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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D3): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lars Phantom! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Kyle Gable!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Gable fails with a takedown attempt.
Gable with a poor takedown #CL#
and Phantom counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Phantom. #TD#
Phantom tightens his grip and picks Gable up, before dumping him to the ground. Gable manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Phantom (2) vs (0) Gable
Gable wants to sweep but no luck.
Gable lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Phantom (2) vs (2) Gable
Gable wants to pass the guard but Phantom is keeping the position.
Gable slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Phantom (2) vs (5) Gable
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Gable tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gable moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Phantom (2) vs (7) Gable
Phantom prevents Gable from taking his back.#T1##SUB2#
Gable is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Phantom to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Phantom shrugs it off.
Gable fails to move to back control. #SUB2#
Gable looking to secure an arm triangle but Phantom defends it well. #SUB2#
Gable looking to isolate an arm here. Phantom doesn't see it coming and as Gable extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Gable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kyle Gable! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Fochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fochi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Phantom wants to counter the offense by Fochi and move into the clinch position.
Phantom tries to clinch but Fochi moves out of range.
Fochi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phantom looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A jab from Phantom misses.
Phantom tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fochi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phantom looks to score with a jab to the body but Fochi is just out of range.#CL2#
Phantom has Fochi up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi presses Phantom against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Fochi has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fochi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD#
Fochi is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Phantom can't fight it off and eventually Fochi manages to take the fight to the floor. Phantom looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
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!
Phantom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fochi is one step ahead there. #T1#
Phantom being controlled here, momentarily.
Phantom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Phantom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fochi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fochi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Fochi slips nicely into half guard.
Phantom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fochi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Fochi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fochi.
Fochi trying to mount his opponent but Phantom defends it.
Fochi looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fochi is keen to just control but Phantom is a slippery customer.
Fochi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Phantom can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fochi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fochi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Fochi missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fochi is keen to just control but Phantom is a slippery customer.
Phantom won't allow Fochi to pass to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fochi.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fochi.
Fochi tries to pass to full mount but Phantom defends it.
Fochi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fochi sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Fochi throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4#
Fochi seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Phantom does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phantom avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fochi.
Fochi tries to pass the half guard into mount. Phantom knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fochi not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fochi tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Phantom won't allow Fochi to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fochi throws a head kick but Phantom moves out of range.
Phantom swings for the body but Fochi moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Fochi misses with a series of wild punches.
Fochi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phantom can do to turn this around?
Phantom checks a low kick from Fochi.
Fochi lands a jab to the nose.
Michael Fochi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Fochi.
Phantom is looking to clinch but Fochi is avoiding it.
Fochi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fochi misses with a head kick.
Fochi tries a head kick but it misses.
Fochi cracks Phantom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom avoids the head kick by Fochi.
Phantom steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fochi.
Phantom fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phantom is looking to clinch. #TD#
Fochi gets a double leg takedown into Phantom's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fochi wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving. #T1#
Fochi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fochi 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.
Fochi advances to half guard.
Michael Fochi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phantom wants to improve his position but Fochi is controlling well.
Fochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Phantom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fochi wants to take a breather but Phantom is having none of it.
Fochi slows the pace down in half guard.
Fochi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T2##SUB#
Fochi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Phantom defends it well.
Fochi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fochi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Fochi punching from mount but Phantom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fochi throws some wild stikes that Phantom manages to avoid easily.
Fochi looking to finish with strikes here!
Fochi misses with a head shot.#T3#
Fochi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fochi thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fochi wants to control the pace but Phantom is squirming around nicely.
Fochi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Fochi unloads with some shots from mount but Phantom bucks and avoids them well.
Fochi punching from mount but Phantom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Fochi throws some wild stikes that Phantom manages to avoid easily.
Fochi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fochi throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Phantom because Fochi loaded up on that one.
Phantom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
#T4#
Fochi punching from mount but Phantom doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Phantom is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fochi thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fochi looking to ground and pound but Phantom is blocking nicely.
