses his free foot to push down on Bye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bye. Bye gets back to half guard. Goddard missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4##SUB2# Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though. Goddard sitting and controlling from the half guard. Bye wants to control but Goddard is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goddard lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2# Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bye slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Goddard tries to free his leg and advance position but Bye is retaining full guard. Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2# Nice takedown defense from Goddard. No joy for Bye on that attempt. #TD# Goddard drives through with a takedown into guard. Goddard content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Goddard works over Bye with some ground and pound from guard. Goddard is pushing down on Bye's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bye is fighting to maintain full guard but Goddard has managed to sneak the leg through. Bye moves into full guard.
Goddard wants to pass the guard but Bye is keeping the position. Magnus Goddard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goddard lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2# Goddard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bye has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Goddard has managed to get both his arms back between Bye's legs - danger averted. Goddard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around? Goddard slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Goddard advances position into side control!#T1# Bye is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Goddard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Bye trying to hold on to Goddard's head to control him but Goddard postures up.
#SUB2# Bye looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Bye trying to control here.
Goddard is trying to control. Bye wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Goddard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB# Goddard seems to be working for a kimura but Bye defends the submission attempt.#T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Goddard uses his free foot to push down on Bye's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bye. Goddard content just to control the position here. Goddard working the ground and pound effectively.
Goddard prevents Bye from getting the reversal. Goddard postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bye looks a forlorn figure.
Bye wants to control but Goddard is having none of it. Bye is working to get back to half guard.
#T3# Goddard landing punches. Bye tries to hold on but Goddard pushes him away. Goddard controlling from the full mount. Bye keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Goddard working for a submission but Bye is keeping him at bay. Goddard lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Goddard lands a nice shot to the head. Goddard tries to control but Bye wriggling away. Bye is trying to escape the mount.
Bye stops Goddard from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T4# Bye wants to hold on but Goddard pushes him away. Goddard looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Goddard landing strikes from the mount. Bye slips a leg in and gets back to half guard. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bye is trying to get back to full guard. Goddard wants to take a breather but Bye is having none of it. Goddard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Bye on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Bye controlling the position for now.#SUB# Goddard is looking for a kimura here.
Bye blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goddard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Goddard dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3# Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Bye tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goddard sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bye somewhat. Goddard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#TD# Goddard decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Bye is trying to get back to full guard. Bye wants to control but Goddard is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Goddard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. Goddard is looking to take a break and control but Bye is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Bye makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bye. Goddard chips away with some ground and pound.#T1# Bye working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Bye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Goddard gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Bye keeping moving, preventing Goddard from controlling successfully. Goddard advances position into side control! Bye is looking to reverse the position. Bye gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Bye is not content to let Goddard control the position. Bye is looking to improve his position.
Bye Bye has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Bye is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goddard scores with a couple of nice shots. Bye trying to hold on to Goddard's head to control him but Goddard postures up.
#SUB2# Bye looking for submissions off his back. Goddard wants to take a breather but Bye is having none of it. Goddard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. Bye tries to get to full guard but Goddard has control of the leg. Goddard is trying to control the action in half guard but Bye is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Goddard thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bye's head. #T3# Bye has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goddard is working away from the top position though. Goddard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Bye is trying to maintain the position but Goddard is very close to passing his half guard. Bye moves into full guard.
Goddard stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard. Goddard is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bye wants to sweep but no luck. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Goddard's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2# Goddard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T4# Goddard advances to half guard. Goddard passes to side control. Goddard lands a nice forearm strike. Goddard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working. #SUB# Goddard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Goddard wants to control but Bye is keeping him busy. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Goddard off and has taken his back! Magnus Goddard is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Goddard manages to reverse the position and now he's in Bye's guard. Nice work there by Goddard.
