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Event:
SYN 1066 Cruz vs Ocampo
Date: Apr 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redd throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#TD2#
Redd is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hall's half guard.
Redd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Redd there. #T1#
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Redd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Redd moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Hall is pressing down on Redd's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Redd pushes his legs off easily.
Redd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle here but Redd uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Redd cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Hall manages to get back to half guard.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily.
Redd wants to free his trapped foot but Hall is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Hall looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Redd pushes past his half guard into mount!
Redd landing shots from mount.
Redd lands a heavy elbow.
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Redd trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T4#
Hall tries to reverse the position but Redd maintains control.
Hall gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.#SUB2#
Redd is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Redd looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Redd trying to control from half guard but Hall is working away.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Redd sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Redd shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hall manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Redd stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Redd passes into side control.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Redd is nestled in close to Hall, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd advances nicely into full mount. #T2#
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
A nice elbow there by Redd.
Hall keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Redd prevents Hall from getting the reversal.#T3#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Redd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd passes to side control.
Hall taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.#SUB2#
Redd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Redd is working Hall over with some ground and pound from side control.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Hall!
Redd raining down hammerfists from mount.#T4#
Hall manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Redd is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hall has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall moves out of range of the body kick from Redd.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Redd.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Redd gets a takedown into half guard.
Hall wants to improve his position but Redd is controlling well.
#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Redd looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redd 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. #T1##SUB2#
Redd is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Redd works his way into side control.
Hall takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd gets to mount! Hall was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!#SUB2#
Redd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hall puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Redd trying to control but Hall postures up.
Redd regains full guard. Nicely done.
Redd keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Redd tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hall trying to control but Redd is working from the bottom.
Redd has his hands on Hall's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Redd working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
#SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Redd looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Redd looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Redd! #REVB#
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Redd off and has taken his back!#T4##SUB#
Hall is persistently looking for the submission but Redd is defending it well.
Hall gets his hands free as Redd looks to control.
Hall has the hooks in. Redd is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Hall is trying to stick to Redd's back but Redd is turning into Hall. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Hall's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Redd.#SUB#
Hall has an active guard here but Redd has managed to pass into half guard.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hall has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Redd. Oh but Hall has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Redd goes limp - he's gone! Hall jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1062 Seran vs Bleak II
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Falandas scores with a nice strike.
Falandas tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Falandas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Falandas to keep the fight standing.
Falandas misses with a body punch.
Hall tries to pull guard but Falandas forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Falandas doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Falandas manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falandas passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Falandas is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Falandas mounts him!#T1#
Hall is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Hall has left one of his arms exposed and Falandas doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Hall screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mertis Falandas!
A relieved looking Mertis Falandas 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:
SYN 1057 Prometheus vs Rozhkov
Date: Feb 18, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hall takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Narloch scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall slips a jab from Narloch.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Narloch misses with a looping left.
Narloch sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Narloch avoids it this time.#T1#
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Narloch misses the target.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Narloch and move into the clinch position.
Hall looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jab from Narloch.#T2#
Narloch throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Narloch defends it well.
A big left from Narloch misses.
A slow jab from Narloch misses its intended target.
Hall slips a straight right by Narloch.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Narloch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Narloch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Narloch pushes him away.#T3#
Narloch swings widly with a right hand
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Narloch keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Narloch wants to get back to his feet but Hall is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Narloch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Narloch wants to stand but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Narloch is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T4#
Hall trying to control but Narloch is working from the bottom.
Hall is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hall trying to control but Narloch is working from the bottom.
Narloch is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Narloch misses with a looping right.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Narloch.
Hall with the counter takedown but Narloch avoids it easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narloch missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Leandro Narloch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
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#
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Narloch throws a big shot that misses.
Narloch throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hall staying out of range there.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips under a jab.#T1#
A jab from Narloch misses.
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hall is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #ES#
Narloch bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Narloch misses with a straight left.
A jab from Narloch misses.
Hall tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Hall moves away from the strike by Narloch.
Narloch throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall won't allow Narloch to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narloch is looking to stand back up but Hall counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Narloch.
Hall is keen to just control but Narloch is a slippery customer.
Narloch pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
#SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Narloch is looking to escape.#T3#
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Narloch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hall stops Narloch from getting back to his feet.
Narloch tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Hall manages to move to mount!
Narloch is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Hall tries to control but Narloch wriggling away.
Narloch wants to get back to his feet.
#T4#
Hall tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #ES#
Narloch bucks Hall off and manages to get back to his feet!
Narloch misses with an uppercut.
Narloch throws a big shot that misses.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Narloch defends it well.
Nice defenses there by Hall.
Leandro Narloch is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A jab from Narloch misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Leandro Narloch will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A big left from Narloch misses.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narloch.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Narloch misses with a hook.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Narloch pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1#
A big left from Narloch misses.
Hall with the counter takedown but Narloch avoids it easily.
Narloch throws a shot from downtown. Hall moves away and avoids it.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Narloch looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Narloch misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown. Narloch fights it but they end up in guard.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.
Narloch is looking to stand up but Hall isn't so interested in that idea.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##ES#
Narloch pushes Hall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall staying out of range there.
Narloch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Narloch misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Narloch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hall under the eye.#T3#
Narloch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Narloch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Narloch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Narloch defends it well.
Narloch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Narloch.
Nice defenses there by Hall.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Narloch.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Narloch throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
Hall is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Narloch.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
Leandro Narloch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Narloch with a nice cross.
And that's the end of the fight!
Leandro Narloch showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Narloch, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Leandro Narloch!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Leandro Narloch waved his t-shirt featuring 30th Century Beer Store's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
SYN 1051 McCarthy vs Kamara
Date: Jan 28, 2024 |
#R1#
Redd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redd.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Redd scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Redd shoots in and drives through. Hall sprawls well.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Redd and move into the clinch.
Redd lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Hall as he checks the leg kick.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.#T1##TD2#
Redd looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Hall tries to bench press Redd off him but Redd keeps the position.
Redd tries to advance to mount but Hall denies him.
A lull in the action here as Redd stalls from top position.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Redd has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Hall!
Hall can't escape the position.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redd controlling the position easily from mount.
Redd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hall looks a forlorn figure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB2#
Redd wants to finish this one by submission but Hall is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Redd.
Redd unloading with bombs!
Redd lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hall is looking to improve his position but Redd isn't that keen on the idea.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Redd lands a big shot there that rocks Hall but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Redd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T3##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd works his way into side control.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall is looking for a sweep.
Redd looks up at the clock and then as Hall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Redd smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd advances to mount. #T4#
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Redd slips a nice elbow through Hall's hands, connecting with Hall's forehead.
Redd sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Redd is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Redd shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Redd was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Redd gets full guard.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Redd gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Redd defends easily.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Redd defends well.#SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T1##SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Redd is working Hall over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Redd is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Redd doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Redd manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Redd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Redd lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Redd passes Hall's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Redd 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. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
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. Redd connects with a nice short shot to Hall's temple. #SUB2#
Redd is working for a submission of some sort.
Hall taking some punishment here, with Redd in his half guard.
Redd tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#T3#
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd is looking to advance position but Hall won't allow it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Redd's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Redd's back!
Hall tries to get the hooks in deep but Redd pushed the leg off.
Redd tries to escape the position.
Redd keeps trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall not allowing Redd to control his hands. #SUB#
Redd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#T4##SUB#
Redd is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Hall gets his way!
#SUB#
Redd defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
I really don't envy Redd right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall doesn't have the hooks in and Redd manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redd throws out the jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Redd avoids it well and moves away.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Redd misses its intended target.
Hall seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Redd.
Redd fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hall avoids it really well and circles away.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd connects with an inside leg kick.
Redd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Robbie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodiyak Redd.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Redd tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#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.
Redd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
As Redd tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Redd manages to avoid the attempt.