Fochi sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Phantom avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fochi.
Phantom is squirming around, avoiding Fochi's attempts to control the action.
Phantom manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Fochi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fochi missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Fochi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Fochi throws a sloppy head kick and Phantom moves out of range easily.
Fochi misses with a low kick.
Phantom moves out of range of the body kick from Fochi.
Phantom doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Fochi lands a body shot.
Phantom fails with a takedown attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phantom looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fochi thinks about countering with a head kick.
Fochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fochi throws a head kick but Phantom moves out of range.
Fochi throws a sloppy head kick and Phantom moves out of range easily.
Fochi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fochi misses with a low kick.
#T1#
Fochi looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Phantom counters with a nice double leg into side control. Fochi won't be happy with that.
Fochi gets back to half guard.
Phantom trying to control the action but Fochi is working from the bottom.
Phantom is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Phantom throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Phantom thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
Phantom misses with a head shot. Fochi uses the momentum to regain guard.
Fochi has momentary wrist control but Phantom slips an elbow through the middle.
Phantom trying to control but Fochi is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Fochi holds on and takes a little breather. #T2##SUB#
Fochi is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Phantom has his hands clasped together but Fochi extends and breaks Phantom's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Fochi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michael Fochi! |
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Event:
WFC New York 3
Date: Apr 30, 2023 |
#R1#
Rauta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phantom on the side of the head.
Phantom tries to clinch up.
A punch lands to the side of Phantom 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rauta drops Phantom with a huge uppercut! Phantom drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Rauta is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nyrkki Rauta!
Nyrkki Rauta retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Nyrkki Rauta made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1##CL2#
Phantom rushes Callaghan Iii and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Callaghan Iii fails to land.
Callaghan Iii gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Phantom.
#TD#
Callaghan Iii has picked Phantom up - he's going for a ride! Callaghan Iii dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Callaghan Iii working Phantom over with strikes.
Phantom blocking the ground and pound attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Callaghan Iii is figuring out what he wants to do next.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii wants to control but Phantom is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii wants to work for an arm triangle but Phantom is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Phantom is looking to improve his position.
#T1#
Phantom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Callaghan Iii wants to take a breather but Phantom is having none of it.
It looks like Callaghan Iii is going to stand back up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Callaghan Iii missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#CL2#
Phantom clinches up against the cage.
Callaghan Iii tries to score a body lock takedown but Phantom shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Phantom pushes Callaghan Iii back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Callaghan Iii blocks the elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Callaghan Iii's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Phantom lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Phantom scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Phantom gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Callaghan Iii looks like he's trying to stand up.
Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
Phantom trying to control the pace. #T3#
Phantom wants to pass to mount but Callaghan Iii is defending the position.
Phantom trying to control the pace.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Callaghan Iii is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Phantom trying to control the action but Callaghan Iii is working from the bottom.
Phantom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Callaghan Iii trying to control but Phantom postures up.
Phantom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Phantom tries to pass the half guard into mount. Callaghan Iii knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Phantom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Callaghan Iii has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phantom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Callaghan Iii is looking to control Phantom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Callaghan Iii avoid being mounted?
Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Callaghan Iii wants to improve his position but Phantom is controlling well.
Phantom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Phantom dominated that round.
That's time! Callaghan Iii's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Callaghan Iii gets tackled into the cage by Phantom. Phantom maintains the clinch.
Callaghan Iii lands a right hand. #TD2#
Phantom jumps guard and drags Callaghan Iii to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Phantom keeping moving, preventing Callaghan Iii from controlling successfully.
Callaghan Iii is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Phantom is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Callaghan Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Callaghan Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving.
Phantom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Callaghan Iii. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phantom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Callaghan Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Phantom has taken the fight to the clinch.
Callaghan Iii is trying to break the clinch but Phantom has him pressed against the cage.
Phantom tries to pull guard but Callaghan Iii forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Phantom prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Phantom drags the fight down to the ground.
#T2#
Phantom has control of Callaghan Iii's left arm, preventing Callaghan Iii from doing any damage.