And that's the end of the fight! Magnus Goddard showed his dominance in that final round. Well Goddard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27 Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27 Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Goddard! Magnus Goddard thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
Highland 126
Date: Jan 07, 2022 |
#R1# Bye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Epolito avoids it really well and circles away. Bye changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Epolito tries to avoid it but Bye manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Epolito to the ground. Epolito escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Epolito scoring well with a low kick there.
Bye takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut. Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bye. Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #TD2# Bye gets a takedown into half guard. Epolito definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Bye is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Epolito is just riding it out for now. Bye eventually gives up the hold. Bye is keen to just control but Epolito is a slippery customer.#T1# Epolito wants to get back to his feet.
Bye seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Epolito 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.#SUB2# Bye is looking for a kimura but Epolito is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bye to get the leverage. Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #SUB2# Bye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Epolito sees it coming and defends easily. Epolito tries to kick Bye off but Bye keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. Bye trying to mount his opponent but Epolito defends it. Bye seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. Bye is trying to control the action in half guard but Epolito is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Bye works his foot free and advances to mount. Bye tries to control but Epolito wriggling away. #SUB2# Bye goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Epolito is on top in guard.
Epolito trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bye's guard.#SUB2# Bye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3##SUB2# Bye is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Bye has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Epolito 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 Bye. Bye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Epolito wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SU# Epolito decides to stand up, so the ref orders Bye to his feet. An inside leg kick lands from Epolito. Bye fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye. Bye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Bye misses with a takedown attempt - Epolito sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T4##TD2# Bye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Bye slows the pace down. Bye wants to control but Epolito is keeping him busy. #SUB2# Bye goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Epolito has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Bye but great work by Epolito. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Bye tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Epolito easily slips into full mount! And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round. The cut man is working on Bye Bye's cut. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Bye blocks a head kick by Epolito.
Bye drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Epolito defends it well. Bye looks for a takedown but Epolito sprawls well. Bye looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Anthony Epolito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye. Bye slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bye.
#TD2# Bye shoots in and gets a takedown into Epolito's guard. Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Epolito is looking to stand up but Bye isn't so interested in that idea. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Epolito keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully. Bye stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Epolito swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1# Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom. Bye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around? Bye is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Bye wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position.#REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Epolito tests Bye's chin there with a solid looking shot. An inside leg kick lands from Epolito. Good work by Bye as he checks the leg kick. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2# Epolito scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Nice shot by Epolito. Bye walks into a left hand. #TD2# Epolito gets caught napping as Bye dives in and scores a takedown. Epolito manages to retain guard. Epolito wants to stand up but Bye is controlling him. Bye wants to control from the top but Epolito keeps moving. Epolito is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Bye is controlling him. Bye slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3# Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup. Bye controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Jab from Epolito. Epolito cracks Bye with an open hand slap.#ROC#Bye is rocked! Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Epolito engages and cracks Bye with a massive lead left hook - Bye tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Epolito is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Epolito! A determined Anthony Epolito didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
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Event:
Highland 111
Date: Nov 24, 2021 |
#R1# Bye shoots in but no luck this time. Dux falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD2# and Bye counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB2# Bye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Dux trying to keep a closed guard but Bye is proving a slippery customer.
Bye stopping the sweep attempt from Dux. Dux keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully. Dux looking for a sweep. Not yet Dux, not yet. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Dux had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bye defends it easily.#SUB2# Bye drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dux manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Bye has Dux in his guard.#REVR# Dux won't allow Bye to sweep him here. #T1# Bye keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. #SUB2# Bye working for a triangle but Dux defends it easily.
Bye not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Dux content to stall in guard here. Dux has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Dux throws a big elbow that misses. #T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dux tries to free his leg and advance position but Bye is retaining full guard. Bye is trying to keep Dux in close.
Bye keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully. Dux controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Dux scores with a hook to the body. Bye takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bye is defended easily by Dux. Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T3# Dux lands a jab. Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
Dux misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bye moves away from the strike by Dux. Dux lands a really nice looking cross but Bye seems unphased.
