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Event:
VFC 87 Sergius vs McFaul
Date: Jun 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Ettridge cracks Tapsanen with a good jab.
Ettridge ducks right into an uppercut from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ettridge closes the distance but Tapsanen moves to the side
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD2#
Ettridge changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tapsanen looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tapsanen tries to escape but Ettridge is in control.
Tapsanen trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.#SU2#
Ettridge decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ettridge swings for the body but Tapsanen moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tapsanen misses the target.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ettridge throws a series of punches but Tapsanen moves out of range.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
Tapsanen lands a body shot.
#T1#
A low kick from Ettridge is predictable there
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Ettridge, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ettridge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a left to the body.
Ettridge tries to clinch but Tapsanen is having none of it.
Tapsanen throwing a counter right hand but Ettridge manages to avoid it.
A combination from Ettridge does no damage.
A counter left hand to the body from Tapsanen misses its target.#CL2#
Ettridge has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettridge lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T2#
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen taking a breather.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ettridge's elbow.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tapsanen throws a head punch that misses.
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Tapsanen misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Tapsanen.
Ettridge looks winded!
Tapsanen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tapsanen struggles to land a body shot inside as Ettridge controls his hands.
Ettridge blocks a body shot from Tapsanen. #T3#
Ettridge blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen prevents Ettridge from breaking the clinch.
Tapsanen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tapsanen tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tapsanen lands with a right to the head.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tapsanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tapsanen works on Ettridge's body with a couple of short punches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tapsanen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T4#
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ettridge misses with an elbow over the top.
Tapsanen digs a right hand into Ettridge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ettridge's gas tank.
Tapsanen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
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!
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen stalling.
Tapsanen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Ettridge is looking to break free of the clinch but Tapsanen has double underhooks.
Tapsanen lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Tapsanen dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Tapsanen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ettridge gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tapsanen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ettridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tapsanen's waist but Tapsanen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ettridge off to one side.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tapio Tapsanen is winning the standup battle so far.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Tapsanen shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the body.
Ettridge moves to clinch but Tapsanen breaks away
and Tapsanen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Ettridge thinking.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.#T1#
Tapsanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ettridge throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tapsanen counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a stiff right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Ettridge tries to keep at a distance but Tapsanen has taken the fight into the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tapio Tapsanen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Tapsanen stalling in the clinch.
Ettridge missing with knees to the body.
Tapsanen misses with a punch to the body.
#TD2#
Ettridge successfully pulls guard.
Tapsanen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ettridge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tapsanen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SU#
Tapsanen stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T3#
Tapsanen lands a jab.
Tapsanen looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Tapsanen throws a right and a left that Ettridge avoids nicely. #TD2#
Ettridge closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tapsanen's guard.
Tapsanen trying to control the position here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ettridge wants to stand and escape but instead Tapsanen has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SU#
Tapsanen stands and steps away. Ettridge gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T4#
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tapsanen counter with a right hand.
Jack Ettridge is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tapsanen catches Ettridge with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Tapsanen cracks Ettridge with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ettridge has his takedown stuffed
and Ettridge takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Tapsanen connects with a nice looking jab.
Ettridge tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tapio Tapsanen dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Tapsanen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tapsanen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Tapsanen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Tapsanen counters with a nice body shot.
Tapsanen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ettridge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ettridge gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tapsanen counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tapsanen misses with a body shot.
#CL2#
Ettridge pushes Tapsanen up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Tapsanen avoiding damage.
Tapsanen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short left from Tapsanen.
A left hand lands to the body for Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tapsanen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tapsanen stalls.
Ettridge is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ettridge jumps guard but Tapsanen stands there with Ettridge around his waist. Ettridge gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tapsanen to keep the fight standing.
Tapio Tapsanen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.#T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tapsanen.
Tapsanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tapsanen.
Tapsanen has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Tapsanen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tapsanen holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Tapsanen can't find room to land a body shot as Ettridge controls the action.
Tapsanen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tapsanen leaning against his opponent.
Tapsanen slowing the pace effectively.
Tapsanen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T3#
Tapsanen is leaning against Ettridge and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tapsanen leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Tapsanen - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Tapio Tapsanen.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tapsanen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tapio Tapsanen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tapsanen digs a good hook to Ettridge's body.