Redd throws a shot to the body.
Kodiyak Redd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redd lands a head shot.
Redd throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#TD2#
Redd drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Kodiyak Redd has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Redd is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Redd connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hall some visible discomfort.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Redd is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Redd wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Redd winds up and cracks Hall with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Redd pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall has hold of Redd's hands but Redd slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Hall tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Redd has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
A relieved looking Kodiyak Redd 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:
SYN 1046 De Minaur v Takahashi
Date: Jan 06, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Narloch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Narloch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Narloch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Narloch throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Narloch shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Narloch tries to bum rush Hall with a series of wild strikes but Hall uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Narloch.
#T1#
Narloch looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A lazy body kick from Narloch #TD2#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Narloch!
Hall trying to control the action but Narloch is working from the bottom.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Narloch can't do much from the bottom here.
Narloch has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#SUB2#
Hall tries for a kimura but Narloch is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Narloch is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T2##SUB2#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Narloch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Hall is controlling him well.
Narloch keeps Hall under control for a moment.
Narloch is trying to improve his position.
Narloch is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Narloch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall.
Narloch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hall manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Narloch wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Hall quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Hall but it's paid off an Narloch is forced to tap! Nice work by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1041 Balin vs Sergey
Date: Dec 16, 2023 |
#R1#
Tarver misses with a hook
#TD2#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tarver's guard.
Tarver looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Tarver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tarver being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarver seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hall jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1##SUB#
Tarver throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Tarver's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB2#
Hall in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Tarver is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
A very excited looking Robbie Hall 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:
SYN 1036 Danger vs McGuire
Date: Nov 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene misses with a double jab.
Greene misses with a hook.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Greene and move into the clinch.#TD2#
Greene closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Greene is trying to control the action in half guard but Hall is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene is controlling the pace.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Greene has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
#SUB#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Greene mounts him!
Hall tries to reverse the position but Greene maintains control.#SUB2#
Greene is working for a guillotine from mount but Hall frees his head quite easily.
Greene wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely. #T2#
Hall regains half guard.
Greene performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene seems to be looking for submissions.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hall is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Greene's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Greene's back!#T3#
Greene can't escape the position.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for the choke from the back position but Greene is controlling his hands well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
Greene wants to escape the position.
Hall gets his hands free as Greene looks to control. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a choke. Greene gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Greene manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#SUB#
Hall looking for subs off his back but Greene has passed one foot through into half guard.
#SUB2#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Greene seems content to control.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Greene performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Greene pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Greene misses with a double jab.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Greene avoids it well and moves away.
Greene misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Greene looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.#TD2#
Greene gets a double leg takedown into Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.
Greene is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Hall working for a triangle but Greene defends it easily.
#T1##SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Greene gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Greene controls the pace.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Greene is aware though and is defending well.
Greene slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Greene is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB2#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage. #SUB#
Hall with the active half guard here but Greene passes nicely into side control.
Greene has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Greene controlling the position easily from mount.
Hall is working to get back to half guard.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.
Greene moves to the back position.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB2#
Greene is looking for the choke from the back position but Hall is controlling his hands well.
Hall tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Greene is persistently looking for the submission but Hall is defending it well.
#SUB2#
Greene working for a choke but Hall is defending well. #T4#
Greene is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Greene. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Greene's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Greene escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Hall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greene.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Greene breaks away and moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Greene scores with a four punch combination!
Hall takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Greene swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
Greene throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws a combination that misses #TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Greene working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Greene is trying to keep Hall in close.
#T1#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Greene controls Hall momentarily but Hall frees himself.
Hall trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Greene is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
Hall looking to sit in guard and control but Greene gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Greene wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall has his foot on Greene's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Greene works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall pushes a forearm under Greene's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Greene is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it. |
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Event:
SYN 1034
Date: Nov 17, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Short. #TD#
Hall gets caught napping as Short dives in and scores a takedown. Hall manages to retain guard.
Hall keeping full guard, as Short tries to pass. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've been hearing good reports from Short's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Short stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Short not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Short trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Short pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Short passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Short defends well.#SUB#
Short thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Short sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard. #SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Short is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
#T2##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Short is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T3##SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Short is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Short tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short is trying for a kimura here. Hall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Short wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short! |
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Event:
SYN 1027 DeMinaur vs Takahashi
Date: Oct 27, 2023 |
#R1#
Short looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hall is fending him off so far but Short persists. Nope, Hall circles away and we're back to standing.
Hall with the counter takedown but Short avoids it easily.#TD#
Short looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hall!
Short taking a breather here. #SUB#
Short is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hall is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Short's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hall manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Short eventually gives up the hold.
Short is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Hall looking for subs from the bottom but Short mounts him!#T2##SUB#
Short has hold of Hall's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hall manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Short wants to control the pace but Hall is squirming around nicely.
Hall is trying desperately to improve position.
Short scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Short tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall is trying to reverse the position but instead Short has taken his back - oops!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Can Hall hold on?! Short is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Short is hanging on to Hall's back as he tries to escape.
Hall manages to reverse the position and now he's in Short's guard. Nice work there by Hall.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Short is looking for a triangle but Hall pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Short working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard.
#T3#
Short wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Short actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Short trying to control but Hall postures up.
Short is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hall is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB2#
Hall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Short doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hall. #SUB#
Short looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Short is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Short fails with the takedown.#TD#
Short dives in and scores a takedown into Hall's guard.
Short tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Short postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Short might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Short drops back looking for a leg! Hall is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hall manages to kick Short off! Short jumps back into Hall's guard.
Short is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Short working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Short pushes his legs off easily.
Short trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Hall looking for a triangle here. Short is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Short is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SYN 1022 Torhte vs Vinogradov
Date: Oct 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Greene misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Hall has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Greene misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Greene with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hall on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Greene looking to throw knees to the head but Hall is blocking nicely.
The referee calls for Greene to work.
Hall jumps guard but Greene stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Greene.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Greene and move into the clinch position.#T1#
Greene misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Greene just stands there and leans against the cage.
Red Greene has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hall.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Greene.
Hall jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Greene walks away with a smile on his face. Hall gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Greene throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Greene misses.
Greene throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hall drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Greene defends it well.
Greene misses with a lunging right hand
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Hall prevents Greene from improving his position.
Greene has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Greene is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Greene sees it coming and defends easily.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Greene does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Greene looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Greene moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Hall got a little sloppy there for a moment and Greene has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hall has managed to get both his arms back between Greene's legs - danger averted.
Hall trying to control but Greene is working from the bottom.
Hall might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Greene haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hall is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T4#
Greene trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Hall is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Greene working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Greene misses with an uppercut
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Greene defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB#
Greene has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SUB#
Greene is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hall is aware though and is defending well.
Greene keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Greene is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Greene looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! Greene looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Greene looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Greene! #REVR##SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura but Hall is defending well. #T2#
Hall manages to work his way to half guard, despite Greene's best efforts.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Greene is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Greene has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hall defend it? Greene steps over the head and cranks it - Hall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Greene!
Red Greene made sure to mention his sponsor, Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SYN 1013 Finlayson vs Green
Date: Aug 28, 2023 |
#R1##TD2#
Short shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hall napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Short tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall is looking to regain half guard here but Short keeps moving and retains side control.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Short is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Short has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gold Samurai's Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Short is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Short is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Short wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Short sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily.
Short wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Short seems to be looking for submissions.
Hall moves into full guard.
Short forces his way into half guard.
Short missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Short pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura here.
Hall tries to roll over but Short keeps him under control.
Short not landing any meaningful shots this time. #SUB2#
Short is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T3#
Short missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Short to get the leverage.
Hall moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Short defends it easily.#SUB#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Short to get to half guard.
#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Short moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Short trying to control the position but Hall is working away.
