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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Vermeulen has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen throws an elbow but it misses.
Vermeulen avoids the elbow strike from Rawlins, against the ropes.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Vermeulen improves position.
Vermeulen prevents Rawlins from breaking the clinch.
Rawlins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vermeulen's elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Ezekiel Rawlins has been cut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Vermeulen just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rawlins's brow.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vermeulen lands a damaging elbow.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Vermeulen throws an elbow but misses.
Vermeulen lands a nice elbow.
Rawlins avoids a wild elbow strike from Vermeulen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vermeulen throws an elbow that misses.
#T1#
Rawlins pushes off an throws an elbow but Vermeulen leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Vermeulen misses with an elbow strike.
Vermeulen creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rawlins throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vermeulens head.
Rawlins takes an elbow to the temple.
Vermeulen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Rawlins's defenses. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins is pressed against the ropes. Vermeulen pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Rawlins! Two more big strikes from Vermeulen and Rawlins crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Kegomoditswe Vermeulen! |
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Event:
TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins dips to his left and cracks McDowell with an uppercut!
Rawlins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDowell.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDowell. Rawlins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawlins lands a slapping body shot.
A head kick misses from McDowell.
McDowell throws a body kick that misses
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rawlins takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rawlins tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McDowell throws an off balance right hand
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
McDowell misses with a jab, cross combination.
McDowell connects with a solid leg kick.
McDowell just misses with a punch to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawlins shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McDowell eats them both and turns towards Rawlins to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDowell looks to throw the jab but Rawlins is out of range.
Rawlins appears to be looking for a big counter.
McDowell avoids the body shot from Rawlins.
McDowell throws a hook but Rawlins blocks it.
Rawlins swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawlins just misses with a punch to the body.
McDowell tries to clinch up.
McDowell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rawlins wants to clinch up but McDowell keeps it at a distance.#T1#
McDowell tries to clinch
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawlins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McDowell's head backwards.
McDowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlins counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawlins slips under a jab from McDowell.
Rawlins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rawlins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDowell moves away.#CL2#
McDowell instigates a clinch.
McDowell misses with some punches.
McDowell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McDowell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rawlins misses with an elbow over the top.
McDowell misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by McDowell.
McDowell has a couple of punches blocked by Rawlins.
McDowell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rawlins missing with knees to the body.
Rawlins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T2#
Rawlins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McDowell throws a punch but it's blocked by Rawlins.
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!
Rawlins misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDowell.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McDowell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawlins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Rawlins blocking some punches.
McDowell throws a head punch that misses.
McDowell misses with the head strike.
Rawlins prevents a body shot from McDowell.
McDowell prevents a body shot from Rawlins. #BC#
Rawlins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dinny McDowell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDowell throws a poor cross that misses
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawlins tests McDowell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rawlins avoids the head kick by McDowell.
A lazy left from McDowell finds it's target.#ROC2#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins ducks into an uppercut from McDowell and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dinny McDowell! |
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Event:
TR69
Date: Jun 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Raikov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jab, jab by Rawlins - just one landing. #TD#
Raikov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB#
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Raikov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rawlins has managed to free his arm - good work.
Raikov trying to mount his opponent but Rawlins defends it.
Raikov uses his free foot to push down on Rawlins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Rawlins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Rawlins gets back to half guard.
Raikov moves into full mount! Rawlins won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Rawlins defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Raikov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raikov misses with a head shot.#T1#
Raikov moves to back control.
I really don't envy Rawlins right now.
Raikov misses with a punch to the head.
Raikov avoiding Rawlins 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB#
Rawlins defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Raikov's arms. #SUB#
Raikov tightening his grip on Rawlins, looking for the choke. #SUB#
Raikov working for a choke but Rawlins is defending well.
Rawlins is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Rawlins is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Rawlins turns into Raikov and is now in his guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Raikov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rawlins gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Raikov has momentary wrist control but Rawlins slips an elbow through the middle.
Raikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Raikov tries to get out of the position.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom. #T3#
Raikov looking for a sweep. Not yet Raikov, not yet.
Raikov wants to improve his position but instead Rawlins has moved into half guard.
Raikov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rawlins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Raikov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Raikov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Raikov wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment. #T4#
Rawlins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raikov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Raikov 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.
Raikov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rawlins's guard. #REVR#
Raikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Raikov postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rawlins is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Raikov, into his guard. #REVB#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rawlins's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Raikov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rawlins is one step ahead there.
Rawlins trying to control the position from guard on top but Raikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Raikov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Raikov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#TD#
Raikov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rawlins did well to prevent Raikov getting side control.#SUB#
Raikov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Raikov wants to free his trapped foot but Rawlins is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Rawlins looking for submissions off his back.
Raikov is pressing down on Rawlins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rawlins is holding on for now.
Raikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rawlins can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Raikov is working for a kimura here but Rawlins manages to reverse the position and he's now in Raikov's guard.
#T1#
Raikov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rawlins trying to control but Raikov is working from the bottom.
Rawlins passes Raikov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Raikov gets full guard.#SUB#
Raikov is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rawlins throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Raikov's body to avoid the submission. Raikov has instead reached around Rawlins's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Raikov arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Raikov! |
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Event:
TR65: Nakamura No More
Date: May 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins misses with a straight right.