Ettridge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tapsanen.
Ettridge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab from Tapsanen.
Tapio Tapsanen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Ettridge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ettridge doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a three punch combo that has Ettridge backing up. Ettridge nods at Tapsanen to acknowledge the strikes.
Ettridge has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tapsanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Ettridge's head.
Ettridge fails with the takedown
and Tapsanen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tapsanen scores with a jab to the head.
Tapsanen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ettridge.
Tapsanen seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tapsanen keeps Ettridge at a distance using the push kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tapio Tapsanen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tapsanen, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 30:26
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tapio Tapsanen! |
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Event:
VFC 77 Sergius vs Baddock
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ettridge fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Arseth sprawls well initially but Ettridge persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Arseth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Ettridge is on him like a limpet, forcing Arseth back against the ropes.#BC#
Arseth manages to break the clinch.
Arseth misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Ettridge has managed to clinch.
#BC#
Arseth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Arseth fails to land with a series of punches.
Ettridge feints the counter takedown.
Arseth looks to land a combination but Ettridge avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ettridge shoots in for a double leg but Arseth sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Arseth fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from Arseth. No joy for Ettridge on that attempt. #TD2#
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Arseth napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Arseth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Ettridge in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ettridge has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T1#
Arseth squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Arseth trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Ettridge with shots to the head and body - Arseth looks very uncomfortable down there.
Ettridge working Arseth over with strikes here.
Arseth really wants to buck Ettridge off and get back to his feet.
Ettridge connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Arseth wants to use the ropes to get back to his feet here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Ettridge wants to finish this one by submission but Arseth is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ettridge.
Arseth squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
#T2##SUB2#
Arseth tries to buck Ettridge off so he can stand up but Ettridge has got his back now - this could be big trouble! He's slapped on a rear naked choke that looks really tight! Arseth falls backwards, slamming Ettridge to the mat but Ettridge holds on tight! Arseth is forced to tap and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Ettridge!
During a confident post fight interview, Jack Ettridge thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
VFC 69 Newron vs Blancho
Date: Apr 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Ettridge throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vieira's waist but Vieira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ettridge off to one side.
Ettridge fails with the takedown.
Ettridge fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Vieira feints and as Ettridge raises his hands in defense, Vieira changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vieira accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ettridge is keeping the position for now.
Ettridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Ettridge is keeping the position.
Vieira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Ettridge keeps moving.
Vieira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ettridge is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Vieira is pushing down on Ettridge's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ettridge is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Vieira works his foot free and advances to mount.
Vieira raining down hammerfists from mount.
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vieira misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Vieira avoids the attempt from Ettridge to control.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T2#
Vieira dominating with strikes here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vieira lands a nice shot to the head.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira with good strikes from the mount here!
Vieira thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Vieira unloading with bombs!
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira throws some wild stikes that Ettridge manages to avoid easily.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira landing strikes from the mount.
Vieira sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T3#
Vieira looking to ground and pound but Ettridge is blocking nicely.
Vieira breaks from Ettridge's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Ettridge is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ettridge holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Vieira tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
Ettridge knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Vieira on the ground.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Ettridge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Vieira unloads with some shots from mount but Ettridge bucks and avoids them well.
#T4#
Vieira looking to finish with strikes here!
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vieira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vieira unloads with some shots from mount but Ettridge bucks and avoids them well.
Vieira lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Vieira cracks Ettridge with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Vieira putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Ettridge wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Vieira.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Vieira lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Ettridge hang on?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vieira throwing strikes here but Ettridge is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eli Vieira dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##TD2#
Vieira looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ettridge has momentary wrist control but Vieira slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vieira works over Ettridge with some ground and pound from guard.
Ettridge keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Ettridge avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ettridge controls Vieira momentarily but Vieira frees himself.
Vieira advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Ettridge defends it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira slows the pace down in half guard. #T1#
Vieira not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vieira winds up and cracks Ettridge with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Vieira seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Vieira perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Ettridge defends it.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vieira wants to take a breather but Ettridge is having none of it.
Ettridge is in trouble now - Vieira has advanced to mount!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Vieira cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Vieira misses with a head shot.
