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Event:
SSSD 50: Erenberg/Aspirin
Date: Dec 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Knight as Meier shoots in.
Knight is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
No joy there for Meier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meier goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT#It looks like Jack Knight has been cut.
Meier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Knight counters with a shoot takedown. Meier fights it but they end up in guard.
Meier pushes Knight off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Meier misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knight looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Meier throws an off balance right hand
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Eric Meier has been cut.#CL2#
Knight darts in and clinches Meier up against the cage.#TD#
Meier has hold of one of Knight's legs. Knight is fighting the takedown attempt but Meier gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Meier with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knight wants to sweep but no luck. #T1##SUB2#
Knight is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Meier is aware though and is defending well.
Knight wants to control the position but Meier says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Knight really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Meier is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight 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.#SUB#
Knight is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Knight is controlling Meier's trapped leg to prevent Meier from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Meier is looking for submissions but instead, Knight has regained full guard.
Knight wants to sweep here but Meier controlling him for the moment.
Knight pulls Meier in to control the position. #SU#
Meier stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Meier shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Meier swinging wildly here.
Meier looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#CL2#
Knight gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3##TD2#
Knight gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Meier working a defensive guard here.
Meier being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Meier looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Meier had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Knight defends it easily.
Meier is trying to control the position but Knight postures up. #T4##SUB#
Knight avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.
Knight postures up in Meier's guard and throws a big left but Meier blocks it. #SUB#
Meier working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Knight doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Knight manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Meier is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Meier is breathing heavily.
Meier trying to keep a closed guard but Knight is proving a slippery customer.
Knight content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Meier misses with a takedown attempt #CL2#
and Knight counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Knight has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Meier clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
What can Meier do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Knight gets his hands free as Meier looks to control.
Meier tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Meier wants to hold on but Knight pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knight controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Meier defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Knight. #T1#
Meier sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Knight perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Knight's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB#
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Meier is looking to control Knight's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Meier avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Meier looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Knight is taking a breather. Meier says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eric Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Meier gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.
Knight postures up.
Meier utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Knight wants to pass the guard but Meier is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Knight stuffs the takedown.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Meier shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Knight as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Meier. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Knight drives through and clinches with Meier against the cage.
Knight misses with a punch to the body.
#BC2#
Knight pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Knight keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Meier tries for a takedown but Knight circles away easily
and Knight counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4##TD2#
Knight closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Knight advances to mount.
Knight tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knight is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Knight showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Meier's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Knight displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Meier.
Meier misses the shot to the body. #TD2#
Meier tries to sprawl but Knight drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Meier kicks Knight off and gets back to his feet.#CL2#
Meier tries to keep at a distance but Knight has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Knight is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Meier can't fight it off and eventually Knight manages to take the fight to the floor. Meier looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Meier has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Knight 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 Meier.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SU2#
Knight decides to take the fight back to the feet. #T1##TD2#
Knight throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Meier was covering up waiting for the punch and Knight finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Knight landing with the ground and pound. #SUB#
Meier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Knight is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Knight stands up and waves to Meier to follow him.
Knight lands a nice shot that snaps Meier's head back.
#T2##CL2#
Knight gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Meier jumps guard and drags Knight to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Meier wants to sweep here but Knight controlling him for the moment.
Knight 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.
Knight trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Knight got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Knight has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Meier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T3#
Knight 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. #SUB#
Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
Knight's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Meier working for a triangle but Knight defends it easily.
#SUB#
Meier has his foot on Knight's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Knight works his way back into a safe position though.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Meier escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Knight gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Meier working for submissions but it's allowed Knight to get to half guard.
Knight seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Knight comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Knight has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Knight! |
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Event:
SSSD 42: Cartwright/Gai
Date: Oct 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Snakovic fails to land the takedown.#TD2#
Meier shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Meier is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Snakovic controlling the position for now.
Meier seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
#SUB2#
Meier is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Snakovic sees it coming and defends easily.
Meier wants to free his trapped foot but Snakovic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic controlling the position for now.
Meier throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Meier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Snakovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Meier.
Meier tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Snakovic.
Meier trying to control from Snakovic's half guard. Snakovic has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Snakovic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Meier looking to pass the guard.
Snakovic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Eric Meier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Snakovic dives in and grabs Meier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meier pushes down on Snakovic's head and hops out.#TD2#
Meier shoots in and gets a takedown into Snakovic's guard.
Snakovic has Meier pulled in close to control his posture.