Bye shoots for a double leg takedown but Dux sprawls well. He's pushed Bye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Frank Dux has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bye Bye. Dux stuffs the takedown attempt from Bye. Bye gets slowly back to his feet. Dux with the inside leg kick. Dux throws a body punch but Bye moves out of range. Dux misses with a hook to the body
#TD2# so Bye counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Dux not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Dux throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bye trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Dux manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4##SUB2# Bye throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dux uses it to pass to side control.
#SUB# Dux working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dux tries to move to mount but Bye blocks the move with his legs. Dux slows the pace down. Dux trying to control the position but Bye is working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Bye is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Bye keeps trying to improve his position. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Dux dominated that round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2# Bye shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bye showed some decent athleticism there. Dux has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Bye is on him like a limpet, forcing Dux back against the cage.#TD2# Bye has clasped his hands together around Dux's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dux tries to improve position but can't. Dux sneaks back into half guard. Dux is trying to get back to full guard. Dux is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bye can do to turn this around? Dux makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dux.#SUB2# Bye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T1# Bye wants to control from the top but Dux keeps moving. Dux is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB# Dux looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux is trying to keep Bye in close.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully. Bye controls from within his opponent's guard. #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.#SUB# Dux is looking for a triangle here but Bye uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Bye Bye has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2# Bye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Dux knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Bye thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Bye trying to control the position but Dux is working away. Dux tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T3##SUB2# Bye working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Dux regains half guard. Bye tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dux knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2# Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux trying to control from the bottom.
Bye wants to control but Dux is keeping him busy. #T4# 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.#SUB# Dux looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Bye wants to work for an arm triangle but Dux is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dux manages to get to full guard.
Bye controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. Bye stands and throws Dux's legs to the side, diving into side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Dux wants to control but Bye postures up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bye Bye showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3# A slow jab from Dux misses its intended target. Bye changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Bye closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dux circles away. Dux punishes Bye's body with a nice straight punch. Frank Dux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bye closes the distance and clinches up with Dux, looking for a takedown. Bye pushes Dux against the cage but Dux circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#TD# Dux gets a double leg takedown into Bye's guard.#SUB2# Bye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bye is keeping the position for now. #SUB2# Bye escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dux 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. Dux is looking to stand up but Bye won't let him. Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dux is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1##SUB2# Bye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bye has his hands on Dux's head, controlling the position. Bye wants to sweep here but Dux controlling him for the moment. #SUB2# Bye looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dux has picked Bye up and slammed him! Bye can't keep hold of the triangle and Dux manages to pass to side control! Dux takes a little break here. Bye wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T2# Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Dux throwing strikes but missing, from side control. Dux wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bye keeps working. You can see the frustration on Bye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Dux controlling the position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Bye is looking to regain half guard here but Dux keeps moving and retains side control. Bye defending against the ground and pound. #T3# You can see the frustration on Bye's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Bye is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dux off and has taken his back!#SUB2# Bye has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB2# Bye working for the choke. #SUB2# Bye working for the choke. Bye takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Dux turns into Bye and is now in his guard.
Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy. Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bye swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T4##SUB2# Dux avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Dux's corner is telling him to maintain position. Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Dux wants to pass the guard but Bye is keeping the position. Dux trying to control the position from guard on top but Bye is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Bye looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dux is one step ahead there. Bye bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dux's guard. #REVB#
And that's the end of the fight! Frank Dux showed his dominance in that final round. I think Dux 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Dux! A victorious Frank Dux thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Highland 106
Date: Nov 10, 2021 |
#R1# Epolito lands a nice shot to the body.
#TD# Epolito gets caught napping as Bye dives in and scores a takedown. Epolito manages to retain guard. Bye looking to pass the guard. Bye trying to control the position from guard on top but Epolito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Bye content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Bye has gone for a leg lock! Epolito slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bye's guard.#REVB# Bye is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1# Bye wants to sweep here but Epolito controlling him for the moment. Epolito seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. My spies in JAG Battle Gym inform me that Epolito has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB# Bye is looking for a triangle but Epolito pushes his legs off easily.
