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Event:
IXF XXXVII
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Up rushes Locke and presses him up against the cage.
Up definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Locke pulls Up into guard.
Locke has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Up has passed into side control.
Up wants to control but Locke is keeping him busy.
Up is really struggling to control Locke but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Locke tries to buck Up off but Up is having none of it.
Locke felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Locke manages to work his way to half guard, despite Up's best efforts.
Up trying to control from half guard but Locke is working away.
Locke tries to get to full guard but Up has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Locke looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Up pushes past his half guard into mount! #T1#
Locke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Up wants to control the pace but Locke is squirming around nicely.
Locke keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Up takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Up pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Locke is trying desperately to improve position.
Up looking to control but Locke is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T2#
Locke is working to get back to half guard.
#SUB#
Up looking for a guillotine from mount but Locke is having none of it.
Locke wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#SUB#
Locke defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Up's arms. #SUB#
Up is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Locke knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Locke for a finish. #SUB#
Up is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Locke rolls, trying to escape but Up keeps control of the position.
#T3#
Locke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Up's guard. Nice work there by Locke.
Up keeping full guard, as Locke tries to pass.
Up pulls Locke in close to his closed guard and prevents Locke from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Up has his foot on Locke's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Locke works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Locke has gone for a leg lock! Up slips out almost immediately though and dives into Locke's guard.#REVR#
Up advances to half guard. #SUB#
Up is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke wants to improve his position but Up is controlling well.
#T4##SUB#
Up is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Up to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Locke actively working from the bottom here.
Locke is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Locke is still trying to improve position.
Up seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Locke does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke missing with punches from the bottom.
Up is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Grow Up 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##CL#
Up closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Locke gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Up utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Locke tries to free his leg and advance position but Up is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Up is trying to keep Locke in close.
Up seems keen to control Locke's posture.#SUB#
Up is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Locke lands a couple of digs.#SUB#
Locke stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Up has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Locke manages to get his head free but now Up has transitioned to an armbar! Locke grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Up! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Grow Up!
Grow Up 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:
IXF XXXIII
Date: Jun 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A combination from Irgameladovicz does no damage.
Irgameladovicz lands the left hand.
Igor Irgameladovicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Locke takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Irgameladovicz misses with a hook.
Irgameladovicz throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Locke counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Irgameladovicz 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.
Irgameladovicz can't keep his opponent in guard - Locke advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Locke uses his free foot to push down on Irgameladovicz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Irgameladovicz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Locke thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Locke jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Irgameladovicz manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB#
Locke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SUB#
Locke working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Locke misses with the ground and pound.
Irgameladovicz is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Locke is controlling him well.
Irgameladovicz can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Locke has hold of Irgameladovicz's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Irgameladovicz tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Locke cranks the arm and Irgameladovicz screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Irgameladovicz, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). John Locke! |
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Event:
IXF XXV
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Tobias gets a takedown into half guard.
Locke won't allow Tobias to pass to mount.
Locke punching from the bottom.
#SUB#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobias.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tobias content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Tobias is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Locke has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tobias controlling the pace. #T1#
Tobias is looking to advance position but Locke won't allow it.
Tobias wants to lay and pray for a moment but Locke keeps working. #SUB2#
Locke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Locke actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Locke is defending against the submission attempts here by Tobias.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage.
Locke wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Tobias is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Locke doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tobias.
Tobias definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tobias trying to pass the guard but Locke defending well. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Locke looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Tobias is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Tobias knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Locke on the ground.
Locke wants to improve his position but Tobias is controlling well.
Locke gets back to full guard.
#SUB2#
Tobias got a little sloppy there for a moment and Locke has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tobias has managed to get both his arms back between Locke's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tobias stands and throws Locke's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T3##SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Locke is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Tobias is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Locke defends it well. #SUB2#
Locke is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tobias pulls his head out easily.
Locke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Tobias passes into side control.
#T4##SUB#
Tobias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Tobias wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Locke, who protects the arm well.
Locke manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB2#
Locke wants to work for an arm triangle but Tobias is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB2#
Locke is working for a submission of some sort.
Locke looks winded!
Tobias tries to roll over but Locke keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manoel Tobias dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Tobias closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Locke quickly recovers to half guard.
Locke moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tobias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Locke can do to turn this around?
Locke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tobias tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tobias defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias wants to improve his position but Locke is controlling well.
Tobias on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tobias tries to get out of the position.#T1#
Tobias keeping hold of Locke's head, controlling as best he can.
Locke is looking to advance position but Tobias won't allow it. #SUB2#
Locke is looking for a kimura but Tobias is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Locke to get the leverage.
Manoel Tobias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tobias tries to get to full guard but Locke has control of the leg.
Tobias gets full guard.
Tobias has his hands on Locke's head, controlling the position.
Tobias looking for a sweep. Not yet Tobias, not yet. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Locke throws a big elbow that misses.
Locke throws a big elbow that misses.
Locke won't allow Tobias to sweep him here.
Tobias is pulling down on Locke's head to control his posture.
Locke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Locke drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tobias manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Locke has Tobias in his guard.#REVR#
Tobias is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Locke working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tobias doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tobias manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Tobias wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard. #SUB2#
Locke has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tobias 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 Locke.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Tobias blocks the strikes from Locke.
Tobias trying to control the position but Locke is working away.
Locke is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Tobias off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Locke has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Locke is breathing heavily.#T4#
Locke keeps control of the position as Tobias tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for the RNC.
Tobias trying to control the position but Locke manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB2#
Locke patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Tobias turns into Locke and is now in his guard.
Tobias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tobias pushing down on Locke's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Locke tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Tobias is trying to work for a kimura but Locke is defending well.
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!#SUB#
Tobias is working for a kimura but Locke is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Manoel Tobias will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
Tobias throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Locke tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tobias is in Locke's guard.#SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard.
Locke doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Locke had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tobias defends it easily.#SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tobias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Locke swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Tobias thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tobias pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Locke is keeping the position for now.
Tobias looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Locke looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Locke takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tobias trying to control the position from guard on top but Locke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tobias 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. #SUB2#
Locke working for a triangle but Tobias defends it easily.
Locke keeping moving, preventing Tobias from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2#
Locke is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Tobias drops back looking for a leg! Locke is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Locke manages to kick Tobias off! Tobias jumps back into Locke's guard.
Tobias wants to control from the top but Locke keeps moving. #SUB2#
Locke is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Locke working for submissions but it's allowed Tobias to get to half guard.
Tobias not doing much here.
#SUB#
Tobias is looking for a kimura but Locke is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tobias to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Locke missing with punches from the bottom.
#SUB#
Tobias is working for a kimura but Locke is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Tobias seems to be looking for submissions.
Manoel Tobias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tobias seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Locke flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manoel Tobias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tobias 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manoel Tobias!
Manoel Tobias thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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