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving.
Callaghan Iii not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Callaghan Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Phantom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Callaghan Iii engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Callaghan Iii trying to control but Phantom is working from the bottom.
Phantom is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Callaghan Iii goes for a double leg but Phantom avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Phantom continues to drive forward.#TD#
Callaghan Iii manages to pull guard.
Phantom has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Phantom sitting in guard here, content to control.
Callaghan Iii looking to control.
Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phantom is stalling in the full guard. #T4#
Phantom throws a big elbow that misses.
Phantom stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Callaghan Iii swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phantom is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Phantom throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB#
Callaghan Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Callaghan Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Phantom is one step ahead there.
Phantom stands up over Callaghan Iii, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Phantom makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Phantom content to stall in guard here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Phantom showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Phantom instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Phantom has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Callaghan Iii regains guard immediately.
Phantom cracks Callaghan Iii with a solid left hand.
Phantom looking to pass the guard.
Phantom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Callaghan Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Phantom manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Callaghan Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Phantom has wrist control.
Callaghan Iii wants to pass the guard but Phantom is keeping the position.
Callaghan Iii wants to control from the top but Phantom keeps moving. #T1#
Callaghan Iii throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Phantom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Callaghan Iii wanted to stand there but Phantom had control of the position.
Lars Phantom has got the better of the ground game so far.
Phantom pulls Callaghan Iii in close to prevent any damage.
Phantom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Phantom has a closed guard, preventing Callaghan Iii from standing up.
Callaghan Iii advances to half guard.
Callaghan Iii seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Phantom desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Phantom is trying to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Phantom avoids a kick to the body.
#T3##CL#
Callaghan Iii moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Phantom as Callaghan Iii tries to tie him up.
Callaghan Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Phantom uses good head movement to avoid it.
Phantom lands an elbow that stopped Callaghan Iii in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#It looks like Andrew Callaghan Iii has been cut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Phantom.
Phantom trying to land knees to the body.
Phantom is pushing Callaghan Iii up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #TD2#
Phantom has clasped his hands together around Callaghan Iii's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Callaghan Iii throws Phantom to one side and escapes!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Callaghan Iii uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL2#
Phantom has closed the distance and engaged Callaghan Iii in a clinch.
Callaghan Iii fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Callaghan Iii is trying to maintain a safe position but Phantom gets an underhook and turns Callaghan Iii into the cage.#TD2#
Phantom gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Callaghan Iii kicks Phantom off and gets to his feet. #CL2#
Phantom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Callaghan Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Lars Phantom is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Callaghan Iii tries to pull guard but Phantom won't allow it.
Phantom stops a takedown attempt from Callaghan Iii.
Andrew Callaghan Iii has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Callaghan Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Phantom prevents a takedown attempt there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andrew Callaghan Iii.
I think Phantom has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Phantom!
A relieved looking Lars Phantom thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
RISE 51: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Phantom circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Phantom counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Phantom stopping the sweep attempt from Seventeen.
Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phantom lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Seventeen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phantom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Seventeen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phantom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Phantom with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Seventeen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Phantom prevents Seventeen from getting back to his feet.
Phantom works over Seventeen with some ground and pound from guard.
Seventeen looking for a sweep. Not yet Seventeen, not yet. #T1#
Phantom scoring with some ground and pound.
Phantom stands up over Seventeen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phantom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phantom 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.
Phantom'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.
Phantom working some strikes from top position.
Phantom pushes down on Seventeen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Phantom is nestled in close to Seventeen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Seventeen tries to roll over but Phantom keeps him under control.
Seventeen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Seventeen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Phantom not doing much here.
Phantom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Phantom looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Phantom lands with a punch from half guard.
Phantom working Seventeen over with strikes.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Phantom slips a nice elbow through Seventeen's hands, connecting with Seventeen's forehead.
Seventeen really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phantom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Phantom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phantom seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Seventeen for as long as he can get away with.
Phantom slips a nice elbow through Seventeen's hands, connecting with Seventeen's forehead.#T3#
Phantom lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Phantom is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Phantom continues to stall.