Epolito postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU2# Epolito stands up from guard. Let's bang! Nice jab there from Epolito. Epolito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Bye's defenses. Bye ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.#T2# Danga de danga de dang - Epolito scores with a four punch combination! Epolito stuffs the takedown. Epolito leaves Bye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Epolito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Bye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Epolito as he jumps to the side. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Epolito scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Bye backpedaling.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito!
Anthony Epolito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Epolito throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Bye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Epolito throws a big shot that misses. Epolito displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bye. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Epolito! But no joy. Nice body punch from Epolito. No luck for Bye with that takedown attempt. #T3# Bye fails with a takedown attempt. Bye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bye moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Epolito connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bye momentarily.
Epolito works the jab nicely.#ROC2#Bye is rocked! Bye takes one on the button. Oh Bye is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A good leg kick by Epolito. A lazy body kick from Epolito #TD# and Bye counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Bye. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Epolito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Bye wants to pass the guard but Epolito is keeping the position. Bye seems to have got his legs back now. Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB# Bye drops back looking for a leg! Epolito is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Epolito manages to kick Bye off! Bye jumps back into Epolito's guard. Bye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom. Bye looking to pass the guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Epolito wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Epolito keeping moving, preventing Bye from controlling successfully. The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# Bye fails to land the takedown. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bye is defended easily by Epolito. Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Epolito!
#CUT2#It looks like Bye Bye has been cut. Epolito stuffs the takedown attempt from Bye. Bye gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Bye checks a low kick from Epolito. Bye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Epolito sprawls and moves away. Epolito has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Bye gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Epolito counters with a body kick that stops Bye in his tracks momentarily. Bye closes the distance and clinches up with Epolito, looking for a takedown. Bye pushes Epolito against the cage but Epolito circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Epolito looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Bye takes a shot right to the bread basket. Epolito throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Bye Bye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Bye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Bye blocks a leg kick.#T1# Bye shoots in for a double leg but Epolito sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Epolito lands a right hook to the body.
Epolito pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bye appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Bye dives in and grabs Epolito's left leg, looking for a takedown. Epolito pushes down on Bye's head and hops out. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Bye checks a leg kick nicely. Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Bye's belly button to the back. Bye tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Anthony Epolito seems to be getting the better of the standup. Bye darts in looking for a takedown but Epolito gets double underhooks and turns Bye into the cage. Epolito misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Epolito is trying to stall.
Epolito lands with a short shot to the head. A nice left hand lands by Epolito.
#TD# Bye has hold of one of Epolito's legs. Epolito is fighting the takedown attempt but Bye gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Bye is fighting to break Epolito's control of his arms but Epolito is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2# Bye trying to control but Epolito is working from the bottom. Epolito wants to stand up but Bye is controlling him. #SUB# Epolito wants to reverse the position here. Bye has hold of a leg though and he's dropped back looking for a kneebar! The fighters roll across the mat but Epolito is forced to tap! Epolito looks devastated but at least his leg points in the right direction.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Bye Bye! Bye Bye 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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Event:
GFC 13 - Motts vs. Probert
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1# Bye shoots for a double leg takedown but Glass sprawls well. He's pushed Bye's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Bye shoots in but no luck this time. Bye will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Glass stuffs the takedown attempt from Bye. Bye gets slowly back to his feet. Bye fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Glass wants to counter with a clinch but Bye pushes him away.#TD# Bye looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Glass scrambles and gets back to his feet.