Real tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rawlins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlins throws an overhand right that lands on Real's shoulder, as Real tries to avoid the shot.
Rawlins drops his hands momentarily and Real takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawlins connects with a jab.
Real throws a jab but it's blocked by Rawlins.
Real uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawlins.
Nice body punch from Real.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL#
Real instigates a clinch.
Rawlins looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawlins is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Real moves into the clinch.#BC#
Real escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Real swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rawlins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Real looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawlins is just out of range.
Rawlins throws a combination that misses
letting Real counter with a right hand.
Real fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins misses with a hook to the body
and Real counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawlins takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Real connects with a combination that backs up Rawlins into the cage. Real lands a flurry of punches that gets past Rawlins's guard. Rawlins is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Real bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maw Real!
A very excited looking Maw Real rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Scarlet takes the fight into the clinch.
Scarlet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Scarlet escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scarlet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Scarlet darts in and clinches Rawlins up against the cage.
Scarlet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rawlins looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rawlins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Scarlet.
Rawlins is trying to stall.
#BC#
Scarlet breaks from the clinch.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawlins throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rawlins scoring well with a low kick there.
#CL#
Scarlet fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rawlins, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Scarlet manages to break the clinch.
Rawlins throws a hook but Scarlet blocks it.
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!
Scarlet tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rawlins swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T1#
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Scarlet paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rawlins tries to bum rush Scarlet with a series of wild strikes but Scarlet uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Scarlet swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Scarlet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rawlins.
Scarlet throws a monster overhand right that drops Rawlins! Scarlet follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Erza Scarlet! |
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Event:
TR45: Colt 45 and Two Zigzags
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rawlins pushes Soon up against the cage in a clinch.
Rawlins tries a body shot but Soon blocks it.
Rawlins misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Rawlins's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rawlins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Soon lands a body shot.
Rawlins is trying to force a seperation but Soon has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins misses with an elbow strike.
Rawlins tries to work over Soon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rawlins misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rawlins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Soon is defending well for now.#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soon.
Rawlins wants to break the clinch but can't.
Soon has Rawlins pressed against the cage, preventing Rawlins from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rawlins blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawlins backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Rawlins.
Rawlins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Soon blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Soon prevents a body shot from Rawlins.
Rawlins missing with knees to the body.
#T2#
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Soon improves position.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rawlins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Soon avoids it.
Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins is trying to break free.
Rawlins blocks an uppercut.
Rawlins can't break the clinch.
Rawlins takes a shot to the head.
Rawlins misses with an elbow strike.
Soon lands a nice uppercut.
Rawlins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
Rawlins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Soon.
Soon blocking some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soon.
Rawlins throws an elbow that misses.
Rawlins is trying to break free.
Soon blocking some punches.
Rawlins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rawlins backwards.
Soon misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Soon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rawlins tries to throw a body punch but Soon avoids it by throwing Rawlins back against the cage.
Soon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rawlins wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Soon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Soon blocks the elbow strike.
Rawlins misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rawlins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rawlins stalling in the clinch but Soon improves position.
Rawlins tries a body shot but Soon blocks it.
Rawlins misses with a knee strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mun Soon will probably get the nod.
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#
Rawlins tries to clinch but Soon moves out of range.
Soon throwing a counter right hand but Rawlins manages to avoid it.
Rawlins looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Soon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Soon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlins throws a lazy right hand but Soon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Soon misses the target.
Soon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rawlins.
Rawlins misses with a leg kick #CL#
and Soon counters by moving into the clinch.
Soon keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawlins's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rawlins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Rawlins breaks from the clinch.
#T1#
Rawlins misses with a straight left.
Rawlins pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Soon seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rawlins tries to bum rush Soon with a series of wild strikes but Soon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Rawlins misses.
Soon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rawlins throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Soon moves away from the strike by Rawlins.
An attempted straight right counter from Soon misses the target.
Rawlins tests Soon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Rawlins coming out on top.#T2#
Rawlins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rawlins tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Soon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ezekiel Rawlins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rawlins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rawlins lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rawlins smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soon staying out of range there.
Soon is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rawlins.
Rawlins connects with the punch.
Rawlins throws a solid leg kick but Soon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rawlins.#T3#
Rawlins tries to close the distance and clinch but Soon swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Rawlins tries to get set, Soon tries to push him back and clinch up but Rawlins manages to avoid the attempt.
A swing and a miss from Rawlins.
Soon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawlins punishes Soon's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawlins. Soon does a little dance to reset his feet.
It looked like Soon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice uppercut there from Rawlins.
A jab from Rawlins misses.
Rawlins scores with a jab.
Rawlins looks to land a right hand but Soon moved out of range.
Soon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rawlins throws out the jab. #T4#
Rawlins ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rawlins misses with a lunging right hand
and Rawlins takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked!
Rawlins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soon counters with a big left hand that crumples Rawlins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mun Soon! |
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Event:
TR42: Light That Exotic Up
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick from Rawlins, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kwata shoots in but Rawlins avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rawlins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwata moves away.