Vieira punching from mount but Ettridge doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Vieira.
#T2#
Vieira postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Ettridge looks a forlorn figure.
Vieira has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ettridge's face.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vieira throws some wild stikes that Ettridge manages to avoid easily.
Vieira scoring with strikes but Ettridge is staying in there.
Vieira thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Vieira in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
#ROC2#Ettridge is rocked!
Vieira lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Ettridge! Vieira sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Ettridge and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Eli Vieira!
Eli Vieira opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see. |
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Event:
VFC 55 Usamov vs Huygens
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Smith clinches.
Ettridge fails to pull guard.
Ettridge is trying to break free.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Smith closes the distance and clinches.
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ettridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Smith manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing Ettridge back against the cage.
Smith stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the cage.#T1#
Ettridge wants to break free but Smith has control.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC#
Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick
and Smith counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL#
Ettridge instigates a clinch. #BC#
Ettridge breaks from the clinch.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ettridge backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Ettridge manages to avoid it all.
Edward Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a left and a right that both miss
and Ettridge counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Smith rushes Ettridge and presses him up against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith has Ettridge pushed against the cage.
Ettridge tries to break free but Smith pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge tries to pull guard but Smith holds him up against the cage and eventually Ettridge drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Ettridge manages to break the clinch.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Smith stalling the fight.
Ettridge goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ettridge misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Ettridge is trying to stall.
Ettridge takes a shot to the head.
Ettridge can't get the takedown.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Smith blocks a body shot from Ettridge.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ettridge letting Smith take a breather here.
A shot in the inside from Smith. #T4#
A right handed body shot lands from Smith.
Ettridge is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith has Ettridge pressed against the cage.
Smith keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ettridge's efforts to push away.
Smith is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ettridges head.
Smith lands a body punch.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Smith clinches up with Ettridge and pushes him back against the cage.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Smith in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ettridge throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Smith. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith just leaning against Ettridge, taking a breather.
Ettridge can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
Smith scores with a shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ettridge tries to stall but Smith uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
#T1#
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ettridge is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Smith to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Smith.
Smith lands a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a shot to the body.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#TD#
Ettridge jumps guard and drags Smith to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T2#
Ettridge is trying to control the position but Smith postures up.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ettridge works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Smith has closed the distance and engaged Ettridge in a clinch.
Ettridge is looking to take this one to the mat.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right hand.
Ettridge swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edward Smith seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Smith as Ettridge tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Smith - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
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!
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Smith lands with a right to the head.
Ettridge fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ettridge is looking to control Smith's arms but Smith gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ettridge has his back to the cage.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Ettridge throws a knee to the head but misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Smith.
Ettridge looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Smith lands with a nice combination. Ettridge backs away looking to recover.#CL2#
Smith clinches with his opponent.
Ettridge wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ettridge is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ettridge has had enough of the clinch but Smith keeps him there for the moment.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smith forces Ettridge back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Ettridge's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Smith drives through and clinches with Ettridge against the cage.
Smith throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ettridge changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Smith fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Smith pushes Ettridge up against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Ettridge's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Ettridge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith lands a left hand.
Ettridge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Smith scores with a nice hook to the head.
Smith leaning his opponent against the cage.
Smith pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Smith lands with a light punch inside.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ettridge has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Smith avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith scores with a shoulder strike.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands with a left to the head.
Smith lands with a right to the head. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith presses Ettridge against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Smith.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Smith working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ettridge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Smith after a bit of a struggle.
Smith lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Smith lands with a short shot to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Smith.
Smith lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Smith.
Smith's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Edward Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Smith creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Smith.
A short right from Smith.
A bit of stalling here from Smith.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
Smith lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ettridge backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Smith takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Smith lands a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ettridge wants to stall.
Smith stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edward Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Smith winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edward Smith!