#TD# Bye gets the takedown into side control. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Glass tries to get back to half guard but can't. Bye is looking to take a break and control but Glass is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Glass is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#T1##SUB# Bye tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bye has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB# Bye is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Glass is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Glass is looking to regain half guard here but Bye keeps moving and retains side control. Bye trying to control the position but Glass is working away. Glass is looking to reverse the position. Glass is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Bye has just dragged him back down to the mat. A lull in the action here as Bye stalls from top position.#SUB# Bye goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Glass rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bye's guard! Nice work there by Glass! #T2# Glass content to stall in guard here. Glass stopping the sweep attempt from Bye.#SUB# Bye working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glass doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glass manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Bye looking for a sweep. Not yet Bye, not yet. Bye definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Glass looking to control the position here, rather than advance. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Bye is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Glass defends well.#T3# Glass wants to control from the top but Bye keeps moving. Bye tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bye trying to keep a closed guard but Glass is proving a slippery customer.
Glass looking to pass the guard. Bye working a defensive guard here.
Glass must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Glass sitting in guard here, content to control. Glass's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Glass wants to control from the top but Bye keeps moving. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Glass stands and throws Bye's legs to the side, diving into side control. Glass 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. Bye tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glass wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Bye manages to work his way to half guard, despite Glass's best efforts. Bye is pressing down on Glass's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Glass pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bye is keeping the position for now. #SU2# Glass gets to his feet. Bye looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Glass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Glass throws a wild combination but nothing lands. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bye is defended easily by Glass. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Glass dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!#R2# Glass throws a body shot but no joy. Bye shoots in for a takedown but Glass shows good takedown defense. Bye shoots in but no luck this time. Glass tries to counter with a clinch but Bye shakes him off and moves away. Glass scores with a punch to the head. Bye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Glass tries a head kick but it misses.
Bye goes for a double leg but Glass avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Glass continues to drive forward. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bye Bye. That's going to take a lot out of him. Glass using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bye has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bye is looking to take this one to the mat. Glass tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bye's elbow. Bye tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD2# Glass works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Bye keeping moving, preventing Glass from controlling successfully. Bye wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB# Glass content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bye has locked up a guillotine! Bye's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Glass is holding on here and Bye must be using up a lot of energy. Glass has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bye gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bye Bye! Bye Bye 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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Event:
GFC 9 - Titanfall
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Motts closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fisher did well to prevent Motts getting side control. Motts stops Fisher from getting back to his feet.
Motts wants to free his trapped foot but Fisher is holding on for dear life with his legs. Motts uses his free foot to push down on Fisher's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Fisher. Motts content just to control the position here. #SUB# Motts looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. You get the feeling that Fisher really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Motts controlling his opponent. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fisher tries to buck Motts off but he can't manage it. Motts tries to control but Fisher wriggling away. Motts has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance. Fisher is trying to stand up. Motts controlling from mount. Fisher is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
#T1# Motts controlling his opponent. Motts has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB# Motts goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Fisher is on top in guard.
Fisher tries to stand but Motts is controlling from the bottom. Motts is controlling Fisher's posture.#SUB# Motts has his feet on Fisher's thighs here. He's pushed Fisher off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Fisher screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Melo Motts! |
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Event:
GFC 5 - We Are Legion
Date: Jul 31, 2021 |
#R1# Fisher shoots in and drives through. Boyington sprawls well. Fisher has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Boyington works Fisher's body with a nice hook. A low kick lands for Boyington.
Boyington scores with a nice body kick.
Boyington swings away with a body shot that misses
#TD# and Fisher counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Boyington! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB# Fisher is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Boyington knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Boyington is not content to let Fisher control the position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fisher thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB# Fisher is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Boyington is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1# Boyington tries to buck Fisher off but Fisher is having none of it. Fisher trying to control the position but Boyington is working away. Boyington tries to get back to half guard but can't. Fisher trying to control the action but Boyington is working from the bottom. Boyington is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB# Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Boyington has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2# A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace. Fisher trying to control the position but Boyington is working away. #SUB# Fisher looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boyington tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fisher wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. Fisher trying to control the position but Boyington is working away. Boyington is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Fisher is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Boyington is trying to escape and Fisher transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Boyington is forced to tap! Nice work there by Fisher! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Izzy Fisher! After winning the bout, Izzy Fisher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 5 losses; Holden Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Izzy Fishet! The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Saam Ante and Patrick Alders.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Gracie drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gracie (2) vs (0) Fishet We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Fishet looking to control.