Rawlins throws a body shot but no joy.
Kwata misses with a takedown attempt
and Rawlins counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwata on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Rawlins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kwata.
Rawlins keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ezekiel Rawlins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ani Kwata.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kwata shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rawlins napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rawlins is looking to get back to his feet here but Kwata is keeping cool and he's managed to take Rawlins's back.#T1#
Kwata lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Kwata.
Rawlins breaks Kwata's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Rawlins stopping the sweep attempt from Kwata.
Kwata is still trying to improve position.
Rawlins tries to free his leg and advance position but Kwata is retaining full guard.
Kwata has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB#
Rawlins has gone for a leg lock! Kwata slips out almost immediately though and dives into Rawlins's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Rawlins has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kwata is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Rawlins.
Rawlins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kwata wants to control but Rawlins is keeping him busy. #T2#
Rawlins is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Kwata working the head with strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kwata working the ground and pound.
Rawlins manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Rawlins is trying to maintain the position but Kwata is very close to passing his half guard.
Rawlins is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kwata scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kwata landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #ROC2#Rawlins is rocked!
Kwata scores with a big shot! Rawlins's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rawlins! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ani Kwata! |
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Event:
TR28: Can’t Stop Won’t Stop
Date: Mar 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL2#
Dinklage gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Dinklage turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Dinklage staying calm.
Rawlins takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Rawlins is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinklage connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Rawlins some visible discomfort.
Rawlins is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dinklage's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Nice strikes from Dinklage there. #T1#
Dinklage is controlling the pace.
Dinklage is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Dinklage scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#ROC2#Rawlins is rocked!
Dinklage lands a big elbow - Rawlins is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Dinklage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A victorious Dan Dinklage thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TR22: Sike I Lied
Date: Feb 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Miller gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Rawlins to counter with a crisp jab.
Miller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miller swats away the attempt to clinch by Rawlins.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miller.
Miller misses with an uppercut
and Rawlins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller staying calm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller landing a few strikes.
Rawlins is trying to improve his position.
Rawlins keeping his opponent close.#T1#
Miller in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Miller working the head and body with strikes.
Rawlins tries to bench press Miller off him but Miller keeps the position.
Miller trying to control the position but Rawlins is working away.
Miller scoring with punches from side control.
Rawlins is trying to improve his position.
Rawlins struggling a bit here.
Rawlins is looking to regain half guard here but Miller keeps moving and retains side control.
Rawlins regains half guard there - taking advantage of Miller's attempt to lay and pray for a moment. #T2##SUB#
Miller is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Miller lands strikes from half guard.#SUB2#
Rawlins looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rawlins is trying to control but can't.
#SUB#
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Rawlins defends it well.
Rawlins manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Miller makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rawlins throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Miller is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rawlins is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Rawlins showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller pulls Rawlins in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Miller wants to sweep here but Rawlins controlling him for the moment.
Rawlins working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Miller looking for a sweep. Not yet Miller, not yet.
Rawlins trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller seems keen to control Rawlins's posture.
Miller manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rawlins manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller stays in close to Rawlins's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Island Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD#
Miller darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rawlins trying to control but Miller postures up.
Miller is controlling the pace.
Rawlins is refusing to be controlled, as Miller sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T1#
Nice strikes from Miller there.
Miller scoring with strikes to the body and head. #ROC#Rawlins is rocked!
Miller lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Rawlins quite badly. Rawlins pulls Miller in close trying to recover. Miller postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Rawlins on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Rawlins doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Island Miller! |
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Event:
Rouges Invade on Saturday 4
Date: Jan 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Summanen throws a head kick but Rawlins moves out of range.
Rawlins tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Summanen manages to circle out of the way.
Summanen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rawlins lands a jab to Summanen's midsection.#TD2#
Rawlins tries to sprawl but Summanen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Rawlins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Summanen is working away from the top position though.
Summanen wants to take a breather but Rawlins is having none of it.
Summanen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rawlins works his way to full guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rawlins looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #SUB#
Rawlins working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Summanen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rawlins is tightening it up a little... Summanen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Summanen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Summanen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rawlins!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Ezekiel Rawlins! |
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Event:
TR07: Hands-On Approach
Date: Jan 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Rawlins avoids the body shot from Moon.
Rawlins throws out a counter right but Moon avoids it with no problem.
Rawlins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Rawlins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon takes a swing at Rawlins's ribcage but misses.
Rawlins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rawlins looks to land a right hand but Moon moved out of range.
Rawlins lands a nice shot to the body.
Rawlins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Moon.#CL2#
Rawlins closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Rawlins'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.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rawlins.
Rawlins lands a jab.
Moon throws a sloppy body shot
and Rawlins counters with a two punch combo.
Rawlins lands a nice shot that snaps Moon's head back.
#T1#
Rawlins scores with a jab.
Moon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Moon misses with a right hand
letting Rawlins counter with a right hand.
Moon slips a jab from Rawlins.
Moon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rawlins sprawls and moves away.
Rawlins scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC2#Moon is rocked!
Rawlins flashes Moon a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Moon's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Moon crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Rawlins punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ezekiel Rawlins! |
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