Phantom lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Seventeen taking some punishment here, with Phantom in his half guard.
Phantom working the head and body with strikes.
Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phantom content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Phantom works his way into full mount!
Phantom raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Phantom scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Seventeen is desperately trying to improve his position but Phantom has a good base and remains in mount.
Phantom with a couple of short strikes.
Phantom with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Phantom controlling his opponent.
Seventeen is wriggling around trying to escape.
Phantom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seventeen?
Phantom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seventeen?
Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Seventeen is in trouble!
The referee warns Seventeen that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phantom cracks Seventeen with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Phantom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Phantom lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Phantom scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Seventeen?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Phantom dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Seventeen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Phantom swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Seventeen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Phantom throws an elbow but misses.
Phantom drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Phantom blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Phantom throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Seventeen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Seventeen takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Seventeen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Phantom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seventeen can do to turn this around?
Phantom misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Phantom. Seventeen does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Seventeen has managed to clinch.
#T1#
Seventeen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Seventeen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seventeen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Seventeen connects with a knee to the head.
Seventeen misses with a knee to the head.
Phantom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Phantom tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Seventeen just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Phantom. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seventeen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Seventeen taking a breather.
Seventeen comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Seventeen misses with a knee to the head.
Seventeen using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Phantom has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Phantom creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #T2#
A knee to the head by Seventeen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Phantom fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#TD#
Phantom works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lars Phantom overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Phantom trying to control but Seventeen is working from the bottom.
Phantom controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Phantom wants to control from the top but Seventeen keeps moving.
Phantom content to stall in guard here.
Phantom chips away with some ground and pound.#T3#
Phantom connects with a couple of short punches.
Phantom stands up over Seventeen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Phantom looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Seventeen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Phantom.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Seventeen's brow.
Phantom in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Seventeen trying to keep a closed guard but Phantom is proving a slippery customer.
Phantom connects with a couple of short punches.
Phantom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phantom advances to half guard.
Seventeen tries to roll over but Phantom keeps him under control.
Phantom wants to control but Seventeen is keeping him busy. #T4#
Phantom is taking a breather. Seventeen 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.
Seventeen has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Seventeen is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots.
Phantom performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Phantom winds up and cracks Seventeen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phantom with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Phantom will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Seventeen tries to get to full guard but Phantom has control of the leg.
Phantom is nestled in close to Seventeen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Still in half guard, Phantom seems content to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Android Seventeen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Seventeen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Phantom manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Phantom is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Seventeen closes the distance and clinches.
Seventeen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Seventeen throws a knee to the head but misses.
Seventeen scores with a knee to the head.
Seventeen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Phantom blocks it with crossed arms.
Android Seventeen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Seventeen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Phantom jumps guard.
Seventeen looking to sit in guard and control but Phantom gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phantom 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. #T1#
Seventeen is trying to control the position but Phantom postures up.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Seventeen's brow.
Seventeen keeping moving, preventing Phantom from controlling successfully.
Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
Seventeen can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Phantom controls the pace.
Phantom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Phantom 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.
Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #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.
Phantom passes Seventeen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phantom slows the pace down in half guard.
More hug and hope from Phantom.
Ground and pound from Phantom.
Seventeen has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Phantom looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Seventeen with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phantom trying to control from half guard but Seventeen is working away.
Seventeen has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T3#
Seventeen trying to control from the bottom.
Phantom working Seventeen over with strikes.
Phantom passes the guard and advances to mount!
Seventeen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Phantom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Phantom breaks from Seventeen's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phantom sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Phantom cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Seventeen really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Phantom controlling from mount.
Phantom landing punches.
Phantom takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Seventeen working to try and regain half guard.
Phantom controlling his opponent.
Phantom lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Phantom working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phantom lands a couple of good shots and Seventeen has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Phantom is landing with strikes from the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lars Phantom showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Phantom has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:27
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Phantom!
Lars Phantom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 40: Philippe v Officer
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Phantom gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Pym counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pym avoids the body shot from Phantom.