Hall tries to bench press Short off him but Short keeps the position. #SUB2#
Short is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hall knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hall has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Short 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#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Short.
Short shoots in but no luck this time.
Short with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Robbie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jerry Short.#TD#
Hall gets control of Short's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Short gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Short avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Short's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Short works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Short pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1##SUB2#
Short is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Short. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Short is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hall sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB2#
Short is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Short is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB2#
Short wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Short looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#T3##SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Short wants to take a breather but Hall is having none of it. #SUB2#
Short has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hall defend it? Short steps over the head and cranks it - Hall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Short!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jerry Short! |
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Event:
SYN 1009 Troll vs Fin III
Date: Aug 11, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redd lands a jab to Hall's midsection.#TD#
Redd throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Hall was covering up waiting for the punch and Redd finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Redd sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T1#
Redd keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hall's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redd defends it easily.
Redd stands up over Hall, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hall has his foot on Redd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Redd works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Redd gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Redd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Redd from controlling successfully.
Redd lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
Redd engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3##SUB2#
Hall working for a triangle but Redd defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Redd can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
Redd pushing down on Hall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Redd uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
Redd cracks Hall with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Redd is looking to take a break and control but Hall is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd controlling the position from side mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Redd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Redd throws a poor cross that misses
#TD2#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall wants to control but Redd is keeping him busy.
Redd is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Hall is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Redd is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
SYN 999 Olsen vs Washington
Date: Jul 03, 2023 |
#R1#
Hall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Pjetlic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Pjetlic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pjetlic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Pjetlic misses with a straight left.
And Hall tries to counter it with a takedown but Pjetlic pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pjetlic misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Pjetlic wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hall trying to control the pace.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Pjetlic is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pjetlic is looking to improve his position.
#T1##SUB2#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hall is trying to control the action in half guard but Pjetlic is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Pjetlic is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall content to control rather than advance. #T2##SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB2#
Hall maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Pjetlic could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Hall has cracked it and Pjetlic is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
SYN 982 Sitsongrit vs. Johnny
Date: May 05, 2023 |
#R1#
Munhoz misses with a takedown #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Munhoz won't be happy with that.
Munhoz connects with an elbow from the bottom.
Munhoz sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Munhoz is trying to control but can't.
Munhoz is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munhoz is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Munhoz avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Munhoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munhoz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Hall wants to take a breather but Munhoz is having none of it.
Hall seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Munhoz is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Munhoz wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Munhoz looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Munhoz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Munhoz is trying to get back to full guard.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Munhoz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Munhoz defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Munhoz is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munhoz with a poor takedown #TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Munhoz wants to sweep here but Hall controlling him for the moment.
Hall wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Munhoz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Munhoz trying to control the position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Munhoz has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Munhoz tries to strike from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Munhoz closes the distance and clinches up with Hall, looking for a takedown. Munhoz pushes Hall against the cage but Hall circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Robbie Hall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Munhoz.
Munhoz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hall drops down looking for a counter takedown but Munhoz sprawls and moves away.
Munhoz misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munhoz.
Alex Munhoz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munhoz shoots in but no luck this time.
Munhoz goes for a double leg but Hall avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hall continues to drive forward.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Munhoz.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Munhoz and move into the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hall as he jumps to the side.
Hall attempts a counter takedown but Munhoz avoids it well and moves away.
Munhoz misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Hall counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall 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#
Munhoz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Munhoz throws a sloppy body shot
#TD#
so Hall counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Hall controlling from the top position.
Hall trying to control but Munhoz is working from the bottom.
Hall won't allow Munhoz to sweep him here.
Hall wants to control from the top but Munhoz keeps moving.
Hall 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.
Hall won't allow Munhoz to sweep him here.
Hall passes into half guard.
Munhoz is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Munhoz is pressing down on Hall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Munhoz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall wants to control but Munhoz is keeping him busy.
Munhoz controlling the position for now.#SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but Munhoz is defending it quite comfortably.
Hall prevents Munhoz from improving his position.#T2#
Munhoz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
Hall tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Munhoz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
#SUB2#
Munhoz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
#SUB2#
Munhoz is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Hall tries to break free.
#SUB2#
Hall fending off the submission attempt from Munhoz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall tries to roll but Munhoz sticks to his back.
#SUB2#
Munhoz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
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!
Hall tries to escape the position.
#T3#
Munhoz trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Hall is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Munhoz gets his way!
#SUB2#
Munhoz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
I really don't envy Hall right now.
Munhoz doesn't have the hooks in and Hall manages to turn into his guard.
Munhoz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hall is stalling in the full guard.
Munhoz wants to improve his position but instead Hall has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Munhoz is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall trying to control from half guard but Munhoz is working away. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munhoz defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Munhoz is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Hall will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Munhoz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hall's guard.#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Munhoz advances position into side control!
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hall prevents Munhoz from improving his position.
Robbie Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Munhoz defends it well. #SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Munhoz is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold. #T1#
Munhoz trying to control here.
#SUB2#
Munhoz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
Munhoz tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Munhoz is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Robbie Hall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Munhoz is looking to get back to full guard here but Hall has managed to pass to side control instead.
Hall controlling from side mount.
Munhoz wants to control but Hall postures up.#SUB#
Hall working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Munhoz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Hall off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Munhoz looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Munhoz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Hall has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3#
Munhoz avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands. #SUB2#
Munhoz looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Munhoz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Hall has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Hall controlling Munhoz 's hands.
Hall tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Hall sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Munhoz is very close to passing his half guard.
Munhoz looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T4##SUB2#
Munhoz is looking for a kimura here.
Munhoz trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Hall preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Munhoz trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Munhoz pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Munhoz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
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Event:
SYN 975 Fedetenko vs. Young
Date: Apr 12, 2023 |
#R1#
San misses with a body shot.
San is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hall.
San looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
San jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
A jab from San misses.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
San looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
San throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San throws a hook but Hall blocks it.
Hall feinted with a counter takedown.
Hall doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Aiko San seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
San ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from San.
San takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
San throws a lazy right hand but Hall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
San has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
San misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
San looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hall is one step ahead there.
San seems keen to control Hall's posture.
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but San is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2##SUB#
Hall has gone for a leg lock! San slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hall's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but San pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but San pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Hall throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! San escapes and throws Hall's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Hall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if San can do anything to dispel that myth.
San is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San sees it coming and defends easily.
San really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
San is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Hall takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so San is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Hall prevents San from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura but San is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
San desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiko San dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
San lands a glancing blow to the side of Hall's head.
San throws a hook but Hall avoids it easily.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
San misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hall decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in San's guard.
San is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Hall drops back, looking for a kneebar! San looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. San looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from San! #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Hall sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall with the active half guard here but San passes nicely into side control.
San happy to just control the position for now.
Hall tries to buck San off but San is having none of it.#T2#
Hall being controlled for a moment.
Hall is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked San off and has taken his back!
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure San doesn't escape. #T3##SUB#
Hall seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under San's chin but San turns very nicely into Hall's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by San.
#SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but San defends easily.
#SUB#
Hall working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because San has passed into half guard!
Hall is looking to improve his position.
#T4##SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Robbie Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
San moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, if San is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
San is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Aiko San will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall's hands are dropping dangerously low here and San connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hall scrambles back to his feet.
San scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from San.
Hall staying out of range there.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
San misses with a looping right.
San misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hall wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura but San is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hall is sneakily working for an arm triangle but San sees it coming and defends easily.#T1#
San is looking for a sweep. Hall is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Hall seems to be looking for submissions.
San is not content to let Hall control the position.
San regains full guard. Nicely done.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall wants to control from the top but San keeps moving.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Hall pushes down on San's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but San is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hall wants to control but San is keeping him busy. #T3##SUB#
San is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
#SUB#
Hall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
San scores with a jab. Hall acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
San throws a body shot but no joy.
As San tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but San manages to avoid the attempt.
San lands a jab.
San uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hall has time to react.
San connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hall's hands.#ROC2#Hall is rocked!#KD2#
San lands a big uppercut and Hall crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hall looks OK. San waves Hall back to his feet!
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A slow jab from San misses its intended target.
As San tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but San manages to avoid the attempt.
Crack! San connects with the perfect overhand right and Hall falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for San!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aiko San! |
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Event:
SYN 972 Greene vs. Tarver 2
Date: Mar 31, 2023 |
#R1#
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall walks into a jab.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Vieira.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Nice uppercut there from Vieira.#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Hall slips a jab from Vieira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall slips a jab and a cross from Vieira.
Hall moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Hall changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Vieira misses with a looping right.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Vieira.
Hall defending well as Vieira loads up on a big left hand.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira misses with a body shot.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vieira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Vieira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hall moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Vieira manages to circle out of the way.
Vieira ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Vieira lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Vieira is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#T2#
A big left from Vieira misses.
Vieira misses with a combination
#CL#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Hall.
Hall jumps guard but Vieira turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Hall decides to pull guard. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#T3##SUB#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Vieira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vieira has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Vieira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.
Vieira wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Vieira slips nicely into half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Vieira trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Vieira wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vieira keeps trying to improve his position.
Vieira throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jorlan Vieira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
#TD#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Vieira!
Hall taking a breather here. #SUB#
Hall is trying to get an arm triangle but Vieira is defending well. #SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira is trying to control Hall's posture but Hall avoids it.
Robbie Hall overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T1#
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vieira keeps working.
Vieira pushes Hall away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Hall gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vieira wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vieira, who protects the arm well. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Hall tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hall has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vieira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Vieira is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Hall looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T3#
Vieira tries to escape but Hall is in control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Vieira. Those never looked like landing.
Robbie Hall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hall circles away quickly and effectively.
As Vieira tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Vieira manages to avoid the attempt.
Vieira misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Vieira doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vieira just stands there and leans against the cage.
Vieira creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hall's defenses.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
Hall blocks an elbow strike from Vieira.
#BC2#
Vieira breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vieira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall won't allow Vieira to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Robbie Hall will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Vieira lands the left hand.
Vieira misses with a right hand #TD#
and Hall counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vieira won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vieira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Vieira!
Vieira is pushing down on Hall's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hall is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Vieira wants to control but Hall is keeping him busy.
Vieira moves nicely into side control.
Hall regains half guard.#T1##SUB#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Vieira pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Hall regains half guard.
Hall is looking to improve his position.
Hall might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Vieira is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Vieira. #SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Vieira tries to pass to full mount but Hall defends it. #SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Hall defends it.
Vieira missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Vieira works his way into side control.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #SUB2#
Vieira tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vieira has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vieira wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Vieira.
#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Vieira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Vieira is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Vieira is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
Hall won't allow Vieira to pass to mount.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hall manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Hall looking for a guillotine here but Vieira defends easily.
#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vieira defends well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jorlan Vieira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vieira 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jorlan Vieira!
Jorlan Vieira tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
SYN 955 Trollslayer vs. Tarver
Date: Feb 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Hall.#TD#
Greene bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Hall gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well. #SUB2#
Greene moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hall.#T1##SUB#
Greene tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hall is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Greene is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Greene prevents Hall from getting the reversal.#SUB#
Greene is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Hall can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall regains half guard.#SUB#
Greene is working for a kimura but Hall is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
Greene trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene wants to pass the guard but Hall is defending well.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Greene is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work.
Greene definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Hall is defending against the submission attempts here by Greene.
#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3##SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Greene is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hall is just riding it out for now. Greene eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Greene is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Greene is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Greene looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura but Hall is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Greene to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Greene is trying to work for a kimura but Hall is defending well.
#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Red Greene dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Greene closes the distance and pushes Hall back into the cage.#TD2#
Hall successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Greene defends it easily.#SUB#
Greene is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Greene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pressing down on Greene's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Greene passes Hall's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
#SUB2#
Hall is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Greene thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Greene sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hall's guard. #SUB#
Greene is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hall defends it well.
Greene is trying to control. Hall wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hall actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Hall is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2##SUB#
Greene seems to be working for a kimura but Hall defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Hall is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Greene pulls his head out easily.
Greene wants to pass to mount but Hall is defending the position. #SUB#
Greene has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Hall defend it? Greene steps over the head and cranks it - Hall is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Greene!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Red Greene! |
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Event:
Highland 212
Date: Dec 02, 2022 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Tomonaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hall appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall with a poor takedown
and Tomonaga cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T1#
Tomonaga throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD#
and Hall counters with a takedown into side control.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Tomonaga defends.
Hall working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
An elbow from Hall crashes against the mat.
Hall tries to move to mount but Tomonaga blocks the move with his legs.
Tomonaga tries to escape but Hall is in control.
Hall in side control, throwing shots but Tomonaga defends.
Hall in side control lands a decent elbow.
Tomonaga parries the strikes from Hall easily there. Hall is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Tomonaga to escape.
Hall tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T2#
Tomonaga is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hall asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Tomonaga defending against the ground and pound.
Hall scores with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Hall wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tomonaga, who protects the arm well.
Tomonaga is working to avoid the ground and pound but Hall connects with a decent elbow. #SUB#
Hall is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tomonaga looks calm but he's in trouble here. Hall gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tomonaga is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Hall lets go of the hold and Tomonaga can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
Highland 206
Date: Nov 11, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Knights. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Knights darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Hall is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Knights to keep the fight standing.
Knights misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hall tries to pull guard but Knights won't allow it.
#TD2#
Hall works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Hall throwing strikes from guard but Knights blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall won't allow Knights to sweep him here.
Knights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knights is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knights swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights has control of Hall's left arm, preventing Hall from doing any damage.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hall throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knights works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hall throws a big right hand that misses. #T2#
Hall throws a big right hand that misses.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Knights knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Hall on the ground.
Hall is still trying to improve position.
Knights is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knights is pulling down on Hall's head. It's preventing any offense from Hall, at least for the moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall pushing down on Knights's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Knights trying to control from the bottom.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall. #SUB2#
Hall wants to work for an arm triangle but Knights is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Knights avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hall.
Knights keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura but Knights is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hall to get the leverage.
Hall thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Knights's head.
Knights blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hall.
Knights has his hands clasped together around Hall's back. He's all about the action.
Knights on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Knights tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Hall is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knights defends it well. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Knights defends the submission attempt.
Knights is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Knights regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hall.
Hall postures up in Knights's guard and throws a big left but Knights blocks it.
Knights wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hall landing with the ground and pound.
Hall is looking to work some ground and pound but Knights has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Knights - just one landing.
Knights doesn't manage to clinch there - Hall circles away.
#CL#
Knights clinches up against the cage.
Hall prevents a body shot from Knights. #TD2#
Hall tightens his grip and picks Knights up, before dumping him to the ground. Knights manages to land in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Hall throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Knights keeping full guard, as Hall tries to pass.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knights avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Hall wants to pass the guard but Knights is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hall accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knights preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hall trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Knights is retaining full guard.
Hall stands and throws Knights's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hall scores with a couple of short elbows.
Hall tries to score with some ground and pound. Knights controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage. #SUB2#
Hall thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hall working the ground and pound but Knights is defending the strikes. #T2#
Sloppy strikes there by Hall.
Hall throws an elbow but Knights slips to the side and avoids it well.#SUB2#
Hall has an Americana. Knights didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Hall is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Hall hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
Highland 200
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Redd looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Redd throws a looping overhand right but Hall ducks down to avoid it.
Hall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Redd circles away.#TD2#
Hall fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Redd to the ground. Hall is now in Redd's guard.
Redd looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Hall is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Redd is looking for a triangle here but Hall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Hall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Redd rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Hall's guard! Nice work there by Redd!