Meier with a nice head shot there.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Snakovic holds on and takes a little breather.
Meier trying to control but Snakovic is working from the bottom. #T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Snakovic working for a triangle but Meier defends it easily.
Meier trying to control but Snakovic is working from the bottom.
Snakovic has his hands on Meier's head, controlling the position.
My spies in Reach Around inform me that Meier has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Meier drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Meier jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Snakovic trying to control the position here. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Snakovic escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Meier gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Meier loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Snakovic wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Meier 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.
Meier stopping the sweep attempt from Snakovic.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Meier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Snakovic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meier has Snakovic in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Snakovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Meier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Snakovic has managed to get both his arms back between Meier's legs - danger averted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier 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#
Snakovic dives in and grabs Meier's left leg, looking for a takedown. Meier pushes down on Snakovic's head and hops out.#TD#
Snakovic gets a takedown into half guard.
Snakovic is looking to advance position but Meier won't allow it. #SUB2#
Meier looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Meier is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snakovic trying to control from half guard but Meier is working away.
Meier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Meier trying to hold on to Snakovic's head to control him but Snakovic postures up.
#SUB2#
Meier looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Snakovic lands a nice short elbow.
Meier on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Meier tries to get to full guard but Snakovic has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Snakovic seems content to control.
Snakovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Meier keeps working.
Snakovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Snakovic connects with a nice short shot to Meier's temple.
Snakovic is thwarting Meier's attempts to control the position.
Meier trying to get back to full guard but Snakovic takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Meier is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Meier is bucking up trying to escape but Snakovic cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Snakovic controlling his opponent.
Meier is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB#
Snakovic working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Meier is trying to escape the mount.
Meier tries to hold on but Snakovic postures up.
Snakovic scoring with strikes but Meier is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Meier tries to lock up and control but Snakovic gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Snakovic scoring with strikes but Meier is staying in there. #ROC#Meier is rocked!
Meier is breathing heavily.
Meier tries to reverse the position but Snakovic maintains control.
Meier is still in real trouble! Can Snakovic finish him?
Snakovic loads up with a big shot that hurts Meier! He's pulled Snakovic in close but Snakovic has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Meier survive? More strikes from Snakovic and Meier is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Andrei Snakovic! |
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Event:
SSSD 38: Tovington/Smith
Date: Oct 02, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Volko enables Meier to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Volko manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Volko looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Meier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Meier throwing strikes from guard but Volko blocks nicely.
Meier throwing strikes but missing.
Meier is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Meier content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volko is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Meier stays in close to Volko's body and controls the position. #T1#
Meier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Meier has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Meier drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Volko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Meier has Volko in his guard.#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Meier is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Meier showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T2#
Our spies down at at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS inform us that Volko has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Meier.
Meier working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Meier missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Meier shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Meier was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Meier wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Volko, who protects the arm well.
Meier controls the position. #T4##SU#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Meier decides to stand up, so the ref orders Volko to his feet. #TD#
Meier shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Volko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Meier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier pushes down on Volko's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Meier is taking a breather. Volko says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Meier decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Meier stalling.
Volko is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volko defending well though. #T1##SUB#
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.
Well, if Meier 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.
Meier throwing shots but Volko is blocking nicely.
Meier stalling. #SUB#
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Meier seems to be working for a kimura but Volko defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Meier is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Meier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volko wants to improve his position but Meier is controlling well.
#T3#
Meier works his foot free and advances to mount.
Meier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Meier with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Meier content just to control the position here. #T4##SU#
Meier stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#TD#
Meier throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Volko was covering up waiting for the punch and Meier finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Meier is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Eric Meier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier passes Volko's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Meier dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##CL#
Meier has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Meier manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Meier feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Meier is pushing down on Volko's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volko is fighting to maintain full guard but Meier has managed to sneak the leg through.
Meier is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Meier seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meier is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Meier thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volko's head.
Volko really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Meier. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Volko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Meier controlling the pace.
Meier throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Meier looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Meier slows the pace down in half guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Meier looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Meier is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volko can do to turn this around?#T3#
Meier keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Meier is working for a submission of some sort.
Meier is nestled in close to Volko, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Meier slows the pace down in half guard.
Meier continues to hold on tight.#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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Meier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Volko tries to avoid it but Meier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Volko to the ground. Volko escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD#
Meier shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Volko napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Volko tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Meier looking to break Volko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Volko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Meier will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Meier slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Frank Volko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eric Meier is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eric Meier showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Meier 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 John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Meier! |
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