Pym throws a body punch but Phantom moves out of range.
Phantom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pym was well out of range. Poor timing from Phantom.#TD2#
Phantom looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pym preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Pym is pulling down on Phantom's head. It's preventing any offense from Phantom, at least for the moment.
Phantom must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Phantom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Pym has his foot on Phantom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phantom works his way back into a safe position though.
Phantom being controlled here momentarily.
Phantom trying to control but Pym is working from the bottom. #T1#
Phantom postures up in Pym's guard and throws a big left but Pym blocks it.
Phantom controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Phantom trying to control the position from guard on top but Pym is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pym pulls Phantom in close to prevent any damage.
Pym avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Pym is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Phantom defends well.
Phantom scoring with some ground and pound.
Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
Phantom passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Pym prevents Phantom from moving into mount. #T2#
Pym taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phantom tries to score with some ground and pound. Pym controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Phantom tries to score with some ground and pound. Pym controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Pym is working to avoid the ground and pound but Phantom connects with a decent elbow.
Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pym keeps working.
Phantom connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Pym some visible discomfort.
Phantom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Pym is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Phantom is looking to take a break and control but Pym is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pym is looking for a sweep.
Pym is breathing heavily.
Phantom scoring with punches and elbows.
Phantom cracks Pym with a big elbow.
Pym on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Pym tries to get out of the position.
Pym wants to control but Phantom postures up.
Pym looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Pym is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Phantom lands a nice forearm strike. #T3#
Phantom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Pym is not content to let Phantom control the position.
Pym on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Phantom is chipping away with strikes.
Pym tries to buck Phantom off but Phantom is having none of it.
Phantom just content to control the position.
Phantom cracks Pym with a big right hand but Pym just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Pym holding on.
Phantom landing strikes. #T4#
Phantom is working Pym over with some ground and pound from side control.
Phantom tries to move to mount but Pym blocks the move with his legs.
Pym takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Phantom landing a few strikes.
Phantom wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pym keeps working.
Phantom lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC2#Pym is rocked!
Phantom working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Pym is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phantom in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Pym looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Phantom turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Phantom!
A very excited looking Lars Phantom made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
RISE 32: Half Assed v Femme
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Newsome missing with a left hand there. Phantom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Phantom tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Newsome manages to circle out of the way.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Newsome misses with a straight right.
Newsome cracks Phantom with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Phantom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Newsome uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Phantom.
Newsome cracks a nice hook into Phantom's ribs.
A jab from Newsome misses.
Newsome with a hook.
Newsome bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom misses the shot to the body.
Newsome throws out a counter right but Phantom avoids it with no problem.
Newsome uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phantom has time to react.
Newsome tries to clinch but Phantom is having none of it.
Newsome keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phantom shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Newsome as he avoids it easily.
Newsome swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lars Phantom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Phantom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Newsome moves away.
Phantom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Newsome was well out of range. Poor timing from Phantom.
Phantom lunges at Newsome with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Newsome's hand.
Newsome shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Phantom eats them both and turns towards Newsome to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Phantom throws a body shot but no joy.
A combination from Phantom does no damage.
Newsome is looking for the big counter here.
Newsome connects with a crisp jab. #ROC2#Phantom is rocked!
Phantom blocks a jab.
Darrell Newsome is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Newsome swats away the attempt to clinch by Phantom.
Newsome listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oh Phantom is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Phantom switches off momentarily and Newsome cracks him with a monster right hand! Phantom topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Newsome dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Newsome!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darrell Newsome! |
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Event:
RISE 20: Ship v Hunter
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phantom swivels and escapes.
A combination from Phantom does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Phantom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#TD#
Frost gets caught napping as Phantom dives in and scores a takedown. Frost manages to retain guard.
Phantom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phantom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phantom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phantom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Phantom scoring with some ground and pound.
Phantom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phantom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phantom working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Phantom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phantom passes into half guard.
Phantom working Frost over with strikes.