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Redd tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Redd slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Redd has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.
Redd working the body and head with strikes.
Redd scores with punches from side control.
Redd lands a nice forearm strike.
Hall can't do much from the bottom here.
Hall tries to buck Redd off but Redd is having none of it.#T3#
Hall dodges the ground and pound from Redd.
Hall tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Redd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
Hall struggling a bit here.
Redd trying to control the action but Hall is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is not content to let Redd control the position. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd misses with a two punch combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redd.
Hall with the counter takedown but Redd avoids it easily.
Redd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Redd.
Redd tries to clinch up.
Redd keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hall slips under a jab from Redd.
Redd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hall is defended easily by Redd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Hall checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hall shoots in looking for a takedown. Redd tries to sprawl out of it but Hall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Redd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kodiyak Redd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Robbie Hall.#T1#
Nice sprawl there from Redd as Hall shoots in.
A little feinted left hand from Redd on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Redd misses with a body shot.
Hall swats away the attempt to clinch by Redd.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Redd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD2#
Hall closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Redd quickly recovers to half guard.
Hall prevents Redd from improving his position.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Redd is not content to let Hall control the position.
Redd wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall is looking to advance position but Redd won't allow it. #SUB2#
Hall seems to be working for a kimura but Redd defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Redd controlling the position for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall is taking a breather. Redd 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.
Redd trying to control here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Redd stuffs the takedown attempt from Hall. Hall gets slowly back to his feet.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hall slips a jab from Redd.
Hall feints the counter takedown.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Redd is defended easily by Hall.
Hall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Redd counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Redd rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Redd swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Redd fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##TD#
Redd closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hall wants to get back to his feet but Redd is dominant here and he's now got Hall's back!
Redd gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Redd tries to keep control of the position but Hall is staying busy.
Redd lands strikes to the head.
Hall tries to escape but Redd has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Redd wants to control the position but Hall frees himself and scrambles - Redd manages to regain control in side control.
Redd tries to move to mount but Hall blocks the move with his legs.
Hall is pushing Redd's head away, looking to escape. Redd manages to hold on to the position though.#T1#
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hall keeps working.
Redd tries to advance to mount but Hall instead regains half guard.
Hall is trying to maintain the position but Redd is very close to passing his half guard.
Redd content to control rather than advance.
Hall has his hands clasped together around Redd's back. He's all about the action.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hall is staying active underneath Redd, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Redd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hall is looking to escape.
Redd pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.#T3#
You get the feeling that Hall really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Redd tries to control but Hall wriggling away.
Hall slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Hall is looking for a sweep. Redd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redd is keen to just control but Hall is a slippery customer.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall trying to control but Redd postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Redd lands a nice short elbow.
Hall is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall wants to control but Redd is keeping busy.
Hall is in trouble now - Redd has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kodiyak Redd showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redd has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kodiyak Redd!
A victorious Kodiyak Redd 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:
TR88: TFL Loading...
Date: Sep 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heelan.
Heelan fails to land with a series of punches.
Heelan swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Hall counters by clinching up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heelan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Heelan on the inside. #TD#
Hall jumps guard.
Hall 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.#SUB#
Heelan has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Hall to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Heelan is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Hall pulls down on the head and he's put Heelan to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
TR82: Thibby’s Birthday
Date: Aug 22, 2022 |
#R1##TD#
Richard Hall looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Richard Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Robbie Hall is keeping the position for now.
Robbie Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Richard Hall is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Robbie Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Richard Hall gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Robbie Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB2#
Robbie Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but Richard Hall uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard Hall trying to control the action but Robbie Hall is working from the bottom.
Richard Hall tries to advance to mount but Robbie Hall denies him. #T1#
Richard Hall working away.
Robbie Hall is trying to get back to half guard.
Richard Hall taking a breather here.
Richard Hall tries to advance to mount but can't.
Richard Hall works to advance to full mount. Robbie Hall defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Richard Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard Hall trying to control but Robbie Hall is having none of it.
Richard Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Robbie Hall tries to improve his position but instead Richard Hall has taken his back!
Robbie Hall trying to control the action but Richard Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Robbie Hall is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T3#
Robbie Hall is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Will Richard Hall go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Robbie Hall fending off the submission attempt from Richard Hall.
Richard Hall biding his time, looking for the opening.
Robbie Hall is trying to break free.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB#
Richard Hall is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Robbie Hall has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Richard Hall has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Robbie Hall taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Richard Hall doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall is the new featherweight champion!
A less than humble Richard Hall misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
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Event:
TR80
Date: Aug 13, 2022 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Hall misses with a hook
and Iwaga Genochin counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Hall closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hall lands in his opponent's guard.
Hall stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Iwaga Genochin swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hall engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall stopping the sweep attempt from Iwaga Genochin.#T1#
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Iwaga Genochin keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hall works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Hall is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Iwaga Genochin is just riding it out for now. Hall eventually gives up the hold.
Iwaga Genochin trying to control here.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hall trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
Iwaga Genochin pushes Hall off looking to stand but Hall dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Hall gets the takedown into side control. #T3#
Hall remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Iwaga Genochin manages to get back to half guard.
Iwaga Genochin won't allow Hall to pass to mount.
Iwaga Genochin wants to control but Hall is keeping busy.
Hall trying to pass the guard but Iwaga Genochin defending well. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hall trying to control the action but Iwaga Genochin is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Hall is working for a kimura here but Iwaga Genochin manages to reverse the position and he's now in Hall's guard.
Iwaga Genochin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Hall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Iwaga Genochin has his hands clasped together but Hall extends and breaks Iwaga Genochin's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
Robbie Hall decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
TR73
Date: Jul 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Venegas keeps the fight on the outside.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#CL2#
Venegas moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Venegas wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Venegas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Venegas missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Venegas won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Venegas is looking to work some ground and pound but Hall has wrist control.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas working some strikes from top position.
Venegas wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVR##T1##SUB2#
Venegas working for a triangle but Hall defends it easily.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Venegas is keeping the position.
Hall is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Venegas has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hall can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Hall prevents Venegas from improving his position.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working. #T3##SUB2#
Venegas with the active half guard here but Hall passes nicely into side control.
Venegas tries to bench press Hall off him but Hall keeps the position.
Hall gets to mount! Venegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hall wants to control but Venegas has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Hall is looking to advance position but Venegas won't allow it. #T4##SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venegas looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Venegas has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hall escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hall!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Hall's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD2#
Venegas shoots in and gets a takedown into Hall's guard.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Venegas has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Venegas landing with the ground and pound.
Venegas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Hall is looking for a triangle but Venegas pushes his legs off easily.
Venegas lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Venegas content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Venegas is posturing up here but Hall has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Venegas tries to roll out but it's too tight and Venegas has to tap! Slick submission there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
In his post fight interview, Robbie Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hall there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tomonaga throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Tomonaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Tomonaga thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hall looks to clinch
letting Tomonaga counter with a right hand.
Tomonaga cracks Hall with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hall slips under a jab from Tomonaga.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Tomonaga sprawls well.
Tomonaga lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga avoids the body shot from Hall.
Tomonaga misses with a hook
#TD#
and Hall counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Hall wants to free his trapped foot but Tomonaga is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tomonaga really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tomonaga is holding on to half guard well.
Tomonaga is looking to control Hall's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tomonaga avoid being mounted?
Hall works his way into side control.
Tomonaga is trying to escape the position but Hall is controlling the position.
Hall wants to control but Tomonaga is keeping him busy.
I wouldn't like to be where Tomonaga is right now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hall tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Tomonaga is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hall is really struggling to control Tomonaga but he's trying to hold on to the position.#T3#
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tomonaga is looking to regain half guard here but Hall keeps moving and retains side control.
We've been informed that Tomonaga has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tomonaga can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hall in side control, just content to control the action for now. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Tomonaga throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Tomonaga and move into the clinch.