Our spies down at at Simply The Best inform us that Fishet has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#SUB2# Fishet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fishet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Gracie slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fishet is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1# Fishet working a defensive guard but Gracie passes into half guard.
Fishet tries to get to full guard but Gracie has control of the leg. Fishet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Gracie stalling. Gracie prevents Fishet from improving his position.#T2# Fishet moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Gracie postures up.
We've been hearing good reports from Gracie'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.#SUB2# Fishet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2# Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3# Gracie postures up.
Gracie will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2# Fishet had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gracie defends it easily.#SUB2# Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gracie doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gracie manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fishet controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself. #T4# Gracie controlling from the top position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fishet is looking to sweep but instead, Gracie has passed into half guard.
Fishet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though. Fishet wants to improve his position but Gracie is controlling well.
Gracie stalling. #T5# Fishet is looking to improve his position.
Fishet is holding on to half guard well. Fishet wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (5) vs (0) Fishet Fishet being controlled for a moment. #T6# Fishet is looking for a sweep. Gracie taking a breather here. Fishet is looking to reverse the position. Fishet keeps trying to improve his position.#T7# Gracie controlling from side mount. Fishet is looking to reverse the position. Gracie working away. Fishet is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Fishet sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T8# Fishet gets back to full guard.
Gracie not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2# Fishet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gracie is aware though and is defending well. Fishet can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control.#T9# Fishet trying to control from the bottom.
Gracie with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. Gracie wants to pass to mount but Fishet is defending the position. Fishet tries to roll over but Gracie keeps him under control. Gracie keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T10# Fishet makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fishet. Fishet looking to sweep here. No luck so far. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (5) vs (2) Fishet Fishet trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T11# Gracie has control of Fishet's left arm, preventing Fishet from doing any damage. Fishet wants to pass the guard but Gracie is keeping the position. Fishet trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom. #T12# Gracie pulls Fishet in to control the position. #SUB2# Fishet drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Gracie dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Gracie (7) vs (2) Fishet#SUB2# Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Gracie (10) vs (2) Fishet#T13# Fishet is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. Fishet gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Gracie trying to control the pace. Fishet is looking to improve his position.
#T14# Gracie performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Fishet trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Gracie controlling the action here. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Gracie is thwarting Fishet's attempts to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight! Gracie takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. Izzy Fishet was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm so sad!!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Izzy Fishet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Tenshin Nas! The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yuuki Gou and Yukihiro Shimada.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Nice sprawl there from Nas as Fishet shoots in.#CL2# Nas rushes Fishet and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2# Nas is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Fishet can't fight it off and eventually Nas manages to take the fight to the floor. Fishet looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fishet (0) vs (2) Nas The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Fishet has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Nas 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 Fishet. Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (0) vs (5) Nas Nas slows the pace down. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Fishet tries to improve position but can't. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Fishet's coaches at Simply The Best have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position. Fishet is working hard here to advance position. Nas controlling the position. Fishet gets back to half guard. Fishet is trying to maintain the position but Nas is very close to passing his half guard. Nas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2# Nas's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Fishet trying to control from the bottom.
Fishet is trying to get back to full guard. Fishet trying to control but Nas postures up.
Well, if Nas 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.
#T3# Fishet moves into full guard.
Nas stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fishet swivels though and keeps the full guard. Fishet controls Nas momentarily but Nas frees himself. Fishet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Nas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4# Fishet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB# Fishet is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Nas is aware though and is defending well. Fishet trying to keep a closed guard but Nas is proving a slippery customer.
Nas is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB# Fishet working for a triangle but Nas defends it easily.