Phantom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phantom slows the pace down in half guard.
Frost trying to control here.
Phantom 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.
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. Phantom connects with a nice short shot to Frost's temple.
Phantom working the head and body with strikes.
Phantom trying to control the pace. #T2#
Phantom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phantom not doing much here.
Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phantom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phantom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phantom prevents Frost from improving his position.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Phantom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots.#T3#
Frost taking some punishment here, with Phantom in his half guard.
Phantom moves into full mount! Frost won't be happy about that!
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phantom dominating with strikes here.
Phantom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost taking shots to the head.
We've been informed that Frost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phantom breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phantom controlling from the full mount.
Phantom working Frost over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phantom breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T4#
Phantom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phantom raining down shots from the mount!#ROC#Frost is rocked!
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phantom controlling from the full mount.
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phantom controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Phantom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Phantom persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phantom but Phantom pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Phantom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phantom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Phantom advances position into side control!
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Phantom keeps moving and retains side control.
Frost is trying to control Phantom's posture but Phantom avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost seems a little lost for a moment, as Phantom dominates the positioning.
Frost taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phantom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phantom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?#T1#
Frost takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phantom cracks Frost with a big elbow.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Phantom is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Phantom'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.
Phantom lands a few punches from side control.
Frost is still in real trouble! Can Phantom finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Phantom scoring with punches from side control.
Phantom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Phantom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frost!
Frost tries to lock up and control but Phantom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Frost is in trouble!
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phantom raining down hammerfists from mount.#T2#
Phantom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phantom working Frost over with strikes here.
Phantom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phantom controlling the position easily from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Phantom! Frost is hurt baaadly! Phantom is firing away with more strikes - Frost is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Phantom!
Lars Phantom thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
NRC 6: New Year’s Eve
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1#
McAlroy misses with a hook.
McAlroy lands with a cross.
McAlroy misses with a telegraphed body shot
#TD2#
so Phantom counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
McAlroy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McAlroy keeping moving, preventing Phantom from controlling successfully.
Phantom landing some decent shots from guard.
McAlroy wants to sweep here but Phantom controlling him for the moment.
Phantom scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McAlroy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
McAlroy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McAlroy seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Phantom chips away with some ground and pound.
Phantom looking to sit in guard and control but McAlroy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Phantom keeping moving, preventing McAlroy from controlling successfully. #T1#
Phantom 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.
McAlroy wants to pass the guard but Phantom is keeping the position.
McAlroy is looking to work some ground and pound but Phantom has wrist control.
Phantom keeping moving, preventing McAlroy from controlling successfully.
McAlroy looking to pass the guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
McAlroy trying to move into half guard but instead Phantom has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Phantom trying to control but McAlroy is working from the bottom.
Phantom content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Phantom with a flurry of punches that miss.
Phantom passes McAlroy's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Phantom trying to control from half guard but McAlroy is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phantom prevents McAlroy from improving his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Phantom is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Phantom seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nice strikes from Phantom there.
Phantom throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
McAlroy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Phantom is working away from the top position though.
Phantom perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Phantom wants to control but McAlroy is keeping him busy.
Phantom working the head and body with strikes.
Phantom trying to control the pace.
McAlroy has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McAlroy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Phantom on the ground.
Phantom is trying to control the action in half guard but McAlroy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Phantom passes to side control.
Phantom lands a nice forearm strike. #T4#
McAlroy takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#ROC2#McAlroy is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh McAlroy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phantom working away.
McAlroy seems to have got his legs back now.
McAlroy gets back to half guard.
Phantom seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but McAlroy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
McAlroy trying to control but Phantom postures up.
McAlroy has hold of Phantom's hands but Phantom slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Phantom winds up and cracks McAlroy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
McAlroy wants to control but Phantom is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Phantom scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Phantom lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt McAlroy quite badly. McAlroy pulls Phantom in close trying to recover. Phantom postures up and lands two really hard shots that put McAlroy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but McAlroy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Phantom!
A victorious Lars Phantom thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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