Edward Smith looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I HAVE BEEN CHOSEN, I HAVE BEEN MOULDED FOR THIS. I WAS LOCKED IN THE VOID AND NOW I AM FREE FROM THE MAZE, I SEE IT ALL SO CLEARLY NOW AND I TRUST THIS IS MY DESTINY. DESTINY HAS GUIDED ME AFTER HOLDING ME FOR SO LONG I HAVE ESCAPED THE RAVINE. I am free and understand the chaos. THE JOKER IS ELIMI'. |
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Event:
VFC 47 Meltdown
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Ettridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Island defends well and Ettridge ends up having to push Island into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ettridge working hard to break the clinch.#TD2#
Island has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ettridge clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ettridge is covering up but some of the strikes from Island are getting through and doing damage.
#SUB2#
Island has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Ettridge has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Island is hanging on to Ettridge's back as he tries to escape.
Island avoiding Ettridge 's attempts to control his hands.
Ettridge wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes. #T1#
Ettridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ettridge tries to reverse the position but Island maintains control.
Ettridge is trying to stand.
Ettridge takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Island lands a big shot there that rocks Ettridge but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Ettridge is trying desperately to improve position.
Island looking to finish Ettridge with some ground and pound. This is bad for Ettridge!
Ettridge avoids a series of strikes thrown by Island.
Ettridge is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2##SUB2#
Ettridge tries to improve his position but Island has taken his back! Island has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Ettridge tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Island pushes Ettridge away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mason Island! |
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Event:
VFC 27 Vandals Validation
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Ettridge fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mendez, pushing him back against the cage.
Mendez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mendez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mendez misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ettridge swings wildly with an uppercut but Mendez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mendez tries a body shot but Ettridge blocks it.
Ettridge is trying to maintain a safe position but Mendez gets an underhook and turns Ettridge into the cage.
Ettridge has Mendez pushed against the cage.
Ettridge letting Mendez take a breather here.#BC#
Mendez breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge misses with a combination
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mendez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jack Ettridge seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Mendez scores with a nice strike.
Ettridge closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Mendez counter with a right hand.
Ettridge misses with a takedown attempt
and Mendez counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD2#
Ettridge shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Mendez keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T2#
Mendez is looking for a sweep. Ettridge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ettridge seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mendez does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ettridge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T3#
Mendez keeping control of the position.
Ettridge stops Mendez from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Ettridge seems to be looking for submissions.
Mendez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mendez wants to get back to his feet.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ettridge drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mendez looks to score with a jab to the body but Ettridge is just out of range.
Nice shot by Mendez.
Mendez misses with a looping right.#T4#
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but Mendez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Joe Mendez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Ettridge.
Mendez paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mendez jabs Ettridge right on the nose. Ettridge blinks but takes it well.
Ettridge throws a sloppy head kick #TD#
and Mendez counters with a shoot takedown. Ettridge fights it but they end up in guard.
Ettridge looks winded!
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mendez scoring with some ground and pound.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mendez postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mendez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ettridge's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Mendez dominated that round.
That's time! Mendez's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Mendez cracks a nice hook into Ettridge's ribs.
Ettridge goes for a double leg but Mendez avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mendez continues to drive forward.
Mendez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ettridge throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Mendez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mendez.
Mendez cracks Ettridge with a solid left hand.
Mendez distracts Ettridge with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mendez's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Mendez with a nice head shot there.
Mendez has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mendez is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mendez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mendez scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ettridge is breathing heavily.
Mendez keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ettridge's head.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Ettridge looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Mendez has picked Ettridge up and slammed him! Ettridge can't keep hold of the triangle and Mendez manages to pass to side control!#T1#
Mendez working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Mendez scoring with punches and elbows.
Ettridge is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Ettridge takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Mendez working the head and body with strikes.
Mendez working the body and head with strikes. #T2#
Mendez works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Joe Mendez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mendez lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mendez working the body and head with strikes.
Mendez creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mendez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ettridge on the ground.
Mendez in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #ROC#Ettridge is rocked!
Ettridge taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes.
Ettridge is still in real trouble! Can Mendez finish him?
Mendez working the head with strikes.
Mendez scoring with punches from side control.
Mendez scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Ettridge is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mendez can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
VFC 18 Mid Week Mauling
Date: Feb 10, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Newton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Ettridge looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Newton's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ettridge wants to sweep here but Newton controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Newton shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Newton was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Newton in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Ettridge is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton 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:
VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Roman drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ettridge wants to sweep here but Roman controlling him for the moment.