#T5# Nas controlling from the top position. Fishet is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Fishet looking to control but Nas passes into half guard.
#SUB# Fishet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nas pulls his head out easily. #T6# Nas seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. More stalling from Nas. Fishet is looking to improve his position.
#T7# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Nas is continuing to stall.#SUB# Fishet is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Nas is tapping! Great win for Fishet!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Izzy Fishet! Izzy Fishet decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D3): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Izzy Fishet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Regal Montgomery! The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yuuki Gou.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? Montgomery darts in trying to clinch#TD# and Fishet counters with a nice double leg into side control. Montgomery won't be happy with that. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Fishet (4) vs (0) Montgomery Montgomery can't do much from the bottom here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Fishet swings around for an armbar but Montgomery sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fishet's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (4) vs (2) Montgomery Montgomery pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fishet is keeping the position for now. Montgomery content to stall in guard here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Montgomery won't allow Fishet to sweep him here. #SUB2# Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (6) vs (2) Montgomery Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T1# Montgomery can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Fishet controls the pace. Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. Fishet looking to pass the guard. Fishet wants to control from the top but Montgomery keeps moving. Montgomery trying to keep a closed guard but Fishet is proving a slippery customer.
#T2# Fishet trying to control the position from guard on top but Montgomery is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2# Fishet avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Montgomery working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fishet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fishet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Fishet trying to control but Montgomery is working from the bottom. #T3# Fishet advances to half guard. Fishet is keen to just control but Montgomery is a slippery customer. Fishet works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (9) vs (2) Montgomery Montgomery is trying desperately to improve position.#T4# Montgomery stops Fishet from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. Fishet wants to control the pace but Montgomery is squirming around nicely. #SUB# Fishet looking for a guillotine from mount but Montgomery is having none of it. Fishet controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB# Fishet looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet. Montgomery tries to improve his position but instead Fishet has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Fishet (12) vs (2) Montgomery#T5##SUB# Fishet is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB# Fishet is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Montgomery is defending well though. Fishet let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB# Fishet is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB# Montgomery is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Fishet gets his way!
#SUB# Fishet is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Montgomery knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Montgomery for a finish. #SUB# Fishet tightening his grip on Montgomery, looking for the choke. #T6# Montgomery turns into Fishet and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (12) vs (4) Montgomery Fishet keeping full guard, as Montgomery tries to pass. Montgomery trying to control the position from guard on top but Fishet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Montgomery trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Montgomery passes Fishet's left leg - he's now in half guard. Fishet trying to hold on to Montgomery's head to control him but Montgomery postures up.
#T7# Fishet tries to roll over but Montgomery keeps him under control. Fishet is refusing to be controlled, as Montgomery sits in half guard. #SUB2# Fishet is defending against the submission attempts here by Montgomery.
Montgomery is looking to advance position but Fishet won't allow it. Fishet gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fishet is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (14) vs (4) Montgomery#T8##SUB2# Montgomery looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fishet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2# Montgomery is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Fishet pushing down on Montgomery's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. Montgomery won't allow Fishet to pass to mount. Fishet works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (17) vs (4) Montgomery Montgomery manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB# Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet.
#T9# Fishet is trying to control. Montgomery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB# Fishet is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Montgomery defends it well. #SUB# Fishet is looking for a kimura but Montgomery is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fishet to get the leverage. #SUB2# Montgomery looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB# Montgomery is defending against the submission attempts here by Fishet.
