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Event:
The Island Season 13, 145 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022 |
#R1#
An inside leg kick from Hall misses.
Cracker seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#CL2#
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cracker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#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 Cracker uses from the top position. #SUB#
Cracker has gone for a leg lock! Hall slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cracker's guard.#REVB#
Hall trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker 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.#SUB#
Cracker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cracker looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall passes Cracker's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Cracker is staying active underneath Hall, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hall perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Cracker actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Cracker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1##SUB#
Cracker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hall pulls his head out easily.
Hall content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cracker is trying to control but Hall passes into side control!
Cracker prevents Hall from improving position.
Hall is looking to take a break and control but Cracker is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cracker tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hall presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Cracker tries to control the position but Hall now has his back.
#T2##SUB2#
Hall patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Cracker trying to control the action but Hall just sinks the hooks in.
Hall trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Cracker doesn't escape.
Cracker trying to control but not successfully.
Cracker is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Hall has one arm under Cracker 's neck. Cracker is controlling the other arm well. He's just looking to survive right now. Hall manages to get his arm free though and Cracker is in a world of trouble! Hall sinks in the hooks and squeezes! Cracker turns purple and then goes limp. The referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Richard Hall!
Richard 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#
Huust fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cracker throws a body shot but no joy.
Cracker tries to clinch up but Huust circles away and keeps his distance.
Huust looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huust lands with a nice combination. Cracker backs away looking to recover.
Huust scores with a nice head shot.
Cracker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cracker walks into a stiff left hand from Huust.
Cracker tries to clinch up but Huust circles away and keeps his distance.
Cracker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Huust was well out of range. Poor timing from Cracker.
Cracker tries to close the distance and clinch but Huust swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Huust misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Huust keeps the fight on the outside.
Huust throws out a counter right but Cracker avoids it with no problem.
Cracker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Huust paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cracker moves in looking to clinch but Huust pushes him off.
Huust keeps the fight on the outside.
Some bone on bone action there as Cracker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. #CL#
Cracker has Huust up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD#
Cracker drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Cracker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huust defends well.
Huust trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB#
Cracker has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Huust should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Cracker has tightened it up now! Huust should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Cracker! |
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Event:
TR57: Ojo V Vollan
Date: May 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Thorne misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cracker.
Cracker wants to clinch but Thorne slips to the side
and Thorne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cracker walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice defenses there by Thorne.#CL#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
Cracker jumps guard but Thorne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Thorne turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Thorne'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#
Cracker manages to pull guard.
Thorne trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cracker looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thorne is defending well. Cracker quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thorne has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Cracker celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Cracker! |
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Event:
TR50: Half A Century
Date: Apr 24, 2022 |
#R1#
Slaughter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL2#
Cracker takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Cracker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cracker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Slaughter misses. #CL2#
Cracker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Slaughter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cracker has him pressed against the cage.#BC2#
Cracker breaks from the clinch.
Slaughter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Slaughter gets tackled into the cage by Cracker. Cracker maintains the clinch.
Slaughter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#TD2#
Cracker manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
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.
Cracker has a closed guard, preventing Slaughter from standing up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Cracker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Cracker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cracker is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Slaughter is aware though and is defending well.
Cracker looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Slaughter wants to control from the top but Cracker keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cracker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully.
Cracker trying to control the position here.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for a guillotine here but Slaughter defends easily.
#SUB2#
Cracker is looking for a triangle but Slaughter pushes his legs off easily.
Slaughter trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Slaughter got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cracker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slaughter has managed to get both his arms back between Cracker's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Cracker has his foot on Slaughter's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Slaughter works his way back into a safe position though.
Slaughter is fighting to break Cracker's control of his arms but Cracker is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#SUB2#
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Slaughter looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Slaughter is looking to stand up but Cracker won't let him.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cracker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Slaughter escapes and throws Cracker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Slaughter wants to stand but Cracker is controlling his arm.
Who's going to make the next move?
Slaughter wants to control but Cracker is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Slaughter is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cracker knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Slaughter tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cracker can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Slaughter wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cracker, who protects the arm well.
Slaughter working away.#SUB#
Slaughter is trying to get an arm triangle but Cracker is defending well.
Cracker prevents Slaughter from moving into mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Slaughter trying to control the position but Cracker is working away.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Cracker can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
King Cracker dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Cracker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slaughter lands a nice shot to the body.
Cracker blocks a body shot from Slaughter.
A frustrated look appears on Slaughter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slaughter wants to break free but Cracker has control.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Slaughter turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Cracker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cracker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Slaughter looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Cracker working for a triangle but Slaughter defends it easily.