Hall tries to clinch
and Tomonaga counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hall thinking.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T4#
Tomonaga ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hall moves away.
As Tomonaga tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Tomonaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Tomonaga swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch
and Tomonaga connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tomonaga lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Tomonaga tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Tomonaga back against the cage.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tomonaga smiles and moves away.
Tomonaga looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Tomonaga throws a body punch but Hall moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
Hall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Hall slips under a jab from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga scores with a hook to the body. Hall takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tomonaga scores with a nice head shot.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomonaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice shot lands for Hall.
Hall tries to clinch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Hall tries to clinch but Tomonaga is having none of it.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomonaga swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tomonaga misses with a wild body shot.
Hall slips under a jab from Tomonaga.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Tomonaga breaks away and moves out of range.#T1##CL#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Tomonaga.
Tomonaga will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hall up against the cage.
Tomonaga lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Tomonaga escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hall looks for a takedown but Tomonaga sprawls well.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a jab but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall wants to clinch up but Tomonaga keeps it at a distance.#T2#
Hall throws a front kick aimed at Tomonaga's knee but Tomonaga avoids it well.
Shinichiro Tomonaga seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hall takes a jab right on the kisser.
#CUT2#It looks like Robbie Hall has been cut.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Tomonaga manages to circle out of the way.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall avoids the body shot from Tomonaga.
Hall uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
#T3#
A jab from Tomonaga misses.
Hall is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga catches Hall with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tomonaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tomonaga throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Hall moves in looking to clinch but Tomonaga pushes him off.
Hall wants to clinch but Tomonaga slips to the side
and Hall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tomonaga looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Hall throws a jab but it's blocked by Tomonaga.
The fighters circling - Tomonaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
As Tomonaga tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Tomonaga manages to avoid the attempt.
Hall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Tomonaga blocks a leg kick.
Hall avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tomonaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomonaga swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Robbie Hall's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Hall avoids the body shot from Tomonaga.
Tomonaga scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hall tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Tomonaga counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tomonaga throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Hall misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Tomonaga jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Hall bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Tomonaga misses.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tomonaga jabs Hall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Tomonaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Tomonaga lands a nice shot to the body.
Hall misses with a wild body shot.
Tomonaga looks to land a right hand but Hall moved out of range.
Tomonaga changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Robbie Hall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tomonaga takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
Tomonaga connects with a body shot.
Tomonaga looks to throw the jab but Hall is out of range.
Hall takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tomonaga lands an overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tomonaga scores with a decent looking hook.
Tomonaga has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomonaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#T3#
Hall tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Tomonaga counters with a right hand to the body.
A shot to the liver by Tomonaga. Beautiful body shot.
Tomonaga jabs Hall right on the nose. Hall blinks but takes it well.
Tomonaga connects with a looping right hand.
Tomonaga thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Tomonaga wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tomonaga throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
A low kick from Hall misses
and Tomonaga counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tomonaga lands a nice hook to Hall's body. Hall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tomonaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Tomonaga. Beautiful body shot.
A big left from Tomonaga misses.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Tomonaga breaks away and moves out of range.
Tomonaga works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Tomonaga connects with a single shot there.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shinichiro Tomonaga comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tomonaga winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Shinichiro Tomonaga!
Shinichiro Tomonaga wins by unanimous decision!
Shinichiro Tomonaga thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hall ducks right into an uppercut from Thorne.
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Thorne and move into the clinch.
Hall moves out of range as Thorne strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thorne. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hall moves out of range of the strikes.
Hall tries to counter with a takedown but Thorne is quick to defend against it.
Thorne misses with an uppercut.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Thorne blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thorne paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thorne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Thorne.#T1#
Thorne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thorne has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#CL#
Hall rushes Thorne and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Hall is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Thorne defends well.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thorne content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hall. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hall trying to control the position.
#T3#
Thorne showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
#SUB#
Hall working for submissions but it's allowed Thorne to get to half guard.
Thorne seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hall does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Hall looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Thorne controlling the action here.
Thorne trying to advance position but Hall counters by regaining guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kip Thorne will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Thorne throws a body shot but no joy.
Thorne is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hall rather than just go for the knockout.
Thorne just misses with a punch to the body.
Hall wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Thorne swats away the attempt to clinch by Hall.
A big right from Thorne misses.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Thorne breaks away and moves out of range.
Thorne throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Thorne tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Thorne manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Hall instigates a clinch.
Thorne can't break the clinch.
Thorne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Thorne trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thorne must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Thorne is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Hall has his foot on Thorne's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thorne works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall working a defensive guard here.
Thorne trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Thorne avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Thorne is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Thorne is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Thorne is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Thorne is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Gilbert gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hall - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gilbert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hall gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Hall just leaning against Gilbert , taking a breather.
Hall is pushing Gilbert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hall is pushing Gilbert up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Robbie Hall.#CL#
Gilbert gets tackled into the cage by Hall. Hall maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Hall gets control of Gilbert 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Gilbert is sitting in close to Hall's body. Hall has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Gilbert is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Gilbert is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robbie Hall!
In his post fight interview, Robbie Hall started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TR71: Island Finale?
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hall tries to keep at a distance but Crosser has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hall has a couple of punches blocked by Crosser.
Crosser digs a right hand underneath Hall's ribcage. Hall let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Crosser's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Crosser drives through and clinches with Hall against the cage.
Hall tries to throw a body punch but Crosser avoids it by throwing Hall back against the cage.
Crosser misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Crosser to the mat.
Hall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crosser has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall seems keen to control Crosser's posture.#T1#
Hall not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB2#
Hall working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Crosser doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hall is tightening it up a little... Crosser has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Crosser reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Crosser taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robbie Hall! Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TR68
Date: Jun 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Tomonaga throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hall is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hall tries to clinch but Tomonaga moves out of range.
Tomonaga misses with a hook. Hall ducked under it nicely.
Tomonaga takes a swing at Hall's ribcage but misses.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall wants to clinch up but Tomonaga keeps it at a distance.
Tomonaga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga looks to land a left hand but Hall moved out of range nicely.
Tomonaga lands a slapping body shot.
Tomonaga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Tomonaga.#T1#
Tomonaga jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall tries to clinch
and Tomonaga counters with a straight right hand.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tomonaga.
Hall ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Tomonaga misses.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
Tomonaga throws a body shot but no joy.
Hall tries to counter with a clinch but Tomonaga shakes him off and moves away.
Hall uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tomonaga.
Hall wants to counter with a clinch but Tomonaga pushes him away.
Tomonaga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T2#
Tomonaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hall manages to avoid it.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Tomonaga and move into the clinch position.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot.
Hall tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tomonaga manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tomonaga is looking to wear down Hall with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomonaga. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomonaga pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tomonaga throws a jab when Hall was well out of range.
Tomonaga digs a good hook to Hall's body.
#T3#
Tomonaga scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though.
Hall tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Tomonaga as he connects with a hook.
Tomonaga lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Hall forces Tomonaga back against the cage and clinches.
Hall is trying to stall.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tomonaga leaning his opponent against the cage.#TD2#
Hall jumps guard.
#T4#
Tomonaga is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hall has his hands on Tomonaga's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Hall has an active guard here but Tomonaga has managed to pass into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shinichiro Tomonaga dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tomonaga swings for the body but Hall moves out of range.
Hall wants to counter the offense by Tomonaga and move into the clinch position.
Tomonaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tomonaga scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tomonaga misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hall.
Tomonaga smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tomonaga throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomonaga misses with a hook.
Hall throws the kick towards the body but Tomonaga avoids it.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
Shinichiro Tomonaga is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Hall keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tomonaga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hall can do to turn this around?
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
Tomonaga scores with a sloppy right hand. Hall should have avoided that one.
Tomonaga just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomonaga throws a hook to the side of Hall's head but Hall sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hall doesn't manage to clinch there - Tomonaga circles away.