#T10# Montgomery wants to get back to full guard. Fishet seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Montgomery does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Montgomery is in trouble now - Fishet has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (20) vs (4) Montgomery#SUB# Fishet has control of Montgomery's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Montgomery regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Fishet looking to control but Montgomery is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T11# Montgomery working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB# Fishet swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Montgomery is now in Fishet's guard. A big mistake from Fishet there, giving up the dominant position! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (20) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB2# Montgomery is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fishet is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fishet has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (6) Montgomery#SUB# Fishet drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Montgomery manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fishet has Montgomery in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (22) vs (8) Montgomery Montgomery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T12# Montgomery might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fishet haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Fishet not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #SUB# Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Montgomery doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Montgomery manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2# Montgomery drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fishet manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Montgomery has Fishet in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (8) Montgomery#T13##SUB2# Montgomery has his foot on Fishet's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fishet works his way back into a safe position though. Montgomery wants to sweep here but Fishet controlling him for the moment. Fishet looking to sit in guard and control but Montgomery gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fishet (24) vs (10) Montgomery Montgomery stopping the sweep attempt from Fishet. Montgomery trying to control but Fishet is working from the bottom. #T14# Montgomery looking to pass the guard. #SUB# Fishet is looking for a triangle but Montgomery pushes his legs off easily.
Fishet working a defensive guard here.
Fishet keeping moving, preventing Montgomery from controlling successfully. #SUB# Fishet has his foot on Montgomery's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Montgomery works his way back into a safe position though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Montgomery advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Fishet (24) vs (13) Montgomery Fishet regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight! Fishet takes the fight on points by 24 to 13. Izzy Fishet 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:
AFC FN 7- NIGHT OF CHAMPIONS
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1# Suuhun throws a body punch but Fishet moves out of range. #TD# Suuhun fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fishet sprawls well initially but Suuhun persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB# Suuhun is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB# Suuhun is looking for a kimura but Fishet is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Suuhun to get the leverage. #SUB2# Fishet looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2# Fishet actively working from the bottom here.#SUB# Suuhun is trying to work for a kimura but Fishet is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Suuhun is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fishet sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2# Fishet looking for submissions off his back.#T1# Suuhun trying to control the action but Fishet is working from the bottom. #SUB2# Fishet looking for submissions off his back. Fishet trying to control from the bottom.
Suuhun throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Fishet is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment. Fishet is trying to control but can't.
Fishet tries to roll over but Suuhun keeps him under control. Suuhun throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Suuhun is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Fishet avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Suuhun. Suuhun seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fishet does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Fishet looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Suuhun trying to mount his opponent but Fishet defends it. Fishet trying to control here.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Suuhun is working for an americana but Fishet has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Suuhun was thinking about the submission.#T3##SUB2# Fishet working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Suuhun doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Suuhun manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Suuhun wants to control from the top but Fishet keeps moving. Suuhun controls from within his opponent's guard. #SUB2# Fishet is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2# Fishet has his feet on Suuhun's thighs here. He's pushed Suuhun off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Suuhun screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Izzy Fishet! Izzy Fishet is the new lightweight champion! During a confident post fight interview, Izzy Fishet thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AFC 13- Ryan vs Lewandowski 2
Date: May 09, 2021 |
#R1##TD# Cruz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fishet was covering up waiting for the punch and Cruz finishes the takedown easily into guard. #SUB2# Cruz wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Fishet's closed guard. He's half up but Fishet has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Fishet pivots and extends the arm, Cruz falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Fishet! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Izzy Fishet! Izzy Fishet made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Threads in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
AFC FN 6- Ryan vs Gates
Date: Apr 23, 2021 |
#R1# Hitler throws a head kick that half lands.
Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick. Hitler throws a quick inside leg kick. Hitler goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#TD2# Fishet drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#SUB2# Fishet is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hitler knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2# Fishet tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fishet has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. 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# Fishet thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Hitler prevents Fishet from improving position. Hitler wants to get back to his feet but Fishet drags him back down.#T1##SUB2# Fishet has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Hitler is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Fishet yanks on the arm and Hitler is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Fishet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Izzy Fishet! Izzy Fishet 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. Adolf Hitler spoke after the fight, saying 'I beat him, everyone out there know I beat him. Listen I controlled the fight, he was missin'. Look I want to thank the whole hood for coming out tonight.'. |
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