Slaughter passes Cracker's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slaughter wants to take a breather but Cracker is having none of it. #SUB#
Slaughter seems to be working for a kimura but Cracker defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Cracker is defending against the submission attempts here by Slaughter.
#T1#
Cracker is concentrating on defense, preventing Slaughter from advancing position. #SUB2#
Cracker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cracker tries to roll over but Slaughter keeps him under control.
Cracker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Slaughter is trying to control. Cracker wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Cracker is looking to improve his position.
It looks like Slaughter is going to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cracker is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Slaughter pulls his head out easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cracker won't allow Slaughter to pass to mount.
Cracker controlling the position well. #SUB#
Slaughter is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cracker is doing well to control the position and prevent Slaughter from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Cracker actively working from the bottom here.
Slaughter tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #T3#
Cracker controlling the position for now.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL2#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
A frustrated look appears on Cracker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Slaughter can't break the clinch.
Slaughter lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Slaughter has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Slaughter jumps into guard, dragging Cracker to the mat.
Cracker sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
Cracker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Cracker controlling from the top position.
Slaughter is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Slaughter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cracker controls the pace.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
King Cracker 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!
Cracker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Cracker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Slaughter, pushing him back against the cage.
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 Deacon Slaughter will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Cracker darts in and clinches Slaughter up against the cage.
Slaughter misses with a punch to the body.
Slaughter misses with a body punch.
Slaughter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cracker backwards.
Slaughter wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cracker has him pressed against the cage.
Cracker prevents Slaughter from breaking the clinch.
Cracker tries to pull guard but Slaughter won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Slaughter.#TD2#
Cracker gets control of Slaughter's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cracker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slaughter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cracker controlling the position.
Slaughter trying to control but Cracker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker has Slaughter pulled in close to control his posture. #T1##SUB2#
Cracker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Slaughter gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Slaughter from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB2#
Cracker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slaughter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Cracker is tightening it up a little... Slaughter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slaughter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slaughter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Cracker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). King Cracker! |
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Event:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Cracker keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
Standish fails to pull guard.
#TD#
Cracker jumps into guard, dragging Standish to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cracker is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Cracker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cracker keeping full guard, as Standish tries to pass. #SUB#
Cracker had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Standish defends it easily.
Standish trying to control but Cracker is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cracker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Standish looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Cracker pushes a forearm under Standish's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Standish is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). King Cracker! |
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Event:
TR34: Shaqtin’ A Fool
Date: Mar 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Cracker rushes Mouse and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Cracker ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Cracker no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Cracker pulls Mouse in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouse from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Cracker working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
Cracker controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Cracker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mouse doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mouse manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cracker seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Mouse slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mouse tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T1##SUB2#
Mouse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cracker has escaped the position, nice work there.
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Cracker definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Mouse thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mouse's best efforts.
Mouse works his way into side control. #SUB2#
Mouse is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cracker has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mouse wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cracker, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Cracker is trying to control Mouse's posture but Mouse avoids it.
Cracker is looking for a sweep.
Cracker is trying to control Mouse's posture but Mouse avoids it.
Cracker regains half guard.
Cracker controlling the position for now.#SUB2#
Mouse is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cracker sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Mouse 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.
#SUB#
Cracker actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Cracker is holding on to half guard well.
Cracker is not content to let Mouse control the position.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Mouse is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cracker is looking for a sweep. Mouse is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracker is positioning himself well to prevent Mouse advancing to mount.
Cracker's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Mouse is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cracker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mouse. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cracker trying to control from the bottom.
Cracker tries to roll over but Mouse keeps him under control.
Cracker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Mouse is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerry Mouse 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##CL#
Mouse tries to keep at a distance but Cracker has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Cracker has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mouse uses from the top position.
Mouse trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Cracker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cracker is adopting a defensive guard.
Mouse wants to control from the top but Cracker keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker pulls Mouse in close to his closed guard and prevents Mouse from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1##SUB#
Cracker looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
#SUB2#
Mouse 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. #SUB#
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mouse can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cracker controlling Mouse's posture.
King Cracker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Mouse 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. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cracker managing to control the position.
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cracker is keeping the position for now.
Mouse trying to control the position from guard on top but Cracker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Cracker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Cracker looking for a guillotine here but Mouse defends easily.
#SUB#
Cracker has his foot on Mouse's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mouse works his way back into a safe position though.
Cracker keeping moving, preventing Mouse from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Cracker working for a triangle but Mouse defends it easily.
#T3#
Mouse pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cracker is keeping the position for now.
Mouse advances to half guard.
Mouse wants to free his trapped foot but Cracker is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.
Cracker is controlling Mouse's trapped leg to prevent Mouse from advancing to side control.
Cracker trying to hold on to Mouse's head to control him but Mouse postures up.