Tomonaga is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tomonaga misses with a hook.#T2#
Hall fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tomonaga works the jab nicely.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Hall - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tomonaga lands a shot to the body.#TD2#
Hall gets control of Tomonaga's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Tomonaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tomonaga gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tomonaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Tomonaga stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tomonaga trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Tomonaga got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hall has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tomonaga has managed to get both his arms back between Hall's legs - danger averted.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB2#
Hall is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Tomonaga has his hands clasped together but Hall extends and breaks Tomonaga's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Hall.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall! Robbie Hall retains his featherweight title!
Robbie Hall spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall darts in looking for a takedown but Crosser gets double underhooks and turns Hall into the cage.
Crosser is looking to counter punch.#CL#
Crosser instigates a clinch.
Crosser misses with a knee strike.
#TD2#
Hall pulls guard successfully.
Hall trying to control the position.
Crosser definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Crosser is fighting to break Hall's control of his arms but Hall is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Crosser tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crosser trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Hall has his feet on Crosser's thighs here. He's pushed Crosser off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Crosser screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall is the new featherweight champion!
After the fight, Robbie Hall was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly. |
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Event:
TR58: Crosser v Erminus
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Iwaga Genochin misses with an uppercut
#CL2#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hall tries to pull guard but Iwaga Genochin holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
Hall pressing his opponent against the cage.
Iwaga Genochin looking to stall.
Iwaga Genochin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hall has him pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Iwaga Genochin.
Iwaga Genochin wants to get back to striking at distance but Hall won't allow it.
The referee calls for Hall to work.
Hall stalls.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
#BC#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Iwaga Genochin lands with a good body shot.#T1#
Iwaga Genochin misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Hall moves into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to break free of the clinch but Hall has double underhooks. #TD2#
Hall jumps guard and drags Iwaga Genochin to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Iwaga Genochin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwaga Genochin stays in close to Hall's body and controls the position.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall looking to control.
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Iwaga Genochin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iwaga Genochin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Iwaga Genochin wants to stand but Hall has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T2##SUB2#
Iwaga Genochin wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hall's closed guard. He's half up but Hall has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hall pivots and extends the arm, Iwaga Genochin falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hall! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall! Robbie Hall retains his bantamweight title!
Robbie Hall was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TR52: McClane's Request
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Shojumaru scores with a nice strike.
Hall slips under a jab from Shojumaru.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Shojumaru breaks away and moves out of range.
Shojumaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Shojumaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hall tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Shojumaru manages to circle out of the way.
We've been hearing reports that Hall has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Hall misses with an uppercut. #CL#
Hall rushes Shojumaru and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall avoiding damage.
Hall stalling.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hall for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hall taking a breather. #TD#
Hall jumps guard.
Shojumaru trying to control but Hall is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall looking for a triangle here. Shojumaru is fighting it but it looks tight! Hall pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Shojumaru is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Robbie Hall 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:
TR47: Grim Reefer
Date: Apr 16, 2022 |
#R1#
A combination from Dalton does no damage.
Dalton throws a head kick that misses.
Dalton throws a series of punches but Hall moves out of range.
Dalton looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Dalton lands with a right hand.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Hall counters by moving into the clinch. #TD2#
Hall jumps into guard, dragging Dalton to the mat.
Dalton works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Dalton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hall doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dalton.
Hall is controlling Dalton's position as best he can from this difficult position.#T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is staying active underneath Dalton, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Dalton wants to work for an arm triangle but Hall is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Dalton has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hall controlling the position well.
Hall is looking to control Dalton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hall avoid being mounted?
Dalton moves into full mount! Hall won't be happy about that!
Hall regains half guard.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall gets back to full guard.
Dalton slips nicely into half guard.
Hall wants to get back to full guard.
Hall manages to get to full guard.
#T3#
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB##SUB#
Dalton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hall passes Dalton's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Dalton wants to get back to full guard.
Dalton wants to get back to full guard but Hall has passed into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall wants to control but Dalton is keeping him busy.
Dalton tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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 Darren Dalton 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#
Dalton throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dalton sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Dalton avoids it this time.
Dalton missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall feints the counter takedown.#CL2#
Hall clinches up with Dalton and pushes him back against the cage.
Hall is pushing Dalton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Dalton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dalton has a couple of punches blocked by Hall.
Hall leaning against his opponent.
Hall misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD2#
Hall has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Dalton uses from the top position.
Hall trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalton stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Dalton postures up.
#SUB#
Dalton is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hall is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hall has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##T1#
Dalton trying to keep a closed guard but Hall is proving a slippery customer.
Hall wants to control from the top but Dalton keeps moving.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Hall showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall preventing the sweep.
Robbie Hall has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dalton is trying to keep Hall in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hall avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hall looking to pass the guard.
Hall pushes down on Dalton's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Dalton is trying to control but Hall manages to pass to mount!
#T3#
Hall sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Dalton has given up his back. Will we see Hall going for some submissions?
Dalton trying to control the position but Hall manages to sink in the hooks.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#SUB2#
Hall is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Dalton defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #T4#
Dalton can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Hall working for the choke.
Dalton is trying to break free.
Hall controlling from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
Dalton misses with a straight right.
A head kick misses from Dalton.
Hall tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hall has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dalton throws a sloppy head kick and Hall moves out of range easily.
Hall tries to counter with a clinch but Dalton shakes him off and moves away.#CL2#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dalton, pushing him back against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hall creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dalton wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD2#
Hall drags the fight down to the ground.
Dalton tries to free his leg and advance position but Hall is retaining full guard.
Dalton wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Hall escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dalton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hall trying to keep a closed guard but Dalton is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall is pulling down on Dalton's head. It's preventing any offense from Dalton, at least for the moment.
Dalton advances to half guard. #SUB#
Dalton is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hall has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall is doing well to control the position and prevent Dalton from advancing to side control.#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.
Dalton tries to pass the half guard into mount. Hall knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dalton takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dalton looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hall wants to control but Dalton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but Hall defending well. #T3#
Hall desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and pushes Dalton back into the cage.
Dalton is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Dalton throws a punch but it's blocked by Hall.
Hall displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dalton up against the cage.#TD2#
Hall jumps guard and drags Dalton to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Dalton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dalton trying to move into half guard but instead Hall has managed to sweep!#REVB##T4#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Dalton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall trying to move into half guard but instead Dalton has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Hall controlling Dalton's posture.
Dalton wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Hall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dalton frees his head nicely. Oh but Hall has switched to an armbar! Dalton is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Robbie Hall! Robbie Hall retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Robbie Hall, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TR35: Lemme Get A Trey Five
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Venegas tries for a takedown but Hall circles away easily#CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Hall manages to pull guard.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Venegas from controlling successfully.
Venegas is in close to Hall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Venegas postures up and lands a big shot to Hall's brow.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hall holds on and takes a little breather. #SUB#
Hall throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Venegas defends it easily.#T1#
Venegas throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Venegas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hall advances to half guard.
Hall seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Venegas does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Venegas manages to get to full guard.
Venegas wants to control the position but Hall says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T2#
Venegas is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall passes to side control.
Venegas is trying to work for a sweep but Hall has mounted him!
Venegas is working to get back to half guard.
Hall trying to control but Venegas is having none of it. #T3#
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
Hall looking to control and managing it successfully.
Venegas is squirming around, avoiding Hall's attempts to control the action.
Venegas is trying to escape the mount.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Venegas tries to improve his position but Hall has taken his back! Hall has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Venegas tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hall pushes Venegas away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Hall!
Robbie Hall is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR24: Shooting Like Kobe
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Rasmussen rushes Hall and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD2#
Rasmussen gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hall regains guard.
Hall trying to control the position.
Rasmussen advances to half guard.
Hall is positioning himself well to prevent Rasmussen advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasmussen is looking to pass Hall's guard but actually Hall recovers to full guard.