Ettridge preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Roman lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Ettridge is controlling Roman's posture.#SUB#
Ettridge looking for a guillotine here but Roman defends easily.
Ettridge utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ettridge content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Roman wants to improve his position but Ettridge is controlling well.
#T1#
Roman tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Roman flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Roman wants to improve his position but Ettridge is controlling well.
#SUB#
Ettridge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Roman doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Ettridge. #SUB#
Ettridge wants to work for an arm triangle but Roman is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SU#
Ettridge decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Ettridge tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Roman defends well and Ettridge ends up having to push Roman into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#T2##TD2#
Roman tightens his grip and picks Ettridge up, before dumping him to the ground. Ettridge manages to land in guard.
Roman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ettridge wants to get back to his feet but Roman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Roman is looking to work some ground and pound but Ettridge has wrist control.
Ettridge definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roman looking to pass the guard.
Ettridge is controlling Roman's posture.
Roman won't allow Ettridge to sweep him here.
Roman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ettridge controlling the position.
Roman scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Roman is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ettridge wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Roman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Roman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Ettridge is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Ettridge has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Ettridge will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman looks winded!
Ettridge controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ettridge sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Roman's guard.
Ettridge looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Ettridge has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roman defend it? Ettridge steps over the head and cranks it - Roman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ettridge!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Ettridge!
Jack Ettridge 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:
VFC 3 Saturday Slaughter
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1##TD2#
Ettridge tries to sprawl but Roman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ettridge striking from the bottom.
Ettridge is trying to stand.
Ettridge is holding on to half guard well.
Roman scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB2#
Roman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ettridge doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Roman.
Ettridge avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Roman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge is concentrating on defense, preventing Roman from advancing position.
Roman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ettridge preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Roman throwing shots but Ettridge is blocking nicely. #T1#
Ettridge has his hands clasped together around Roman's back. He's all about the action.#ES#
Ettridge manages to escape and get back to his feet! #TD2#
Roman looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ettridge!
Ettridge is looking for a sweep.
Ettridge manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Roman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ettridge has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ettridge keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ettridge gets full guard.#SUB#
Roman is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ettridge has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Roman is looking to defend but Ettridge has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Roman! Ettridge pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Roman taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jack Ettridge!
Our winner, Jack Ettridge, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Gigolo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gigolo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ettridge walks away with a smile on his face. Gigolo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ettridge lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Ettridge clinches. #BC2#
Ettridge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ettridge shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gigolo shoots for a double leg takedown but Ettridge sprawls well. He's pushed Gigolo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. #CL2#
Ettridge has closed the distance and engaged Gigolo in a clinch.
Gigolo tries to pull guard but Ettridge won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bam Bam Gigolo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ettridge lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gigolo or not.
Gigolo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ettridge smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ettridge shoots in but Gigolo avoids the takedown attempt easily.#CL2#
Ettridge moves into the clinch successfully.
#T1#
Gigolo is looking for a takedown.
Gigolo takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#It looks like Bam Bam Gigolo has been cut.
Gigolo is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ettridge gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ettridge wants to take the fight to the mat but Gigolo manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#TD2#
Ettridge works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Ettridge trying to stand up but can't free himself from Gigolo's guard.
Ettridge postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ettridge throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ettridge wants to control from the top but Gigolo keeps moving.
Ettridge really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gigolo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ettridge looking to sit in guard and control but Gigolo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T2#
Ettridge wants to sweep here but Gigolo controlling him for the moment.
Ettridge working a defensive guard here.
Gigolo 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. #SU#
Gigolo stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Ettridge closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gigolo to the mat! Gigolo manages to get full guard.
Gigolo wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Ettridge manages to pass to side control.
Ettridge looks winded!#T3##REVR#
Gigolo is pressing down on Ettridge's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gigolo seems keen to control Ettridge's posture.
Ettridge trying to control the position from guard on top but Gigolo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ettridge being controlled here momentarily.
Ettridge must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gigolo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB#
Ettridge is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Gigolo has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Ettridge is looking to defend but Gigolo has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Ettridge! Gigolo pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Ettridge taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bam Bam Gigolo! |
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