Mouse seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cracker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Mouse is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cracker has managed to free his arm - good work. #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#
Mouse is looking for a kimura but Cracker is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mouse to get the leverage.
Cracker wants to control but Mouse is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mouse is trying to work for a kimura but Cracker is defending well.
#SUB2#
Mouse is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cracker defends it well.
Cracker keeping hold of Mouse's head, controlling as best he can.
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.
King Cracker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Cracker gets a clinch. #BC#
Cracker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL#
Cracker has closed the distance and engaged Mouse in a clinch.
#TD#
Cracker pulls guard.
Cracker is pulling down on Mouse's head to control his posture. #SUB#
Mouse got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cracker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mouse has managed to get both his arms back between Cracker's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Mouse has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Cracker to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Mouse is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Cracker pulls down on the head and he's put Mouse to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). King Cracker! |
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Event:
TR25: Dap You With Left Hand
Date: Feb 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A big right from Erminus misses.
Cracker throws an overhand right that lands on Erminus's shoulder, as Erminus tries to avoid the shot.
Erminus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cracker misses the body punch
and Erminus counters with a left to the body.
Erminus keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Erminus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Erminus gets tackled into the cage by Cracker. Cracker maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Cracker successfully pulls guard.
#SUB2#
Cracker has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Erminus is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Cracker.
Cracker takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Cracker tries to buck Erminus off but Erminus is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lull in the action here.
Cracker gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T1#
Erminus is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Cracker actively working from the bottom here.
Erminus sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Erminus prevents Cracker from improving his position.
Erminus sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cracker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Cracker manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Cracker looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Erminus has picked Cracker up and slammed him! Cracker can't keep hold of the triangle and Erminus manages to pass to side control!
Cracker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Erminus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cracker keeps working. #T3#
Cracker is trying to improve his position.
Erminus knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Cracker on the ground.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cracker regains half guard.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, Erminus seems content to control.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus content to control rather than advance.
Cracker is looking for a sweep. Erminus is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cracker keeps trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cracker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cracker. Erminus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cracker misses with a hook
letting Erminus counter with a right hand.
Cracker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Erminus throws the left hand but Cracker avoids the punch easily.
Erminus looks to land a combination but Cracker avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jetmir Erminus dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Cracker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Erminus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Erminus looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erminus fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Cracker clinches with his opponent.
Cracker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Erminus just stands there and leans against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Cracker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cracker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erminus smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Cracker gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erminus working hard to break the clinch.
Cracker tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Erminus smiles and moves away.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cracker.#CL2#
Cracker pushes Erminus up against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
Erminus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cracker's efforts to push away.
Erminus tries to stall but Cracker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cracker is trying to pull guard but Erminus has him pressed against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cracker as Erminus tries to tie him up.
Cracker is trying to push Erminus away but Erminus has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cracker working hard to break the clinch.
Cracker fails to pull guard.
Erminus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cracker can do to turn this around?
Erminus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cracker is keeping busy.#TD2#
Cracker gets control of Erminus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Cracker will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Erminus has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Cracker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Erminus stacks Cracker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Erminus!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cracker manages to get back to half guard.
Cracker is trying to get back to full guard.
Erminus is taking a breather. Cracker 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.
Cracker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Erminus is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cracker moves into full guard.
#SUB2#
Cracker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Erminus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Erminus looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Cracker throws his legs up looking for a submission but Erminus uses it to pass to side control.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Erminus controls the position from side control.
Cracker is not content to let Erminus control the position.
Cracker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Cracker is working for an americana but Erminus has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cracker was thinking about the submission.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but King Cracker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Erminus throws a jab when Cracker was well out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cracker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It looked like Erminus wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cracker looks to land a left hand but Erminus moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Cracker moves into range and clinches up with Erminus.
Cracker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cracker tries to pull guard but Erminus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Erminus trying to stall but Cracker improves his position.
Cracker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jetmir Erminus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of King Cracker.#TD2#
Cracker pulls Erminus into guard.
King Cracker has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Cracker isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Erminus stacks Cracker on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Erminus!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cracker gets back to half guard.
Cracker wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Cracker moves into full guard.
Cracker keeping full guard, as Erminus tries to pass. #SUB2#
Cracker throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Erminus escapes and throws Cracker's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Erminus is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cracker's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cracker sneaks back into half guard.
Erminus is controlling the pace.
#T2#
Erminus is looking to advance position but Cracker won't allow it.
Cracker is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Erminus content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB2#
Cracker looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cracker tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Erminus has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Erminus controlling his opponent.
Erminus unloading with bombs!#T4#
Erminus landing strikes from the mount.
Cracker gets back to half guard.
Cracker gets back to full guard.
Cracker being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Erminus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Cracker throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jetmir Erminus.
I think Erminus has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jetmir Erminus! |
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