Hall is trying to control the position but Rasmussen postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hall is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rasmussen is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Rasmussen lying in Hall's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Hall decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Rasmussen taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Rogues Invade On Saturday 5
Date: Feb 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Hall misses with an uppercut. Iwaga Genochin saw that one coming.
Iwaga Genochin only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a low kick.
Iwaga Genochin throws a head kick but Hall moves out of range.
Hall slips under a jab from Iwaga Genochin.
As Iwaga Genochin tries to get set, Hall tries to push him back and clinch up but Iwaga Genochin manages to avoid the attempt.
Iwaga Genochin gets off balance looking for a body kick#CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall slows down the pace here.
Hall jumps guard but Iwaga Genochin stands there with Hall around his waist. Hall gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Iwaga Genochin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Iwaga Genochin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Iwaga Genochin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Iwaga Genochin throws a leg kick #CL#
and Hall holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hall stalling.
Iwaga Genochin wants to stall.
Hall tries to land knees in the clinch but Iwaga Genochin avoids the damage to the body.
Iwaga Genochin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robbie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iwaga Genochin misses with a low kick as Hall jumps back.
Hall is looking to counter the offense by Iwaga Genochin and move into the clinch.
Iwaga Genochin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hall doesn't seem bothered though. #CL#
Hall takes the fight into the clinch. #T2#
Iwaga Genochin tries to circle away but Hall has him pinned against the cage.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow that misses.
Hall misses with a body punch.
Iwaga Genochin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Hall.
#BC2#
Iwaga Genochin breaks the clinch.
Hall takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Iwaga Genochin throws a right hand that Hall ducks under and follows up with a left that Hall also avoids with ease.
Hall tries to counter by clinching up but Iwaga Genochin breaks away and moves out of range.
Iwaga Genochin throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and Hall counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hall's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#TD#
Hall gets control of Iwaga Genochin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hall will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Iwaga Genochin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Hall's guard.#T3#
Hall working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iwaga Genochin is looking to stand up but Hall won't let him. #SUB#
Hall is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Iwaga Genochin frees his head nicely. Oh but Hall has switched to an armbar! Iwaga Genochin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
TR13: Lucky Number Thir-een
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Venegas fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Venegas has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hall clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Venegas is trying to stick to Hall's back but Hall is turning into Venegas . He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Venegas 's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hall.
Venegas wants to control but Hall passes easily into half guard.
Venegas wants to control but Hall is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Venegas is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Venegas might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Venegas has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hall is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Hall keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Venegas tries to get to full guard but Hall has control of the leg.
Hall is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Venegas tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hall controlling the position easily from mount.
Venegas on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Venegas tries to get out of the position.
Venegas is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hall tries to control but Venegas wriggling away.
Venegas holds on, trying desperately to control.
Venegas regains half guard.#T3#
Venegas misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Venegas is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hall's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hall's back!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Venegas avoiding Hall 's attempts to control his hands.
Hall tries to break free.
Hall has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Venegas .
Will Venegas go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
#SUB#
Venegas working for the choke. #T4#
Hall is in bad spot here.
Hall is taking damage to the body and head.
Hall has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Venegas .
Venegas scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Hall is looking for a way out.
Hall rolls, trying to escape but Venegas keeps control of the position.
#SUB#
Venegas looking to break Hall's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Hall remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Venegas will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Hall looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Venegas is punishing Hall with strikes - can he finish him?!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Venegas dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Venegas .
Hall circles away from the clinch attempt.
Venegas shoots in but no luck this time.
Venegas tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Venegas somewhat.
Venegas sets himself, and Hall steps forward looking for the clinch! Venegas avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frankie Venegas . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Venegas throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hall's waist but Hall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Venegas off to one side. #CL2#
Hall clinches. #T1#
Venegas drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hall pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Venegas is defended easily by Hall.
Hall steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Venegas .#CL2#
Hall clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Venegas wants the takedown. Hall is fighting it off but Venegas persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hall's guard against the cage.
Venegas stopping the sweep attempt from Hall.
Hall looking to control.
Hall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Venegas .
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Hall tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Venegas content to stall in guard here.
Venegas throws an elbow that misses. Hall uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Venegas 's guard. Nice move by Hall!#REVB#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Venegas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Venegas keeps working. #T3#
Hall gets to mount! Venegas was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Venegas flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Venegas working to try and regain half guard.
Hall wants to control the pace but Venegas is squirming around nicely.
Frankie Venegas overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Venegas manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Venegas is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard. #T4#
Hall is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.
Venegas is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Venegas tries to control the position but Hall now has his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Hall shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Venegas but Venegas pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Venegas clinches with his opponent.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD#
Venegas has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Hall regains guard immediately.
Hall avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet. #T1#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hall is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Hall trying to control but Venegas is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Venegas has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Venegas had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hall defends it easily.
Venegas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hall manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venegas trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Venegas looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Venegas working for submissions but it's allowed Hall to get to half guard.
#SUB2#
Hall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Venegas wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Hall in particular looking to stall.
Venegas tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.#SUB#
Venegas has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Hall. Oh but Venegas has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Hall goes limp - he's gone! Venegas jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Frankie Venegas !
Frankie Venegas retains his bantamweight title!
A victorious Frankie Venegas 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:
Rouges Invade On Saturdays 2
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Hall rushes Brooks and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Hall ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hall no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving.
Hall pulls Brooks in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Hall is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brooks defends well.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall is pulling down on Brooks's head. It's preventing any offense from Brooks, at least for the moment.#T1#
Brooks wants to pass the guard but Hall is keeping the position.
Hall controlling the position.
Brooks is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hall 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.
Hall keeping moving, preventing Brooks from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#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.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brooks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#CL#
Hall pushes Brooks up against the cage in a clinch.
Hall working aggressively here.
Brooks managing to block the knees to the body from Hall.
Hall taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#TD#
Hall manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Brooks preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall keeping full guard, as Brooks tries to pass.
Brooks trying to control the position from guard on top but Hall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hall has Brooks pulled in close to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Brooks avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Brooks wants to control from the top but Hall keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Brooks swings widly with a right hand
#CL#
and Hall moves into the clinch.#TD#
Hall pulls guard effortlessly.
Hall looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brooks is one step ahead there.
Brooks looking to sit in guard and control but Hall gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Brooks throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Hall escapes and throws Brooks's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hall gets to mount! Brooks was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robbie Hall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Brooks throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Hall moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Brooks drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB2#
Brooks working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hall has passed into half guard!
Hall looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hall definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Brooks is defending against the submission attempts here by Hall.
#T1#
Hall controlling the action here.
Brooks tries to roll over but Hall keeps him under control.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Hall wants to pass the guard but Brooks is defending well. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Brooks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hall tries to pass to full mount but Brooks defends it.
Hall is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Brooks!
Hall controlling from mount.
Hall manages to capitalize on a mistake by Brooks to take his back!
We've been informed that Brooks has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brooks tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Hall is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
I would not like to be Brooks right now.
Brooks tries to escape but Hall has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brooks is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Hall.
#SUB#
Hall has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Brooks! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hall gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robbie Hall!
An out of breath Robbie Hall thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 27, 2021 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Hall looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL2#
Hall closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Islander manages to break the clinch.
Hall tries to close the distance and clinch but Islander swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Islander is looking to counter punch.
Robbie Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hall fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Islander, pushing him back against the cage.
Hall is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Islander is keeping busy.#BC#
Islander breaks from the clinch.
#T1##CL2#
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hall has Islander pressed against the cage, preventing Islander from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Hall looking to stall.
Hall trying to stall but Islander improves his position.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC#
Islander breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Hall drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall passes Islander's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Islander is refusing to be controlled, as Hall sits in half guard.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Islander is defending the position. #T2#
Islander keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB2#
Hall in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Islander tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Hall!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Robbie Hall!
During a confident post fight interview, Robbie Hall thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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